Arranged by Jack Bullock. Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Very Beginning Band. Form: Medley. Christmas; Winter. Grade 1. Conductor Score and Parts. 128 pages. Duration 2:06. Published by Belwin Music

Part 3 in Eb (Alto Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Alto Horn). Arranged by James Curnow. This edition: CMP124708. Curnow Concert Band Full Set. 16 pages. Published by Curnow Music.

Full Score. Arranged by James Curnow. This edition: CMP123408. Curnow Concert Band Full Set. Softcover. 76 pages. Published by Curnow Music.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.GOB-000438-140

Composed by Rob Goorhuis. Score Only. 20 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000438-140. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000438-140).

Written as a commission by the Stichting de Inrichting foundation of Wijk bij Duurstede (the Netherlands), Rob Goorhuis Requiem voor de mens (Requiem for Man) on lyrics by André van Zwieten was composed in the year 2001.
This work for choir andwind-band greatly impressed the audience, whilst its composer remained obsessed by its war theme.

When he subsequently heard that the Rundfunk Blasorchester from the German town of Leipzig -a place not far from Colditz - was to dedicate a CDto his work, Rob Goorhuis got the idea to process some of the themes from his Requiem for Man into an instrumental composition about the famous Colditz castle. a place still bearing the scars of war.

From 1933 to 1934, the castle was aSchutzhaftlager. During the Second World War, it was used as a prison for senior officers. From this prison, many escapes were undertaken, which even resulted in the castle being nicknamed The Escape School. In the seventies, a television-seriesabout this period made the castle very well-known with the public at large.

The despondent tone of the opening theme underscores the sadness caused by wars and violence. Nevertheless the works ending is hopeful and triumphant. Peace iscelebrated, but with the hope for a lasting peace sadly remaining a topical issue to the present moment.

In 2001 schreef Rob Goorhuis, op teksten van André van Zwieten het Requiem voor de Mens, in opdracht van de Stichting de Inrichting uit Wijk bij Duurstede.
Dit werk voor koor en harmonie-orkest maakte grote indruk op het publiek, terwijl decomponist bleef geobsedeerd door het oorlogs thema.

Toen hij later hoorde dat het Rundfunk Blasorchester uit de Duitse stad Leipzig, een plaats niet ver van Colditz, gevraagd was om een cd te wijden aan zijn werk, kreeg Rob Goorhuis het ideeom enkele van de themas uit zijn Requiem voor de Mens te verwerken tot een instrumentale compositie over de beroemde kasteel Colditz, een plaats met nog steeds de littekens van de oorlog.
Het kasteel van Colditz heeft in de historie eenbelangrijke rol gespeeld. Het eeuwenoude kasteel overleefde vele veldslagen en oorlogen. In de Tweede Wereldoorlog diende het kasteel zelfs als gevangenis voor geallieerde officieren. Het aantal ontsnappingen was echter talrijk en de geromantiseerdeBritse TV-serie uit de jaren zeventig over dat onderwerp gaf het kasteel een grote bekendheid.
Het driedelige werk beschrijft de periode voor, tijdens en na de Tweede Wereldoorlog.

De angst voor dat wat staat te gebeuren en het verdrietvan jaren van oorlog in het kalme sfeervolle eerste deel. Vervolgens de hoop op beter en positievere geluiden in het tweede en derde deel. Vooral het derde flitsende deel houdt de hoop op betere tijden springlevend.

Gobelin Music Publications.

Band concert band - Grade 4.5

SKU: CF.SPS75

Composed by Brant Karrick. SWS FS. Carl Fischer Symphonic Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 3+12+12+6+12+12+12+6+6+6+6+6+6+9+9+9+6+6+9+9+9+9+6+12+6+9+3+9+9+40 pages. Duration 6 minutes, 44 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS75. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS75).

ISBN 9781491147702. UPC: 680160905201. 9 x 12 inches. Key: F major.

