This work is composed by the very talented Grammy Award-winning composer Michael League composer for many of the works performed by the group Snarky Puppy one of the most exciting entertaining and musically sophisticated groups of young musicians performing today. The group is a collective of nearly 40 musicians consisting of guitars pianos keyboards woodwinds brass percussion and strings. From their most recent album We Like It Here comes this Latin wonder Tio Macaco tastefully arranged by Tom Wallace. An infectious mix of melodies and harmonies co-exist with an unstoppable groove to create just the kind of music that marching bands find irresistible.

As written by Gerry Rafferty-Baker Street est une originale station du métro londonien. Elle fut en outre le lieu des débuts de la carrière musicale du guitariste écossais Gerry Rafferty qui devint mondialement célèbre un jour de 1978 avec la chanson éponyme Baker Street. Véritable phénomène planétaire Baker Street lui permit de vendre son premier album City to City à plus de 4 5 millions d?exemplaires. Cette chanson extraordinaire contient un solo de saxophone d?anthologie (sans doute le plus connu de la musique pop). L?arrangement pour orchestre d?harmonie contient un solo optionnel pour guitare électrique ou guitare basse (ou saxophone alto).Absolument génial !

Born in Jarrow northeast England in 1949 John Miles was something of a child prodigy learning the piano from the age of five. In the early ’60s he persuaded his father to buy him a guitar and by the end of the decade he had joined a semi-professional band The Influence. The group soon disbanded and by 1969 Miles was recording with his own group The John Miles Band releasing a dozen singles in the early ’70s. In 1975 Miles decided to move to London and secured a deal with Decca Records. By October that year a newly formed band John Miles and Co had released their debut single Highfly but their greatest hit which stormed the British charts in March 1976 was Music.

One of the most powerful arena rock anthems of all time is this classic from Lynyrd Skynyrd. The uptempo final section features an optional ad lib solo for any member of the band or better yet a screaming guitar!

Featuring the iconic guitar riff and a driving beat Ozzy Osbourne's Crazy Train is one of the most popular rock tunes ever. Arranged here in a powerful version for small bands this is guaranteed to pump up the crowd.

Highlights from Walt Disney Pictures'-Johnny Depp and company are back at it with the fourth installment of the blockbuster movie franchise. The soundtrack by Hans Zimmer (in collaboration with noted choral and band composer Eric Whitacre) features familiar swashbuckling melodies alongwith new flamenco-inspired themes performed by the guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela. Your concert stage will come alive with this exciting and well-paced medley by Michael Brown. Medley of: Guilty of Being Innocent of Being Jack Sparrow Angelica Mermaids End Credits

In the tripartite 'Cowboy Suite' Alan Laken takes us to the Wild West the domain of cowboys indians trappers and other fortune hunters. Around 1890 the west coast of America was reached which in effect meant the end of the Wild West. Its stories however survived and have been a source of inspiration for many books films and of course music. Some characters such as Jesse James Billy the Kid and Buffalo Bill are forever linked to these tales. In the 'Cowboy Suite' we first hear the 'Hoedown'. At the end of an exhausting workday the labourers used to lay down their tools among others the 'hoes' and spontaneously began to play music on the instruments which they then possessed (guitars fiddles and banjos) and to dance. After being jolted on the 'Wagon Trail' we reach the third part the 'Cowboy Roundup'. In this last part it becomes clear that as a cattle driver it is imperative to stay firmly seated in the saddle. As the cattle are rounded up i.e. driven together spectacular things happen.

The sparkling music from Soweto (South Africa) has a long history. The rhythmic dances of Kwela the 'syncopated guitars' of Mbaqanga the saxophones and trumpets with their supple African jazz sounds as well as the infectious and sometimes gripping choir singing. All these elements can be recognized when listening to the 'Soweto String Quartet' which in its turn inspired Peter Martin to write 'Soweto Swing'.

The sparkling music from Soweto (South Africa) has a long history. The rhythmic dances of Kwela the 'syncopated guitars' of Mbaqanga the saxophones and trumpets with their supple African jazz sounds as well as the infectious and sometimes gripping choir singing. All these elements can be recognized when listening to the 'Soweto String Quartet' which in its turn inspired Peter Martin to write 'Soweto Swing'.