The Odyssee tells the story of Odysseus the undaunted hero. In times long ago the blind poet Homer wrote this famous epic. The 'Odyssey' follows the 'Iliad' the story of the bloody war between the Greek and the Trojans. This battle endsafter ten years thanks to the Odysseys famous trick. the Trojan Horse. The Odyssey is not a war epic but a story about perseverance loyalty adventure and the survival instinct of its ingenious hero. In The Odyssey Homer describes howOdysseus the king of Ithaca had to endure another ten years of affliction after the ten years of war in Troy before he could finally return to his home land. During those years his wife Penelope had to try and keep her many admirers away.These men not only wanted het hand but also the kingship. To prove her husbands worth she played a trick: 'As soon as I have finished weaving this shroud for my father-in-law Laertes I will choose one of you to become my husband' she promisedthem. But during the night she secretly loosened what she had woven during the day prolonging the time until Odysseus would finally return. After twenty long years when he finally stood at the door she wondered: Is this really my husband? Ishe an imposter? Cunningly she asked him to move the bed because only she and her husband know that the bed was immovable and was build around an old three trunk! Odysseus was deeply moved: this really was his wife his Penelope! Nearly threethousands years later the loyalty and strength of this character and all the dangerous adventures that Odysseus survived thanks to courage and intelligence still moves us today. Odyssee by Jan Bosveld is not just an adventure story butrather a characteristic piece in which memories of Homers story can be heard. The composition opens with a firm stirring theme describing our hero Odysseus in detail: This man is not to be taken lightly. The further development of thisshort introduction completes this character sketch: trustworthy perseverant and a genius. After that we can picture Odysseus on the lonely beach of Ogygia. Do the trumpets depict his memories of the war of Troy? Does he think of his wife as werecognise the weaving loom of Penelope in the murmuring eighth? In the solemn plaintive part that follows we can imagine Penelope feeling lonely sitting in the womens room with her servants.One of the girls plays the harp but that does notclear the sombre atmosphere. Then we can imagine seeing the sorceress Circe who changed Odysseus men into swine. After she gives a simple magic sign something follows that reminds us of the sound of pigs grunting. Then the Odysseus theme resounds:the hero comes to savi his comrades. Assisted by Hermes he forces Circe to lift the spell. The piece ends the same way as it began with an animated theme: Odysseus is still the same undefeated and not to be taken lighty!

Soliloquy for a Passing Century - Score-'All music be it 'abstract' or 'descriptive ' or 'popular' or 'serious ' must speak for itself. Words about it are irrelevant unless they be lyrics or narration. That being said I will attempt a few words about my piece because I was asked to do so and the very special nature of the event in which this first performance takes place. Therefore I offer a guide to the musical gestures and terrain that make up the work and hopefully helpcommunicate my music to the listener.'Remembrance Day' opens softly with a prologue evoking a distant nostalgic Lullaby. As it fades a sudden loud chime combines with high Clarinets in an anguishedsequence that cries out a musical pattern establishing and shaping the body of the work. The music alternates between elegiac thematic references and the pulsations and accents of chimes and tolling bells. A slight pause-thensubdued but menacing sounds from muted Trombones Tuba and Percussion. Over this is a variant of the Clarinets initial 'cry of anguish'- but this time in quiet grief-turning into a funeral cortege. The cortege proceeds to chantsand responses that grow in intensity changing to hymn-like swelling and embellishments. A sudden explosive interruption brutal and violent-the previous menacing muted trombone motif now unleashed. This leads to a full-blown andaffirmative chorale. Following this climax the work winds down diminishing in intensity. There are passing references to what was heard before. Now comes a last variation on the chant and a pianissimo echo variant in mutedTrumpets and then Woodwinds of the hymns and chorales. As this recedes comes the plaintive cry of anguish again-unresolved. Once again quiet pulsations a short silence-and the epilogue-a few fragments of the opening lullaby-somefinal pulsings-a few timpani beats-silence.I am honored to have been asked to write this work and I thank the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Foundation for making this possible. I also hope that our children's

Par . We're not sure boy bands ever really went out of style, but their music is certainly here to stay! This fun medley features a mix of older classics as well as newer chartbusters. Includes: Dynamite (BTS), Everybody (Backstreet Boys), I Want It That Way (Backstreet Boys), What Makes You Beautiful (One Direction), and I'll Be There (Jackson 5). / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Répertoire / Concert Band/Harmonie

