(The Four Seasons)-Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) stands with Handel and J.S. Bach as one of the titanic figures of late Baroque composition. Not only was he lauded as a composer of vocal and instrumental works both sacred and secular he was without doubt the most prolific composer of his age. In addition to hundreds of vocal works including forty-nine operas he composed five hundred concertos. The Four Seasons are probably the best known of his concerti with the second movement Largo portraying time spent by a roaring fire listening to the rain pounding against the window. This new arrangement for brass band retains all the warmth of the original.

Pour Frédéric Devreese la danse et la valse en particulier est toujours liée à l?tre humain en tant que danseur. La danse devient ainsi une expérience une aventure et par conséquent ses valses parlent des sentiments humains. Ceux qui connaissent un peu la musique de Devreese savent que ces différentes facettes ne sont pas séparées à ses yeux. Les musiques de films et les uvres concertantes se renforcent et sinfluencent mutuellement.

Concerto for Trombone' was written especially for Jörgen van Rijen the solo trombonist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam. It is a composition without a story consisting of four overlapping parts. The solo part was not written for Jörgen van Rijen technical skills but rather for his expressive technique in the higher registers. According to Jan Bosveld Jörgen van Rijen has additional merits that distinguish him from all other trombonists. 'Concerto for Trombone' was premiered at the International Music Festival in Saas-Fee Switzerland.The Repräsentations Orchester des Schweizer Armeespiel conducted by Christopher Walter accompanied him. This composition was made financially possible by the Music Lending and Information Centre (MUI) department of the library for the province of Gelderland in Arnhem The Netherlands. Special thanks goes to mr. Bert Aalders director of the MUI.

Composed as a tribute to generations of American servicemen and women buried at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington D.C. this powerful and emotional work is a fitting addition to any memorial occasion or patrioticconcert. Offstage trumpetsannounce the opening theme followed by reverent strains and a solemn statement of My Country Tis of Thee. The piece develops and builds gradually reaching a heroic climax with the familiar hymnGod of Our Fathers before returning to aquiet and reflective mood as the offstage trumpets return. Dur: 7:30

MusicWorks - Grade 5 Think of a 100-yard dash for winds and percussion and youll get a good idea of Richards approach on this amazing composition. With dazzling flourishes and intense percussion scoring this exciting number isperfect as a concertopener or encore for mature groups. (2:00)

Why not try something different with your concertband? Rough Mix is a poprock tune that incorporates elements of punk and alternative rock. It contains optionalparts for two electric guitars and synthesizer. With or withoutthe optional parts this is a solid and fun arrangementthat will have particular appeal for young musicians and audiences.

This composition was commissioned by 'Koningin Wilhelmina Wamel' on the occasion of its one hundred year anniversary. That it is a composition for xylophone and concertband lies in the fact that Harmony has a very talented young percussion player in the person of Barry Jurjes. The piece is both melodically and harmonically based on four notes (C - Dflat - F - G). The structure is divided into four parts: slow - fast - slow - fast.

La beauté intense des mélodies de Puccini a été le moteur qui a poussé Steven Verhaert lui-m?me musicien d?orchestre àréaliser cet arrangement. Il a choisi les plus beaux arias et en a fait un superbe medley classique qui a été joué par 'The Danish Concertband' sur son CD 'Absalon'.

This composition was commissioned by 'Koningin Wilhelmina Wamel' on the occasion of its one hundred year anniversary. That it is a composition for xylophone and concertband lies in the fact that Harmony has a very talented young percussion player in the person of Barry Jurjes. The piece is both melodically and harmonically based on four notes (C - Dflat - F - G). The structure is divided into four parts: slow - fast - slow - fast.

Euphonium Concerto No. 2 est une adaptation du Concerto pour Clarinette composé à l?origine pour la clarinettiste concertiste Linda Merrick. Philip Sparke en a réalisé une adaptation pour euphonium pour le soliste virtuose Steven Mead. Le mouvement d?ouverture écrit dans un style proche du ragtime est riche en motifs syncopés. Le second mouvement plus lent explore dans un premier temps les capacités lyriques de l?euphonium à travers une mélodie reprise ultérieurement par l?orchestre tandis que le soliste façonne son déchant en filigrane. Le troisième mouvement à tendance bebop met l?accent sur le côté jazzy de l?euphonium.