Par SPARKE PHILIP. Looking Up, Moving On est une commande du Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra. Cette pièce faisait partie du programme de la tournée effectuée par l’orchestre en mai 2012, qui s’est produit dans de nombreuses régions dévastées par le tremblement de terre et le tsunami de 2011. La composition a pour thème l’immense capacité humaine à surmonter de telles catastrophes et envisager l’avenir de façon positive. Elle débute justement dans un climat optimiste comportant de vives couleurs orchestrales et des passages syncopés. Les cors et les euphonium introduisent bientôt une fanfare en forme de choral à laquelle répondent des bois pétillants. L’ambiance s’apaise jusqu’à ce qu’unsaxophone alto introduise un court extrait de The Sun Will Rise Again, du même compositeur, une pièce écrite pour collecter des fonds en faveur des victimes du désastre de 2011. Le climat change hâtivement lorsque les cors introduisent un thème noble par-dessus des fioritures exécutées par les bois. Vient ensuite la principale section vivo de la pièce, qui se caractérise, encore une fois, par des syncopes très marquées dans le cadre d’un thème fleuri assuré dans le registre grave des bois. Cette mélodie fait l’objet de divers développements par tous les pupitres de l’orchestre jusqu’au retour triomphant de la fanfare soutenue par les cuivres. Celle-ci se prolonge pour mener à une coda plus rapide qui rassemble les éléments précédents en contrepoint pour clore la pièce dans un climat optimiste. / Niveau : 5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

This novelty piece in rondo form features the clarinet section removing one section of their instrument at a time. As the piece progresses, the instruments become smaller and smaller until the main theme they carry is totally absent from the accompaniment part played by the rest of the ensemble. The creative possibilities with this piece are limited only to the director's imagination! (2:10) / Concert Band

Par COURT DOUGLAS. With stately majesty your band transports the audience back to medieval days. The music fires the imagination, which is a real asset when directing young bands. Careful doubling of important parts makes sure MARCH OF THE NOBLES will be accessible to bands with sketchy instrumentation as well as complete ensembles. And, there are enough accidentals to keep the musicians’ skills moving forward, but not so many that rehearsals will bog down. Whether you use it for concert or festival, you are sure to succeed with this great new composition by Douglas Court. Magnificent young band music! / Niveau : 1 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. The pure excitement of space exploration and discovery are proclaimed in the moving work for young band. We follow the progress of the astronauts from their launch, through a tranquil space walk, and back into our atmosphere for a dramatic ending, stopping for a brief saxophone solo on the way. The tempo never lags, even in the contemplative portions of the piece, and there is plenty of technically challenging yet playable passages to go around. / Niveau : 2 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. The pure excitement of space exploration and discovery are proclaimed in the moving work for young band. We follow the progress of the astronauts from their launch, through a tranquil space walk, and back into our atmosphere for a dramatic ending, stopping for a brief saxophone solo on the way. The tempo never lags, even in the contemplative portions of the piece, and there is plenty of technically challenging yet playable passages to go around. / Niveau : 2 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

Arise, My Soul, Arise. Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. This powerful treatment of Arise, My Soul, Arise will fully engage every section of the band as you prepare for the soul-stirring performance. Forceful Percussion writing combined with exciting Brasses and Woodwinds lift the audience to a higher plane as this moving work progresses by stages from sublime to jubilant. This handsomely crafted arrangement is sure to be an excellent addition to your music library. Inspired! / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

A memorable, plaintive melody presented in a variety of textures highlights this moving piece. Each section of the band has the opportunity to present the expressive theme, while a bold contrasting section provides an effective variation. The expressive and dynamic qualities of this piece will provide a valuable teaching opportunity for the young band. (2:45) / Concert Band

Par BOUTHIER CHRISTIAN. In this stunning work French composer Christian Bouthier has created a nostalgic French chanson, a form of song popularised by the ambassador of French song Charles Aznavour. The piece is characterised by a peaceful, moving melody filled with meditative sounds that encourage a blissful dreaminess. / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie ou Fanfare ou Brass Band

Arr. Lorenzo Bocci. Par WEBBER ANDREW LLOYD. The musical Phantom of the Opera is full of many songs that are instantly recognised and it has been fundamental in making the genre of Musicals extremely popular with people of all ages. Peter Lavender’s arrangement of this tender and moving ballad will sound fantastic with just about any band. / Niveau : 3 / TV, Film, Comédie musicale / Recueil / Concert Band

Der Erlkönig, or 'The Elf King,' is based on Johann Goethe's late 18th-century poem of the same name in which a father and his young son ride home on horseback one dark and eerie night. The father tries to calm the increasingly fearful son by explaining everything the boy reports as simply leaves rustling in the wind or willows moving in the fog. Nonetheless, the father rides faster and faster home only to find the boy is dead in his arms when they arrive. Goethe's dark and gothic tale is brought to spine-tingling life in this harrowing, fast-paced tone poem for band. (3:20) / Concert Band