Wild Rose Jamboree conjures up the pioneer spirit and the big-sky panorama of Alberta Canada's heartland. The cinematic approach to the music captures the essence of life in wild rose country - famous for its rodeos warm-hearted people majestic mountains and wide-open spaces. With a high-spirited hoedown and a rich reverent theme that features a trumpet solo and a flute/clarinet duet this composition could be a dynamic show opener or festival piece. Wild Rose Jamboree can be effectively performed by a mixed group (junior band and senior band for example) the upper parts being at a medium level and the lower parts (flute 2 clarinet 3 alto saxophone 2 trumpet 3 horn 2 andtrombone 2) at an easier level. Dur: 5:05

Studio-Pop consists of five movements. The first movement entitled Marching on a String is an energetic rock march in a modern rhythm. Next the charming Dreaming of Summer has been composed in three-four time - which is quite unusual in modern pop music. The inspiration for the third movement Chicken-Charley was a youngman selling chicken legs from a stall. His supple dancing movements can be recognised in the music. The fourth movement Candlelight is a modern attractive ballad. Finally Discoteca takes us along on a night visit to a Spanish discotheque. The typically Spanish chords and the stirring high-spirited rhythm provide an exuberant closing to Studio-Pop.

Par BEDNALL DAVID. David Bednall's Christmas cantata Welcome All Wonders was commissioned and first performed by the Choir of Queen's College, Oxford in 2012 and received rave reviews from, among others, BBC Music Magazine, Limelight Magazine and Gramophone. Described as  'ingenious', 'engaging', 'spirited', 'extremely appealing' and 'accessible without being superficial', a recording of this notable work is available on the Signum label (SIGCD335).  This cantata brings together a beautiful selection of sacred and secular Christmas texts, skilfully interwoven by Bednall to produce a captivating musical narrative of the Christmas story, from Advent through to Epiphany. As a complete work of c.80 minutes' duration, it offers choirs a full programme for their Christmas concert. Alternatively, most movements can be performed as individual items - the unaccompanied motets are particularly suited to this and are available separately as digital downloads.  / Répertoire / Orgue, Trompette et Voix Mixte

Unleash your percussion section and let the full ensemble do some rumbling themselves on this masterful and unusual work from Michael Sweeney. Commissioned by the Pratt Kansas High School Band the composition explores thatstate's tumultuous storms across the plains as well as emotional and civil storms from the early days of statehood. Filled with bold statements and unparalleled rhythmic vitality (including a percussion “duel”) thefinal dramatic and uplifting segment is a tribute to the perseverance and triumph of the human spirit. Dur: 7:00 (Includes Full Performance CD)

This CD features the distinctive arrangements by Luther Henderson for Brass quintet written for The Canadian Brass captured in an authentic style and spirit of early jazz.Tracks: High Society • Beale Street Blues• Sugar Blues • Saint James Infirmary • Bill Bailey • You Made Me Love You • Ballin' the Jack • Deep River • Chinatown My Chinatown • Back Home in Indiana • Royal Garden Blues •Dog Gone Blues • 12th Street Rag • Goin' in & Movin' on Out • That's a Plenty • Nearer My God to Thee.

This vibrant work opens with a brilliant fanfare highlighted by woodwind embellishments followed by an exciting and spirited dancelike movement. In the tradition of festival-winner Summer Dances this composition evolves from a simple theme and develops throughout. A slow lyrical section provides opportunities for chamber ensemble work before the opening fanfare is reintroduced in a new and refreshing form.

Imaginative thematic interplay threads its way throughout this dynamic new concert piece. Your Grade 2 ensemble will enjoy finding several traditional armed forces songs hiding in the fabric of this piece as neatly as if Betsy Ross herself had stitched them together. The parade-like atmosphere is uplifting and energizing. The stars and stripes fly high with Yankee Doodle Salute!Spirited!

