In the course of the two centuries following the death of Henry Purcell in 1695 no British composer of any statue was apparent. Consequently the break-through of Edward Elgar (1857-1934) as an internationally known and respected composer at the end of the last century was of considerable importance. As a composer Elgar was largely self-taught and he looked towards the continent for his inspiration. He is without doubt on par with his contemporaries such as the somewhat younger Richard Strauss. The Belgian composer Jan Van der Roost is a genuine admirer of Elgar?s music and on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the composer?s death in 1984 he composed the ?CeremonialMarch?. Van der Roost was inspired by the most famous and frequently played works from Elgar?s catalogue of works the characteristic ?Pomp and Circumstances? marches and decided to add his own sixth march to the existing collection.

Pendant plus de quarante ans Jimmy Webb (1946) a composé des chansons à succès pour divers artistes tels que Glen Campbell Art Garfunkel Frank Sinatra Willie Nelson Johnny Cash et Linda Ronstadt. En 1968 il écrit MacArthur Park une chanson complètement novatrice. D?une durée de plus de sept minutes elle est deux à trois fois plus longue que la plupart des succès pop et contient un grand interlude orchestral. La version d?anthologie de MacArthur Park interprétée et enregistrée par Richard Harris s?est classée en tête des hit-parades européens et numéro 2 aux États-Unis.

Rares sont les artistes à célébrer 50 ans de succès dans l?univers impitoyable du show-biz. Cliff Richard a réussit cette performance exceptionnelle en étant au sommet des classements britanniques durant 6 décennies d?affilée (1950-2000). Ce medley rassemble cinq de ses plus grands succès : Congratulations Power to All Our Friends Living Doll Lucky Lips et We Don?t Talk Anymore.

Your band will soar to new heights with this impressive composition. Beginning with an extended feature section for battery and mallet percussion along with synthesizer this piece gradually builds to a frenzy of musical drama andpower. Mixed meters and extended brass ranges make this appropriate for mature groups but well worth the effort.

As the title implies this composition uses layers of sound to create a shimmering effect. It features beautiful woodwind and mallet writing and a powerful brass build near the end before ending quietly.

Using a single tempo and meter throughout this impressive closer features a driving rhythmic ostinato punctuated with brilliant brass lines and block chordal statements. Creative sounding and very powerful!

Here's a production you can stage visually with as much or little detail as you like. Wedding preparations give way to the magnificent Cathedral scene where the wedding processional is overlaid with How Do You Solve a Problem like Maria?

My Favorite Things kicks off this energetic medley. Beautiful woodwinds and expressive musicianship are on display in Edelweiss and Do-Re-Mi is a showcase for all sections with a special feature for trumpets.