SKU: BT.DHP-1104879-216

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

Le Marais is a semi-programmatic composition by Christian Bouthier. It contains three movements, each of which is based on a different aspect of the Parisian district of the same name. Le Marais is said to be one of the prettiest neighbourhoods in Paris, where fashion, culture, food and architecture meet and mingle.

Le Marais ist eine teilweise programmatische Komposition von Christian Bouthier. Sie basiert auf dem Pariser Stadtteil Le Marais, in dem Mode und Kultur, gutes Essen und schöne Architektur aufeinander treff en. Die drei Sätze von Christian Bouthiers Komposition für eine zehnstimmig variable Besetzung beschreiben eine beliebte Einkaufsstraße, ein Museum und einen eleganten Platz.

Le Marais est une composition semi-programmatique en trois mouvements. Christian Bouthier y dépeint le célèbre quartier parisien du Marais. Cœur historique de Paris, le Marais est actuellement le quartier le plus chic et la mode de la capitale. Situé sur la rive droite de la Seine, il est un village dans la ville. Tissé de petites rues animées où abondent les boutiques, le Marais est considéré comme l’épicentre de l’art et de la mode.1. Rue des Francs-Bourgeois:Bienvenue dans l’artère commerçante la plus appréciée du Marais ! Entre les demeures fastueuses de cette rue, on trouve d’innombrables boutiques de mode et de décoration, des lieux culturels, desrestaurants et cafés branchés.2. Le musée Carnavalet:Le musée Carnavalet est situé rue de Sévigné. Cet imposant ensemble architectural, réunissant deux superbes hôtels particuliers, compte 140 salles consacrées l’histoire de Paris. On y découvre, notamment, des souvenirs d’hommes célèbres tels que Louis XIV et Napoléon Ier, entre autres, ou encore un somptueux escalier et un beau jardin la française.3. La place des Vosges:La place des Vosges est la plus ancienne et une des plus belles places de Paris. Elle est célèbre pour la stricte symétrie et l'ordonnance des façades en brique rouge qui la bordent. L’été, il fait bon se prélasser au soleil sur les pelouses du jardin ou sur un banc.

SKU: CF.YPS204F

ISBN 9781491152928. UPC: 680160910427.

Avalon–Long Live the King is a medieval fantasy piece depicting the Isle of Avalon where the mystical sword Excalibur of King Arthur was forged. Composer Tyler Arcari unearths a solid piece for young bands that is both bold and dramatic. This piece is sure to spark the imagination of students and give them strong musical content with which they can develop their musicianship.
Program Notes:Avalon–Long live the King began its journey as a commission in honor of a dear friend and mentor. David Riggs is one of those band directors that just seems timeless. He is a powerhouse with such a stacked resume that it is easy to forget that at the end of the day he enjoys taking long bike rides with his lovely wife and whittling a piece of wood just as much as being a band director. He has touched so many lives and inspired so many people in our field and beyond. I was humbled, and honored, when I was contacted for the commission. To David, I hope that you one day know how much you mean to so many people, including myself.About the piece:The piece is written with a little homage to David’s long tenure at Avalon Middle school in Pace, Florida. He was certainly treated like a king as the band director and rightly so. It seemed only fitting to add a little medieval fantasy. Avalon is a mystical island in the world of King Arthur where the great sword Excalibur was forged.The piece begins lyrically with a slow introduction with melodic material. This melodic motive is used throughout with slight variations depending on the instrument voicing etc. Care should be taken at m. 10 that the Timpani roll helps to bridge our transition from an exposed section to full tutti. Care should be taken so that the tempo change at m. 19 is brisk and avoids the low brass turning into stomping. Accessories like the China cymbal and tambourine can become overpowering. I recommend having students think of these effects as background in order to make sure they don’t POP out. The dynamic changes at mm. 27-35 should be subito similar to orchestral dynamic changes. Avoid unwritten crescendos in this section. Measures 60–64 are a great opportunity to teach those unwritten dynamics that make music so enjoyable as we lead up to the finale. It was originally left blank for some theatrics in the premiere at David’s retirement concert so I know he would enjoy adding some Cholesterol as David would say.Long Live the King!

