Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr. Par MUSIC SERVICES STALMAN. Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (Gloire à ton Nom) est une hymne chrétienne universellement connue. Elle est à la fois une louange à la Gloire de Dieu et l’expression de la gratitude des Hommes. Cet arrangement pour Brass Band, réalisé par Wim Stalman, est basé sur la mélodie de ce choral. Fidèle au sens du texte du cantique, Grace and Glory (“Gloire et Grâce”) nous transmet par des sonorités brillantes et douces la ferveur des louanges et la gratitude profonde de la communauté chrétienne. Cette superbe pièce de concert peut également être interprétée avec un Choeur mixte (SATB - Texte disponible en français). / Niveau : 2.5 / Hymnes et chorals / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par DE HAAN JACOB. This composition in two parts is one of the first successful works Jacob de Haan published for brass band. Somewhat under the influence of Ted Huggen’s Choral and Rock Out which was an overwhelming success at the time, the still very young Jacob de Haan wrote this composition. The first part (Air) exists of a choral melody with baroque grace notes, supported by a pop rhythm in the drums. The second part (Crazy Music) is a swinging bossa nova, in which various instrument groups present themselves in the continuously varying themes. The famous Black Dycke Mills Band contributed to the success of Crazy Music in the Air by regularly putting the piece on its tour programmes. This composition in two parts is one of the first successful works Jacob de Haan published for Brass Band. Somewhat under the influence of Ted Huggen’s Choral and Rock Out which was an overwhelming success at the time, the still very young Jacob de Haan wrote this composition. The first part (Air) exists of a choral melody with baroque grace notes, supported by a pop rhythm in the drums. The second part (Crazy Music) is a swinging bossa nova, in which various instrument groups present themselves in the continuously varying themes. The famous Black Dycke Mills Band contributed to the success of Crazy Music in the Air by regularly puttingthe piece on its tour programmes. / Niveau : 3 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Flying the Breeze opens with three repeated B's (representing the initials of the Breeze Brass Band from Japan who commissioned this work). A short introduction leads to a robust theme from the baritones and euphoniums which is taken up by cornets and trombones. A restless bridge passage leads to a syncopated tune from the solo cornet and then to a third theme from a solo trombone. A graceful second subject leads back to a recall of the introductory material before a full-scale recapitulation. An intense allargando leads to a full-band version of the second subject under a running cornet passage, which leads to a short coda. / Niveau : 5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par CURNOW JAMES. Explore different settings of the Medieval Latin carol 'In Dulci Jubilo' via this solid arrangement by James Curnow. Opening with an exquisite 'Brass Choir' section a la Michael Praetorius (1571-1621) and progressing through a 'Woodwind Choir' section in the later J. S. Bach style, WITH SWEET JUBILATION is wonderful 'style study' material. The grace of the early masters and the clearly focused unifying concept of the arrangement by James Curnow combine to make this addition to the Curnow Music Press 'Splendor of Christmas Series' a wonderful holiday experience for the young band. / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Brass Band

Le Gratie d'Amore. Par WAESPI OLIVER. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Brass Band