The musical Miss Saigon was a massive hit in London Broadway and throughout the world. Based on Puccini's opera Madame Butterfly this epic production centers on the romance between a strong-willed Vietnamese woman and an American soldier during the Vietnam War. The story tells of two young lovers torn apart by war yet still held together by a burning passion. This medley features three of the best songs from the musical and mixes desperate love with optimism and joy. Relive the hit show with this catchy medley.

S?il est souvent relativement facile de trouver l?œuvre idéale pour ouvrir un concert il n?en va pas de même pour la pièce de clôture. Farewell Medley (?Medley d?au revoir?) de Stefan Schwalgin vous facilitera cette tâche quelquefois ardue.Cet excellent medley qui rassemble trois célèbres airs traditionnels du patrimoine musical anglo-irlando-écossais permet aux musiciens de révéler une toute dernière fois la richesse des couleurs sonores de leur instrument. Danny Boy est un célèbre air traditionnel irlandais mieux connu sous son titre original Londonderry Air. Avec les paroles de Frederic Edward Weatherly (1848-1929) la thématique de la balladechangea pour devenir une ballade d?adieu. C?est ainsi que par extension Danny Boy devint une musique funèbre. En 1772 John Newton écrivit le poème Amazing Grace pour accompagner un traditionel irlando-écossais. On doit les paroles de la vieille ballade écossaise Auld Lang Syne (Ce n?est qu?un au revoir) au poète Robert Burns (1759-1796).L?interlude petit récitatif avant le finale fait sonner la retraite avec The Last Post une sonnerie militaire anglaise. L?anonymat des auteurs est l?élément commun partagé par l?ensemble des mélodies rassemblées dans ce medley.

For Vocal Solo or opt. Instrumental Solo with Band-Performed by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffanys Henry Mancinis iconic ballad has won numerous awards including the Oscar for Best Original Song and the Grammy for Record of the Year and has beenrecorded by countless artists over the years. Arranged as a flexible solo vehicle for vocalist or instrumentalist (flute oboe clarinet alto sax trumpet or F horn) this finely crafted setting will certainly add a specialmoment on any concert.

Depuis le début de sa carrière en 2006 Taylor Swift vole de succès en succès. Véritable phénomène dans son pays la jeune Américaine est omniprésente avec ses chansons country-pop. De Picture to Burn à Love Story ou White Horse c'est sans doute une des plus belles voix country de sa génération. Retrouvez ces trois succès dans cet arrangement de Michael Brown.

Depuis le début de sa carrière en 2006 Taylor Swift vole de succès en succès. Véritable phénomène dans son pays la jeune Américaine est omniprésente avec ses chansons country-pop. De Picture to Burn à Love Story ou White Horse c'est sans doute une des plus belles voix country de sa génération. Retrouvez ces trois succès dans cet arrangement de Michael Brown.

Best described as a jazz-flavored “barnburner” for wind symphony Sam Hazo's exciting work pays homage to the innovative concepts of George Gerswhin and an appreciation for modern day jazz composer Gordon Goodwin.“Sevens” refers to the common jazz chord of the 7th as well as number of notes in the phrase time signatures etc. Strangely enough both Gershwin and Goodwin share the same initials (G.G.) have 7 letters in theirnames and the letter “G” is the 7th letter of the alphabet! Let it rip. (3:50)

Contemporary singer and songwriter Taylor Swift is rapidly making her mark on both pop and country music charts. Including the hits Picture to Burn White Horse and Love Story this medley provides a good sampling of her fresh-sounding music. Dur: 5:15

In Greek mythology Boreas is the God of the North Wind. When thinking of the north wind we particularly think of the bleak wind coming from the freezing cold north but in Homers' work we see a more varied picture. As shown in the following two stories Boreas often does play the role of a storm wind that blows forth heavy dark clouds while whipping up the dark waves of the tempestuous sea to mountainous heights. When the stake of the fallen Patroclos refuses to burn Achilles begs for some wind. When Iris the swift messenger of the Gods asks the winds for assistance they raise themselves up with tremendous roaring and rush to Troy. Upon theirarrival they blow the divine fire of Patroclos' stake far up into the sky. When Troy was destroyed the Greeks returned home. After many wanderings Odysseus however ends up with the beautiful nymph Calypso who keeps him as a prisoner. As ordered by Zeus Calypso frees him and sends him off on a handmade wooden raft. At sea Odysseus is threatened by the aggressive sea god Poseidon who stirs up the winds and thrashes the waves with his trident. The goddess Athena stems the violence of all the winds except for the north wind and thus it is Boreas who sends Odysseus to the land of the hospitable Phaiakes. Jan Bosveld composed Boreas for OLTO a music association in Loenen The Netherlands for which he had served as conductor for many years. Turbulent movement in both tempo and dynamics characterize this composition. The result is a whirling piece that races by in a positive manner. Boreas is in de Griekse mythologie de god van de noordenwind. Bij noordenwind denken wij vooral aan de gure wind uit het ijskoude noorden bij Homerus echter zien we een meer gevariëerd beeld. Natuurlijk speelt Boreas zoals uit de twee onderstaande verhalen blijkt meestal de rol van de stormwind die de zware zwarte wolken voor zich uit blaast en de donkere golven van de onstuimige zee torenhoog opzwiept.

