SKU: BT.DHP-1104961-140

9x12 inches.

Die Annen-Polka schrieb Johann Strauss (Sohn) zu Ehren der Kaiserin Anna Maria von Österreich. Uraufgeführt wurde das heute noch beliebte Stück im Juli 1852 im Wiener Vergnügungspark Prater. Die Annen-Polka ist eines der frühesten Werke von Johann Strauss (Sohn) und das Manuskript soll gar das älteste überlieferte des Komponisten sein.

L’Annen-Polka, op. 117, de Johann Strauss fils, fut présentée, en 1852, soit dix ans après la première publique de la Beliebte Annen-Polka, op. 137, composée par son père. Le fait que tous deux aient écrit une polka portant le même nom n’est pas un hasard. En effet, l’Annenfest (la fête de sainte Anne) était alors la fête d’été la plus populaire de Vienne. Chaque compositeur viennois, célèbre ou inconnu, a composé une œuvre pour cette occasion. Johann Strauss fils avait 26 ans quand il écrivit cette polka. Il n’était pas en très bons termes avec son père ; une rivalité notoire bouillonnait entre eux. Cependant, la création de sa nouvelle œuvre connutun vif succès. Elle fut bissée plusieurs reprises et louée pour ses motifs très dansants. Dès lors, elle triompha sur les scènes du monde entier.

SKU: CF.CPS126F

ISBN 9780825888229. UPC: 798408088224. 9x12 inches.

This work is a three-part composition based on the Latin words meaning Strength, Skill, and Character. The piece opens with a poignant fanfare depicting the strength of the modern concert band, which is followed by a fast-paced section, meant to demonstrate the performers' skills. The third section of the work is an uplifting theme designed to depict character. After moving back to the skill theme in a new key, it builds to a dramatic climax, followed by a short coda that bursts to the finish. Ideal for concert or contest.

SKU: CF.SPS80F

ISBN 9781491153253. UPC: 680160910755.

With Wind and Water is a musical portrayal of an adventure on the high seas during the sailing age. It was during the 16th to the mid-19th century where large sailing vessels dominated global exploration, international trade, and naval warfare. The piece's compound meter provides the pulse of movement as it pitches and rolls with the rhythm of the waves. The driving main melodies convey the determination and courage of the explorers and their crew. Dissonant harmonies suggest rough seas, turbulent weather, and other constant dangers that sailors must endure. Finally, the ending sweeping melody and climax reflects the joy and triumph at arriving on a new land at the apex of a long and intense voyage.
With evidence of watercraft dating back to 8000 BC, travel by water has remained an important aspect of life to many civilizations. From paddling down a river or crossing a large lake, to steaming across an entire ocean, generations of humans have traveled on water to explore foreign lands, to seek food and precious materials, to move and trade cargo, and to attack and fend off enemies.With Wind and Water is a musical portrayal of an adventure on the high seas during the age of sail. It was during the sixteenth to the mid-nineteenth century when large sailing vessels dominated global exploration, international trade, and naval warfare.  Our ship sets sail!The compound meter provides the pulse of movement as it pitches and rolls with the rhythm of the waves. The driving main melodies convey the determination and courage of the explorers and their crew. Dissonant harmonies suggest rough seas, turbulent weather and other constant dangers that sailors must endure. The final sweeping melody and climax reflect the joy and triumph at arriving on a new land at the apex of a long and intense voyage. With Wind and Water was commissioned by the Florida Bandmasters Association for the 2016 Nine Star Honor Band.

SKU: BT.DHP-0950618-010

Centennial werd in 1994 gecomponeerd ter gelegenheid van het honderdjarig bestaan van de Koninklijke Belgische Voetbalbond. Het werkt begint met een langzame inleiding, gevolgd door een hero sch thema, en heeft een plechtige,grootse hymne als middendeel. Deze hymne keert aan het slot als hoogtepunt terug. Dit alles maakt Centennial tot een originele, feestelijke concertmars.

En 1994, Piet Swerts compose Centennial pour célébrer le centenaire de la Fédération royale belge de Football. Cette marche de concert originale et festive débute avec une lente introduction, suivie par l’exposition d’un thème héro que. Le passage central développe un hymne solennel et grandiose qui donnera au finale toute son ampleur et sa brillance.

SKU: CF.CPS209F

ISBN 9781491148358. UPC: 680160905850. 9 x 12 inches.

The Past is Always Present begins with a reverent melody for solo flute that invokes voices from the past. This theme becomes the cornerstone of the entire work leading the listener on a journey that is at times reflective and at others bold and broad. Perfect for contest and festival performance, this piece contains all of the signature styling that has made Sean O'Loughlin's works some of the most popular for bands today.

SKU: CF.YPS66

ISBN 9780825864650. UPC: 798408064655. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Eb major.

Inspired by the fire towers that are a feature of many National Parks and forests throughout the United States and the lookouts who man them, this powerful piece begins with a majestic theme in C minor that will dominate its course. A contrasting Allegro idea featuring repeated notes, a striking percussion break and a subtle use of syncopated rhythms help propel this notable selection to an exciting conclusion.