Bring Me Sunshine is a song written in 1966 by the composer Arthur Kent, with lyrics by Sylvia Dee. It was first recorded by The Mills Brothers in 1968, on their album My Shy Violet. In the UK, the song is synonymous with the popular comedy duo Morecambe

This enduringly popular seasonal song has long been a Christmas favourite even though the lyrics don?t mention ?Christmas? at all. The words were by Dick Smith (1901-1935) and the music by Felix Bernard (1897-1944). The inspiration was reportedly a visit by Smith to Honesdale?s (his hometown) Central Park when it was covered in snow.The first recording was made by Richard Himber?s Ritz-Carlton Orchestra in 1934. The same year Guy Lombardo and his band The Royal Canadians took the song to number 2 in the US Billboard Chart where it stayed for 9 weeks. It has since been recorded by over 150 artists the most successful versionsbeing by Perry Como and the Andrews Sisters both released in 1946.

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 been recorded by countless artists over the years. Arranged here as a solo for cornet, this finely crafted setting will certainly add a special moment to any concert.

This stirring arrangement of O Come All Ye Faithful was created to accompany Choral performance or congregational singing for Christmas services. Scored for three Trumpets three Trombones Tuba and Timpani the arrangement includes a fanfare first verse and accompaniment for verses two three four and in the David Willcocks setting.David Hill is an Organist arranger and conductor with particular success in his Choral work. He has made numerous recordings with the choir of Westminster Cathedral where he was master of music. He has also been Organist and master of music at Winchester Cathedral and music director at St John’s College Cambridge.

One of the greatest hit songs of this decade You Raise Me Up has been recorded by Russell Watson Secret Garden Michael Ball and more recently (and perhaps best-known) by the great Irish boy-band Westlife. With your Solo Cornet taking the limelight this award-winning arrangement is one title that will be a surefire hit with both bands and audiences.

Who can forget the epic 1992 movie The Last of the Mohicans starring Daniel Day Lewis. The soundtrack was written by Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman with both men on record as saying this soundtrack is one of their greatest pieces of work to date. This scintillating and powerful arrangement of the main theme The Gael is one not to be missed and is guaranteed to ‘bring the house down’ at every performance. A work that no band would want to be without!

As recorded by QUEEN-Fondé en 1970 à Londres Queen rencontre le succès dès 1974 et devient l?un des groupes les plus célèbres de la fi n de la décennie grâce tout autant à sa musique (un mélange de rock énergique et de rythmes accrocheurs) qu?au charisme du chanteur Freddie Mercury. The Show Must Go On est extrait du dernier album enregistré par Freddie Mercury en 1991 quelques mois avant sa disparition. Une chanson épique magique symbolique et tragiquement prémonitoire.

In the nineties the Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan recorded a sparkling version of Vicki Sue Robinson?s disco classic Turn the Beat Around. She gave the song a catchy Latin beat and with this new impulse it was a worldwide hit. With the sentence from the song text ?Love to hear percussion? in mind Peter Kleine Schaars incorporated a compelling percussion solo in his arrangement. The result is a dynamic piece of music full of pace and passion.

Scottish Dances is based on three Scottish traditionals: Cock of the North The Bonnie Bank's O'Loch Lomond and Marie's Wedding. I. Cock of the North's name is used for multiple things or events. For example for a locomotive to a famous it seems delicious liqueur and rallies to snowboard competitions. Furthermore is 'Cock O' the North ' a nickname of a famous Duke. (The 4th Duke of Gordon). In this composition Cock of the North (a Jig) is a traditional Scottish bagpipe tune regularly played on tattoos by Pipe Bands. Not infrequently the drummers sing the text. Auntie Mary had a canary Up the leg of her trousers While she was sleeping Iwas peeping Up the leg of her trousers. II. ' The Bonnie Bank's O'Loch Lomond ' is about a sad story that took place during an revolt against the British. In 1745 Bonnie Prince Charlie had to retreat. Two of his men were captured. One was convicted and executed while the other was released. The spirit of the executed soldier would arrive in Scotland via the 'low road' (underworld) before his companion who had still a long way to go. You'll take the high road And I'll take the low road And I'll be in Scotland afore ye But me and my true love will never meet again On the Bonnie Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond III. In a Scottish wedding after the official ceremonies there is often danced. This is called a ceilidh. For this we use traditional Scottish music such as 'Marie's Wedding '. Mid dance we go back to the church where a lovely song in honor of the couple sounds. Marie's Wedding has been recorded by Van Morrison (among many others). Step we gaely on we go heel for heel and toe for toe Arm and arm and on we go all for Marie's wedding

The Christmas Carol of Joseph-Halvdan Sivertsen (born 1950) is one of the most popular singer/ songwriters in Norway. He is well know as a first-class storyteller and he has a strong melodic line in all his music. This Christmas song was first recorded in 1991 and it has become a Norwegian classic. The lyrics tell the story of a couple travelling through time to find a city with bright lights where they hear people sing about the couple who are about to have their first baby. But still this couple can not find anybody willing to help them and they are forced to go back 2000 years to find the stable where they find some shelter. Maybe they should have travelled further ahead in time in the firstplace to find people willing to open their door to the poor and needing?

from Despicable Me 2-Rarely does the title of a song so accurately describe the actual music! Pharrell Williams megahit was recorded for the movie DESPICABLE ME 2 but has taken on a life of its own on the internet and pop charts. Just hearing this tune makes you feel good!

Different from the usual and thus a highly recommended spectacular composition for rapper and band.Full recording: Introducing the Fanfare Band (Fanfarekorps Koninklijke Landmacht).

(Is This the Way to) Amarillo was first recorded in 1971 by Tony Christie and was a great hit throughout Europe. In 2005 the re-release of the original Tony Christie version promoted by the comedian Peter Kaye was Britain’s best-selling single. The catchy melody of the chorus is also widely sung by sports fans and in 2006 it was played at the Football World Cup Final in Berlin. Stefan Schwalgin’s expert arrangement will certainly spice up any concert.

This arrangement of 'Born to be wild' is based on the song by the band Steppenwolf recorded late in the 1960's. Young musicians can be featured as soloists using their voice and the instrument. The arrangement also works very well without soloists.