from Concerto for Double Bass arranged for Tuba or Euphonium and Concert Band-Le violoniste et compositeur italien Antonio Capuzzi (1er août 1755 - 28 mars 1818) étudie le violon avec Nazari et la composition avec Bertoni. En 1805 il s?installe à Bergame où il devient professeur de violon à l?Instituto Musicale et premier violon de l?orchestre du Teatro Riccardi. Ses talents de pédagogue et de concertiste sont très appréciés. Bien que populaire à l?époque sa musique est en grande partie tombée dans l?oubli ; aujourd?hui son œuvre la plus couramment interprétée est son Concerto pour contrebasse. Toutes les compositions connues de Capuzzi ont été écrites pendant ses années à Venise. C?est ici qu?il se lie d?amitié avec Domenico Dragonetti le contrebassiste virtuose de Beethoven. Il est tout à fait possible que Capuzzi ait écrit son Concerto pour contrebasse à l?intention de Dragonetti. Gerald Oswald a réalisé un bel arrangement des deuxième et troisième mouvements de ce concerto (Andante et Rondo) pour euphonium ou tuba et orchestre d?harmonie. La partie solo est également disponible dans une édition avec accompagnement au piano.

Entre août 1844 et janvier 1845 Mendelssohn compose ses Six sonates pour orgue Op. 65. Véritable compendium de l?art de jouer de l?orgue chaque sonate possède une atmosphère particulière. L?Andante religioso est le second mouvement de la Sonate n° 4. La structure est légère et empreinte de poésie. La beauté du tissu musical réside dans la pureté et la puissance évocatrice de la ligne mélodique.

Preludio and Andante in Swing for Flugel Horn or Trumpet and Concert Band-Raffaello Sanzio better known simply as Raphael was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance. His paintings have been admired and imitated for centuries and his architectural works have had a considerable influence. He is seen as one of the finest painters in the history of Western art as well the supreme master of preliminary drawings for his numerous projects. Raphael’s works have always been appreciated and studied and are regarded as jewels of academic art.This composition is inspired by the great painter and his dazzling works but also the composer’s own brother Rafael or Rafa to who this piece is dedicated. With its entertaining Andante inSwing and peaceful Preludio we have a rich picture of a generous understanding and loving person wholly dedicated to music teaching particularly to younger children. Thanks to his many qualities the young pupils enrich their musical faculties and broaden their knowledge.Like a well chosen metaphor Raphael is dedicated to Rafa whose great achievement is in stimulating and educating the young - and not so young - through his remarkable work at the Allegro Centro Musical (Valencia Spain) with the aim of providing them with a solid musical training in order to become good musicians and well-adjusted people.

The 'Admiral Spirit' is the pride of the Navy. The ship is at sea there is no wind the sun is shining. The crew are busy piloting the ship into port in prime condition. The admiral himself will inspect the vessel. The first movement (Allegro Con Spirito) gives musical expression to the majestic ship and its toiling crew. In the second movement (Andante) the ship sails into port. It has been polished and technically everything is in order. The admiral will be proud when he inspects the ship. Third movement (Allegro Molto): the captain and his crew are nervous (modulations) while working at the 'finishing touch'. The Navy Band is ready to receive the admiral !. Hemay be proud of his flagship. De bemanning van het marineschip Admiral Spirit is druk bezig om het schip in optimale conditie de haven binnen te loodsen de admiraal gaat namelijk het schip zelf inspecteren. In het eerste deel (Allegro con spirito) horen we een verklanking van het majestueuze schip en de zwoegende bemanning. Hoe beeldend zijn de emmertjes water welke overboord gaan (trombones). In het tweede deel (Andante) vaart het schip de haven binnen. Het schip is gepoetst en technisch is alles in orde. Derde deel (Allegro molto): De kapitein en zijn bemanning zijn nerveus (modulaties) en er wordt aan de finishing touch gewerkt. De Navy Band staat klaar om de admiraal te ontvangen! De admiraal kan trots zijn op het vlaggenschip. Een schitterend speelwerk voor de lagere afdelingen! Dit werk is opgenomen in het Klein repertorium harmonie - 5e divisie

This suite was composed by Jan Van der Roost on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the ‘Koninklijke Sint Martinusfanfare’ (Royal Saint Martinus Fanfare Band) from Halle (Belgium). The composer was required to create a suite in three movements based on three images associated with the ‘Sint Martinusfanfare’ from the small town of Halle in the province of Brabant. The first movement (Andante Pomposo) describes Martin a soldier in the Roman army. In Andante Moderato we see the image of Martin who become a Christian and chooses to devote his life to God. In this movement the composer was inspired by the Brabantine gothic art of the Sint Martinus Basilica in Halle. Thecontrast between the dark Basilica and the statue of Our Lady between the soaring pillars will vividly come to life for audiences of this descriptive piece. The final movement Allegro Molto Vivace’ could have been an image for a frivolous peasant in the Halle carnival. In a triptych about St. Martin it is more fitting to refer to it as an apotheosis the crown on the pastoral work of Martin Bishop of Tours Patron Saint of the Fanfare Band and the Basilica of Halle.

for Bb Clarinet and Band-Ebony Fantasy est une courte pièce pour clarinette si bémol solo et orchestre d?harmonie une oeuvre idéale pour mettre de jeunes clarinettistes solistes sous les feux de la rampe ! Une brève introduction expose le thème en filigrane. Lui succèdent un lyrique Andante espressivo puis un puissant Allegro. L?orchestre au complet participe à une courte cadenza avant de revenir à l?apaisant motif de l?Andante qui mène la pièce lentement et progressivement à son final.

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Soaring themes intertwine with compelling rhythms and inventive harmonies to render an unforgettable musical experience through acclaimed composer James L. Hosay’s impressive new overture. This one may well be the “signature” piece for your band this year. Every section will be challenging and rewarding as you prepare this magnificent offering. The expressive Andante Cantabile Trumpet solo acts as a perfect foil for the thrilling opening and the stirring finale. Exquisite counterpoint, both melodic and rhythmic, captivates the listener in a way that few compositions can. and rhythmic, captivates the listener in a way that few compositions can. Breath-taking! / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Thirty easy level sight reading pieces for first- and second-year bands.- Time signatures: 4/4 3/4 2/4 cut time- Keys: Concert F Concert Bb Concert Eb- Note/rest values: Whole half quarter eighth dotted half- Tempi: Moderato Allegro Andante Allegretto March Tempo Adagio- Dynamics/expressions etc: mf f mp pesante D.C. al Fine D.S. al Fine

Thirty easy level sight reading pieces for first- and second-year bands.- Time signatures: 4/4 3/4 2/4 cut time- Keys: Concert F Concert Bb Concert Eb- Note/rest values: Whole half quarter eighth dotted half- Tempi: Moderato Allegro Andante Allegretto March Tempo Adagio- Dynamics/expressions etc: mf f mp pesante D.C. al Fine D.S. al Fine