Cette chanson interprétée par Madonna dans l?adaptation cinématographique d?Alan Parker est extraite de la comédie musicale Evita écrite par le maître et inventeur de l?opéra-rock Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. Evita retrace le destin exceptionnel d?Eva Peron première dame d?Argentine. Elle a incarné l?espoir de tout un peuple et fut le guide spirituel de l?Argentine des années 40.

In 'Ding Dong it's Christmas' Scottish composer Bruce Fraser makes a sport of misleading his audience time and again. The title already indicates that this piece has been based on the well-known Carol 'Ding Dong Merrily on High' even if the melody makes a somewhat halting start. When it gathers pace however also due to the percussion section suddenly various other carols may be recognized. Peace and quiet reign in the middle part during which we can enjoy Bach's charming 'O Jesulein süss'. 'Ding Dong it's Christmas' ends in the same way it began even if more and more Carols put in an appearance. Merry Christmas!

Par HIROSE HAYATO. Norman Rockwell Suite est une suite colorée, inspirée des trois plus grandes oeuvres de l’illustrateur américain Norman Rockwell dont le nom est à jamais identifié au Saturday Evening Post pour lequel il réalisa ses plus célèbres illustrations et couvertures. / Niveau : 5 / Pièce de concert / Date parution : 1905-06-28/ Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

The word ‘tsunami’ is of Japanese origin. When you look it up in a dictionary you will find that it means ‘a great sea wave produced by submarine earth movement or volcanic eruption’. A megatsunami is the superlative of this awesome expression of power that nature can create and has catastrophic consequences. When Carl Wittrock completed this composition not many such big earth movements had occurred but since then we have become all too familiar with the disastrous consequences which a tsunami may have. On the 26th of December 2004 a heavy seaquake took place near the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Tidal waves 10 meters in height ravaged the coastal regions ofmany countries for miles around. The tsunami took the lives of thousands of people and destroyed many villages and towns. There are more areas which run the risk of being struck by a tsunami such as the island of La Palma one of the Canary Islands. This island is based on oceanic crust at a fracture zone and as such is one of nature’s time bombs. The consequences of a natural calamity like a megatsunami are immense. In the case of La Palma the tidal wave will move in the direction of South America where it may reach 50 km inland destroying everything on its way. In his composition Wittrock describes an ordinary day which will have an unexpected ending. Right from the beginning there seems to be something in the air the music creating an oppressive atmosphere of impending disaster. Themes are interrupted broken off suddenly followed by silence suggesting the calm before the storm. Suddenly a short climax (glissandi in the trombone part) indicates the seaquake and the megatsunami is a fact. Hereafter follows a turbulent passage symbolising the huge rolling waves. After nature’s force has spent itself resignation sets in and the composition ends with a majestic ode to nature.

Drei kurzweilige Impressionen-Dans le cadre du projet ?La musique de Kurt Weill? organisé à Leeuwarden (Pays-Bas) en 2006 Peter Kleine Schaars a donné une seconde jeunesse à plusieurs œuvres que le compositeur allemand avait créées pour le Dreigroschen Orchester (L?Orchestre de quat?sous) un ensemble qu?il avait spécialement formé et dont il avait fixé l?instrumentation pour interprété sa Kleine Dreigroschenmusik (Une petite musique de quat?sous).Peter Kleine Schaars s?est inspiré des trois périodes qui ont marqué la vie de Kurt Weill (1900-1950) : ses étapes à Berlin Paris et New York. Three Aspects of Kurt Weill (?Trois impressions divertissantes de Kurt Weill?) développe un thèmerécurrent exposé dans trois climats musicaux différents qui correspondent aux trois étapes de la vie de Weill.Le premier mouvement est une marche protestataire ?aux accents berlinois? qui parodie l?utilisation de la musique sous le fascisme. Les trompettes ont le premier rôle. Le second mouvement chemine sur une valse musette toute parisienne qui fait la part belle au saxophone alto et à l?accordéon. Le troisième et dernier mouvement développe le thème dans une trame swing typique du Big Band. Votre formation se métamorphose en un grand orchestre digne de Broadway !