SKU: BT.DHP-1135398-015

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

The hot tropical climate of the Caribbean makes these islands a wonderful place to be. The population is of largely African ancestry, together with people of European and Amerindian origin. The community is proud of the local Creole culture that gave rise to a musical style characteristic of these wonderful islands.This small Caribbean Cocktail includes three different dances:- A traditional calypso with vibrant rhythms driving a typically Caribbean melody;- A quieter beguine, featuring warmer and tranquil sounds;- A merengue with a strong sense of exuberance and joie de vivre is easy to hear.This popular composition captures in music the feelings of a communitywhere life’s joys are all-important. Caribbean Cocktail is a light-hearted piece that is ideally suited to youth bancs and ensembles with an incomplete or imbalanced instrumentation.

Op de eilanden in het Caribisch gebied heerst een aangenaam warm, tropisch klimaat. De meeste bewoners zijn er van Afrikaanse afkomst, maar er wonen ook mensen van Europese en indiaanse origine. De gemeenschap is trots op haar creoolse cultuur, waaruit een muziekstijl is voortgekomen die typerend is voor deze prachtige eilanden.Caribbean Cocktail omvat drie verschillende dansen:- een traditionele calypso met levendige ritmes en een typisch Caribische melodie;- een rustige beguine waarin warmere en serenere klanken naar voren komen;- een merengue in een uitbundige sfeer en met een grote joi de vivre.Deze temperamentvolle compositie weerspiegelt het muzikale gevoelvan een gemeenschap waarin men veel belang hecht aan een vreugdevol, ongecompliceerd leven. Caribbean Cocktail is een luchthartig werk dat ideaal is voor jeugdorkesten en -ensembles met een onvolledige of onevenwichtige bezetting.

Die Karibik ist eine vom heißen Tropenklima verwöhnte Inselkette. Die Einwohner sind schwarzafrikanischer Herkunft, mehr oder weniger gemischt mit Europäern und amerikanischen Ureinwohnern. Diese Gemeinschaft ist stolz auf ihre kreolische Kultur, aus der ein charakteristischer und auf diesen wunderbaren Inseln einzigartiger Musikstil entstanden ist.Dieser kleine Karibische Cocktail“ umfasst drei unterschiedliche Tänze:- einen traditionellen Calypso mit pulsierenden Rhythmen, die eine typisch karibische Melodie vorantreiben;- eine ruhigere Beguine mit wärmeren, ruhigeren Klängen;- ein Merengue, in dem eine überschwängliche Atmosphäre und Lebensfreude vorherrschen.Dieseunterhaltsame Komposition bringt musikalisch die Gefühle einer Gemeinschaft zum Ausdruck, in der Lebensfreude und Gelassenheit ganz hoch angesiedelt sind. Caribbean Cocktail ist ein unbeschwertes Stück, das sich ideal für Jugendblasorchester und Ensembles mit unvollständiger oder unausgewogener Besetzung eignet.

Les Cara bes sont un ensemble d’îles où le chaud climat tropical est agréable. La population est d’origine noire africaine plus ou moins métissée d’Européens et d’Améridiens. Cette communauté se revendique d’une culture créole qui met en évidence une musique propre cette magnifique région.Ce petit Caribbean Cocktail se compose de 3 danses distinctes :- Un Calypso traditionnel dont les rythmes chaleureux soutiennent une mélodie typiquement antillaise.- Une Beguine plus calme aux sonorités plus chaudes et sereines.- Un Merengue où l’enthousiasme et la joie de vivre sont les éléments mis en évidence.Cette composition populaire exprime les sentiments musicaux d’une population où lajoie de vivre dans la sérénité est primordiale. Caribbean Cocktail est une pièce lumineuse parfaitement adaptée aux formations de jeunes instrumentistes et aux formations confrontées un déséquilibre des pupitres.

SKU: CF.CPS227F

ISBN 9781491153215. UPC: 680160910717.

Music by Yukiko Nishimura is some of the most sensitive music that we publish. This heart-warming composition exudes emotion and musical depth. A perfect way to improve the musicianship of young ensembles.
Bluebell is an arrangement of a piece originally written for string orchestra. A short introduction was added for this arrangement, and the key has been changed as well. Bluebell is the kind of flower which looks like a small bell; it is a dainty little flower.The main melody is very simple and easy to express. The inner melodies are important, too. Each inner melody should be played as a main melody even if it is a bass line.This piece consists of three sections. The second section is based on the main melody, so the atmosphere is consistent through the music. The harmony changes are very dramatic here. The bass lines should be heard clearly. The glockenspiel has an important role in this music.

SKU: CF.BPS115

ISBN 9781491152010. UPC: 680160909513.

