Thirty easy level sight reading pieces for first- and second-year bands.- Time signatures: 4/4 3/4 2/4 cut time- Keys: Concert F Concert Bb Concert Eb- Note/rest values: Whole half quarter eighth dotted half- Tempi: Moderato Allegro Andante Allegretto March Tempo Adagio- Dynamics/expressions etc: mf f mp pesante D.C. al Fine D.S. al Fine

Thirty easy level sight reading pieces for first- and second-year bands.- Time signatures: 4/4 3/4 2/4 cut time- Keys: Concert F Concert Bb Concert Eb- Note/rest values: Whole half quarter eighth dotted half- Tempi: Moderato Allegro Andante Allegretto March Tempo Adagio- Dynamics/expressions etc: mf f mp pesante D.C. al Fine D.S. al Fine

Thirty easy level sight reading pieces for first- and second-year bands.- Time signatures: 4/4 3/4 2/4 cut time- Keys: Concert F Concert Bb Concert Eb- Note/rest values: Whole half quarter eighth dotted half- Tempi: Moderato Allegro Andante Allegretto March Tempo Adagio- Dynamics/expressions etc: mf f mp pesante D.C. al Fine D.S. al Fine

Fifteen medium level sight reading pieces for second- and third-year bands. Average length of each song is one full page per student part.- Time signatures: 4/4 3/4 2/4 cut time 6/8- Keys: ConcertF Concert Bb Concert Eb Concert Ab- Note/rest values: Whole half quarter eighth dotted half dotted quarter eighth/two sixteenths- Tempi: Moderato Allegro Andante Allegretto March Tempo Adagio- Dynamics/expressions etc: mf f mp ff crescendo decrescendo staccato accent trio

Fifteen medium level sight reading pieces for second- and third-year bands. Average length of each song is one full page per student part.- Time signatures: 4/4 3/4 2/4 cut time 6/8- Keys: ConcertF Concert Bb Concert Eb Concert Ab- Note/rest values: Whole half quarter eighth dotted half dotted quarter eighth/two sixteenths- Tempi: Moderato Allegro Andante Allegretto March Tempo Adagio- Dynamics/expressions etc: mf f mp ff crescendo decrescendo staccato accent trio

The Suite 'Aquarium' is Johan de Meij's third composition for symphonic band and features six tropical fishes each of them represented by a motif and surfacing as such in several guises. The composition consists of three movements of which the second and third merge uninterruptedly into each other. I) Allegretto grazioso (Neon Tetra Electric Eel and Angelfish) II) Andante / Adagio (Sea Horse and Zebrafish) III) Finale: Allegro giocoso (Guppy & Co.) The Neon Tetra motif functions as a kind of 'Leitmotiv' and descibes the beautifully coloured frisky fish: A number of variants have been derived from this theme and will also appear in the other movements.The Electric Eel in fact is not represented by a motif but by a rhythm based on the restless electric pulses made audible in some aquaria. The Angel fish is represented by elegant cluster chords. In the second movement the Sea Horse emerges out of the water vegetation and starts a dialogue with the Zebrafish which is represented by one melodic phrase in unison getting more and more threatening by added parallel fifths and octaves. Simultaneously with the Sea Horse motif the Neon Tetra theme emerges this time in 3/4 time and in Eb minor. The third movement starts with only two instruments (trumpet and xylophone) but as it is often the case with Guppies their number rapidly increases. Piccolo and Alto Saxophone introduce the Guppy Theme followed by several instrumental combinations. Every theme from the first movement 'swims by' once more after which the principal motif leads us to a brilliant ending.

This delightful march from Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 11 K.331 is masterfully scored by Robert Longfield in a light allegretto style. The piece moves between a B minor/major tonality. Robert has layered many of the sections to create a moving and ever-changing timbrel pattern. An easy grade 4.

Arr. Robert Longfield. Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

From Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 this movement is one of the master's most recognizable and performed themes. Recently featured in the Oscar-winning film The King's Speech here is a skilled and effective adaptationfor young bands by Robert Longfield. A great way to showcase the classical period of musical history on any program. Dur: 2:45

From Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 this movement is one of the master's most recognizable and performed themes. Featured in the Oscar-winning film The King's Speech here is a skilled and effective version with flexible instrumentation perfect for small or inexperienced groups. Dur: 2:45

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. / Date parution : 2022-03-08/ Répertoire / Orchestre D\'Harmonie