When Hearts Tremble is an emotion packed piece dedicated to musician friends lost all to soon. This beautiful composition by Brant Karrick reflects on the fragility of human existence, joyous memories of loved ones and their effect on everyone around them, and maintaining hope for what the future will hold when all feels lost. This tour de force piece perfectly displays Karrick's polished compositional craft with impeccable scoring, beautiful melodic writing, and exceptional orchestrational color.
While the day-to-day grind of our lives can be filled with overwhelming obligations, goals and commitments, it is sometimes very easy to forget just how precious and fragile life is . It is so easy to get caught up in our own personal feelings and worries that we sometimes don’t realize and appreciate the many blessings we have, especially friendships . On Wednesday, November 18, 2015 the Jefferson High School Band in Jefferson, Georgia lost two of its members to a fatal car accident . The victims were brothers . Music was a constant part of their lives, and the boys were talented percussionists in the marching band . To help with the grieving process the school and community commissioned this piece to celebrate the lives of William and Alex Trimble .As a father, I cannot imagine losing a child, let alone two, and beginning this piece was very difficult as I felt extreme anguish, especially for the parents . But it was decided the piece should primarily reflect the enthusiasm, youthful spirits and positive influence these two young men demonstrated as they were deeply loved by their band mates, community and family . There are four main themes, each representing the feelings and emotions that are certain to occur after a loss of loved ones . The first theme is a short, introductory fanfare, strong and bold, to stand for courage . A second dance-like melody features a liltingly mixed meter to portray a youthful and carefree innocence . This soon changes into a third more song-like, and stately theme intended to provide encouragement as we move forward through life .The middle of the piece includes a soft transition as two snare drummers give voice to the boys, allowing them to thank their friends and assuring them that it will be okay . This moves directly into a slow melody introduced by the saxophones (Alex, the younger brother was also a saxophonist) and is a time for reflection and allows for feelings of sadness at losing beloved friends . However, a second statement of the same theme, now at full volume with a strong percussion cadence, intends to lift the spirits and allows all friends to unite in joyous celebration of life . Both the enthusiastic dance theme and stately lyrical theme return, now in different keys, and work their way toward the highly energetic burst of glorious sound in the short and wild coda . When Hearts Tremble was written to celebrate the joys of youth and life, and should remind us that our friends and loved ones are precious, and we should live each day to bring more joy into the world and into the lives of others .

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Cabasa, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute, Flute 2, Horn, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, Timpani and more. - Grade 2.5

SKU: CF.YPS212

Composed by Larry Clark. Young Band (YPS). Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+4+8+8+4+4+10+4+4+8+8+8+12+6+6+2+2+4+10+20+4 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 39 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YPS212. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YPS212).

ISBN 9781491152317. UPC: 680160909810. Key: C minor.

Taking its title from a poem about grief and loss by Chrissie Pinney, Live On honors the life of band director Linda Mann, to whom the piece is dedicated. The piece begins with a pensive intro before shifting to a whimsical theme that brings about happy thoughts of a life well-lived. After a return to the poignant opening material, the music surges to a triumphant conclusion based on an augmented version of the whimsical theme.
Live On was commissioned by Diplomat Middle School's staff, faculty and students, in Cape Coral, Florida, and is dedicated to the memory of their Director of Bands, Linda Mann. Director of Orchestras, Roland Forti, championed the commissioning of this piece to honor the life of Linda after her untimely passing in February of 2017. Linda Mann’s impact on the field of music education was profound and wide-reaching. She was a beloved member of the staff at Diplomat Middle School, as well as the music community of Cape Coral and the state of Florida. Linda was highly respected throughout the state, serving as recent past-president of the Florida Bandmasters Association.In discussing the type of piece the school wanted to honor Ms. Mann, they indicated the piece should “depict Linda’s personality: dynamic, sassy, yet thoughtful and almost mentor-like.” They wanted a piece that was upbeat, yet still had moments that were thoughtful, portraying the grief that the Diplomat Middle School community has suffered from the sudden loss of such a beloved teacher.After contemplating their thoughts, I did some research to find inspiration for the piece. This led me to poetry about grief and loss. In time, I stumbled upon a short, yet poignant poem that I felt perfectly depicted the sentiment that I wanted the piece to convey.  That poem is entitled Live On by Chrissie Pinney.Live OnNow as I live onWithout youI hope to keepThe pieces of youThat I loved so dearlyYour mannerismsAnd compassionate characterAnd smiles through struggleSo that youMay live on too -Chrissie PinneyI reached out to Ms. Pinney, and she graciously agreed to allow me to quote her powerful poem in these notes. She expressed that she was deeply touched that her work would inspire me to write a piece in honor of Linda Mann.The piece begins with a poignant, pensive opening section. The use of the musical interval of a tritone between the first two openly voiced chords are used to represent the sadness we all feel from this type of loss. When I sat in front of my piano and started to work on this piece, my hands seemed to naturally and immediately play these first two chords, which set the process in motion of composing the piece.After the somber opening, the piece shifts to a whimsical theme that I hope brings about happy thoughts of Linda and her personality. It was also my intent, however, to include some musical dissonance in the theme that still reflected the bittersweet loss at the same time. The piece develops into a secondary theme that is a quasi inversion of the main fast theme. This section is followed by a return of the opening material, with snippets of the fast theme intertwined, before the piece builds to a triumphant, augmented presentation of the main theme in a lush form to complete the work.It is my hope that in some small way, this piece will bring comfort to those affected by the loss of Linda Mann, and that the music will allow her memory to Live On.–Larry ClarkLakeland, FL 2017.

