Par HIROSE HAYATO. Marching Blues est écrit dans un style où se croisent les influences blues et résolument swing-jazz des grands Big Bands. Idéale pour exploiter le talent des musiciens, cette marche développe un solo de vingt-huit mesures, confié au tuba, saxophone ténor ou saxophone baryton. Quelle que soit la taille de votre formation (d’un petit ensemble instrumental à la formation complète), cette marche séduira aussi bien les musiciens que les auditeurs, toutes générations confondues. / Niveau : 3 / Marche / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par SPARKE PHILIP. A Bandsman’s Overture was commissioned by British Bandsman magazine to celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2012. It was premiered by Black Dyke Band, conducted by Dr Nicholas Childs, at a special anniversary concert held in Symphony Hall, Birmingham, on July 1st. British Bandsman was for a period known as British Bandsman and Contest Field, following an amalgamation of two magazines. The then owner, John Henry Iles, celebrated this new title by commissioning Ord Hume to write the famous march, BB & CF. As a salute to this heritage A Bandsman’s Overture starts with the four notes, B(b)-B(b)-C-F, a motive which permeates an opening fanfare, which contrasts a busy opening with a more legato central section. This gives way to a bustling Vivo, based on repeated staccato notes. A change of key heralds a central cantabile melody, first on euphoniums and baritone and then played by the full band, which is followed by a short development section. This leads to a transformed reprise and a return of the opening fanfare, decorated this time by florid muted cornets. / Niveau : 4 / Ouverture / Répertoire / Brass Band

Little Suite for Orchestra No. 1: Op 53. Par ARNOLD MALCOLM. Malcolm Arnold is one Britain’s best-loved composers. In 1948 he composed a very short suite for the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain - entitled simply To Youth. Seven years later he took To Youth and made some fairly major revisions, including a complete new movement, and the Little Suite for Orchestra was born. The Little Suite for Orchestra follows a very similar pattern to the later suites for brass band, starting with a bold, strident Prelude, which strangely ends quietly before a lovely, lilting, Dance composed in 3/8 time. Finally a rollicking and militaristic March brings the suite to a conclusion. This arrangement for brass band by Robin Norman is sure tobecome a classic in the brass band repertoire. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Date parution : 1905-06-30/ Répertoire / Brass Band

Par COURT DOUGLAS. Der amerikanische Komponist Douglas Court, der in seiner erfolgreichen Karriere als Trompeter mit zahlreichen großen Ensembles arbeitete, für die Heilsarmee komponierte, unterrichtete und heute regelmäßig Werke beim amerikanischen Musikverlag Curnow Music veröffentlicht, schrieb mit Harvest Festival March einen festlichen Marsch für Brass Band, der nicht nur zum Erntedankfest (?harvest festival') für einen gelungenen Auftritt sorgt. / Niveau : 3 / Marche / Répertoire / Brass Band

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par BYRD WILLIAM. The Battell was written during the late 14th Century when England was in a mood of national celebration after victory over the Spanish and French Armadas. The movement which Byrd called Marche Before The Battell became known as The Earl of Oxford?s Marchand it appears with that title in an early manuscript copy of the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book. Written while Byrd was at the height of his powers, it still stirs the soul to this day. A perfect opener for your concert performances. The Battell was written during the late 14th Century when England was in a mood of national celebration after victory over the Spanish and French Armadas. The movement which Byrd called Marche Before The Battell became known as The Earl of Oxford 's March and it appears with that title in an early manuscript copy of the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book. Written while Byrd was at the height of his powers, it still stirs the soul to this day. A perfect opener for your concert performances. / Niveau : 4 / Transcription / Répertoire / Brass Band

from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Par WILLIAMS JOHN. / Niveau : 5 / TV, Film, Comédie musicale / Répertoire / Brass Band