Border Zone (Zone frontalière) est une œuvre en trois tableaux musicaux qui racontent l?histoire de Dinxperlo un village situé à l?est des Pays-Bas dans la région de l?Achterhoek non loin de la frontière allemande.Le premier tableau s?ouvre avec une description de la Course des Bataves une course de relais inter-universitaire entre l?Université de Nimègue et celle de Twente. Après un passage sur le sol allemand les participants reviennent aux Pays-Bas en traversant la frontière à Dinxperlo. Ce thème est joué en alternance avec un thème énergique et audacieux qui dépeint les contrebandiers longtemps très actifs des deux côtés de la frontière. Le second tableauillustre la grande procession qui a lieu chaque année à Dinxperlo. Le troisième et dernier tableau s?ouvre sur les sons joyeux qui montent du traditionnel marché de Pentecôte qui s?étend de l?autre côté de la frontière. Les sons animés du marché sont entrecoupés d?un tissu sonore écrit dans l?esthétique d?un choral et qui fait référence à la plus petite église des Pays-Bas un site culturel très prisé. Les deux thèmes cheminent vers un finale brillant et passionnant.

Recalls signifie tout simplement « souvenirs ». L?oeuvre traite davantage de flash-back que du souvenir concret de pensées de personnes ou d?événements.Elle est dédiée au défunt Frans Steurs qui pendant des années a inspiré l?orchestre philharmonique à la demande duquel cet ouvrage a d?ailleurs été réalisé. Le thème principal est dès lors basé sur le nom de « STEURS ». E=mi U=ut (do) R=re et S=si. Ce thème est le fil rouge musical de l?oeuvre et se décline sous différentes formes. L?oeuvre se présente sous la forme d?une histoire que le père Steurs raconte à ses deux filles lesquelles jouent de la fl?te et de la clarinette. Chacune des parties de l?oeuvre présente uncaractère narratif.1. Introduction : le thème principal apparaît pour la première fois au terme d?une brève intro menaçante.2. The Story : le père Steurs tient ses deux filles sur ses genoux et leur raconte des histoires d?antan. Le thème se décline sous différentes formes au son de la trompette et du trombone. L?histoire devient de plus en plus captivante (accelerande poco à poco agitato) jusqu?au récit passionnant d?un épisode du temps de la seconde guerre mondiale. Le père raconte ?tre traqué par l?occupant une situation palpitante musicalement traduite dans la partie3. Danger qui constitue un clin d?oeil à « vor dem Sturm » extrait de « Eine Alpensinfonie » de Richard Strauss.Vient ensuite la partie4. Fugitives laquelle décrit la fuite nocturne devant l?ennemi avec un nouveau thème dans les basses. A partir de la mesure 117 l?agressivité de la guerre est illustrée par de puissantes attaques des cuivres. Le thème principal apparaît une fois encore sous forme accélérée. A partir de la mesure 149 le deuxième thème revient.5. Dialogs : cette partie illustre les conversations entre les deux filles et leur père. Le père parle (mesure 155) les filles répondent (mesure 164 à la fl?te mesure 166 à la clarinette). A la mesure 178 le père répond à ses deux filles sur le ton du thème principal. La discussion s?envenime pour s?achever de manière

Les turbulences et l?intensité d?une importante tempête de vent sont magistralement exprimés par Richard Saucedo dans cette tempétueuse composition. Un passage central vous permettra de reprendre votre souffle mais uniquement dans le but de clorevotre prestation par un final tumultueux et passionnant.

Le 1er janvier 2003 les compagnies ferroviaires suisses BVZ Zermatt-Bahn SA et Furka-Oberalp SA ont fusionné pour donner naissance au Matterhorn- Gotthard Bahn (MGB) qui parcourt un réseau de 144 kilomètres au coeur des Alpes suisses. De Zermatt à Disentis et d?Andermatt à Göschenen le MGBahn franchit un dénivelé de près de 3300 mètres passe par 33 tunnels et galeries franchit 126 ponts et dessert 47 gares. Plusieurs millions de voyageurs empruntent chaque année le Matterhorn-Gotthard Bahn dont 1 2 millions pour se rendre à Zermatt. Avec MGB March Franco Cesarini célèbre le chemin de fer le plus passionnant des Alpes suisses.

MASQUERADE was commissioned by Stadtmusik Willisau from Switzerland (Reto Güdel conductor) to celebrate their 175th anniversary in 2003 and first performed by them in November that year. 1. OvertureThe first movement opens with a fanfare-like figure featuring the brass before the main them is introduced over staccato chords. After a short syncopated interlude a legato theme is introduced in the tenor register and material is developed until the music slows temporarily. The opening theme returns and the ?tenor? tune is taken up by the whole band until the opening fanfare returns to close the movement. 2. ElegyThe slow movement opens intensely with a bare two-part theme whichleads to a passionate chorale-style melody. A second theme is introduced and leads to a climax a return of the chorale theme and a pianissimo repeat which again leads to a full-band climax. The two-part theme returns quietly to create a peaceful close. 3 InterludeA short movement which changes the mood to introduce:- 4 FinaleThree violent chords preface a lively syncopated opening theme. The trumpets introduce a second idea which is treated fugally and this in turn leads to the main melodic idea of the movement over staccato chords. A contrasting subject is then introduced in the middle of the band followed by echoes of the first movement fanfare. The opening theme returns and material is revisited until the opening fanfare returns in full to end the work triumphantly.

