In 2005 it was 400 years ago that the first volume of the world-famous novel ‘El ingenioso hidalgo don Quichote de La Mancha’ written by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616) was published. Don Quichote a nobleman who is under the delusion that he must fight against injustice starts out on a journey with his steed Rosinante and his peasant squire Sancho Panza and experiences all kinds of remarkable adventures. In the course of them his love for the lady Dulcinea of Tobosco plays an important role. One of the most famous scenes is that of his fight against windmills on the plain of La Mancha which he takes to be enormous evil giants. ‘DonQuichote’ consists of four short pieces: 1. Don Quichote: the ingenious Spanish nobleman. 2. Dulcinea: the lady with whom this errant knight has an imaginary courtly love affair. 3. Sancho Panza: Don Quichote’s loyal and sensible servant who compared to his master is a simple soul. 4. Rosinante: the steed that has much to put up with considering it has a rider who often spends more time on the ground than in the saddle.

Don McLean’s success is largely due to the remarkable song American Pie released in 1971. In 2000 American Pie topped the charts again this time recorded by Madonna when her version achieved number 1 status almost everywhere in the world.

Cette chanson interprétée par Madonna dans l?adaptation cinématographique d?Alan Parker est extraite de la comédie musicale Evita écrite par le maître et inventeur de l?opéra-rock Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. Evita retrace le destin exceptionnel d?Eva Peron première dame d?Argentine. Elle a incarné l?espoir de tout un peuple et fut le guide spirituel de l?Argentine des années 40.

Cette chanson interprétée par Madonna dans l?adaptation cinématographique d?Alan Parker est extraite de la comédie musicale Evita écrite par le maître et inventeur de l?opéra-rock Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. Evita retrace le destin exceptionnel d?Eva Peron première dame d?Argentine. Elle a incarné l?espoir de tout un peuple et fut le guide spirituel de l?Argentine des années 40.

Par TOMS GRAYDON A.. Petit détour dans les steppes de l’Afrique subsaharienne à la rencontre d’un mammifère étrange au caractère imprévisible, l’oryctérope. Cette parade bigarée offre de nombreux contrastes sonores entre les bois aigus, les cuivres et le pupitre des saxophones. Aardvark Parade donne à votre prestation une touche d’originalité et de fraîcheur. / Niveau : 1.5 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par SHELDON ROBERT. Take a journey on the Silk Road, the ancient trade route that linked the Far East with the Western world in this imaginative piece by Robert Sheldon. Exotic harmonies combine with driving rhythms and colorful percussion to create a soundscape of shifting sands and faraway lands. A solo alto saxophone references the sound of a Turkish sorna to open the piece, leading to the persistent rhythm and modal melodies. Finger cymbals, shakers, and hand drums help to represent the culture of this remote part of the world. (2:19) Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 2, Level 3. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Par HESS NIGEL. London Eye ' est une roue tournante incroyablement importante située sur la rive sud de la Tamise. Ce mouvement dépeint un ' vol ' sur cette roue riverside, au sommet dont la vue panoramique de Londres est le souffle et l'étendue de la musique est une représentation appropriée de ce point de vue. Cette pièce est le deuxième mouvement de 'New London images' Nigel Hess qui représente les éléments de Londres au XXIe siècle./ Répertoire / Orchestre D'Harmonie

In 'Ding Dong it's Christmas' Scottish composer Bruce Fraser makes a sport of misleading his audience time and again. The title already indicates that this piece has been based on the well-known Carol 'Ding Dong Merrily on High' even if the melody makes a somewhat halting start. When it gathers pace however also due to the percussion section suddenly various other carols may be recognized. Peace and quiet reign in the middle part during which we can enjoy Bach's charming 'O Jesulein süss'. 'Ding Dong it's Christmas' ends in the same way it began even if more and more Carols put in an appearance. Merry Christmas!

Sitting behind his desk in his new office David Well thought : 'Well Done! After weeks of slogging he had his old office despite everything turned into a nice room. A lot of daylight fresh colors and a beautiful view of the rural setting. And you can hear it. Well Done!: light cheerful and excited in a pop / rock style with an slight hint of blues.

Par JACOB GORDON. Of all of Gordon Jacob's major contributions to the British wind band repertoire, the William Byrd Suite (written in 1923) stands as his most-often programmed work. Though originally based on six movements from William Byrd's Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, this setting for developing band incorporates two contrasting movements including 'The Earle of Oxford's Marche' and 'Wolsey's Wilde.' Like Jacob's wind band work, the music is not a mere transcription from the original keyboard collection, but rather stylized with his own inventive musical spirit for modern concert band. A wealth of material here that opens doors to teachable moments as musical textures---dynamic contrasts, articulations, scoring options---are continually changing. Bravo! (2:33) This title is available in SmartMusic. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Beatlemania opens with a quick crescendo ascending to a powerful statement of Magical Mystery Tour and segues into a rhythmical version of Lady Madonna. Along with great marching and design tempos the arrangement is brimming with contrast and colorful impacts.

Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band is one of the hottest (and coolest) jazz bands ever! Mike Story has crafted one of their most popular tunes into a version that any band can play. All of the excitement and drive from the original are present in this great chart. Check it out! (1:50) / Marching Band