‘Jubilant Prelude’ is an orchestration of the ‘Preludium over Psalm 150’ originally composed for organ by Toon Hagen. Since 1998 Toon Hagen has been organ-player of the ‘Grote or Sint Michaëlskerk’ in Zwolle (the Netherlands). He has written several ‘contemporary’ compositions for organ.‘Jubilant Prelude’ has a capricious character by the use of irregular measures and its many measure changes. The structure of the Prelude is that of a fugue and is based on motives from the psalm.After the first climax which is both dynamic and harmonic the theme in the Andante Jubiloso is clearly audible and it is alternated with erratic motifs. Tension increases until at last the psalm itself isheard in all its glory. The melody of the psalm sounds as a cantus firmus in tenor register with motifs in ornamentation for saxophones bugles and trumpets. The finale like the prelude is capricious and vehement.The instrumentation for concert band was made by Wim Rouw. It is particularly colourful and has a surprising role for the percussion section.

Diamond Prelude was written to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the United States Army Band (Pershing’s Own) andwas premiered at their 75th Anniversary Concert at the D.A.R. Constitution Hall in Washington D.C. For 75 years the U.S.Army Band has proudly served the American people through their many performances throughout the world as well asthousands of ceremonies and concerts in the national Capitol area. Now your band and audiences can enjoy James L.Hosay’s exciting Diamond Prelude written for one of the finest bands in the world.

John Barnes Chance composed his landmark work for band Incantation and Dance in 1960 while in residence at the high school in Greensboro North Carolina. Commissioned by the Union County (NC) Honor Band Prelude andPursuit pays tribute to this important composition and its North Carolina connection. A haunting chant-like theme played by the clarinets sets the tone for the slow section. Similar to Chance's work the fast section beginswith percussion instruments introducing thematic elements later picked up and developed by the winds. Intensifying rhythmic elements as well as carefully controlled random playing effects contribute to an overall sense ofexcitement and anticipation. Themes are woven throughout various sections of the band before the opening chant motif makes a brief dramatic appearance near the end. A great teaching tool for young players Prelude andPursuit also provides a rewarding performance experience. Dur: 4:50

Par CURNOW JAMES. FANFARE PRELUDE: O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST is based on the hymn-tune “St. Anne, ” which was used by G. F. Handel in the Chandos anthem “O Praise the Lord, ” and by J. S. Bach in his triple fugue in E-flat “The St. Anne Fugue. ” James Curnow’s FANFARE PRELUDE: O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST captures the thoughts of this magnificent hymn, which speaks of our country’s reliance upon God. The unusual 4/4 meter setting with artfully crafted re-harmonizations and lush counterpoint gives each listener cause to reflect on the importance and meaning of this melody to patriotic Americans everywhere. Inspired! / Niveau : 4 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Triumphal Prelude (?Prélude triomphal?) est une œuvre de commande pour célébrer le centenaire de la fondation du très dynamique et polyvalent Orchestre d?Harmonie de Heiden (Musikkapelle Heiden) en Allemagne.L?œuvre s?ouvre avec un feu d?artifice de sons et de fanfares dignes d?un centième anniversaire. Triumphal Prelude est donc idéalement structuré pour débuter un programme de concert. Le développement est pétillant : les cuivres étincelants évoluent sur un fond lumineux et ornementé confié aux bois. Un vent d?enthousiasme souffle sur le public.

James Curnow has set a new standard for very beginning bands with LYRIC PRELUDE. Rarely has the easiest of band music been so musical. This piece sounds mature and vital in spite of carefully controlled ranges and rhythms for beginning players. LYRIC PRELUDE plays easier than it sounds allowing your developing musicians the experience of being truly expressive and artistic.

Festival Prelude ?Ad Excel? est une commande de l?AD Concert Band de Solihull au Royaume-Uni pour c?l?brer leur 40e anniversaire en 2016. Le titre Ad Excel est un jeu de mots : en latin il signifie ? exceller ? mais les chiffres romains XL font aussi 40 l?anniversaire c?l?br? par l?orchestre. L??uvre commence par une fanfare ?clatante aux changements de mesure fr?quents suivie par l?introduction du th?me principal jou? par les bois puis repris par l?orchestre. Un pont m?ne au second th?me legato avant d?introduire - nouveau les deux m?lodies principales avec des tonalit?s et instrumentations diff?rentes. L??uvre se termine avec une coda d?riv?e de la fanfared?ouverture.

Prelude to a Pageant fut command? par le Woodley Concert Band pour c?l?brer son 40e anniversaire en 2014. Cette ?uvre festive comprend des insinuations au c?l?bre ? The Reading Rota ? (Sumer is icumen in) un manuscrit datant d?environ 1240 d?couvert pr?s de l?Abbaye de Reading. Cet air vif figure vers le d?but de l??uvre apr?s un d?but vigoureux et rythmique et une section expressive et plus lente et forme aussi l?apog?e finale.

This short opening music was composed on commission of the symphonic band of Jan Van der Roost's village (= Kontich near Antwerp / Belgium). In 1991 this community band celebrated its 100th anniversary. After composing commissioned pieces from different countries (even from Japan) this was the most 'near' commission he ever received indeed!It is a short but varied piece featuring all sections of the band. After a short introduction played by the brass instruments a crisp rhythm starts and boxes the main theme. After a second theme played by brass and percussion a short melodical passage brings some 'rest'. At the end the fanfare of the introductionreoccurs.Although this 'Centennial Prelude' isn't a really demanding piece it sounds colourful and energetic. It has been recorded on CD by the band of the 'Royal Dutch Airforce' and the 'Desford Colliery Brass band'.

Prelude on an Irish Folk Tune (?Prélude sur un air irlandais?) est basée sur l'air traditionnel Slane la version hymnique d?une mélodie irlandaise plus ancienne The Banks of the Bann. La mélodie s?imbrique dans la trame musicale vers la fin de la pièce. Publiée pour la première fois en 1909 dans le recueil Old Irish Folk Music and Songs (?Chants et airs irlandais anciens?) de Patrick Joyce cette mélodie traditionnelle tient son nom d?une colline située à environ 16 kilomètres de Tara dans le comté de Meath. Selon un extrait des Confessions de Saint Patrick le saint irlandais aurait allumé le cierge pascal sur la colline de Slane le Samedisaint de l?an 443. Cet acte de défi provoqua la fureur de Laoghaire un roi païen qui avait promulgué un édit interdisant d?allumer un feu autre que le feu royal sur la colline de Tara. Le feu royal célébrait la coutume païenne du retour du Printemps après l?Hiver du triomphe de la lumière (saison claire) sur la pénombre (saison sombre).Dans Prelude on an Irish Folk Tune des fragments de la mélodie font allusion au canevas futur de la pièce. Un autre thème écrit dans le style traditionnel domine le contexte avant de servir de contrechant lorsque la mélodie Slane se dévoile.

MusicWorks – Grade 3John Moss displays his depth of musicality and impeccable orchestrational style in this uplifting work composed in two main parts. The opening Prelude uses brief solos and rich sonoritiesto create a sense of anticipation. Revelation is in a faster and determined style and interweaves the percussion section nicely with the full ensemble while developing the main themes. The Prelude then returns for acalm and reflective ending. (5:40)

Majestic Prelude est une ?uvre très contrastante basée sur la mélodie d?un célèbre psaume. Comme son titre l?indique cette pièce d?ouverture débute sur une introduction majestueuse où le thème du psaume est exposé par fragments puis reprisdans sa totalité. Majestic Prelude se conclut par un final en apothéose tournoyant de rapidité !