SKU: BT.GOB-000632-140

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!

Als er een land is waarvan iedereen de muziek herkent is het wel China. Niet zozeer de pentatoniek als wel de sfeer doet u in China belanden. En de Pekingeend is een delicatesse die je geproefd moet hebben.

SKU: DH.DP2017-SC

SKU: CL.CTS-7742-01

Designed with less experienced bands in mind, this overture embodies the unique exuberance and creativity that made Claude T. Smith one of the country's most respected composers. An ideal piece for that first contest or festival.

SKU: CL.012-1322-00

An excellent contest or training piece for young bands incorporating a few 20th Century harmonic techniques with a familiar structural framework. By the writer of the two best-selling overtures The Far Country and Four Winds.

SKU: AI.AMC-WB-003

The 1818 publication of Francis Johnson's A Collection of New Cotillions marks the first known publication of original music by a black composer in the United States. A prolific composer, instrumentalist, teacher and conductor, Johnson led a varied and successful career in an era in U.S. history that was not inviting to black professionals. His musical interests ranged from the contemporary works of Johann Strauss Jr. to traditional, popular dances.

The cotillion is a French country dance that was popular in Europe and America in the 18th century. It was originally danced by four couples in square formation and was an important influence in the development of the square dance in the United States. Francis Johnson composed two sets of six piano accompaniments for this dance. The original 1818 publication even included movement instructions for the eight dancers. The short and charming melodies that he composed are a fitting example of popular dance music of the time.

This transcription may be performed as a piano solo, with the piano as a non-solistic instrument within the ensemble or without piano at all. If it is to be a piano solo, the other instruments should not play the passages marked “opt. tacet (optional tacet). If the piano will not be treated soloistically, the conductor can have some or all of the “opt. tacet passages played at their discretion. When there is no piano involved in the performance ,all instrumentalists should ignore the “opt. tacet instruction and play everything.

SKU: CL.011-2016-02

The film Crocodile Dundee’ as well as the Americas Cup Races have served to heighten our interest in Australia. Certainly, no song is more identified with that country than the wonderful Waltzing Matilda.

SKU: CL.023-4715-00

Dress Blues is a tribute to the ceremonial aspects of the U.S. Armed Forces, captured with the pageantry of the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division sentinels tasked with guarding the Tomb of the Unknown at Arlington National Cemetery. Dress blue uniforms capture the essence of service as defined by the words Duty, Honor, Country. Everyone will enjoy this powerful work!

SKU: CL.LDP-7092-01

This colorful setting of May Day Carol, O Waly Waly, and The Ash Grove will delight players and audiences. Although arranged as a one-movement work, the settings may be performed separately. The serenade, in particular, would be a suitable contest selection where a moderate tempo and quiet ending are needed to offer a balanced program. A wonderful and versatile addition to your music library!

SKU: CL.LDP-7069-75