SKU: M7.SMP-1194

English.

Short, sweet and swingin'! Willie Maiden's arrangement of I'll Be Seeing You packs a whopper in a tiny box, making this chart perfect as an encoure closer for any set. As recorded by Maynard Ferguson and his orchestra on the album Dancing Sessions, Willie's arrangement makes great use of the trombone section as they carry the melody upfront before passing it around to the rest of the band. There is some space for a short trumpet solo before the band comes roaring in at the end to take it out with a punch! This chart should be in every band's library! 5-4-4-3 (opt. original instrumentation available as 4-4-2-3).

SKU: CN.S11293

Inspired by the release of Nelson Mandela in the early 1990s, Hymn for Africa pays tribute to the sense of dignity and peace that he brought not only to South Africa, but around the entire globe. As the beautifully lush chorale unfolds, quietly undulating drums murmur in the distance and gradually build into a rousing climax.

Hymn for Africa was written as part of a project known as Brass Band Aid. When I was asked to compose a piece with relevance to Africa for the project, I began to think of all the things that I associate with Africa. I have vivid memories from my childhood of the hard-hitting news reports from the famines of the early/mid 1980's (and the concerts that followed). I also associate Africa with amazing animal life - the many species from snakes to birds to lions, with their many colours. But more than these associations, there is one memory that stands out amongst all others. The release of Nelson Mandela in the early 1990's had a profound effect not only in South Africa, but all over the continent of Africa, as well as the World as a whole. The fact that one man can achieve this with peace and great dignity will always be an inspiration, not only to me, but many, many millions of humans around the globe. Hymn for Africa is inspired by this sense of dignity and peace. A simple eight bar melody is the basis of the composition. A drone is then added, before a chorale, and finally a rousing climax when the percussion and full band enter. The piece dedicated to Bob and Briony Thompson in admiration.

SKU: HP.9163

UPC: 763628191634. Pepper Choplin.

Easter Cantata Beginning with John 3:16, this musical tells the remarkable Passion story. The theme of God's love is highlighted in every step of Jesus' journey to the cross. With a light contemporary feel in the rhythm and harmony, the music is full of memorable melodies with a dramatic flair. From the rhythmic call of Hosanna, God Save Us to the reassuring, Remember I Am There to the dramatic one note melody of They Came to Arrest Him, this work will provide a moving experience for any service during Holy Week. The choir parts are carefully crafted and choir-tested, ensuring that your singers will perform with confidence. Four of the pieces may serve as Sunday anthems as the larger work is being prepared. Accompaniment can be provided by piano, or a small ensemble of eleven instruments arranged by Ed Hogan. Performance time is 39-minutes.

Instrumental Parts include: Conductor's Score, Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, French Horn (opt. Alto Sax), Trombone (opt. Baritone T.C. or Tenor Sax), Drums, Piano, Electric Bass, 2 Violins (opt. Viola), Cello & String Reduction.

SKU: HP.9162

UPC: 763628191627. Pepper Choplin.

Easter Cantata Beginning with John 3:16, this musical tells the remarkable Passion story. The theme of God's love is highlighted in every step of Jesus' journey to the cross. With a light contemporary feel in the rhythm and harmony, the music is full of memorable melodies with a dramatic flair. From the rhythmic call of Hosanna, God Save Us to the reassuring, Remember I Am There to the dramatic one note melody of They Came to Arrest Him, this work will provide a moving experience for any service during Holy Week. The choir parts are carefully crafted and choir-tested, ensuring that your singers will perform with confidence. Four of the pieces may serve as Sunday anthems as the larger work is being prepared. Accompaniment can be provided by piano, or a small ensemble of eleven instruments arranged by Ed Hogan. Performance time is 39-minutes.

Instrumental Parts include: Conductor's Score, Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, French Horn (opt. Alto Sax), Trombone (opt. Baritone T.C. or Tenor Sax), Drums, Piano, Electric Bass, 2 Violins (opt. Viola), Cello & String Reduction.