Par COURT DOUGLAS. Imaginative thematic interplay threads its way throughout this dynamic new concert piece. Your Grade 2 ensemble will enjoy finding several traditional armed forces songs hiding in the fabric of this piece as neatly as if Betsy Ross herself had stitched them together. The parade-like atmosphere is uplifting and energizing. The stars and stripes fly high with Yankee Doodle Salute!Spirited! / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Oh Christmas Tree. Par DOBBINS BILL. This spirited traditional carol is taken on a musical voyage through several different tempos, keys and moods, including a Latin section with an optional shaker accompaniment. The chromatic harmonies and changes in tempo and meter provide challenging material through which to develop the skills of basic musicianship and interpretation. The music is not technically difficult, and should be well within the grasp of intermediate to advanced ensembles from high school to professional levels. Each instrument is featured in both solo and ensemble roles./ Répertoire / Sextuor à Cordes

for String Orchestra-Stuart Carlson's Carols of Christmas album for string quartet features seven creative intermediate to advanced arrangements that sparkle with the holiday season. This new series for string orchestra captures the same Yuletide magic with settings geared toward the abilities of middle and high school ensembles. Most passages throughout are playable in first position and bowings are generously placed with an emphasis on musical phrasing and ensemble sound. Among the highlights in this series is Carlson's original composition Christmas Sinfonietta inspired by the festive spirit of Christmas Day itself.

for String Orchestra-Stuart Carlson's Carols of Christmas album for string quartet features seven creative intermediate to advanced arrangements that sparkle with the holiday season. This new series for string orchestra captures the same Yuletide magic with settings geared toward the abilities of middle and high school ensembles. Most passages throughout are playable in first position and bowings are generously placed with an emphasis on musical phrasing and ensemble sound. Among the highlights in this series is Carlson's original composition Christmas Sinfonietta inspired by the festive spirit of Christmas Day itself.

for String Orchestra-Stuart Carlson's Carols of Christmas album for string quartet features seven creative intermediate to advanced arrangements that sparkle with the holiday season. This new series for string orchestra captures the same Yuletide magic with settings geared toward the abilities of middle and high school ensembles. Most passages throughout are playable in first position and bowings are generously placed with an emphasis on musical phrasing and ensemble sound. Among the highlights in this series is Carlson's original composition Christmas Sinfonietta inspired by the festive spirit of Christmas Day itself.

The Third Symphony is scored for full orchestra constructed in four movements strictly following the High Classical and Romantic traditions with a tragic and expansive overture (Adagio lamentoso & Allegro marziale) a symphonicnocturne (Andante molto expressivo) a light and quick scherzo (Presto) and a vibrant rondo-finale (Molto allegro). The “Hero” in the subtitle does not represent any human figure but to art itself and its failingsocial status. The music is grand and highly emotional containing rich folk elements that strive to prove the unity between an ethnical spirit and the meaning of selfhood. (2012) ca. 32'

Ireland is a multi-faceted country that has developed a popular and distinctive musical culture. The first movement of Dublin Pictures reflects Irish festivals where there is dancing and traditional beer flowing. More tranquil in its feel the second movement illustrates the landscape that can be seen from the Ha’penny Bridge a bridge that crosses the River Liffey in Dublin. This movement highlights the wide range of the orchestra’s sound colours as the musicians’ voices combine with the wind and percussion to accompany the soloist. The lively and joyful rhythms of the last movement take the listener to Temple Bar the famous tourist quarter of the city well knownfor its vibrant nightlife. The music’s energy and virtuosic motifs are in contrast to the previous movement and provide a spirited and festive finale.Marc Jeanbourquin wrote this piece in three movements for Azimuts Brass in 2011. He then arranged it for Concert Fanfare or Brass Band

Score-'Sempre Avanti ' whose title translates as 'Ever Forward' was written for the Bloomfield Youth Band and premiered by that ensemble on June 17 2005. 'Sempre Avanti' was the motto of TonyMarcopoto a longtime supporter and fan of the Youth Band and a retired New Jersey Music Educator who taught at Newark's Arts High School for nearly 40 years. Well into his eighties he practiced his Clarinet for an hour each day.Two years before he passed away he suffered a stroke which paralyzed the entire right side of his face. Despite this unfortunate setback Tony never gave up and to everyone's amazement found a way to not only play the Clarinet but to once again resume his normal routine of an hour of practice each day. Tony's 'ever forward' spirit was remarkable and serves as a terrific example for everyone.