Be immersed in a sea of swirling colors with this bold and exciting new scherzo for band. The furious 3-beat pulse evokes images of spiraling colors and dark passionate and intense moods. Animated rhythms give way to a poignant hymn introduced and concluded by a piccolo solo in a contrasting lyrical section. Spiraling once again into a juxtaposition of themes the work combines excellent percussion writing soaring melodies and great counterpoint to drive the piece to a furious and spectacular finish! (5:34)

Each of the five movements of this innovative work is designed to invoke a particular type of emotion associated with leadership. Courage is stately in nature and played in a marcato style. Vision has a playful sense and focuses on mixed meters aswell as mixed emotions. The lyric and sensitive Compassion is meant to stir the soul while the contrasting Selflessness offers some of the most intense and demanding music of the set. The energetic final movement Heroes will bring to mind your ownfavorite superhero! Educator and speaker Scott Lang helped develop the concept for this unique work and has made available supplemental curricula centered around leadership and character development. This material is tied to the Common CoreStandards relating to reading writing music art and critical thinking. Each movement and accompanying curriculum can stand on its own allowing the director the flexibility of using as much or as little as desired. A tremendous resource fortodays teacher!Accompanying curricula and materials available at www.scottlang.net

Hymne an die Nacht (Heil?ge Nacht o gieße du) est un lied passionné du grand compositeur Ludwig van Beethoven. La ligne mélodique est extraite du second mouvement de la célèbre Sonate pour piano n° 23 en Fa mineur Op. 57 dite « Appassionata » (1804-1806) que Beethoven lui-même considérait comme sa plus grande. Inspiré par ce chef-d?œuvre d?émotion Michael Bilkes en a réalisé un arrangement gracieux et harmonieux.

To A New Dawn was commissioned by the United States Continental Army Band - Captain Timothy J. Holtan Commander and Conductor.The brief was for a piece to celebrate the 3rd Millennium and it was the composer’s aim to provide a work which as well as looking forward to the challenges of the new century also contained moments of reflection about the last one.After a bright introduction featuring the trumpets a perky theme passing quickly through several keys appears on the woodwinds. A solo trumpet takes up a new theme over bubbling quavers (eighth notes) and this leads to a rhythmic figure on low clarinets followed by the upper woodwinds. A brass interlude follows and after ashort bridge passage an oboe takes up a contrasting legato tune that builds to a climax.An andante section follows with solos for horn and flugel horn (or trumpet) and a florid flute cadenza. A passionate climax leads back to the faster music and eventually to a full recapitulation revisiting the earlier material before a lively coda close the work as it began.

To A New Dawn was commissioned by the United States Continental Army Band - Captain Timothy J. Holtan Commander and Conductor.The brief was for a piece to celebrate the 3rd Millennium and it was the composer’s aim to provide a work which as well as looking forward to the challenges of the new century also contained moments of reflection about the last one.After a bright introduction featuring the trumpets a perky theme passing quickly through several keys appears on the woodwinds. A solo trumpet takes up a new theme over bubbling quavers (eighth notes) and this leads to a rhythmic figure on low clarinets followed by the upper woodwinds. A brass interlude follows and after ashort bridge passage an oboe takes up a contrasting legato tune that builds to a climax.An andante section follows with solos for horn and flugel horn (or trumpet) and a florid flute cadenza. A passionate climax leads back to the faster music and eventually to a full recapitulation revisiting the earlier material before a lively coda close the work as it began.

The Last Queen of Egypt. Queen Cleopatra ruled Egypt for over 20 years. She is one of antiquity?s best-known women, in particular because of her relationships with Julius Caesar and, above all, Mark-Anthony, but also because the cause of her death remains a mystery. The work is split into three parts and performed without breaks. The first section begins with a bright introduction representing Mark-Anthony. Dynamic in nature and reminiscent of military music, this characterises the Roman general. But soon after, another theme emerges, softer and more melodic, symbolising Cleopatra?s femininity. The two characters then combine on a faster tempo. The middle section of the work depicts the love that Mark-Anthony and Cleopatra feel for each other. This passionate relationship lasted ten years and produced three children. This is expressed by a warm and intense theme, just like the beauty of the Egyptian queen. The third and last section opens in a determined and military mood. Mark-Anthony and Cleopatra were often apart, the Roman general was often away on a campaign. They met up in Alexandria to celebrate their triumph. But, as the targets of the jealousy and ambition of Octavius, Julius Caesar?s son, the lovers are trapped and await the inevitable conquest of Egypt by the Romans. When Mark-Anthony heard the false news that Cleopatra had committed suicide, he ended his own life. The Queen of Egypt, for her part, was imprisoned shortly afterwards. The two lovers remain one of History?s most famous couples. This piece was commissioned by the Wind Orchestra of the town of Antony, near Paris, directed by Philippe Rossignol, to mark its 90th anniversary.

Invictus was commissioned by the United States Army Ground Forces Bands commander and conductor Major Otis C. French and is dedicated to various units of the Forces Command including the Active Army Army National Guard Army Reserve Combat Forces Combat Support Forces Combat Service Support Forces and the Civilian Forces. This work is passionate powerful and turbulent with a real victorious feel!

As the title suggests Spanish Overture has a strong Spanish character. The music in this overture is full of quintessential Spanish colours. Following a fluid and spontaneous development which moves between major and minor keys a slow passage with a calm and peaceful melodic line is presented. The finale of this passionate work recalls the initial theme now presented in all its splendour.

Invictus was commissioned by the United States Army Ground Forces Bands commander and conductor Major Otis C. French and is dedicated to various units of the Forces Command including the Active Army Army National Guard Army Reserve Combat Forces Combat Support Forces Combat Service Support Forces and the Civilian Forces. This work is passionate powerful and turbulent with a real victorious feel!