Solo for Euphonium and Brass Band. Par OLSEN VADSTEN OYSTEIN. “Song for Frances” is a classic love ballad, written for concert band and brass band, with a soloist on euphonium. The piece always has the soloist in focus and gives him plenty of room to show off, both a warm sound and technical skills. In the first part of “Song for Frances”, the basic melody is clearly presented, while the rest of the piece is more of a written 'as if improvisation' with various melodic and technical 'whims'. The piece will be perfect for any euphoniumist looking for a challenge. / Date parution : 2023-07-31/ Répertoire / Ensemble de Cuivres

In ‘Famous Folksongs’ we are taken on a musical trip around the world from France to the USA and from South America to the Middle East. Dagmar Kildevann arranged eight word famous folk songs in very different ways. From traditional (Lolo mi boto) to modern (Le coq est mort) and from swing (Sur le pont) to rock (Michael row the boat). Bon voyage have a pleasant journey! Oh and by the way don’t forget your passport!

for Flugel Horn Solo and Brass Band-Moon Song Sun Dance was commissioned by flugel horn virtuoso Claude Romailler and premiered by him at the Swiss National Solo and Quartet Championships in April 2012.As the title implies the work is in two contrasting movements which can be performed separately or together.Moon Song opens with a flowing modal theme which the soloist embellishes before the band takes centre stage. A central section brightens the mood with a new melody over the lightest of accompaniments; this is once again developed by the soloist until the original theme reappears played by the band. This introduces a cadenza for the soloist which either closes the movement or can beextended to link directly to the second movement.Sun Dance is a vivace 6/8 scherzo which opens with a flourish from the band. The soloist then introduces the main theme which in turn is taken up by the band. A short bridge passage heralds a change of key and a new melody from the soloist. A brief central interlude then introduces a change of meter and recalls the main melody of Moon Song before a recapitulation leads to a florid coda which brings the work to a close.Solo part: difficulty 5

Hear the beat of horse hooves and feel the blistering heat of the prairie. In this medley of five well-known songs arranger Dagmar Kildevann has truly captured the atmosphere of the Wild West. An attractive feature of this piece is the various comic effects that Kildevann has included in the arrangement of the folksongs Home on the Range Deep in the heart of Texas Clementine Skip to my Lou and Polly Wolly Doodle. A guaranteed winner!

Morning Song features the horn quartet mostly in a soloistic role - indeed there is an accompanied cadenza towards the end of the piece - but there are moments where the horns assume their conventional brass band role as harmonic support or playing the counter melody. This expressive composition shows all the versatility of the horn quartet and gives them the chance to be in the spotlight.

for Euphonium and Brass Band-Dreamsong was commissioned by Geir Ulseth and the Nidaros Brass Band from Trondheim Norway. After a short introduction the soloist introduces a rather nostalgic melody accompanied by the lower brass parts. A fast central section is then played by the band which leads to a climax. Eventually the main melody played by the solo Cornet and Flugel Horn returns overlaid with an ornamented counter-melody from the soloist who then closes the piece with a short cadenza.

???Dutch Christmas Song??? is an arrangement of the old Dutch song ???Hoe leit dit Kindeke??? (Vlaanderen 1897). The tender almost fragile words have been movingly honoured by Timothy Travis. The addition of percussion gives this lovely Christmas song a modern touch.

The Ketchup Song-The Ketchup Song was a big 2002 summer hit for the Munoz sisters. The band is made up of three sisters Lol Lucia and Pilar who are the daughters of a famous Spanish flamenco musician called Tomate (hence Ketchup!). This fabulous arrangement will bring a taste of summer on the Costa to any concert.

Song of Israel is based on a world-famous tune the traditional song from Israel entitles Hatikva. Roland Kernen makes creative use of this melody presenting it a variety of styles including a section with a ‘rock’ feel to produce a cheerful concert work.

Song of Praise (Chant de louange) est une belle adaptation de la mélodie de l?hymne Psaume 150. Jacob de Haan tout en respectant l?oeuvre originale signe ici un arrangement habilement écrit et soigneusement orchestré. Song of Praise est adapté pour le culte ainsi qu?à tout intermède dans un concert.

Melancholy and romance in a contemporary setting. A small but brilliant gem of sonority based on a melody by the Norwegian composer Halfdan Kjerulf (1815-1868). Romance and a full command of timbre are the challenging cornerstones of any succesful interpretation of Love Song. An ideal moment of tranquillity in your programme. Melancholie en romantiek in een eigentijds jasje. Een eenvoudig doch schitterend klankwerkje gebaseerd op een melodie van de Noorse componist Halfdan Kjerulf (1815-1868). De romantiek en klankbeheersing zijn de uitdagende pijlers van Love Song. Het meditatieve moment in uw programma!

Né en 1758 à Muttersholtz en Alsace le compositeur et pianiste virtuose Jean-Louis Adam (père du compositeur Adolphe Adam) est considéré comme le fondateur de l'école française de piano. Professeur au Conservatoire de Paris il rédigea une excellente Méthode de Piano. Louis Adam a composé de nombreuses sonates (pour violon et pour instruments à clavier) ainsi que des œuvres de musique légère. Adam?s Song est l?arrangement d?un Adagio d?une sonatine pour piano.

Né en 1758 à Muttersholtz en Alsace le compositeur et pianiste virtuose Jean-Louis Adam (père du compositeur Adolphe Adam) est considéré comme le fondateur de l'école française de piano. Professeur au Conservatoire de Paris il rédigea une excellente Méthode de Piano. Louis Adam a composé de nombreuses sonates (pour violon et pour instruments à clavier) ainsi que des œuvres de musique légère. Adam?s Song est l?arrangement d?un Adagio d?une sonatine pour piano.