Lentini?s Ballad s?inspire du célèbre poème Amor è un desio che ven da core (L?amour est un désir qui vient du coeur) de Giacomo da Lentini un des plus éminents poètes de l?École sicilienne du XIIIe siècle. La version instrumentale signée Jacob de Haan est absolument superbe. Il existe également une version vocale utilisant le texte original en italien. Cette ballade a été composée pour la Nuit de la Poésie une soirée consacrée aux poèmes mis en musique par Jacob de Haan.

The birth of Philip Sparke’s second son Benjamin was the inspiration for composing Ballad for Benny. A short calm introduction leads to the main ballad theme a gentle waltz melody. Following the work’s climax in which the complete band plays the main theme the sound fades and the piece ends in calm and serenity.

A collection of 5 short works in pop style which can be performed by any kind of compilation. The titles can be presented on the programme as separate works but the Universal Band Collection can also be performed as a complete suite. From a didactic point of view it is a suitable work to teach musicians something about the structure in music. For this purpose not only the big structure but also the small structure was kept very clear.Western Girl : A girl from the west of the USA rides her horse across the prairie dreaming of her future. The rough structure: introduction - theme in a blues scale - the same thing in a different instrumentation - finale.Just a ballad : A balladin pop style with a rough A-B-A form. First there is the introduction of the main theme (A) then follows a tenor melody in minor with a rhythmical reference to the main theme (B). Finally there is the main melody performed tutti with a different rhythm in the drums (A').Play the Game : An English saying meaning: play fairly. Playful music in up-tempo with a wink to China where almost all games are manufactured nowadays. Once again an A-B-A structure here.San Diego : A Mexican fugitive enjoys his freedom in America but also remembers his place of birth with melancholy. A sad minor melody with a straight trendy beat appears twice. The second time it has a slightly different instrumentation in which the muted trumpets represent the Mexican feeling.Final Dance : Eventually there is a dance with an introduction in renaissance style followed by a fast dance in rock style. All this composed in a classical song structure: introduction verse bridge chorus shortened verse bridge chorus chorus.

Whereas ???Auld Lang Syne??? may be considered the best-known Scottish song ever yet at the same time it is an obscure one for there are but few people who know the complete text by heart. After the familiar ???Should auld acquaintance be forgot .....??? many people take their refuge to lyrics like ???rum tee dum ta dee ..... lah lah lah ........... for auld lang syne???. Even in Scotland only a handful of persons know the entire text and are able to give a correct rendering of it. The current lyrics have been attributed to the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Burns however he did not write the whole poem : after he had heard an old man sing the centuries-old Scotchballad he wrote it down and added a number of stanzas (1788). Historical research teaches us that the ballad served many purposes both political and religious. Nowadays ???Auld Lang Syne??? is sung as a Christmas Carol and it is also sung on New Year???s Eve at the turning of the year. Apart from that though the song is also sung on many other occasions ??? sometimes with different lyrics which usually have Love Friendship and/or Parting as their themes as these go well with the fascinating melody. In this arrangement a low-sounding solo instrument is central. The harmonization in the accompaniment fits in perfectly with the sentiments this song will evoke. Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind' Should auld acquintance be forgot. And days of auld lang syne' For auld lang syne my dear For auld lang syne We???ll take a cup of kindness yet For auld lang syne.

Drivers License. Drivers License is the debut single by the young American singer Olivia Rodrigo. The song, a power ballad inspired by heartbreak, received critical acclaim upon its release, with reviewers lauding Rodrigos song writing skills and singing voice. Arranger Seb Skelly did not fail to notice this mega hit, taking the beautiful ballad and creating an intense and passionate arrangement for brass quintet, that gives each member of the ensemble the chance to display his or her musicality to the fullest extent.

A Tribute to Elvis est un hommage musical au roi du Rock?n? Roll. C?est en 1954 à Memphis au Tennessee qu?Elvis Presley (1935-1977) est repéré par un producteur qui comprend rapidement qu?il vient de découvrir un phénomène. Mieux que ça : un rebelle. La carrière d?Elvis connaît une ascension fulgurante et il devient en peu de temps l?idole de toute la jeunesse américaine. Ses rocks fougueux ses ballades romantiques et son charisme exceptionnel enflamment le public. Pour réaliser cet arrangement fidèle aux versions originales Thijs Oud a choisi trois chansons du répertoire d?Elvis : C.C. Rider (1970) une chanson rythmiquement dynamique mêlant rocket dixieland ; American Trilogy (1972) inspirée de chants patriotiques américains et Can?t Help Falling in Love (1961) une superbe ballade aux sonorités rondes et mélodieuses. de toute la jeunesse américaine. Ses rocks fougueux ses ballades romantiques et son charisme exceptionnel enflamment le public. Pour réaliser cet arrangement fidèle aux versions originales Thijs Oud a choisi trois chansons du répertoire d?Elvis : C.C. Rider (1970) une chanson rythmiquement dynamique mêlant rock et dixieland ; American Trilogy (1972) inspirée de chants patriotiques américains et Can?t Help Falling in Love (1961) une superbe ballade aux sonorités rondes et mélodieuses.

This delightful ballad in which the solo horn plays a leading role will remind many people of a very special moment in their lives. A lot could be said about it but perhaps it is better to let the music speak for itself. While listening to this romantic ballad unforgettable moments are sure to be relived by many people. Daydreaming is allowed but don’t forget to pay some attention to the soloist’s performance – it will be worth your while.

(Prelude £ Ballad £ Rondo) Scored for two Bb Cornets/Trumpets Horn in F Trombone Baritone and Tuba

from Frozen-Already on its way to becoming a classic this memorable ballad from Disney???s Frozen is arranged here in a very musical and dramatic setting for brass band.

This concert work the latest of Jacob de Haan works based on American states is a suite in three movements based on a well-known folk tune from Arkansas. In the course of this varied work the folk song appears in its complete form and in fragments in major and in minor as a ballad in a lyrical orchestration as a blues accompanied by a jazzy rhythm and at the end again in its pure form. In the process all instrumental groups of the brass band get their chance to shine!

Harlequin was commissioned by and is dedicated to Euphonium virtuoso David Childs. The piece takes its inspiration from the happy and sad masks that symbolise the Commedia dell'Arte (which features Harlequin as one of its main characters) and comprises of two movements a slow modal ballad followed by a frenetic faster movement. A fantastic showpiece for the Euphonium and Brass Band.

An arrangement of George Shutack piano piece Sometime Somewhere for Cornet solo and brass band. In this ‘Rock Ballad’ the soloist is given the opportunity to show off his musical talent leaving the audience to float off on a romantic cloud.

There have been many arrangements of Beatles’ songs for various kinds of ensembles so rather than just producing a further medley of Beatles’ hits Peter Kleine Schaars has added a new twist to them with this excellent new work. All You Need Is Love and With a Little Help from my Friends pass by in a swing march  Michelle sounds like a newly composed ballad and When I’m Sixty Four is played in Dixie swing style. A Hard Day’s Night is transformed into a funk theme with a samba interlude  Let It Be into a slowmarch and Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da in a rock beat. Experience The Beatles as you have never heard them before.

The weather inspired Albert Dam to compose Weather Report. The three parts Windy (rock) Misty (ballad) and Sunny (calypso) want to make us believe that the weather will be changeable. Stable or not the music is solid as a rock.