SKU: ST.C422

ISBN 9790570814220.

A delightful single movement work lasting about 4 minutes. Dedicated to the clarinettist Erich Fackert.

[bg_collapse view=link color=#4a4949 icon=arrow expand_text=Show More collapse_text=Show Less ]Laurie Holloway has enjoyed an extraordinary successful life as a composer, musician and musical director. His music has always been strongly jazz orientated, and he has played with many of the legendary greats including Gerry Mulligan, Clark Terry and trombonist Bob Brookmeyer. He composed the television themes for: Russell Harty, Pam Ayres, Freddie Starr, Russ Abbott, Punchlines, Game for a Laugh, Blind Date, Child’s Play and Beadle’s About Music Match.

Laurie has appeared on television regularly including This is your Life (as a surprise guest for Parkinson, Wogan, Tarbuck, Ernie Wise, Rolf Harris, and Benny Green as well as being a proud owner of the Big Red Book himself). He has been musical director for Engelbert Humperdinck, Judy Garland, Dame Edna Everage, Stéphane Grappelli, The Wogan Show, Marion Montgomery, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Dame Cleo Laine, Elaine Stritch, Sacha Distel, Frankie Howerd, Sammy Cahn, George Hamilton IV, Barry Took, Sir David Frost, Mel Torme, Nana Mouskouri, Clive James, Val Doonican, Kiri Te Kanawa, Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Sir Les Patterson, Elaine Paige, Michael Parkinson, Jack Allen, Bob Monkhouse, Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli and Jack Jones.

He has been a featured soloist with, and guest conductor of, the LSO and the BBC Concert Orchestra, played on the Last Night of the Proms in Hyde Park, often conducted the BBC radio orchestra, performed on BBC radio 2’s At the Piano, and is currently arranging and conducting for various artists such as Elaine Paige, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, and Gilbert O’Sullivan. He was the musical director of the hit BBC television series Strictly Come Dancing for many years.

His teaching work includes workshops and masterclasses at Canberra School of Music and Melbourne’s Victoria Arts Centre, Australia, the Birmingham Conservatoire, and Wavendon Allmusic Plan. He has composed and arranged several saxophone quartets, clarinet quartets, instrumental works for flute and piano and clarinet and piano, and his two volumes of Pop Preludes (piano tutors) are published by Novello. The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music selected his composition Walking Fingers as an examination piece.

He has presented matinee concerts at the Barbican where he introduced young musical talent. He and Marion Montgomery have formed the Montgomery Holloway Music Trust a charity, which aims to afford young musical talent (jazz, classical and inspirational) the opportunity to study and perform. The Trust also has a yearly seminar in which Laurie instructs in the Art of Accompaniment. The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA) awarded Laurie the Gold Badge of Merit in 1993 for his services to the music industry.[/bg_collapse]
Former Spartan Press Cat. No.: SP870.

SKU: BT.DHP-0920400-140

In addition to musicals and film music Irving Berlin (1888-1989), an American composer with a Russian background, wrote hundreds of songs, many of which are still performed. The legendary White Christmas has been sung by many famous artists, including Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole and Clark Gable. This widely known Christmas song has been tastefully arranged by Naohiro Iwai and will make an ideal closing item for any Christmas concert.

Behalve musicals en filmmuziek schreef Irving Berlin (1888-1989), een Amerikaans componist met een Russische achtergrond, honderden songs, waarvan er nog steeds veel worden uitgevoerd. Het legendarische White Christmas is door vele beroemde artiesten gezongen, onder wie Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Nat King Cole en Clark Gable. Dit wereldwijd bekende kerstlied is door Naohiro Iwai smaakvol gearrangeerd; het is een ideale afsluiter voor een kerstconcert.

Irving Berlin (1888-1989), Komponist russischer Herkunft, gilt als einer der größten Liedkomponisten des 20. Jahrhunderts. Er schrieb - neben Musical- und Filmmusik - vor allem mehr als 1500 Titel, von denen viele heute noch oft interpretiert und aufgeführt werden. Unter den Künstlern, die das legendäre White Christmas gesungen haben, finden sich berühmte Namen wie Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Clark Gable und Bing Cosby. Reihen sie sich mit Ihrem Blasorchester in diese illustre Reihe ein und beglücken Sie Ihr Publikum mit diesem wunderbaren Weihnachtslied!

Irving Berlin (1888-1989) compositeur américain d’origine russe est considéré comme l’un des plus grands auteurs de chanson du XXe siècle. Il en a signé plus de 1500 dont les plus belles et les plus célèbres sont toujours interprétées. Il est également l’auteur de 16 comédies musicales et a composé la musique de dix films produits par les studios d’Hollywood. Les artistes ayant chanté Irving Berlin sont entrés dans la légende : Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Clark Gable et Bing Cosby avec son légendaire White Christmas.

Irving Berlin (1888-1989), compositore americano di origine russa è considerato uno dei più grandi autori di canzoni del XX secolo; ne ha firmate oltre 1500 e le più celebri sono tuttora interpretate. Berlin è anche l’autore di 16 commedie musicali e ha composto le colonne sonore di dieci film prodotti ad Hollywood. Gli artisti che hanno interpretato le sue canzoni sono entrati a far parte della leggenda: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Clark Gable e Bing Crosby con il suo leggendario White Christmas.

SKU: HP.2854P

UPC: 763628228545. By Ralph Blane & Hugh Martin.

Christmas classic by Ralph Blane & Hugh Martin
Stemming from the 1944 motion picture release, Meet Me in St. Louis, this Christmas classic was first introduced by Judy Garland and has been a blockbuster ever since. Brimming with charm, this setting features a subtle bolero style rhythm for 3-6 octave handbells, along with 3-5 octave handchimes, and optional synth and percussion.

SKU: AP.48437

UPC: 038081552606. English.

It's been covered by everyone from Frank Sinatra to the Muppets, but the classic heartfelt Christmas ballad was originally composed for none other than Judy Garland. Jay Althouse retains the timeless and unaffected character of the original song in this no-nonsense arrangement, evoking warm feelings and a touch of nostalgia.

SKU: AP.48438

UPC: 038081552613. English.

It's been covered by everyone from Frank Sinatra to the Muppets, but the classic heartfelt Christmas ballad was originally composed for none other than Judy Garland. Jay Althouse retains the timeless and unaffected character of the original song in this no-nonsense arrangement, evoking warm feelings and a touch of nostalgia.

SKU: HL.35032640

ISBN 9781540044013. UPC: 888680909291. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

From the MGM film In the Good Old Summertime comes this song sung by the great Judy Garland as a moving ballad. O'Connell has given this arrangement a casual swing, making it appealing to many ages and perfect for brightening any holiday program. Rhythm parts and track available.