Par NIJS JOHAN. The brilliant sun, the blue sea, and the white beaches. The Caribbean Islands hold a great attraction for holidaymakers. Water sports enthusiasts can swim, sail, and dive to their hearts’ content and the wonderful coral reefs are a must. In this composition, Johan Nijs depicts the atmosphere of the Caribbean. The first part describes dawn and the long awakening of the group of islands after a sultry night. A few hours later things are full of vitality again with the calypso in full swing. / Niveau : 3 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

The atmosphere of the brilliant and successful Walt Disney film Pirates of the Caribbean was partly achieved by the exciting dramatic and powerful film music of Klaus Badelt. With this excellent arrangement of his memorable themes the adventure comes to life all over again! Bring a bit of swash buckling adventure to any concert with this great brass band work.

Daniel François Esprit Auber (Caen, 1782 ; Paris, 1871) a été témoin de tout un cycle de l’histoire de la musique, de Luigi Cherubini à Richard Wagner. Son répertoire comporte essentiellement des opéras. Des quarante opéras qu’il a composés, seuls deux ont su résister aux vicissitudes du temps : La Muette de Portici (parfois nommée Masaniello ) et Fra Diavolo. La Muette de Portici est un opéra révolutionnaire à de nombreux égards ; la légende veut même que la représentation du 29 juin 1830, au Théâtre de la Monnaie de Bruxelles ait déclenché l’insurrection qui fut à l’origine du mouvement révolutionnaire entraînant la séparation de la Belgique et de laHollande. L’opéra-comique Fra Diavolo se révèle par son intérêt musical, qui lui vaut d’être interprété de nos jours encore. Les nombreuses aventures du capitaine Fra Diavolo sont restées captivantes grâce à un langage musical attrayant, dénué de sentimentalité. L’ouverture Fra Diavolo est de structure classique. Les thèmes simples et débonnaires évoquent des images claires, et de nombreux appels et échos militaires nous rappellent que l’intrigue se développe au rythme des péripéties des brigands et des carabiniers ! L’introduction de l’ouverture est orchestrée de façon inhabituelle pour l’époque. La caisse claire tient le rôle principal. / Transcription / Recueil / Concert Band

Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean. In 1494 it was discovered by Christopher Columbus who used it as private property until 1509. After some skirmishes it fell under British rule and the sugar trade on the island flourished. After the abolition of slavery in 1834 it was only granted Home Rule in 1944 but it remained a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations. Whereas the export of cane sugar used to be Jamaica’s main export product for many years nowadays music has taken over this role. At first American music used to be very popular on the island. Later however Jamaican musicians started to experiment and thus in the end created their ownmusical style called Reggae. Well-known Reggae musicians are Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. The most important instruments used in Reggae are the bass and the drums. Together they form the base for the style: the riddim. A bass drum accent on the second and fourth beat are characteristic of a typically reggae drum beat. To this syncopic patterns are often added. The rhythm guitarist plays chords in a characteristic Reggae rhythm not on but between the beats.

Par CURNOW JAMES. The islands come to a stage near you with this three movement suite of Jamaican folk songs. Titles include the round Mi Gallo, When the Moon Gone Round which is a Jamaican stone game, and Yes, Bar Limbo, a traditional ring game. This is a great opportunity to expose your students to the rich musical heritage of the Caribbean. / Niveau : 0.5 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Highlights from Walt Disney Pictures'-Johnny Depp and company are back at it with the fourth installment of the blockbuster movie franchise. The soundtrack by Hans Zimmer (in collaboration with noted choral and band composer Eric Whitacre) features familiar swashbuckling melodies alongwith new flamenco-inspired themes performed by the guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela. Your concert stage will come alive with this exciting and well-paced medley by Michael Brown. Medley of: Guilty of Being Innocent of Being Jack Sparrow Angelica Mermaids End Credits

This production number begins with a beautiful chorale section (Blood Ritual) before launching into some of the most intense and exhilarating music of the entire soundtrack (To the Pirates Cave). The batterypercussion brass and woodwind sections are all used to their full potential in this impressive sounding segment.

The hottest movie of the year features an even hotter soundtrack from the experienced pen of Hans Zimmer. This easy yet effective arrangement for pep band/marching band includes some of the most recognizable and driving themes from the film.

The tender One Last Shot provides the emotionally charged musical climax to the movie and is beautifully orchestrated by Michael Brown and Will Rapp. This production is then brought to a suitably rousing finish with the energeticHe's a Pirate. Very effective writing for the field!