Part 2 in Bb (Clarinet Trumpet)-Flexible Praise has been designed with the sacred ensemble conductor in mind. Arranged by internationally known composers/arrangers these ten pieces will work well with every instrumental ensemble imaginable including quartets of mixed instruments praise bands full band or orchestra and brass band. Designed to be playable by an average grade 3 (strong middle school or average high school) player each arrangement includes optional descant (fifth part) keyboard (with chords included for guitar) percussion (mostly drum set) and electric bass parts. These parts enhance the overall sound of the arrangements but are not required for performance providing theconductor with unlimited ways to use the arrangements.

‘Toccata Festiva’ was commissioned in 1994 by the Dutch Brass Band Championships. The wind band version was made a year later by the composer himself. Historically speaking the toccata is considered to be one of the first independent instrumental forms for keyboard instruments. Originally the toccata was typically more or less improvised later this musical form was given a more regulated structure. Both elements are used in the ‘Toccata Festiva’: on the one hand the different themes are developed freely on the other the piece has an orderly structure. It is in a three part form (quick-slow-quick) and includes both strong rhythmical figures and broad melodic lines. Partof the composition is written in a more or less archaic tone idiom referring to the period from which the toccata form originates (16th century).

Part 4 in C (Bass Clef)-Flexible Praise has been designed with the sacred ensemble conductor in mind. Arranged by internationally known composers/arrangers these ten pieces will work well with every instrumental ensemble imaginable including quartets of mixed instruments praise bands full band or orchestra and brass band. Designed to be playable by an average grade 3 (strong middle school or average high school) player each arrangement includes optional descant (fifth part) keyboard (with chords included for guitar) percussion (mostly drum set) and electric bass parts. These parts enhance the overall sound of the arrangements but are not required for performance providing theconductor with unlimited ways to use the arrangements.

Based on Mozart's keyboard variations on “Ah! Vous Dirai-je Maman ” K. 265 the main theme of this arrangement is also known as “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” The variations are sophisticated yet easy tolearn and every section in the band has a chance to play the melody. Creative and effective writing for beginning players. (2:25)

Silly Scales 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 Silly Scales 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.

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.

Cyclist in Moscow 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 Cyclist in Moscow 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.

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.

Cyclist in Moscow 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 Cyclist in Moscow 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.

Fils d?une chanteuse et d?un pianiste de jazz Roger Cicero (Berlin 1970) fait ses premiers pas sur scène à l?âge de sept ans. Plus tard il étudie le piano la guitare et le chant et se produit avec de grands orchestres de jazz et de swing. Il entame une carrière d?auteur-compositeur puis se décide à chanter en solo et représente l?Allemagne au Concours Eurovision 2007. Peter Schüller a réuni trois succès de cet artiste qui fait swinguer la langue de Goethe : Frauen regier?n die Welt Nicht artgerecht et Zieh? die Schuhe aus. Le set comprend des parties optionnelles pour clavier/keyboard et guitare électrique/guitare basse.

En 1959 Berry Gordy Jr. fonde la maison de disques américaine Motown à Détroit dans le Michigan. Il signe essentiellement des artistes afro-américains tels que Stevie Wonder Diana Ross Marvin Gaye Lionel Richie les Jackson 5 etc. En hommage à ce label quinquagénaire Peter Schüller a revisité quatre tubes historiques : ABC (Jackson 5) Stop in the Name of Love (The Supremes) I Heard It through the Grapevine (Marvin Gaye) et Dancing in the Street (Martha Reeves & The Vandellas). Le set comprend des parties optionnelles pour clavier/keyboard et guitare électrique/guitare basse.

Fils d?une chanteuse et d?un pianiste de jazz Roger Cicero (Berlin 1970) fait ses premiers pas sur scène à l?âge de sept ans. Plus tard il étudie le piano la guitare et le chant et se produit avec de grands orchestres de jazz et de swing. Il entame une carrière d?auteur-compositeur puis se décide à chanter en solo et représente l?Allemagne au Concours Eurovision 2007. Peter Schüller a réuni trois succès de cet artiste qui fait swinguer la langue de Goethe : Frauen regier?n die Welt Nicht artgerecht et Zieh? die Schuhe aus. Le set comprend des parties optionnelles pour clavier/keyboard et guitare électrique/guitare basse.