Par TCHAIKOVSKI PIOTR ILITCH / JONES NATHAN (Arr.). Tchaikovsky composed his twelve character pieces for piano, The Seasons, while he was writing his popular ballet, Swan Lake. Each piece in The Seasons depicts a different month of the year in Russia. The original publication of September: The Hunt included an epigraph at the start of the piece-a small poem by Alexander Pushkin. This energetic arrangement for symphonic band by Nathan Jones opens with an octave fanfare between the winds and brass. Tchaikovsky\'s colorful harmony speaks here, with passing chromaticism adding color to the music. The fanfare theme is transformed in the quiet central section, still shifting to the minor mode with short solo passages for flute, bassoon, trumpet, xylophone and oboe (cued in flutes). The segue back into the opening fanfare is clever, with the notes leading through several keys before concluding in the major with a short reprise of the initial theme. / Date parution : 2022-09-20/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Par SPARKE PHILIP. To A New Dawn was commissioned by the United States Continental Army Band - Captain Timothy J. Holtan, Commander and Conductor. The brief was for a piece to celebrate the 3rd Millennium and it was the composer’s aim to provide a work which, as well as looking forward to the challenges of the new century, also contained moments of reflection about the last one. After a bright introduction featuring the trumpets a perky theme, passing quickly through several keys, appears on the woodwinds. A solo trumpet takes up a new theme over bubbling quavers (eighth notes) and this leads to a rhythmic figure on low clarinets, followed by the upper woodwinds. A brass interlude follows and, after ashort bridge passage, an oboe takes up a contrasting legato tune that builds to a climax. An andante section follows with solos for horn and flugel horn (or trumpet) and a florid flute cadenza. A passionate climax leads back to the faster music and, eventually, to a full recapitulation, revisiting the earlier material before a lively coda close the work as it began. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par SPARKE PHILIP. The White Rose was commissioned by the White Rose Concert Band from Harrogate, England. The band takes its name from the county symbol of Yorkshire, the white rose. This partly rhythmic, party lyrical piece opens with a flourish from the trumpets. Following a rhythmic melody in the clarinets there are solo passages for flute and trumpet leading to the finale which brings together elements of the whole piece. / Niveau : 5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par SPARKE PHILIP. The White Rose was commissioned by the White Rose Concert Band from Harrogate, England. The band takes its name from the county symbol of Yorkshire, the white rose. This partly rhythmic, party lyrical piece opens with a flourish from the trumpets. Following a rhythmic melody in the clarinets there are solo passages for flute and trumpet leading to the finale which brings together elements of the whole piece. / Niveau : 5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par PRETENDERS THE. This powerful rock ballad recorded by Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders continues to resonate well beyond its release in 1994 thanks to a strong melody and hopeful message. Here is a terrific sounding version for concert band with brief solos for alto sax and flute. / Date parution : 2022-06-08/ Répertoire / Concert Band/Harmonie

Solo Feature for Flute, Violin, Clarinet, Alto Sax, or Xylo./Marimba and Opt. Narrator. / Niveau : 3 / Œuvre solo et Orchestre / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Solo Feature for Flute, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone B.C., Tuba B.C., or Xylophone. Par BENEDICT JULIUS. / Niveau : 3 / Œuvre solo et Orchestre / Date parution : 2021-04-17/ Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

The King Cobra uncoils from a woven basket and flares out its iconic hood. It appears to sway back and forth hypnotically as the snake charmer plays his flute. This type of 'Cobra Dance' has captivated audiences around the world for thousands of years. Timpani solos, a variety of percussion, syncopated rhythms and colorful harmonies are woven together to create an exotic tapestry of sound that your young musicians will look forward to playing at both rehearsal and performance. (3:20) / Concert Band

Par BOCOOK JAY. Ostenaco was a celebrated Cherokee chief in the 18th century, and became a leading advocate for peace with the British colonies. Paying homage to this great man, Spirit of Ostenaco opens with a melancholy solo flute followed by a chorale statement of rich textures and harmonies. The pace quickens with the theme stated by low voices, thundering percussion, and finally a triumphant and powerful closing section. Dur: ca. 4:30 / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Répertoire / Concert Band

for Solo Flute and Wind Ensemble. Par SAINT-SAENS CAMILLE. / Date parution : 2022-11-29/ Répertoire / Concert Band et Flûte

Par SAUCEDO RICHARD. Filled with tuneful melodies and an energetic lilt throughout, Cloud Dancing is sure to have great appeal for students as well as audiences. There is a wealth of teachable elements as well; developing confidence in 3/4, use of simple mixed meters in the slow middle section, and brief solo opportunities for Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, and Trumpet. Enjoyable as well as educational. Dur: 3:15 / Date parution : 2022-07-23/ Répertoire / Concert Band