Par BRUBECK DAVE. The classic jazz number Take Five was first recorded by the Dave Brubeck Quartet and released on its 1959 album Time Out. Composed by Paul Desmond, the group's saxophonist, it became famous for its distinctive, catchy melody and use of quintuple time, from which the piece got its name. This brass band arrangement, by Steve Sykes, captures the jaunty slant of the original. Brass Band Grade 4: Advanced Youth and 3rd Section. Duration: 4 minutes./ Répertoire / Brass Band

For Flugel Horn Solo And Brass Band. Par SPARKE PHILIP. 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 / Niveau : 4 / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Fanfare and Celebration was commissioned by the Brass Band of the Western Reserve (Dr Keith M. Wilkinson, director) to celebrate their 15th anniversary. Based in north-west Ohio, the band was formed in 1997 and was competing in the Championship Section of the North American Brass Band Championships in less than three years. The first performance of Fanfare and Celebration took place in Akron, Ohio, on November 10th 2012. The opening Fanfare features the cornet section, in two groups standing either side of the band. A central horn theme brings a change of mood before the cornets take the lead once more. Celebration follows seamlessly andcontinues the declamatory style until a cantando theme in uneven meter is introduced. A transformed recapitulation ushers in a return of the Fanfare to close the work. / Niveau : 4 / Ouverture / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par DE HAAN JACOB. This concert march is a tribute to the “pioneers” in the world of brass music in the Lowlands of Netherlands, the original founders of the bands and the people who take the lead in organising the societies and associations in the band movement. Celebrate the joy and friendship of the brass band movement with this truly uplifting march. / Niveau : 3 / Marche de concert / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par BLANKEN JOHN. Meet the Band! was written as an ‘opening work’, but it is also perfectly suitable for performing halfway through a concert programme. During the introduction, the cornet players are lined up on both sides of the stage, while the trombone players take centre stage. Gradually all the sections of the band are introduced to the audience. Meet the Band? You certainly have! / Niveau : 4 / Ouverture / Répertoire / Brass Band

O Take My Hand, Dear Father. Par SILCHER FRIEDRICH. Der Komponist Jacob de Haan hat sich mit dieser Bearbeitung für Blasorchester eines bekannten und beliebten Kirchenliedes angenommen. Der Inhalt des Liedes - blindes Gottvertrauen, das ewige Leben und ein Leben zu zweit - lassen eine Verwendung bei vielen kirchlichen Anlässen zu. Bezaubern Sie Ihre Zuhörer mit der stimmungsvollen Bearbeitung dieser schlichten, aber ergreifenden Melodie! / Niveau : 2 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par SPARKE PHILIP. In this exciting suite Philip Sparke sets out to capture the essence of his hometown, London, with each of the three movements depicting one of the many characteristics of this fascinating city. Skyline shows the frantic lifestyles of Londoners with millions of diverse people with different hopes and needs. Autumn shows the changes that take place in London during the different seasons and Downtown portrays the exciting nightlife of the West End. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Brass Band