Whereas ‘Auld Lang Syne’ may be considered the best-known Scottish song ever yet at the same time it is an obscure one for there are but few people who know the complete text by heart. After the familiar ‘Should auld acquaintance be forgot .....‘ many people take their refuge to lyrics like ‘rum tee dum ta dee ..... lah lah lah ........... for auld lang syne’. Even in Scotland only a handful of persons know the entire text and are able to give a correct rendering of it. The current lyrics have been attributed to the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Burns however he did not write the whole poem : after he had heard an old man sing the centuries-old Scotchballad he wrote it down and added a number of stanzas (1788). Historical research teaches us that the ballad served many purposes both political and religious. Nowadays ‘Auld Lang Syne’ is sung as a Christmas Carol and it is also sung on New Year’s Eve at the turning of the year. Apart from that though the song is also sung on many other occasions – sometimes with different lyrics which usually have Love Friendship and/or Parting as their themes as these go well with the fascinating melody. In this arrangement a low-sounding solo instrument is central. The harmonization in the accompaniment fits in perfectly with the sentiments this song will evoke. Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind? Should auld acquintance be forgot. And days of auld lang syne? For auld lang syne my dear For auld lang syne We’ll take a cup of kindness yet For auld lang syne.

Whereas ‘Auld Lang Syne’ may be considered the best-known Scottish song ever yet at the same time it is an obscure one for there are but few people who know the complete text by heart. After the familiar ‘Should auld acquaintance be forgot .....‘ many people take their refuge to lyrics like ‘rum tee dum ta dee ..... lah lah lah ........... for auld lang syne’. Even in Scotland only a handful of persons know the entire text and are able to give a correct rendering of it. The current lyrics have been attributed to the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Burns however he did not write the whole poem : after he had heard an old man sing the centuries-old Scotchballad he wrote it down and added a number of stanzas (1788). Historical research teaches us that the ballad served many purposes both political and religious. Nowadays ‘Auld Lang Syne’ is sung as a Christmas Carol and it is also sung on New Year’s Eve at the turning of the year. Apart from that though the song is also sung on many other occasions – sometimes with different lyrics which usually have Love Friendship and/or Parting as their themes as these go well with the fascinating melody. In this arrangement a low-sounding solo instrument is central. The harmonization in the accompaniment fits in perfectly with the sentiments this song will evoke. Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind? Should auld acquintance be forgot. And days of auld lang syne? For auld lang syne my dear For auld lang syne We’ll take a cup of kindness yet For auld lang syne.

En 1904 Dante 'Fermo' Marchetti (1876-1940) compose son plus grand succès la valse lente Fascination (sous-titrée « valse tzigane »). Dans les années 30 Maurice de Féraudy écrira un texte français pour accompagner la musique. C?est néanmoins dans sa version anglaise que la chanson connaîtra un immense succès en 1957 après avoir été intégrée dans la bande originale de la comédie romantique Ariane (Love in the Afternoon) avec Audrey Hepburn et Gary Cooper. Fascination a fasciné des générations d?auditeurs. L?arrangement de Toshio Mashima est aussi délicieusement charmant que la version originale.

A Concert Overture for Winds-Alfred Reed (1921-2005) was one of America's most prolific and frequently performed composers. The Hounds of Spring was composed in 1980 and was inspired by the poem ?Atalanta in Calydon? by Algernon Charles Swinburne. In this concert overture Reed captures the elements of youthful exuberance and tenderness of love expressed in the poem. Remaining true in form and intent to the original Robert Longfield has masterfully shortened and adapted this work for younger bands.

Ken Burns has created another masterpiece with his PBS series on World War II entitled The War. Here is the moving anthem featured throughout the series in a touching setting for band.

Burn - Highway Star - Smoke on the Water-Deep Purple are one of the most famous rock bands of all time. This medley is an essential piece of Concert Band repertoire. Keep on rocking with this powerful arrangement which includes 'Burn' 'Highway Star' and 'Smoke on the Water'.

This exciting tone poem was inspired by American entrepreneurs of the Industrial Revolution portraying the dynamic early flour industry in Minneapolis and the dramatic historical events surrounding explosion of the Washburn A Mill. This rhapsodic work features soaring melodic lines driving rhythms and interesting parts for each instrument. The scoring is pleasantly open and transparent while maintaining plentiful doublings to ensure balance and secure playing across sections of the band. (Grade 3) Dur: 5:00.