This Broadway blockbuster finally hits the silver screen complete with the unforgettable music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Johnnie's impressive medley for young bands includes The Phantom of the Opera All I Ask of You Think of Me Angel of Music and The Music of the Night. Keep your eye on the chandelier!

Soundtrack Highlights-The recent hit movie has rekindled interest in this enduring Broadway favorite. This powerful new medley features The Phantom of the Opera Angel of Music The Music of the Night All I Ask of You Masquerade The Point of No Return and the Grammy-nominated new song Learn to Be Lonely.

Par BULLA STEPHEN. This majestic Christmas medley for young band is unusually nice! A creative arrangement you'll want to use year after year, ANGEL SONG is from the pen of one of today's finest composer/arrangers, Stephen Bulla. The inspiring carols 'Angels from the Realms of Glory' and 'Angels We Have Heard On High' combine in an unforgettable Christmas masterpiece. If you're looking for something fresh and exciting, look no further. / Niveau : 1.5 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

This piece depicts the refined beauty of the Grand Canyon at sunrise and sunset. These are the best times to view the Canyon with the sun low in the sky casting shadows that give depth and form to the vast panorama. Angel’s Gate is one of the many named rock formations in the canyon. The composer has tried to depict the sights and sounds of dawn birdsong in the early morning sky and the gradual revelation of the Canyon itself as sunlight reaches into its rocky depths.Towards the end of the piece to the sound of a tolling bell we are however reminded of the dangers that the beauty of the Grand Canyon so cleverly hides.

Rukkilillemaa-Since 1968 the blue cornflower has been the national flower of Estonia. During the Soviet rule this flower also served as a symbol of the resistance. For this reason composer Rob Goorhuis gave this work—which is based on Estonian folk melodies—the title The Land of the Cornflower.Estonia has a rich folk dance tradition. The dance melodies are often related to the folk music of surrounding countries or even further away for example the padespaan a corruption of the term Pas d’Espagne (Spanish dance). In The Land of the Cornflower Rob Goorhuis gives us an impression of Estonia and then brings the folk melodies Kohaanu¹ka Minoorne labajalgand Padespaan into the limelight.The work was commissioned by the Vabariiklik Orkestrijuhtide Puhkpilliorkester (conductor Bert Langeler)

Meditation on 'Quem Pastores Laudavere'-Carol of the Shepherds is based on the hymn tune 'Quem Pastores Laudavere' which dates back to the 14th century and is widely known throughout the Christian world. Although the melody has been set to a number of different texts in different countries it was originally a carol celebrating the Christmas story in particular the visit of the Angel Gabriel to the shepherds.

A refreshing and energetic treatment of one of the all-time best loved carols “Angels We Have Heard on High.” Young musicians will love rehearsing and performing this stylistically creative little gem. The captivatingdevelopment of the middle section of the piece and lots of contrasting instrumentation throughout makes this arrangement a wonderful experience for all. (Grade 1)

Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. Your band and chorus can join together in this new and spirited Calypso carol ! The joyful setting of Timothy Johnson's original carol will light up your concert stage at any holiday performance. The carefree and natural rhythms of calypso combine with a catchy tune to bring a smile to all. Skillfully scored for an easy balance between the band and chorus, AND THE ANGELS SANG is a delightful contrast to typical holiday concert fare. Slip a little island syncopation into your combined Choral/Band Christmas concert this year. You won't regret it! / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

The Suite 'Aquarium' is Johan de Meij's third composition for symphonic band and features six tropical fishes each of them represented by a motif and surfacing as such in several guises. The composition consists of three movements of which the second and third merge uninterruptedly into each other. I) Allegretto grazioso (Neon Tetra Electric Eel and Angelfish) II) Andante / Adagio (Sea Horse and Zebrafish) III) Finale: Allegro giocoso (Guppy & Co.) The Neon Tetra motif functions as a kind of 'Leitmotiv' and descibes the beautifully coloured frisky fish: A number of variants have been derived from this theme and will also appear in the other movements.The Electric Eel in fact is not represented by a motif but by a rhythm based on the restless electric pulses made audible in some aquaria. The Angel fish is represented by elegant cluster chords. In the second movement the Sea Horse emerges out of the water vegetation and starts a dialogue with the Zebrafish which is represented by one melodic phrase in unison getting more and more threatening by added parallel fifths and octaves. Simultaneously with the Sea Horse motif the Neon Tetra theme emerges this time in 3/4 time and in Eb minor. The third movement starts with only two instruments (trumpet and xylophone) but as it is often the case with Guppies their number rapidly increases. Piccolo and Alto Saxophone introduce the Guppy Theme followed by several instrumental combinations. Every theme from the first movement 'swims by' once more after which the principal motif leads us to a brilliant ending.

This poignant and moving work musically tells the tale of a chorus of angels (chorus angelorum) as they accompany two souls to the next world. Composed as a memorial piece the music evolves from the initial ?angels'song ? their journey to heaven and their return to comfort those who mourn. The voice parts (performed on a synthesizer or by real voices) add an ethereal quality to this wonderful work. Dur: 6:25 (Grade3-1/2)Audio recorded by the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Wind Ensemble ? Jack Stamp conductorSamuel R. Hazo guest conductor

An endlessly effulgent offering Stephan Bulla???s WINTERFEST is the perfect choice for making spirits bright at your next winter concert! Buoyant settings of five traditional carols include Hark The Herald Angels Sing Ding Dong Merrily On High The First Noel While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks and Angels From The Realms Of Glory. This is the kind of exciting Christmas medley that audiences long to hear when they attend a winter performance.WINTERFEST is filled with dynamic effects such as sudden shifts to opposite levels of volume. Lots of upper Woodwind action helps to assure that every player has an enjoyable and memorable experience in rehearsal andperformance.You won???t regret placing WINTERFEST in a key position at this year???s Christmas concert. It???s great fun for everyone!

The Angels' Song-It's sometimes hard to find just the right piece for that middle ground between the grade 2 young band and the fully functioning grade 3 group. The importance of this growth period in the band's musicality is often overlooked byband composers. James Curnow's On a Renaissance Carol is a great intermediate step with its slightly more exposed orchestration and integral independence of parts. Subtle phrasing dynamics and stylistic considerations helpyou take your group to new heights.

Hark the Herald Angels Sing and O Come All Ye Faithful combine to create this engaging holiday sparkler sure to make any Scrooge smile. The melodies are simple enough but the skillful merging lifts the tunes beyond their individual beauty. Use this either as a rousing opener to start your concert off on the right foot or as a finale sending your audience home with the spirit of the season.