Par HOGESTEIN HENK. Let’s Dance takes you on an exciting night of dancing, being cool on the dance floor with your designer clothes, dancing the night away and forgetting about your daily worries. It’s party time on the dance floor with this grooving new work. Brass Band goes Disco! / Niveau : 2 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Brass Band

All Creatures of our God and King. La mélodie du cantique Lasst uns erfreuen est connue par toutes les communautés chrétiennes. Elle fut publiée pour la première fois dans le recueil Geistliche Kirchengesäng imprimé à Cologne, en 1623. La mélodie est attribuée à un compositeur anonyme. Dans les pays anglophones, cette mélodie est chantée sur le texte All creatures of our God and King (Vous, créatures du Seigneur) inspiré du chant de louange Cantico di fratre sole (Cantique du frère Soleil ou Cantique des créatures) de Saint François d’Assise. Rédigé en 1226, au terme de sa vie, il faudra attendre quatre cents ans pour que le cantique de Saint François d’Assise soit publié. Latraduction anglaise a été réalisée par William Henry Draper (1855-1933) à l’occasion d’un grand rassemblement de jeunes pour la Pentecôte à Leeds. L’hymne fut ensuite intégrée dans la seconde édition du recueil Public School Hymn Book (1919). Cet arrangement de Philip Sparke développe trois strophes contrastantes. Let Us Rejoice! est une oeuvre de concert à part entière, mais peut également servir d’interlude dans le cadre d’une célébration de Pâques ou de Pentecôte. / Niveau : 2.5 / Hymnes et chorals / Recueil / Brass Band

From Balletti a cinque voci. Par GASTOLDI GIOVANNI GIACOMO. During the second half of the 16th century, Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi composed almost entirely sacred works, however it was with his Balletti, not published until 1591 and 1594, that he gained fame and recognition. The homophonic structure and simple melodies conveyed a charming sense of naivety that became so popular during this period. Robert van Beringen has arranged Amor Vittorioso, La Sirena, L’Innamorato and L’ardito with five part flexible instrumentation. / Niveau : Facile à Intermédiaire / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par SPARKE PHILIP. In Letter from Home Philip Sparke portrays the many feelings and emotions that a letter from home can evoke. This intimate works opens with a gentle melody, which gradually becomes more confused as new emotions are introduced. Finally resignation sets in, but a sense of peace and balance is restored with the fi nal chorale. In this emotional work Philip Sparke truly captures the highs and lows of being away from home. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Brass Band

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par JOHN GAUNTLETT HENRY. Sparkling and majestic brass playing introduce this wonderful arrangement of the classic carol! Each of the four verses are treated differently, creating beautiful textures and a multi-faceted setting of the familiar tune. This fresh new arrangement for developing bands is a great choice for both church and school! / Niveau : 3 / Hymnes et chorals / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par GOODALL HOWARD. Shackelton's Cross was inspired by a painting created in 1957 by the English artist Edward Seago (1910-1974). The title refers to a cross which was erected to the memory of Sir Ernest Shackleton, who led a number of explorations to the Antarctic. Shackleton died in 1922 whilst on a Polar expedition, and the cross can be found on a promontory at the entrance to the bay at Grytviken Whaling Station in South Georgia. The painting is owned by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, and was part of an exhibition at Buckingham Palace from October 2011 to April 2012. Originally scored for oboe, trumpet and small orchestra, Daniel Hall's sensitive arrangement follows the composer's alternative version for solo trumpet and organ, created for Crispian Steele-Perkins (trumpet) and David Goode (organ). / Répertoire / Ensemble de Cuivres