Fanfare Band - Grade 4

SKU: BT.GOB-000808-120

Composed by Carl Wittrock. Score Only. 16 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000808-120. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000808-120).

As he did before in the often played and commonly appreciated ‘Lord Tullamore’, in which he poetically depicted the landscape and the cultural elements of a small Irish village, in his composition ‘The Road to the West’ Carl Wittrock has sketched pioneer existence in America in a cinematic manner.
In ‘The Road to the West’ the composer has tried to capture images of pioneer life during the period dating from 1850 to 1890, the days of the so-called Wild West.
In those days, the Wild West used to be the territory west of civilization, the domain of cowboys, trappers, and other fortune hunters.
In short, ample ingredients for a captivating story.

In the firstscene a lonely adventurer struggles against nature and the elements.
After an exciting adventure he passes through ‘the Plains’, where majestic views alternated by colossal mountain ranges display an almost unimaginable beauty.
After weeks of isolation civilization is reached again.
‘The Saloon’ is the perfect meeting place here news is exchanged and hilarious scenes regularly take place.

In navolging van het veel gespeelde en alom gewaardeerde ‘Lord Tullamore’, waarin Carl Wittrock op poëtische wijze landschap en culturele elementen van een Iers dorpje verklankt, wordt in ‘The Road to the West’ op filmische wijzehet pioniersbestaan in Amerika geschetst.
De componist betreedt in ‘The Road to the West’ het pionierspad in de periode tussen 1850 en 1890, de tijd van het Wilde Westen.
Het Wilde Westen was het gebied ten westen van de beschaving,het domein van cowboys, pelsjagers en andere gelukzoekers.
Genoeg ingrediënten voor een boeiend verhaal.

In de eerste scene gaat een avonturier, eenzaam en alleen, de strijd aan met de natuur en de elementen.
Na een spannend avontuur trekt hij door ‘the Plains’, waar de weidse vergezichten, afgewisseld door kolossale bergformaties een bijna niet onder woorden te brengen schoonheid tentoonspreiden.
Na weken van eenzaamheid komttenslotte de bewoonde wereld weer in beeld.
‘The Saloon’ is de ontmoetingsplek bij uitstek. Hier worden ervaringen uitgewisseld en spelen zich vaak hilarische taferelen af.

(As recorded by the Eagles). By Jack Tempchin and Robb Strandlund [the Eagles]. Arranged by Doug Adams. Marching Band. Marching Band; Part(s); Score. Easy Pops for Marching Band. Rock. Grade 2. Published by Alfred Music

Marching Band Marching Band - 3 (Medium) (grade 3)

SKU: AP.29536S

Arranged by Victor Lopez. Marching Band. Mega Sounds for Marching Band. Pop. Score. 12 pages. Duration 1:45. Alfred Music #00-29536S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.29536S).

UPC: 038081326597. English.

This Victor López arrangement of the Carlos Santana and Chad Kroeger hit really sizzles! Perfect for the stands, auxiliary units, or pep band, this one will be an audience favorite. (1:45).

Marching Band - Grade 3

SKU: AP.43898S

Composed by Elmer Bernstein. Arranged by Nick Baratta. Marching Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Mega Sounds for Marching Band. Movie. Score. 8 pages. Duration 1:15. Alfred Music #00-43898S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.43898S).

UPC: 038081500737. English.

One of the greatest and most-recognizable movie themes has been given a fresh new treatment in this terrific chart by Nick Baratta. Perfect as an opener or stands tune, this one is solid from top to bottom! (1:15).

Marching Band - Grade 2

SKU: AP.42095S

As Recorded by The Eagles. By Jack Tempchin, Robb Strandlund, and The Eagles. By Jack Tempchin and Robb Strandlund [Eagles]. Arranged by Doug Adams. Marching Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Easy Pops for Marching Band. Rock. Score. 8 pages. Alfred Music #00-42095S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.42095S).

UPC: 038081478944. English.

Have a rockin' good time with this timeless hit by the Eagles. It's perfect for field, stands, or pep band use. Another winner from veteran arranger Doug Adams!

(As recorded by One Direction). By Edward Drewett, Wayne Hector, Julian Bunetta, and John Ryan [One Direction]. Arranged by Doug Adams. Marching Band. Marching Band; Part(s); Score. Easy Pops for Marching Band. Pop/Rock. Grade 2. Published by Alfred Music

Fanfare Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.AMP-127-120

Composed by Stephen Foster. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Debut Series. Festive and Solemn Music. Score Only. Composed 2005. 12 pages. Anglo Music Press #AMP 127-120. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-127-120).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Philip Sparke’s sumptuous arrangement of this Stephen Foster classic will make a perfect item to bring a few minutes of peace and calm tranquillity to any concert. The lush harmonies, so characteristic of Philip Sparke’s arranging. Once you have played this once you will want it on every concert programme.

Veel van de songs van Stephen Collins Foster (1826-1864), die onder meer Oh! Susannah, My Old Kentucky Home en Beautiful Dreamer schreef, waren erop gericht de zwarte Amerikaanse slaven een menselijker gezichtte geven. Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair schreef hij echter naar aanleiding van de afwezigheid van zijn vrouw toen hij in New York en zij in Pittsburgh woonde. De melancholie van de song komt in dit arrangement van PhilipSparke prachtig naar voren.

Viele Lieder des amerikanischen Komponisten Stephen Foster handelten von den schwarzamerikanischen Sklaven zur Zeit der Abschaffung der Sklaverei. Foster war ein gewissenhafter Arbeiter und verbrachte manchmal Monate damit, den Text eines Liedes zu perfektionieren. Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair schrieb Foster nach einer langen Trennung von seiner geliebten Frau. Dieses strahlende Werk ist ein ideales langsames Zwischenspiel für Ihr Konzertprogramm.

Stephen Foster (1826-1864), fu un compositore molto meticoloso. Dedicò a volte mesi al perfezionamento della scrittura di un testo. Conobbe il successo nel 1848 con Oh! Susanna e la crescente notoriet gli consentì di lasciare la provincia americana alla volta di New York. Ma il trasferimento non ebbe l’effetto desiderato, tanto che nel 1854 sua moglie Jane e sua figlia Marion ritornarono a Pittsburgh. L’assenza prolungata di sua moglie gli ispirò la canzone Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair.