Par DE HAAN JACOB. L’incroyable facilité avec laquelle Rossini composait des mélodies reste stupéfiante. En plus de vingt ans de carrière, il a écrit une quarantaine d’opéras dont certaines ouvertures, telles que celle extraite de son dernier opéra Guillaume Tell, sont connues de tous. Jacob de Haan, tel un vrai disc-jockey, réalise un superbe remix du thème de cette ouverture en combinaison avec une autre ligne mélodique plutôt surprenante. / Niveau : 2 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

L?incroyable facilité avec laquelle Rossini composait des mélodies reste stupéfiante. En plus de vingt ans de carrière il a écrit une quarantaine d?opéras dont certaines ouvertures telles que celle extraite de son dernier opéra Guillaume Tell sont connues de tous. Jacob de Haan tel un vrai disc-jockey réalise un superbe remix du thème de cette ouverture en combinaison avec une autre ligne mélodique plutôt surprenante.

‘Mixed Bag’ stands midway between a collection and a hotchpotch. It is a colourful compilation of four completely different pieces each with its own specific character. The first part is called ‘Tanguillo’ : as its name suggests this Spanish dance is related to the Tango. In the next part ‘Maybe next time ....’ a repeated bass line (Passacaglia) can be heard first solo but thereafter gradually the other instruments join in. The third part forms a huge contrast – did the former part have a Baroque atmosphere ‘Rock Hard’ seems to have come directly from the Rock ‘n Roll era reminding us of stars such as Bill Haley and Elvis Presley. The finale is acheerful inciting movement called ‘Gypsy Dance’.

Pacific Dreams describes the experience of Miguel a traveling composer from Spain who feeling somewhat alienated from his homeland is wandering through an area of Sydney known as The Rocks. At a small outdoor market in a typical street of this oldcolonial neighbourhood he discovers a print of William DeShazos painting 'Pacific Dreams' Portrayed in the painting is the surf of one of the exotic islands in the Pacific. Next with the impressive Sydney Harbour Bridge looming over the narrowstreets of The Rocks he envisions sultry Pacific beaches. Suddenly a theme he once composed about the lakes in Japan comes to him. Is it the Asian influences present in cosmopolitan Sydney that bring this theme to mind? Or perhaps the waters aroundSydney over which he could sail to Tahiti? He is uncertain. Could this same theme be used to create a new composition about his feelings for the metropolis Sydney? How then to work his Pacific Dreams into the mix? Miguel is certainly no fan ofHawaiian music. Mayby he could use the vocabularies of islands like Hawaii and Tahiti their beautiful vowel combinations being sung ad libitum by a mixed choir.With these ideas and his newly purchased print of 'Pacific Dreams' he boards the Metroat Circular Quay. He has a final glimpse of the harbour and the Sydney Opera House as the train races into the ground. On to the hotel! To work! He must compose!Maestoso : Miguel is impressed as he gazes upon the Sydney Harbour Bridge. And yet hewants to go away from this city. Away to an exotic island in the Pacific.Steady Rock : In the Rocks musicians are playing at a square. Miguel basks in the atmosphere but at the same time he is fantasizing about Hawaii and Tahiti.Andante Lamentoso :In his hotel room Miguel is feeling sad and lonely in this big city. He takes comfort in his 'Pacific Dreams'.Allegro : Miguel boards the boat that takes him from Darling Harbour to Circular Quay. In his mind he is traveling on to Hawaii. Or is ithome where the bolero is playing? He is pulled back to reality by the skyline of Sydney.

Based on God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen-A mix of original material and an old English song let you explore the musical tradition of “wassailing” with your band. Stephen Bulla's amazing knack for harmony and subtly unpredictable scoring always makes for aninteresting ride. Your winter concert deserves something to contrast the usual fare and you'll find just that in this fine example of young band arranging. Innovative!

Kids love to rock and roll! Hit ?em where they live with Carmine Pastore?s lively new young band powerhouse Rockadelic! This will be a great contrast to that overture or march you?ve programmed for your next concert and the band will Love it. A few well-chosen accidentals help add spice to the mix but don?t overwhelm the group with too many ?new? notes at one time.Irresistible!

The swing classic Sing Sing Sing which in 1937 was a major hit for the Benny Goodman Orchestra was written by its Trumpet player Louis Prima. Born in New Orleans Prima did not only later become known for his spectacular live and radio performances he also created his own jazz style - a mix of dixieland and swing. This arrangement for Concert Band brings the unforgettable sound of the big bands from the thirties back to life.

In the Stone Got to Get You into My Life After the Love Has Gone September-Earth Wind & Fire was formed by jazz drummer Maurice White whose aim was to mix various music styles to produce a unique sound. Combined with excellent song writing and fine performances this sound made Earth Wind & Fire one of the most influential soul groups of the seventies. In subsequent decades they experienced varying success but this medley reflects the heyday of this legendary group. In his job as staff arranger with the Royal Marine Band of the Dutch Navy Peter Kleine Schaars wrote many top class arrangements. The talent of the musicians in the band made it possible to write in such a way that they closelyresembled the original works. Consequently this medley shines just like the original versions by Earth Wind & Fire. Four famous songs have been used: 'In the Stone' 'Got to Get You into My Life' 'After the Love Has Gone' and 'September'.

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

Fallen Kingdom-Composed using a mix of earlier themes and new material Michael Giacchino's soundtrack for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom ranges in mood from lyrical tenderness to moments of intensity and grandeur. Effectively arranged here for the concert stage.