The Gauntlet is a piece written to sound bold and exciting while also being accessible to young performers with a limited range. Simple yet bold rhythms add excitement, heightened by the fact that every section has an opportunity to play melodic content. The interesting “development” section provides a contrast to the opening and helps to build the suspense before the return of the main theme. The percussion helps to drive the energy of the piece by providing a variety of colorful sounds including a gong solo at the end to signal the knight’s triumph.
A knight gallops over the rise of the hill into battle, determination shining in his eyes. He must charge through the treacherous lines and survive in order to preserve his kingdom and his honor. The pounding of the battle drums echoes the desperate pounding of his heart. Swords clash and the hooves of the horses strike the muddy ground. He must run this torturous gauntlet. Will he succeed before it is too late?The Gauntlet is a piece written to sound bold and exciting while also being easy for young players to perform due to the piece’s limited range (comprised of the first seven notes in most method books). Simple but bold rhythms add an air of excitement. This is heightened by the fact that every section has an opportunity to play melodic content, even the low brass. The interesting “development” section provides a contrast to the opening section and helps to build some intrigue and suspense before the return of the main theme. The percussion helps to drive the energy of the piece by providing lots of colorful sounds including a gong solo at the end to signal the knight’s triumph.

SKU: CF.YPS64

ISBN 9780825864612. UPC: 798408064617. 9 X 12 inches. Key: Bb major.

A winning and moderately easy concert piece that takes its name from one of the moons of Jupiter, Callisto is a vibrantly scored set of two variations on a fragment of a theme from the Jupiter movement of Gustav Holst's orchestral suite, The Planets. The characteristic flatted-7th of much English folk music is retained in both the quick opening section and the slow, reflective variation that forms the B section of this clever and appealing overture-style piece.

SKU: AP.47379S

UPC: 038081541914. English.

A charismatic, easy-to-prepare piece for your beginners becomes pure entertainment for your audience, incorporating some naughty yet prominent guest soloists. Share our recording with your prospective sharpening artists to build their confidence. We can't wait to see the performance variations of this delightfully entertaining piece. A sure winner! (2:00).

SKU: BT.DHP-1145612-015

English-German-French-Dutch.

All Together is a sparkling piece that is suitable for various playing levels, and offers the ideal motivation for young musicians within your society. Peter Kleine Schaars wrote this composition especially for (combined) ensembles withdifferent playing skills. Musicians can display their abilities at their own level and in between, they all play together. The ‘grade three parts’ contain all levels in cues, so that this composition can also be played by the large band only.

Een spetterend stuk dat voor meerdere speelniveaus geschikt is en bovendien de ideale motivatie biedt aan jonge muzikanten van uw vereniging: dat is All Together. Peter Kleine Schaars schreef deze compositie speciaal voor (gecombineerde)ensembles met uiteenlopende speelvaardigheid. Dankzij separate partijen voor de blokfluitklas, het jeugdorkest en het grote orkest kunnen alle muzikanten op hun eigen niveau spelen en tussendoor gezamenlijk muziek maken!

Ein prächtiges Stück, das sich für mehrere Spielniveaus eignet und obendrein der ideale Motivationsschub für die jungen Musiker Ihres Vereins ist: das ist All Together. Peter Kleine Schaars schrieb diese Komposition speziell für (kombinierte)Ensembles auf unterschiedlichen Spielniveaus. Dank separater Stimmen für die Blockflötengruppe, das Jugendorchester und das große Orchester können alle Musiker ihre jeweiligen Fertigkeiten zu Gehör bringen und zwischendurch gemeinsam spielen!

All Together (Tous ensemble) est une pièce rayonnante de bonne humeur, écrite plus précisément pour les ensembles composés d’une mosa que de compétences multiples. L’œuvre de Peter Kleine Schaars apportera la motivation idéale aux jeunesmusiciens de votre orchestre, et conviendra parfaitement toute ouverture ou clôture de concert, mettant toutes les formations de votre société sous les feux de la rampe.

All Together è un brano che trasuda buon umore, un brano scritto espressamente per ensemble composti da un mosaico di musicisti di livello diverso. L’opera di Peter Kleine Schaars dar la giusta motivazione ai giovani musicisti della vostrabanda. All Together si presta in modo ideale ad essere eseguito all’inizio o alla fine del vostro concerto.

SKU: CL.023-4730-00

Who says easy can’t be fun? Christmas Around the Band Room is a satisfying medley of three holiday favorites, giving every section of the band an opportunity to be spotlighted with the melody! Even the youngest ensembles will gain independence and confidence as they prepare this cleverly-scored full band arrangement using only the first six notes of instruction. This would be an ideal choice for your young band’s first holiday concert!