A Call for Peace (?Un Appel à la Paix?) est une œuvre pleine de sensibilité qui formule le vœu de voir naître une paix universelle. Puisse la grande communauté des Hommes réaliser ce souhait pour que toute homme grandisse dans la fraternité.

With optional Chorus and Narrator. Par HOSAY JAMES L.. A magnificent offering for your Christmas performance! James L. Hosay has taken the story of the birth of Christ, according to the Gospel of Luke, and set it to heart lifting music. A stunning and unforgettable performance can be had with a chorus or with a narrator. Either way, this piece will add to the festive mood of your Holiday concert and help your audience feel the true spirit of Christmas. If you do a concert where a chorus performs half and a concert band performs half, consider programming FOR UNTO YOU IS BORN THIS DAY as a grand finale. If your performance stage is a bit cramped for that many musicians all at once, perhaps having the chorus surround the audiencewill work for you. The “surround-sound” effect can be wonderful. / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

(A Rhapsody for Band)-Dating from the 1600s the folk song “O Waly Waly” (commonly known as “The Water is Wide”) forms the basis for this well-crafted rhapsody for band. The lyrical opening section features solos on flute andeuphonium as a four-note motif common to this song and also “Carolina” (South Caroline's official song) is developed. This motif unifies the entire work. A Celtic flavored Allegro takes over using this fragment whichleads ultimately to a grand Maestoso section for the entire ensemble. A creative and dynamic work for contest or festival! Dur: 5:00

No?l est le temps de l?ann?e quand tout le monde se retrouve ensemble et les liens de paix de famille et d?amiti? sont renforc?s. Quand vous choisissez du r?pertoire pour votre concert de No?l des difficult?s sont caus?es par le manqued?arrangements r?cents qui sont exigeants et amusants ? r?p?ter mais qui plairont aussi ? votre public. Crazy for Christmas par le compositeur belge Bert Appermont satisfait toutes ces exigences. Il utilise des canons et m?me des fuguespartout dans cet arrangement et pr?voit une fin spectaculaire. L??uvre est bas?e sur Il est n? le divin Enfant et Away in a Manger mais fait aussi r?f?rence humoristique ? JingleBells Deck the Halls The Twelve Daysof Christmas et Hark the Herald Angels Sing. ? Crazy ? jusqu?? la fin !

Written as a memorial for a middle school band student this sensitive and moving work opens with a chorale played by off-stage brass. A flowing melody stated in the low register is then developed before leading to a brief fanfare-like affirmation. The Korean folk song ?You and I? is briefly quoted before returning to the off-stage brass and calm closing passage. A beautifully scored lyric piece for band. (Extra players are not required for the off-stage parts.)

Ensemble Concepts-Introducing the first-ever curriculum for high school band! Essential Musicianship for Band is the perfect tool to assist your ensemble in developing the skills needed to read rehearse and perform band repertoirewith precision and artistry. Using proven methods for superior sound production and ensemble technique your students will transform printed notes into a meaningful musical experience. Fits easily into the traditional concert bandsetting. Ensemble Concepts is designed to help ensembles to acquire maximum performance skills while increasing overall musicianship. Every aspect of ensemble development is introduced individually in developmentalorder then combined for more advanced practice.Also available in the Essential Musicianship curriculum: • Masterwork Studies (HL00960078 – 00960095) focuses on six landmarkcompositions for band (score/parts not included). Two CD-ROMs are included featuring: 1. Exemplary recordings of each work performed by some of the world's finest ensembles 2. Practice “loops” onthe more difficult passages for each individual instrument including tempo adjustment software on-screen assessment and a built-in metronome 3. Scale arpeggio and articulation studies in all keys• Ensemble Concepts – Fundamental Level (HL00960110 – 00960127)• Ensemble Concepts – Intermediate Level (HL00960129 – 00960146)

4 Part Books plus Conductor Score-Introducing the first-ever curriculum for high school band! Essential Musicianship for Band is the perfect tool to assist your ensemble in developing the skills needed to read rehearse and perform band repertoirewith precision and artistry. Using proven methods for superior sound production and ensemble technique your students will transform printed notes into a meaningful musical experience. Fits easily into the traditional concert bandsetting. Ensemble Concepts is designed to help ensembles to acquire maximum performance skills while increasing overall musicianship. Every aspect of ensemble development is introduced individually in developmentalorder then combined for more advanced practice.Also available in the Essential Musicianship curriculum: • Masterwork Studies (HL00960078 – 00960095) focuses on six landmarkcompositions for band (score/parts not included). Two CD-ROMs are included featuring: 1. Exemplary recordings of each work performed by some of the world's finest ensembles 2. Practice “loops” onthe more difficult passages for each individual instrument including tempo adjustment software on-screen assessment and a built-in metronome 3. Scale arpeggio and articulation studies in all keys• Ensemble Concepts – Fundamental Level (HL00960110 – 00960127)• Ensemble Concepts – Intermediate Level (HL00960129 – 00960146)