I Shall Love But Thee est une « ?uvre d?occasion » dans l?un des sens littéraux du mot puisqu?elle fut écrite à l?occasion du mariage du fils cadet du compositeur. Les textes de William Shakespeare ont inspiré Jan Van der Roost à écrire de la musique profonde et attrayante qui au niveau du style nous rappelle Henry Purcell (dans la première partie) et Georg Friedrich Haendel (dans la deuxième moitié) deux compositeurs qui ont mis en musique des textes de Shakespeare bien qu?on n?y retrouve pas de citations littérales. Cette ?uvre unique au regroupement plutôt rare de soprano et orchestre d'harmonie va enrichir votre répertoire !

dall' opera Ernani-En 1844 Giuseppe Verdi compose Ernani>/I> son cinquième opéra basé sur la pièce de Victor Hugo. Le succès d?Ernani comme celui de Nabucco et des Lombards à la première croisade (I Lombardi alla prima crociata) repose sur deux éléments particuliers : l?idée mélodique et l?idée patriotique. Le choix de l?idée mélodique est d?une grande importance. Elle est le vecteur qui sert à toucher et à éveiller l?intérêt du public. L?idée patriotique nourrit l?enthousiasme et les émotions. Environ dix ans plus tard Verdi reprendra une histoire similaire à celle du personnage d?Ernani un noble banni de la cour à travers le personnage de Manrique dans LeTrouvère. Dans le Prélude du premier acte de l?opéra Ernani Verdi réussit en trois minutes seulement à nous offrir un superbe condensé des éléments principaux qui jalonnent le drame. On distingue très clairement les thèmes de l?amour de la promesse et de la mort.

Based on the poems by German poet Carl Hauptmann (late Romanticism) and the English poet William Wordsworth (early Romanticism). Carl Hauptmann was in poor health as a child but highly intelligent. He studied philosophy psychology and biology. In the latter he was admitted to the degree of doctor. His marriage provided financial independence so that he could focus on his studies. Hauptmann wrote various novels plays poetry and scientific works. Night Twilight floats above the valley's night mists are hanging there's a whispering brook. Now the covering veil is lifting quite: come and look! See the magicland before our gaze: tall as dreams the silver mountains stand crossed by silent silver paths shining from a secret land. Noble pure the dreaming country sleeps. By the path the shadow black and hogh of a beach. a wisp of a white smoke creeps to the dark'ning sky. Where the valley is the darkest hued countless little lights shine silently. O my soul! Drink of solitude! Carl Hauptmann Wordsworth 'introduced' a new type of poetry based on the speech of the common man. This was his answer to the poetry of the classicism which was bound by rigid rules. His definition of poetry was: the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings from emotions recollected in tranquility. My heart leaps up when I behold a rainbow in the sky My heart leaps up when I behold A rainbow in the sky: So was it when my life began. So is it now I am a man. So be it when I shall grow old Or let me die! The Child is father of the Man. And I could wish my days to be Bound each to each by natural piety. William Wordsworth In a truly poetic manner Harrie Janssen has transformed the contemplative thoughts of the poets into two compositions for Concert Band.

I'll be here tomorrow alive and well and thriving. Jerry Herman's heart-warming lyrics ring true today with a message of hope and opportunity especially in these uncertain times. Performed with a live combo or the ShowTrax CD this will be an uplifting number on your next concert. Available: SATB SAB SSA IPak(C) ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 3:00.

Par PRETENDERS THE. This powerful rock ballad recorded by Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders continues to resonate well beyond its release in 1994 thanks to a strong melody and hopeful message. Here is a terrific sounding version for concert band with brief solos for alto sax and flute. / Date parution : 2022-06-08/ Répertoire / Concert Band/Harmonie

Scottish Dances is based on three Scottish traditionals: Cock of the North The Bonnie Bank's O'Loch Lomond and Marie's Wedding. I. Cock of the North's name is used for multiple things or events. For example for a locomotive to a famous it seems delicious liqueur and rallies to snowboard competitions. Furthermore is 'Cock O' the North ' a nickname of a famous Duke. (The 4th Duke of Gordon). In this composition Cock of the North (a Jig) is a traditional Scottish bagpipe tune regularly played on tattoos by Pipe Bands. Not infrequently the drummers sing the text. Auntie Mary had a canary Up the leg of her trousers While she was sleeping Iwas peeping Up the leg of her trousers. II. ' The Bonnie Bank's O'Loch Lomond ' is about a sad story that took place during an revolt against the British. In 1745 Bonnie Prince Charlie had to retreat. Two of his men were captured. One was convicted and executed while the other was released. The spirit of the executed soldier would arrive in Scotland via the 'low road' (underworld) before his companion who had still a long way to go. You'll take the high road And I'll take the low road And I'll be in Scotland afore ye But me and my true love will never meet again On the Bonnie Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond III. In a Scottish wedding after the official ceremonies there is often danced. This is called a ceilidh. For this we use traditional Scottish music such as 'Marie's Wedding '. Mid dance we go back to the church where a lovely song in honor of the couple sounds. Marie's Wedding has been recorded by Van Morrison (among many others). Step we gaely on we go heel for heel and toe for toe Arm and arm and on we go all for Marie's wedding

