Don???t Cry For Me Argentina is the best-known song from the 1976 musical Evita. It was sung by Eva Peron when she was addressing the crowds amassed in the square below her balcony. More recently it was a hit for Madonna who sang it in the 1996 film version of Evita. This arrangement for Brass Band retains the broad emotive melody of the original together with its intense emotion.

Sitting behind his desk in his new office David Well thought : 'Well Done! After weeks of slogging he had his old office despite everything turned into a nice room. A lot of daylight fresh colors and a beautiful view of the rural setting. And you can hear it. Well Done!: light cheerful and excited in a pop / rock style with an slight hint of blues.Full recording : De IJswoestijn

In 'Ding Dong it's Christmas' Scottish composer Bruce Fraser makes a sport of misleading his audience time and again. The title already indicates that this piece has been based on the well-known Carol 'Ding Dong Merrily on High' even if the melody makes a somewhat halting start. When it gathers pace however also due to the percussion section suddenly various other carols may be recognized. Peace and quiet reign in the middle part during which we can enjoy Bach's charming 'O Jesulein süss'. 'Ding Dong it's Christmas' ends in the same way it began even if more and more Carols put in an appearance. Merry Christmas!

The word ‘tsunami’ is of Japanese origin. When you look it up in a dictionary you will find that it means ‘a great sea wave produced by submarine earth movement or volcanic eruption’. A megatsunami is the superlative of this awesome expressionof power that nature can create and has catastrophic consequences. When Carl Wittrock completed this composition not many such big earth movements had occurred but since then we have become all too familiar with the disastrousconsequences which a tsunami may have. On the 26th of December 2004 a heavy seaquake took place near the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Tidal waves 10 meters in height ravaged the coastal regions of many countries for miles around. The tsunamitook the lives of thousands of people and destroyed many villages and towns. There are more areas which run the risk of being struck by a tsunami such as the island of La Palma one of the Canary Islands. This island is based on oceaniccrust at a fracture zone and as such is one of nature’s time bombs. The consequences of a natural calamity like a megatsunami are immense. In the case of La Palma the tidal wave will move in the direction of South America where it may reach 50km inland destroying everything on its way. In his composition Wittrock describes an ordinary day which will have an unexpected ending. Right from the beginning there seems to be something in the air the music creating an oppressiveatmosphere of impending disaster. Themes are interrupted broken off suddenly followed by silence suggesting the calm before the storm. Suddenly a short climax (glissandi in the trombone part) indicates the seaquake and the megatsunami isa fact. Hereafter follows a turbulent passage symbolising the huge rolling waves. After nature’s force has spent itself resignation sets in and the composition ends with a majestic ode to nature.

‘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.

Don Campbell has taken four songs which reflect the period of Flower Power and made a swingin' groovin' medley out of them. Put on your flares and sunglasses and enjoy the sound of the 60's.

from The Phantom of the Opera-Né en 1948 à Londres Andrew Lloyd Webber a composé la musique de nombreuses comédies musicales célèbres dans le monde entier ; de l?opéra-rock Jesus Christ Superstar à Evita Cats Starlight Express et bien entendu The Phantom Of The Opera (Le Fantôme de l?Opéra) écrit en 1986. Dans les années 80 il compose également un superbe Requiem dont les airs Hosanna et Pie Jesu sont les plus connus du grand public. Andrew Lloyd Webber excelle dans la création de mélodies à succès pleines de sensibilité et d?émotion telles que Memory et Don?t Cry For Me Argentina suscitant l?admiration à travers le monde.All I AskOf You extrait de la comédie musicale The Phantom of the Opera est un duo interprété par deux personnages majeurs de la comédie musicale Christine et Raoul. L?intrigue de l?histoire est basée sur le roman de l?écrivain français Gaston Leroux. Le personnage principal (Le Fantôme de l?Opéra) est un être étrange défiguré et masqué qui vit et hante les sous-sols de l?Opéra de Paris. Son amour obsessionnel pour la jeune cantatrice Christine le pousse à promouvoir sa carrière à tout prix. Mais quand il s?aperçoit qu?elle est éprise de Raoul Vicomte de Chagny et ami d?enfance de la cantatrice la fureur s?empare de lui. Il élabore de nombreux complots aussi terrifiants que dramatiques mais finit par cesser de poursuivre Christine et disparaît à jamais.All I Ask Of You a été repris à juste titre par divers grands interprètes dont Barbra Streisand et de nombreux arrangements en ont été réalisés. Cette superbe version pour Orchestre d?Harmonie est signée Peter Kleine Schaars.

The Family Madrigal - We Don't Talk About Bruno - Dos Oruguitas - Surface Pressure - Waiting on a Mi. Par MIRANDA LIN-MANUEL / MURTHA PAUL (Arr.). Tiré de la superproduction d?animation des studios Disney Encanto (La Fantastique famille Madrigal), voici un formidable medley de concert dégageant une belle énergie latino. Il comprend : « The Family Madrigal », « We Don't Talk About Bruno », « Two Oruguitas », « Surface Pressure » et « Waiting On A Miracle ». / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Brass Band

Sergio Leone a renouvelé les codes du western en lui redonnant un souffle épique et moderne. C?est ainsi qu?est né le western italien. The Italian Western est un arrangement qui rassemble trois thèmes (Santa Fe Express Funerale Nero et Marcia dei MacGregor) composés par Ennio Morricone pour deux westerns ?made in Cinecittà?.

Le nom de David Foster est associé à de nombreux artistes internationaux notamment Céline Dion Lionel Richie Madonna et Michael Bublé pour qui il a composé de grands succès. Sa chanson Because We Believe a séduit le monde entier grâce à la magnifique interprétation d?Andrea Boccelli lors de la cérémonie de clôture des Jeux Olympiques de Turin en février 2006. Because We Believe s?est classé numéro un des ventes dans la plupart des pays européens pendant plusieurs semaines.

Excuse me may I play along? Could you step aside please? ‘Step Aside’ is a pleasant competition both between two tempi and among the different parts. After a short slow introduction it is the drummer who without asking the questions above sets the high pace. As soon as this rapid movement has been established ‘part 1’ takes the lead but the other parts obviously don’t want to miss a thing and follow in rapid succession. At the end of the composition the various parts ‘compete’ in order to be able to play solo for a while but soon others join in again asking ‘Excuse me may I play along?’

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