The Battle on the Heath. Composed by Kevin Houben. Score Only. Composed 2020. Hal Leonard Europe #HBE007- 008. Published by Hal Leonard Europe

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1196069-140

Arranged by Wil van der Beek. Great Classics. Classical. Score Only. Composed 2019. 24 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1196069-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1196069-140).

English-German-French-Dutch.

To create the musical material of this medley, the arranger drew upon the rich arsenal of Russian folk songs and dances. Familiar traditional tunes have been combined with less well-known, but certainly no less interesting manifestations of folk music. In this attractive arrangement the following melodies are featured: The Volga Boatmen Song, The Jolly Chap, The Red Sarafan, The Forest Glade, The Nightingale and the Gopak.

Voor de keuze van het muzikale materiaal waaruit deze medley is samengesteld, is geput uit het rijke arsenaal van Russische volksliederen en -dansen. Bekende traditionals zijn hierbij gecombineerd met onbekendere, maar zeker niet minder interessante uitingen van volksmuziek. In dit aantrekkelijke arrangement komen de volgende melodieën aan bod: The Volga Boatmen Song (Lied van de Wolgaslepers), The Jolly Chap (De vrolijke jongen), The Red Sarafan (De rode sarafaan), The Forest Glade (De open plek in het bos), The Nightingale (De nachtegaal) en de Gopak.

Der Arrangeur hat bei der Auswahl der Stücke für dieses Medley auf das reiche Angebot an russischen Volksliedern und Tänzen zurückgegriffen. Bekannte traditionelle Stücke wurden mit nicht so bekannten, aber sicherlich nicht weniger interessanten Meilensteinen der Volksmusik kombiniert. Dieses reizvolle Arrangement beinhaltet folgende Melodien: The Volga Boatmen Song, The Jolly Chap, The Red Sarafan, The Forest Glade, The Nightingale und Gopak.

Pour choisir la musique de ce medley, l’arrangeur a puisé dans la richesse énorme des chansons et danses folkloriques russes. Plusieurs éléments folkloriques, qu’ils soient populaires ou moins connus, se trouvent dans ce medley. Ce bel arrangement contient les mélodies suivantes : Les Bateliers de la Volga, L’Homme jovial, Le Sarafane rouge, La Clairière de forêt, Le Rossignol, et le Gopak.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.CMP-0189-98-010

Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Douglas Court. Passport Plus Series. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1998. Curnow Music #CMP 0189-98-010. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0189-98-010).

It has been said that the magic of Mozart’s music lies in its ability to truly and purely express the inner self. This delightful Grade 21/2 adaptation of a well-known theme from The Magic Flute will help your young musicians gain a deeper understanding of Mozart and the amazing gift that made him the incomparable master of flawless composition. In addition, your musicians will discover that Mozart is FUN! Douglas Court uses creative variations to skillfully bring this delightful music to your concert band stage with remarkable authenticity. A great one to program for “the Mozart year!”

The Magical Mozart van Douglas Court is een verzameling van eenvoudige variaties op een alom bekend thema uit de prachtige opera Die Zauberflöte van Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Breng met The Magical Mozart een vleugjemagie van een van de grootste componisten aller tijden in uw volgende concert.

In The Magical Mozart verarbeitete der amerikanische Komponist Douglas Court ein bekanntes Thema aus der Oper Die Zauberflöte. Diese Melodie wurde über die Jahre hinweg schon mit verschiedenen Texten in sakralen Hymnen verwendet. Douglas Courts einfache, aber ansprechende Bearbeitung für Blasorchester ist ein wunderbarer Einstieg für Musiker und Publikum in die zauberhafte Musik des großen Meisters.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.GOB-000468-010

Composed by Andreas Ludwig Schulte. Set (Score & Parts). 172 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000468-010. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000468-010).

In ‘Land of Legends’ German composer Andreas Ludwig (what’s in a name) Schulte takes you along to the fictional world of legends, myths and fairy tales.
The introduction to the first part (The Castle) describes the majestic contours of the scene of action. Its instrumentation (horns) immediately makes you imagine being in Medieval spheres.
The addition of trenchant copper instruments even gives the part a heroic tinge. After entering through the gate, a lot of hustle and bustle appears to be going on in the courtyard. Pages, squires and soldiers are busy attending to their arms. Beer is being brewed, flax is being spun, cattle are being tended and some craftsmen fromneighbouring villages are busily at work.
In the upper chamber of the round tower lives an old man (The Old Wizard). He hardly ever comes out, and nobody knows exactly what he is doing. It is said that he is engaged in wizardry and magic. It is all very mysterious.
There are also festivities, some of them sober, others exuberant.
The wedding in the third part is celebrated in a grand manner. With a flourish of trumpets, the bride makes her entrance at the hand of her father. Afterwards, at the party there is dancing to the music played by minstrels and of course a plentiful banquet follows.