In a quirky retelling of Homer's The Odyssey this recent movie from Joel and Ethan Coen is set in Mississippi in 1937. The musical style is early country/folk/bluegrass and Michael Brown's concert band setting is unique andinviting. Includes: Down to the River to Pray I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow Keep on the Sunny Side and I'll Fly Away. For added flavor use the optional guitar/banjo parts.

From the newest Canadian Brass album comes this one-of-a kind medley for concert band featuring the unique artistry of the world's foremost brass quintet and the legendary songs of the Beatles. This fabulous collage includes:All You Need Is Love Eleanor Rigby With A Little Help From My Friends When I'm Sixty Four Michelle and I Want To Hold Your Hand.

Les pierres légendaires Rolling célèbrent leur 50e anniversaire, alors pourquoi ne pas célébrer avec eux? Cet arrangement, abordée dans un groupe de rock en ligne droite, combine la dramatique 'Paint It, Black,' la belle 'Ruby Tuesday', et '(I Cant Get No) Satisfaction' en un tour de force pour votre orchestre. / Concert Band

Algemiz est un arrangement de la composition originale Aljama pour dulzaina et Orchestre d?Harmonie récompensée en 1999 du Deuxième Prix du Concours de Composition pour dulzaina et orchestre de la ville d?Algemesí en Espagne. La dulzaina est un instrument traditionnel à anche double.Algemesí (de l?arabe algemiz ?village?) est une ville située sur les rives du fleuve Sucron au sud de Valence. Le thème principal de l?œuvre développe un motif dérivé du nom de cette ville. Ainsi on obtient une structure basée sur les notes La (Al) - Sol (Ge) - Mi (Me) - Si (Sí) présentées dans diverses combinaisons. Deux événements historiques liés à la villed?Algemesí constituent l?intrigue de cette œuvre : I. Batalla del Sucro (La bataille de Sucron): Alors que la péninsule Ibérique est sous le joug romain une bataille sanglante a lieu entre les armées des généraux Pompée et Sertorius. Les troupes installent leur camp sur chaque rive du fleuve. Au coucher du soleil Sertorius place son armée en position de combat. Le ciel se couvre de nuages noirs et menaçants et l?orage est assourdissant. La bataille éclate quarante mille hommes s?affrontent. La moitié des soldats trouve la mort. Pompée bat en retraite alors que l?issue de la bataille est toujours incertaine. / II. Dansa dels conqueridors (?La danse des conquérants?) : Vaincu par les Maures d?Almenara Don Jaime I roi d?Aragon décide de partir en expédition pour le Sucron afin d?évaluer les forces de résistance arabes et si possible conquérir Algemesí. Accompagné de presque mille soldats le roi se met en route. Durant la nuit ils longent les côtes de la Méditerranée et installent plusieurs camps dans la contrée de Ribera-Baixa au nord du Sucron. Les conquérants exécutent leurs danses régulièrement interrompues par des attaques maures. Les troupes de Don Jaime I conquièrent Algemesí. Ils traversent ensuite le Vad-el-Xúcar (signifiant ?rivière argentée? en arabe) et arrivent à Cotes un village situé au

Here's a delightful collage to kick off a holiday concert. John Wasson has combined five fabulous standards into a medley that will make your band sound like the Boston Pops. Includes: The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Silver Bells The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas and I'll Be Home For Christmas.

According to his teachers Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) was not particularly gifted. His special talents were acknowledged only in 1865 when he had been working for the Ministry of Finances for some years. In 1866 he was appointed teacher at the Conservatory and applied himself to composing. His oeuvre is fairly extensive and many of his compositions receive a high ranking on the international list of classical music including his six symphonies solo concertos (violin concerto and piano concertos) ballets (The Nut Cracker Swan Lake) and his overtures (1812 and Romeo and Juliette). In 1893 Tchaikovsky died of Cholera after drinking a glass of infectedwater. His Slavonic March is a popular concert piece for symphonic orchestra that is still frequently performed in concert halls. David Well arranged the theme and created a contemporary march in rock style. Tchaikovsky once said to an unsatisfied teacher: ‘I will be a great composer within 10 years time.’