Music that sounds as clear as a bell and is very suitable for elementary bands. Attention to the 'clap hands' part where there are two rhythms played simultaneously. Tip: Instruct the audience that can participate. A short rehearsal is necessary in connection with the two-parts. Luck and laughter guaranteed!

The world premiere of the musical Elisabeth took place in Vienna on September 3 1992. From the great acclaim with which the musical was received it became clear that the life of the Empress of Austria still appeals to the imagination. Although Elisabeth's life (1837-1898) as an Empress has a fairy-tale-like beginning it takes a gloomy turn. In this production Luigi Lucheni the man who finally takes her life tells her story. Death plays a major role throughout Elisabeth's life. In the musical an equally mysterious and attractive man portrays the phenomenon of death seducing her to the realm of death time after time. Elisabeth's life resembles a fairy tale when shemarries the Emperor Franz Joseph at the age of sixteen. Her mother-in-law Archduchess Sophie does not make it easy on Elisabeth. But it is life itself that puts the Empress to the test. First her youngest daughter dies. Then not long after her son Rudolf is born her happiness is clouded when her mother-in-law decides she must take pity on him. After her husband's unfaithfulness and Sophie's death Elisabeth is so disillusioned that she chooses a travelling existence without realizing her husband and her son Rudolf miss her. Rudolf's loneliness is one of the reasons he commits suicide. The accumulation of disappointments in Elisabeth's life almost drives her into the arms of Death. In the end however it is Lucheni who kills her.

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.

There are few sights as breathtaking as a clear summer morning sunrise. This piece paints a picture of those splendid moments. From the quiet pre-dawn stillness through the gradual stirring of creatures of the air land and water all those elements culminate in a triumphant chorus of nature's glory as another day begins.

Singapura Suite was commissioned by Singapore's Ministry of Education Extracurricular Activities Branch to serve as a compulsory piece for the 1999 Singapore Youth Festival.'Singapura' is the original name of Singapore in Malay the native language there. Because Singapore is one of the most important harbors in the world this two-piece work opens with a seaman's dance. An authentic melody Chan Mali Chan is woven into the middle of this first part whose ABA form becomes clear through the recapitulation of the seaman's dance in a somewhat altered form.Singapore is also a dynamic city-state alive with excitement thus the second part begins with a fitting dance a fastbourrée. As contrast there is a second authentic melody Dayung Sampan a more easygoing sailing song. This short but curious suite ends in high spirits with a recapitulation of the beginning.

A Suite of British and Irish Folk Songs-Songs from Across the Water est une commande du Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds et de Phil Evans fondateur et directeur. Phil Evans est originaire du Royaume-Uni où il a joué dans l?orchestre des HM Royal Marines pendant 25 ans. Vivant désormais aux Etats-Unis il y a fondé le Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds en 2008 et lui a donné le slogan « un orchestre américain à l?accent britannique » aspirant à combiner les meilleures traditions d?harmonies des deux pays. Avec cette idée à l?esprit le compositeur Philip Sparke a décidé de créer une suite de chansons folkloriques britanniques orchestrées à l?influence américaine en rapport avec la philosophie du groupe. Les troismouvements qui s?enchaînent reposent sur les trois chansons folkloriques suivantes qui viennent de tous les coins des Îles Britanniques : The Three Ravens & The Cruiskeen Lawn The Lark in the Clear Air et The Piper o? Dundee & Men of Harlech.

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.

Singapura Suite was commissioned by Singapore's Ministry of Education Extracurricular Activities Branch to serve as a compulsory piece for the 1999 Singapore Youth Festival.'Singapura' is the original name of Singapore in Malay the native language there. Because Singapore is one of the most important harbors in the world this two-piece work opens with a seaman's dance. An authentic melody Chan Mali Chan is woven into the middle of this first part whose ABA form becomes clear through the recapitulation of the seaman's dance in a somewhat altered form.Singapore is also a dynamic city-state alive with excitement thus the second part begins with a fitting dance a fastbourrée. As contrast there is a second authentic melody Dayung Sampan a more easygoing sailing song. This short but curious suite ends in high spirits with a recapitulation of the beginning.

The Spirit of Christmas est un medley de cinq merveilleux chants de Noël célébres dans le monde entier. Vous retrouverez Away in a Manger The First Noel (Aujourd'hui le Roi des Cieux) It Came Upon A Midnight Clear O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) et Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Écoutez le chant des Anges). Cet arrangement peut être interprété avec un Ch?ur mixte à quatre voix (ad lib.) mais il est également possible de fairechanter la ligne mélodique seule par un soliste (avec micro) et/ou par l'assistance. Dans la mesure où l'arrangement n'évolue pas dans des registres aigus inaccessibles il peut aussi être accompagné par un Ch?urd'enfants. Les parties pour Ch?ur sont disponibles en anglais (Réf. : DHP 1033482-050).

Here we find the sound of late Renaissance Spanish composer Tomas Luis de Victoria artistically captured for the concert band. The arranger masterfully articulates de Victoria's subtle and expressive polyphony and clearlybalances the intricate counterpoint through skillful scoring techniques. A well-crafted performance of this piece will be a highlight of any concert program. Dur: 2:35

Par SCIAINO PETER. 'Bahumba' is a nonsense word but a no-nonsense selection for concert band. The word stems from a sound composer Peter Sciaino heard coming from an idling car. The engine, clearly having issues, had an 'uneven' gate or pulse. He mindlessly heard the word 'Bahumba' within the sounds emerging from the struggling motor. Just like an engine, an ensemble can attain a smooth groove even if 'uneven' in terms of pulse. While the percussionists are often asked to provide this groove under the melodic lines, they ultimately break out with a feature that essentially places a percussion ensemble within the context of a concert band piece. (2:43). / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Grade 1 - Score Only-An expressive new work for the young band's concert or festival! Lovely simple counter-lines accentuate the flowing and drifting melody. An ideal choice for a festival contest Walden Pond allows each section to beimportant and expressive in assorted ways letting you clearly show the adjudicators your young band's range of capabilities. As a concert piece it works as a lovely contrast to the other works you choose to program. (Grade 1)

March of the Three Kings-A brilliant opener or a rousing finale! Either way this is the piece that will make memories and stir your audience?s comments at your winter concert. A bravura exploration of the well-known 13th century melody March of the Three Kings (also arranged by Bizet as Farandole in L?Arlésienne) the Fantasia On A 13th Century Carol will catch and hold everyone?s attention from first note to last. As you may know James L. Hosay is a master of concert band composition and many facets of his remarkable talent are clearly evident in this powerful new composition.Magnificent!