Brass Band - Grade 2

SKU: BT.GOB-000734-030

Composed by William Vean. Set (Score & Parts). 12 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000734-030. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000734-030).

During the eighteenth century a person called 'the Dance Master' made his appearance in Ireland. He was a travelling dance-teacher, who moved from one village to another to teach the people there how to dance.
They were often flamboyant personalities, gorgeously dressed and holding a staff in one hand.
In order to teach their pupils the difference between their right and left leg, the dance master used to tie a small bunch of straw or hay to their leg and then would order them to either lift their 'hay-leg' or their 'straw-leg'.
The dancing masters used to stay in one particular village for about six weeks (if they were not claimed by a neighbouringvillage), after which they continued their journey.
Having a famous dance master gave a village a certain distinction and did not seldom lead to boasting and pride.
Also on account of the popularity of Celtic music in general at the moment, William Vean was inspired to writing 'The Irish Dance Master'. He 'teaches' you two dances, the Reel and the Jig. In between these two dances there is a short breathing space, during which a traditional Irish rhythm can be enjoyed.

In de achttiende eeuw verscheen een persoon met de naam ‘The Dance Master' op het Ierse toneel. Hij was een rondreizende dansleraar die van het ene dorp naar het andere trok om er mensen te leren dansen. Dit werk bestaat uit twee dansen: een Reel en een Jig.

Brass Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: BT.GOB-000726-030

Composed by Bruce Fraser. Set (Score & Parts). Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000726-030. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000726-030).

Durkle Bandrydge is the name of the composers imaginary world, but it could very well be anyones invisible dream world with a different name. In this very versatile suite by Bruce Fraser, 8 characters are featured, each with its ownpeculiarities, making Durkle Bandrydge such a colourful place. Do these characters differ that much from us? That is for you to find out! In the last part, all characters come together in a special way.

Durkle Bandrydge exists at the end ofyour street. It is invisible to humans, but Durkle Bandrygators can watch us with great interest.
The music will introduce you to some of the characters who live in this unusual place.

The parts:
Somnanbulyss, who is a giant trollguarding the entrance to Durkle Bandryde. At least, he is supposed to, but he tends to sleep most of the time. His music is therefore very slow moving and sleepy.

Long Gwysteen is a tall, mysterious, and somehow sophisticated character,who walls around with a shell on his back. His music glides along rather gracefully.

Squelfitch is a rather unpleasant and smelly character who lives in a bog, which is why his music sounds rather slimy and a bit like trying to walkthrough quicksand.

Perfydlia is a meddling old woman, who gossips about everybody and squeals with sudden delight at the small exciting bits of tittletattle about others in the village. In the music you can hear her sudden little squealsof delight.

Maryann Lovely is a beautiful young lady, graceful, gorgeous, absolutely devine, and her music is obviously just the same.

Thistledoo Nicely is a lively character who spends and spends and spends with her credit card,buying the latest fashion and never worries about having to pay the bills. Her music reflects her excitement when shopping and het ‘happy go lucky’ approach to life.

Marsyn Edginton is the Lord of the manor, the richest man in town, the‘big cheese’, the man with all the power and, of course, the biggest house. He is very grand and his music like he could be a king.

Jimmy McScotsmyn is a red haired scotsman wearing tartan cap. He misses his home country terribly and eatslots of shortbread, oatcakes, scotch eggs, porridge and drinks an enormous amount of Scotch Wisky, which helps him to have fond memories of the kind of music he would like to dance to when he was a younger man. His favourite dance is a Jig andthis is the music he remembers.

Grand March of the Durkle Bandrydgators. We hope that you have enjoyed meeting these characters from Drukle Bandrydge and would invite you to listen to all the villagers now march along in a grand parade -it is a pity that you can not see them, what is a wonderful sight.
If you listen carefully, you will hear the melodies which belong to the characters as they march past.
Oh what a grand spectacle!

Durkle Bandrydge is de schijnwereld van de componist maar eigenlijk de onzichtbare droomwereld in elk van ons en die wereld zou elke naam kunnen dragen.
In de bijzonder kleurrijke suite van Bruce Fraser komen 8 personages (karakters)naar voren ieder met hun eigenaardigheden die van Durkle Bandrydge zo'n kleurrijke wereld maken.
Verschillen die personages nu zo erg van ons? Aan u het oordeel! Het laaste deel brengt alle personages op een wonderbaarlijkewijze samen.
In de score zijn de karakters uitgebreid en nader omschreven.

Performance note: Elk deel heeft een aantal leerinhouden die de moeite waard zijn om uit te lichten. Articulatie, dynamiek, stijlen, zuiverheid,balans, tempo en maatsoorten - het komt allemaal voorbij.

Tip: Maak de personages zichtbaar in een compleet theatergebeuren. Gebruik een spreekstem!

De delen van deze suite zijn:

1. Somnambulyss
2.Long Gwysteen
3. Squelfitch
4. Perfydlia
5. Maryann Lovely
6. Thistledoo Nicely
7. Marsyn Edginton
8. Jimmy McScotsmyn
9. Grand March of the Durkle Bandrydgators.

Brass Band - Grade 4

SKU: BT.AMP-137-130

Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Original Light Music. Score Only. Composed 2006. Anglo Music Press #AMP 137-130. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-137-130).

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

The Latin American mood of the piece is a salute to the population of California, a state which many feel still clearly displays its Mexican roots. The melody and intoxicating rhythm of the music oozes excitement, thus ensuring every single member of your audience will go home in a joyous mood!

In seine Komposition Fiesta de la Vida - einem Fest des Lebens“ - legte Philip Sparke das Temperament und die Lebensfreude Lateinamerikas hinein. Von den originalen Melodien im lateinamerikanischen Stil werden alle auf der Bühne und im Zuschauerraum zum Tanzen verführt. Absolut ansteckend!

Le caractère latino-américain de la pièce témoigne également du métissage de la population californienne qui puise son identité et ses racines dans les traditions culturelles mexicaines. Néanmoins, aucune mélodie traditionnelle n’apparaît dans le développement. Fiesta de la Vida (“Célébration de la vie”) rend hommage la vitalité et l’enthousiasme des habitants par une musique dont les caractéristiques constituent par excellence les festivités de la joie, du bonheur et de la gaieté.

The Latin American mood of this piece is truly infectious and will make all players, and audience members, get up and dance.Why not add a little Latin spice to any concert with this lively new work.

Brass Band - Grade 3

SKU: BT.GOB-000967-030

Composed by Peter Martin. Set (Score & Parts). 29 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000967-030. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000967-030).

The rhythm of the samba was originally created in Africa and brought to Brazil by the slaves . Here it became the national dance.
For every festive occasion and especially the carnival festivities (Rio de Janeiro) samba music is played.
The World's Fair in New York (1939) was the reason to the biggest spread of the samba.

The cornet section gets an opportunity to feature in Ever so Samba.
Together with the swinging percussion section they let you enjoy a South American party.

Het ritme van de samba is oorspronkelijk ontstaan in Afrika, en door de negerslaven meegenomen naar Brazilië. Hier werd de samba de nationale dans.
Bij iedere feestelijke gebeurtenis en vooral tijdens de festiviteiten rond carnaval(Rio de Janeiro) wordt sambamuziek gespeeld en wordt er uitbundig op gedanst.
De wereldtentoonstelling in New York (1939) zorgde voor de grootste verspreiding van de samba.

De cornet-sectie krijgt in Ever so Sambade gelegenheid om eens lekker uit de bol te gaan.
Samen met het swingende slagwerk laten zij u genieten van een Zuid-Amerikaans feestje.