In ‘Land of Legends’ worden we door de Duitse componist Andreas Ludwig (what’s in a name) Schulte meegenomen in de fictieve wereld van legendes, sagen en sprookjes.
De inleiding van het eerste deel (The Castle) beschrijft de majestueuzecontouren van de plaats van handeling. De instrumentatie (hoorns) zorgt er mede voor dat we ons direct in Middeleeuwse sferen wanen.
De toevoeging van het scherp koper geeft zelfs een heldhaftige tintje.Wanneer we doorde poort naar binnen gaan blijkt dat het op binnenplaats een en al bedrijvigheid is.
De pages, schildknapen en soldaten houden zich bezig met het in tact houden van de wapenuitrusting. Er wordt bier gebrouwen, vlas gesponnen,het vee wordt verzorgd en enkele ambachtslieden uit de omliggende dorpen zijn druk in de weer.
In de bovenste kamer van de ronde toren verblijft een oude wijze man (The old Wizzard). Hij laat zich bijna nooit zien, niemandweet wat hij precies doet. Er wordt gezegd dat hij zich bezig houdt met tovenarij/magie. Het is een groot mysterie, in nevelen gehuld.
Gefeest werd er ook. De ene keer sober de andere keer uitbundig.
De bruiloft in het derdedeel heeft allure. Onder luid trompetgeschal wordt de bruid aan de hand van haar vader binnengebracht. Tijdens het feest wordt er gedanst onder begeleiding van de troubadours en natuurlijk volgt een bourgondische maaltijd.

Concert band - Grade 3

SKU: MH.1-59913-050-5

Composed by traditional English carols. Arranged by William Ryden. Suitable for advanced middle school, high school, community and college bands. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 6:30. Published by Manhattan Beach Music (MH.1-59913-050-5).

ISBN 9781599130507.

Charles Dickens certainly would have known the three carols in A CHARLES DICKENS CHRISTMAS. They were among the best-known and best-loved carols of the Victorian Era, and were a staple of the repertoire of roving waits, or carollers, that appear in his novels. Today this music is as familiar as Santa Claus and Tiny Tim. THE FIRST NOWELL was first collected in Christmas Carols, Ancient and Modern by William Sandys in 1833. It is most probably 200 years older than that. The Oxford Book of Carols contains nine verses, which makes it an ideal processional for Christmas or Epiphany (the feast commemorating the coming of the Magi). COVENTRY CAROL, or Lully, Lullay, comes from the medieval tradition of mystery and miracle plays. In 1534 the Pageant of the Shearman and Tailors Guild included a scene in which the mothers of Jewish children sang this haunting lullaby after hearing the horrifying order: Herod the king, In his raging, All young children to slay. The music is anonymous; the text believed to be by Robert Croo. ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH is probably of French origin, but the English long ago adopted it as their own. Besides the French text, Les Anges dans nos compagnes, it is known in several versions and by several titles, including Angels from the Realms of Glory, When the Crimson Sun Had Set, and Westminster Carol. It belongs to a category known as macaronic carols, which mix vernacular verses with Latin refrains - in this instance, Gloria in Excelsis Deo (Glory be to God on High). Ensemble instrumentation: 1 Piccolo, 8 Flute, 2 Oboe, 1 Bassoon 1, 1 Bassoon 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 1, 4 Bb Clarinet 2, 4 Bb Clarinet 3, 1 Eb Alto Clarinet, 3 Bb Bass Clarinet & Bb Contrabass Clarinet, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 1, 2 Eb Alto Saxophone 2, 1 Bb Tenor Saxophone, 1 Eb Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpet 1, 3 Bb Trumpet 2, 3 Bb Trumpet 3, 2 F Horn 1, 2 F Horn 2, 2 Trombone 1, 2 Trombone 2, 2 Trombone 3, 3 Euphonium (Bass Clef), 2 Euphonium (Treble Clef), 5 Tubas, 1 Timpani, 2 Bells & Chimes, 3 Percussion 1: small triangle, suspended cymbal, crash cymbal, snare drum, bass drum, 2 Percussion 2: large triangle, finger cymbals.