‘Panem et Circenses’ Bread and Games were essential for keeping the citizens of ancient Rome in check. While the bread was meant for the poorest among the Romans the Games were Popular Pastime Number One for everybody.There were different kinds of games such as chariot races (especially popular with female spectators) or wild-beast fights where lions tigers bulls or bears were set on one another or even on human beings. Most popular however were the Gladiator fights. In ‘Bread and Games’ William Vean depicts one of the many fights in the antique Colosseum. 1. Entrance of the Gladiators: By powerful bugle-calls the attention of the peoplewas asked for after which the Gladiators entered the Arena at the sound of heroic marching-music.2.Swordfight: We can hear that the fights were not mere child’s play in this part.On the contrary they were a matter of life and death and were fought accordingly.3.Mercy of the Emperor: Sometimes a wounded gladiator could be fortunate depending on the mercy of the audience. Waving one’s handkerchief meant mercy a turned-down thumb meant no pardon. The Emperor had the right to take the final decision but he usually complied with the wish of the majority of the public. 4.Lap of Honour: Gladiators were mainly selected among slaves convicted criminals or prisoners of war. Consequently winning was very important as it would mean fame honour and sometimes even wealth. A lap of honour therefore was the winner’s due reward.

Norman Rockwell Suite est une suite colorée inspirée des trois plus grandes œuvres de l?illustrateur américain Norman Rockwell dont le nom est à jamais identifié au Saturday Evening Post pour lequel il réalisa ses plus célèbres illustrations et couvertures.

Par TOMS GRAYDON A.. EEEEEEEK! It’s a whimsical excursion into the realm of the mechanical mice! It’s a rodent round-up! It’s a veritable vortex of vagabond voles! Are we to be vexed by vociferous vermin? Let’s find out while we have some fun!Your young band will love playing this one, as well as using their instruments in a creative but non-standard way. The effect of the little clicking critters can be quite amazing. Whoa! Here comes the CAT! Beware, though, because you know your band will want to play it again and again. Graydon Toms has composed some great music for young bands in the past, and this new one is sure to please the entire audience as well as the musicians. You’ve found a greatnew tune for your young band! CongRATulations! / Niveau : 2 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band

Arr. Ron Sebregts. Par WEBBER ANDREW LLOYD. Cette chanson, interprétée par Madonna dans l’adaptation cinématographique d’Alan Parker, est extraite de la comédie musicale Evita, écrite par le maître et inventeur de l’opéra-rock Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. Evita retrace le destin exceptionnel d’Eva Peron, première dame d’Argentine. Elle a incarné l’espoir de tout un peuple et fut le guide spirituel de l’Argentine des années 40. / Niveau : 3 / Pop and rock / Recueil / Concert Band ou Harmonie

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.

EEEEEEEK! It’s a whimsical excursion into the realm of the mechanical mice! It’s a rodent round-up! It’s a veritable vortex of vagabond voles! Are we to be vexed by vociferous vermin? Let’s find out while we have some fun!Your young band will love playing this one as well as using their instruments in a creative but non-standard way. The effect of the little clicking critters can be quite amazing. Whoa! Here comes the CAT! Beware though because you know your band will want to play it again and again.Graydon Toms has composed some great music for young bands in the past and this new one is sure to please the entire audience as well as the musicians. You’ve found a greatnew tune for your young band! CongRATulations!

EEEEEEEK! It’s a whimsical excursion into the realm of the mechanical mice! It’s a rodent round-up! It’s a veritable vortex of vagabond voles! Are we to be vexed by vociferous vermin? Let’s find out while we have some fun!Your young band will love playing this one as well as using their instruments in a creative but non-standard way. The effect of the little clicking critters can be quite amazing. Whoa! Here comes the CAT! Beware though because you know your band will want to play it again and again.Graydon Toms has composed some great music for young bands in the past and this new one is sure to please the entire audience as well as the musicians. You’ve found a greatnew tune for your young band! CongRATulations!