Inspiré par le palais orné à Beijing, en Chine, cet arrangement est axé autour de la chanson folklorique chinoise 'Fleur de jasmin'. La musique est présentée du point de vue d'une personne voyageant vers le palais, avec la grandeur, la beauté et spectacle en augmentant progressivement avec chaque mesure prise. Le dispositif utilise une variété d'instruments de percussion à renforcer les effets enchanteurs qui construisent partout. / Concert Band

This work was commissioned for The Berkshire Young Musicians Trust (England) who required a testing piece for the woodwind section of their concert band. The piece opens with a strong unison passage based on the interval of a fifth and develops with a passionate legato. This is followed by the main vivo section of the work based on the earlier 'fifth' figures. A bridge passage leads to a short chorale figure and a rhythmic climax which dissolves into a plaintive solo for oboe over staccato clarinets. Following a recapitulation of the main theme the oboe returns triumphantly before the opening unison passage reappears to provide a stirring coda.

Beethoven Forever was written to introduce beginner players to ensemble playing as early as possible. Thanks to the low grade of difficulty of this piece this it is possible to play in a ‘real band’ after only a few lessons. Because of the four-part instrumentation Beethoven Forever is suitable for smaller strengths taking into account that it is important to divide parts evenly among the players. Also includes an ad-lib keyboard/piano part to support the ensemble.

MusicWorks ? Grade 3Master composer Claude T. Smith graced the band world with many wonderful pieces and this classic continues to be one of his most performed works. The opening theme sparkles with rhythmicvitality and harmonic devices that still sound fresh today. The contrasting Andante segment is lush and tender before returning to the fast main theme. A rewarding composition not to be overlooked! (5:00)

Here is a terrific march for young players written in the traditional British style. The opening strains are folk-like in nature with underlying modal harmonies while the stately trio is reminiscent of the processional style of Elgar and other British composers. The “New Forest” refers to a region in southern England established as a royal hunting preserve by William the Conqueror around the year 1079 which has remained largely unchanged since ancient times. Dur: 2:10 (Grade 2)

Score-Wallingford Riegger's New Dance composed 1935 was originally the third section of Trilogy a large dance piece commissioned by Doris Humphrey for the renowned Humphrey-Weidman Dance Company. Parts I and II were entitled 'Theatre Piece' (later designated Op.19) and 'With My Red Fires' (Op.20).First scored for Piano and instruments New Dance Op.18 was later rescored by the composer in four known versions all now published: for Piano solo two Pianos Orchestra (Op.18b) and Concert Band (Op.18c).

Children for a New World was written at a time when many children worldwide skipped school and took to the streets to campaign for better climate control. This youth movement ‘Fridays for Future’ was inspired by the Swedish student Greta Thunberg and helps everybody to think about the future for us and our children. Young people are important for the future of our music bands too. Wind bands can play a significant part in children’s social and musical lives and are an ideal way to initiate cooperation between primary schools and the local community. Children for a New World is a good way to integrate class bands into local wind bands and provides a unique opportunity to perform in a larger ensemble. Accompanied by a youth or adult band or even both the class band will be at the centre of the performance.In Children for a New World you may recognise fragments from Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 ‘From the New World’. The conclusion of the piece also includes the famous Ode to Joy a theme composed by Beethoven for his ninth symphony a melody that has become synonymous for friendship and peace all over the world.Children for a New World was written at a time when many children worldwide skipped school and took to the streets to campaign for better climate control. This youth movement ‘Fridays for Future’ was inspired by the Swedish student Greta Thunberg and helps everybody to think about the future for us and our children. Young people are important for the future of our music bands too. Wind bands can play a significant part in children’s social and musical lives and are an ideal way to initiate cooperation between primary schools and the local community. Children for a New World is a good way to integrate class bands into local wind bands and provides a unique opportunity to perform in a larger ensemble. Accompanied by a youth or adult band or even both the class band will be at the centre of the performance.In Children for a New World you may recognise fragments from Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 ‘From the New World’. The conclusion of the piece also includes the famous Ode to Joy a theme composed by Beethoven for his ninth symphony a melody that has become synonymous for friendship and peace all over the world.

Performance Assessment in Band by Wendy Barden makes assessment easy with 48 pages of practical proven techniques and customizable forms that will help teachers engage and motivate students measure and transform learning and maximize the effectiveness of every rehearsal. The result: skilled energized musicians and better bands and orchestras!