All Creatures of our God and King-La mélodie du cantique Lasst uns erfreuen est connue par toutes les communautés chrétiennes. Elle fut publiée pour la première fois dans le recueil Geistliche Kirchengesäng imprimé à Cologne en 1623. La mélodie est attribuée à un compositeur anonyme.Dans les pays anglophones cette mélodie est chantée sur le texte All creatures of our God and King (Vous créatures du Seigneur) inspiré du chant de louange Cantico di fratre sole (Cantique du frère Soleil ou Cantique des créatures) de Saint François d?Assise. Rédigé en 1226 au terme de sa vie il faudra attendre quatre cents ans pour que le cantique de Saint François d?Assise soit publié. Latraduction anglaise a été réalisée par William Henry Draper (1855-1933) à l?occasion d?un grand rassemblement de jeunes pour la Pentecôte à Leeds. L?hymne fut ensuite intégrée dans la seconde édition du recueil Public School Hymn Book (1919).Cet arrangement de Philip Sparke développe trois strophes contrastantes. Let Us Rejoice! est une œuvre de concert à part entière mais peut également servir d?interlude dans le cadre d?une célébration de Pâques ou de Pentecôte.

An arrangement of a religious song (Psalm 81) always stirs the imagination especially when sounding as intimate atmospheric and harmoniously as in Now to God our King. Een bewerking van een geestelijk lied (Psalm 81) spreekt altijd tot de verbeelding. Zeker als het zo intiem en sfeervol maar ook zo welluidend en majestueus klinkt als in Now to God our King.

Canadian Brass-Ideal hymn accompaniments for festive congregational singing and for performances by brass alone. Flexible instrumentation with optional keyboard accompaniment makes the arrangements adaptable to many situations. There are twoversions of each hymn: the standard version found in hymnals in the common key and a “variation verse ” with a free and interesting arrangement. There is also a trumpet descant book available separately that matchesthe arrangements. Songs include: All Creatures of Our God and King • All Glory Laud and Honor • Blessed Assurance • Christ the Lord Is Risen Today • Come Ye Thankful People Come • Crown Him with ManyCrowns • Fairest Lord Jesus • and many more.

Canadian Brass-Ideal hymn accompaniments for festive congregational singing and for performances by brass alone. Flexible instrumentation with optional keyboard accompaniment makes the arrangements adaptable to many situations. There are twoversions of each hymn: the standard version found in hymnals in the common key and a “variation verse ” with a free and interesting arrangement. There is also a trumpet descant book available separately that matchesthe arrangements. Songs include: All Creatures of Our God and King • All Glory Laud and Honor • Blessed Assurance • Christ the Lord Is Risen Today • Come Ye Thankful People Come • Crown Him with ManyCrowns • Fairest Lord Jesus • and many more.

Brassband-This overture which parallels some of the traditional circus acts (for example trapeze jugglers clowns etc) is meant as an affectionate parody of a musical style all too readily neglected these days. Duration: 6 minutes. Manuscript form. (Also available for orchestra on hire only). 'Mark Goddard has a sense of humour impish in places and this was evident in his lighthearted pieces titled 'The Circus' and 'Pasodoble Demento'. - British Bandsman.

Brass Pack-Brass Pack. Versatile music and very easy wherein each of the five short pieces sounds good in two three or four parts.Grade: 2 - 4

Brass Pack-Four part fugue in Eb from the Well-Tempered Clavier Book 2.Grade: 3 - 5

The Netherlands have been an important trading nation for a long time – partly as a result of their geographical situation. One of the first multinationals in The Netherlands was the ‘Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie’ (VOC). The aim of the VOC was to send ships to Asia in order to buy pepper and spices and to take over the Portuguese monopoly in this field. The Company was successful. An era of great prosperity resulted in which the art of painting (Rembrandt van Rijn) as well as science (Constantijn Huygens) flourished alongside a thriving economy. 1. The Sails are set : There is a lot of hustle and bustle on the quay. The crew are preparing fordeparture. Goodbyes are said and once the sails have been hoisted the ship sets out to sea.2. A Visit to the Rajah of Yogyakarta: After a voyage of many months the place of destination is reached. A visit to the Radja the king of the area around Yokyakarta follows. The dishes and beverages and the native culture in general are very pleasant after having been on a diet of ship’s biscuit and water for such a long time.3. The Holds have been loaded: The holds have been loaded to the brim and the voyage home can be begin!4. Death sails along: Life at sea is rough. not seldom did a sailor die of a tropical disease or scurvy. After a memorial service the Captain would speak the words ‘One two three in God’s name ...’ and the body wrapped in canvas would be committed to the sea.5. A joyful homecoming: After many months of hardship coming home is perhaps the best part of the entire voyage. The quay is filled with people eager to give the crew a warm welcome.

The composer:1st movement: Reflections by the Fjord.Overlooking one of the mighty fjords of Norway my mind and thoughts are with an old religious Norwegian folk-tune with words by the famous parson Peter Dass.The majestic fanfare-likeopening reflects the power of God our Father the choral itself heard for the first time on flugelhorn. The choral is repeated a few times separated only by some short variations. The movement ends in thriumph with fanfares and the choral broughttogether.2nd movement: Reflections in the Old Church.In this movement my associations of a summer day finding myself alone in an old deserted stone church. From the old walls I hear folk songs perhaps like the ones sung in the church bypoor fishermen and farmers in days gone by. Suddenly the light from the sun breakes through the small circular window above the altar and a lovely melody is heard before the original figures take us to the end of the movement.3rd movement:Festive Reflections.Any festive occasion can be reflected in this movement. from the bonfire at midsummer-night to the children celebrating the return of the sun in the northern part of Norway. from the traditional sleigh-riding at Christmas tothe Celebrations of the National Day on the 17th of May each year.

All Glory Be to God on High-Le choral Allein Gott in der Höh? sei Ehr se compose d?un cantique de Pâques du Xe siècle du chant grégorien Gloria in excelsis et du Sanctus in festis duplicibus. L?arrangement réalisé par Jacob de Haan s?ouvre sur un extrait du Gloria de la Missa Katharina (Messe pour choeur soprano solo et orchestre d?harmonie composée par Jacob de Haan). Après un bref interlude l?orchestre interprète à nouveau le choral qui pourra être augmenté du choeur (sont jointes les versions anglaise et allemande des paroles du choral).

Gustav Mahler's 1st Symphony unlocked for flexible ensemble-Here are all four movements of Gustav Mahler's 1st symphony condensed and abbreviated into four delightful miniatures for Brass instruments by Mark Goddard. Highly playable and enormous fun this arrangement retains the essence of Mahler's great work yet is easy to play and concise. This Brass pack can optionally be used alongside the parts for Woodwind and Strings.

In this festive medley Jan de Haan brings together a selection of the most famous Christmas songs from around the world. It features: O Come O Come Emmanuel God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Deck the Halls and Praise God Ye Christians Everywhere. Jan de Haan has created a work that will bring all the joy and happiness of the season to your Christmas concert.

Fantasy on Old Carols-Good Christian Men Rejoice ? God Rest You Merry Gentlemen ? Come Ye Lofty Come ? The First Nowell / La musique de Noël de Gustav Holst est touchante par sa fraîcheur et sa chaleur. Composée en 1910 cette fantaisie basée sur quatre noëls anglais anciens témoigne de la créativité et de l?imagination du compositeur. Originellement pour Chœur mixte et Orchestre ou Orgue Robert van Beringen en a réalisé cet arrangement pour Brass Band et Chœur (ad lib.).