Scottish Dances is based on three Scottish traditionals: Cock of the North The Bonnie Bank's O'Loch Lomond and Marie's Wedding. I. Cock of the North's name is used for multiple things or events. For example for a locomotive to a famous it seems delicious liqueur and rallies to snowboard competitions. Furthermore is 'Cock O' the North ' a nickname of a famous Duke. (The 4th Duke of Gordon). In this composition Cock of the North (a Jig) is a traditional Scottish bagpipe tune regularly played on tattoos by Pipe Bands. Not infrequently the drummers sing the text. Auntie Mary had a canary Up the leg of her trousers While she was sleeping Iwas peeping Up the leg of her trousers. II. ' The Bonnie Bank's O'Loch Lomond ' is about a sad story that took place during an revolt against the British. In 1745 Bonnie Prince Charlie had to retreat. Two of his men were captured. One was convicted and executed while the other was released. The spirit of the executed soldier would arrive in Scotland via the 'low road' (underworld) before his companion who had still a long way to go. You'll take the high road And I'll take the low road And I'll be in Scotland afore ye But me and my true love will never meet again On the Bonnie Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond III. In a Scottish wedding after the official ceremonies there is often danced. This is called a ceilidh. For this we use traditional Scottish music such as 'Marie's Wedding '. Mid dance we go back to the church where a lovely song in honor of the couple sounds. Marie's Wedding has been recorded by Van Morrison (among many others). Step we gaely on we go heel for heel and toe for toe Arm and arm and on we go all for Marie's wedding

Whereas ???Auld Lang Syne??? may be considered the best-known Scottish song ever yet at the same time it is an obscure one for there are but few people who know the complete text by heart. After the familiar ???Should auld acquaintance be forgot .....??? many people take their refuge to lyrics like ???rum tee dum ta dee ..... lah lah lah ........... for auld lang syne???. Even in Scotland only a handful of persons know the entire text and are able to give a correct rendering of it. The current lyrics have been attributed to the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Burns however he did not write the whole poem : after he had heard an old man sing the centuries-old Scotchballad he wrote it down and added a number of stanzas (1788). Historical research teaches us that the ballad served many purposes both political and religious. Nowadays ???Auld Lang Syne??? is sung as a Christmas Carol and it is also sung on New Year???s Eve at the turning of the year. Apart from that though the song is also sung on many other occasions ??? sometimes with different lyrics which usually have Love Friendship and/or Parting as their themes as these go well with the fascinating melody. In this arrangement a low-sounding solo instrument is central. The harmonization in the accompaniment fits in perfectly with the sentiments this song will evoke. Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind' Should auld acquintance be forgot. And days of auld lang syne' For auld lang syne my dear For auld lang syne We???ll take a cup of kindness yet For auld lang syne.

James Horner composed the soundtrack to the stunning science-fiction film Avatar which millions of enthusiastic movie-goers have already seen. Jay Bocook combines all the action adventure drama and romance Horner wrote into his music and has created a medley adapted for brass band by Philip Sparke that will take your audience on an exciting voyage.

As in the famous 'Take Five' Brubeck enjoyed playing with time signatures that most people would find unfamiliar. The reason for the title of this piece is obvious when one notices that it is in 7/4 time! This arrangement for Brass Band is by Mark Freeh and includes the Score and all parts. It would be suitable for a good secondary school band.

Ready - Steady - Brass! was commissioned by the Graubünden Youth Brass Band in Switzerland.Opening with a fanfare-like section the music takes us through melodic sections and technical soloistic passages to an emphatic close. This composition is one of a range of successful works for brass band by Otto M. Schwarz such as Last Call Funky Brass Glory Fanfare and Groove Machine.An original pop number for brass band in which every part is a musical delight it?s sure to bring pleasure to your audience too. Ready - Steady - Brass!

The atmosphere of the brilliant and successful Walt Disney film Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man???s Chest was partly defined by the exciting dramatic and powerful soundtrack by Hans Zimmer. With this excellent arrangement of his memorable themes the adventure comes to life all over again! Take your band on a high seas adventure with this swashbuckling medley.

If there is one country whose music everyone can recognize it is China. Both the pentatonic patterns and the atmosphere will take you there. And Peking Duck is a delicacy that you simply must try!

Meet the Band! was written as an ‘opening work’ but it is also perfectly suitable for performing halfway through a concert programme. During the introduction the cornet players are lined up on both sides of the stage while the trombone players take centre stage. Gradually all the sections of the band are introduced to the audience. Meet the Band? You certainly have!

A delicacy for the eye ear and taste buds that was originally created by a Parisian cook in London. A musical haven of peace as a dessert and a romantic highlight of a diner a la carte. The melodic lines are relaxed and smooth and will definitely take you to another dimension for a while.

‘Panem et Circenses’ Bread and Games were essential for keeping the citizens of ancient Rome in check. While the bread was meant for the poorest among the Romans the Games were Popular Pastime Number One for everybody.There were different kinds of games such as chariot races (especially popular with female spectators) or wild-beast fights where lions tigers bulls or bears were set on one another or even on human beings. Most popular however were the Gladiator fights. In ‘Bread and Games’ William Vean depicts one of the many fights in the antique Colosseum. 1. Entrance of the Gladiators: By powerful bugle-calls the attention of the peoplewas asked for after which the Gladiators entered the Arena at the sound of heroic marching-music.2.Swordfight: We can hear that the fights were not mere child’s play in this part.On the contrary they were a matter of life and death and were fought accordingly.3.Mercy of the Emperor: Sometimes a wounded gladiator could be fortunate depending on the mercy of the audience. Waving one’s handkerchief meant mercy a turned-down thumb meant no pardon. The Emperor had the right to take the final decision but he usually complied with the wish of the majority of the public. 4.Lap of Honour: Gladiators were mainly selected among slaves convicted criminals or prisoners of war. Consequently winning was very important as it would mean fame honour and sometimes even wealth. A lap of honour therefore was the winner’s due reward.

Bring the house down with Jerry Bensman's sparkling Footprints. Everyone is or at least feels important in this simple but very effective march which works equally well on stage as on parade. Often a march does not have to be difficult to possess a thorougly pleasing 'full' sound. In understanding this Jerry Bensman added a valuable repertoire-piece to the music available for youth-bands. In performing Footprints your beginning bandsmen take a major step forward in advancing their budding musical careers. Tip: Put the spotlights on your cymbals-player and make him (or her) the star of the evening.

Meet the Band! was written as an ‘opening work’ but it is also perfectly suitable for performing halfway through a concert programme. During the introduction the cornet players are lined up on both sides of the stage while the trombone players take centre stage. Gradually all the sections of the band are introduced to the audience. Meet the Band? You certainly have!

Playing Together is and remains the motto of wind music but also enjoying it should take a prominent place. Playing Together a composition (in 8 parts) for beginning youth bands combines these two features very pleasantly.

as performed by Supertramp-En 1979 le groupe Supertramp connaît un triomphe planétaire avec son album Breakfast in America qui se vendra à près de 25 millions d'exemplaires ! Quatre singles seront extraits de cet album à la pochette inoubliable : Breakfast In America Goodbye Stranger Take The Long Way Home et The Logical Song. Ils deviendront non seulement des méga tubes mais surtout des grands classiques de la musique pop.