This outstanding overture begins with a declamatory statement in the woodwinds. The heroic melody subsides to a softer section which still retains the energy of the piece. A beautiful lyrical section places emphasis on musicality with plenty of opportunities for rubato. The return of the opening theme brings the work to a triumphant conclusion. Very characteristic of Robert Sheldon's exceptional writing for young bands.

from Cantata No 208 'The Hunt Cantata'-L?immense production de Jean-Sébastien Bach ne contient qu?une vingtaine de cantates profanes dont la Cantate du café (BWV 211) la Cantate du mariage (BWV 202) Phébus et Pan (BWV 201) et la Cantate de la chasse (BWV 208) dont est extrait l?air Sheep May Safely Graze (Schafe können sicher weiden - Que les brebis paissent en paix). Bach était depuis peu au service du duc de Weimar lorsqu?il accepta en 1713 une invitation à Weißenfels pour l?anniversaire du duc Christian de Saxe-Weißenfels. À cette occasion il composa la Cantate de la chasse une cantate de félicitations à l?adresse du duc passionné de chasse. Par la suite Bachremania cette cantate pour célébrer d?autres fêtes et anniversaires. La Cantate de la chasse est orchestrée pour quatre voix solistes incarnant des figures mythologiques (Diane Pales Endymion et Pan) un ensemble orchestral assez large (incluant des flûtes/flûtes à bec des hautbois et des cors) et un Chœur mixte. Le texte chantant les vertus de la chasse est un panégyrique à peine déguisé du duc régnant. Accompagnée par deux flûtes (flûtes à bec) Palès déesse des troupeaux et des pâtures entonne l?air Sheep May Safely Graze. Bien que de caractère profane le texte utilise l?image du berger comme l?image même de la grâce en référence à une parole fondamentale de Jésus.

Patrick Millstone based his Dance of the Shepherds on the song Quem pastores laudavere by Michael Praetorius.After an upbeat flashy introduction you can hear this wonderful Christmas song. A good choice for a Christmas concert or church service!

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.

Isn?t She Lovely (N?est-elle pas magnifique) est une chanson écrite par Stevie Wonder, en 1976, la naissance de sa fille Aisha. Connu de tous, cet air inoubliable résonnera aux oreilles et dans le coeur de votre auditoire gr ce au formidable arrangement pour orchestre d?harmonie de Hideaki Miura ! / Partitions classique / Ensemble et orchestre / Ensemble vents / DEHASKE

Enregistré par Ed Sheeran ce tube populaire contient un rythme entraînant et des mélodies accrocheuses. Cette version énergique pour orchestre d?harmonie se sert à merveille du registre de percussion mais aussi du reste de l?ensemble.

Le chanteur pop Ed Sheeran continue à dominer le hit-parade et cette ballade romantique de son troisième album est arrivée au sommet dans seize pays différents ! Cette version délicate pour orchestre a des mélodies fluides et une orchestration variée.

Belkis Queen of Sheba-Suite for Wind Orchestra-In 1931 Ottorino Respighi began composing the music for his most ambitious theatre work: Belkis regina di Saba. The ballet describes the journey of Belkis the Queen of Sheba to Solomon the King of Israel with whom she was in love. She travels with a large caravan including elephants camels slaves and many valuable treasures through the desert. Kimura has arranged this colourful Oriental suite for wind band.

Plusieurs caractéristiques musicales sont mises en exergue dans l?oeuvre A Sherwood Fantasy. La mesure 6/8 présente dès le début de la composition donne un aspect festif à ce premier mouvement. Une mélodie accueillante soutenue par une harmonisation ample qualifi_x001C_e idéalement le mouvement suivant. Des alternances rythmiques et des modulations amènent une transition intéressante et confèrent progressivement à ce passage un caractère pétillant de fraîcheur. Un hymne généreux apporte une conclusion bienveillante à cette fresque musicale.

Plusieurs caractéristiques musicales sont mises en exergue dans l?oeuvre A Sherwood Fantasy. La mesure 6/8 présente dès le début de la composition donne un aspect festif à ce premier mouvement. Une mélodie accueillante soutenue par une harmonisation ample qualifi_x001C_e idéalement le mouvement suivant. Des alternances rythmiques et des modulations amènent une transition intéressante et confèrent progressivement à ce passage un caractère pétillant de fraîcheur. Un hymne généreux apporte une conclusion bienveillante à cette fresque musicale.

'On a crisp cold night in December she gazes upward and stands in awe of the heavens. She realizes that the earth is only a tiny part of something greater.' This scenario provides the backdrop for this composition which was inspired by the night sky as viewed by my six-year-old from our home in Louisiana. It begins with the theme in the clarinets. The rest of the ensemle gradually reveals itself as if one discovers a star not previously noticed in the sky. The music reaches its climax at measure 34 where we are humbled by the sheer multitude of stars in the sky and realize our place in the universe. The piece ends with twinkling stars portrayed in the flute oboe clarinet and bells.

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!