Par WATSON SCOTT. The 14th-century carol, 'Personent hodie,' is both mysterious and powerful. On This Day Earth Shall Ring---a festive processional on the ancient melody arranged by Scott Watson---explores both aspects. Beginning quietly, the modal tune emerges over a chant drone with rustic, medieval percussion. Before long, the piece takes on the joyous character alluded to in the tune's most familiar English text setting, 'On This Day Earth Shall Ring' (written by composer, Jane Joseph, a student of Gustav Holst). As the work draws to an ebullient close, all the stops are pulled with resounding brass and ringing metallic percussion! Whether used as a striking concert opener or a jubilant final selection, On This Day Earth Shall Ring will add festive élan to your winter/holiday program! (3:28) This title is available in SmartMusic. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Originally recorded by Bobby Day in the 50's and then by Michael Jackson in the 70's this up-tempo and energetic tune is always a favorite. Sure to be a crowd pleaser.

The Battell was written during the late 14th Century when England was in a mood of national celebration after victory over the Spanish and French Armadas.The movement which Byrd called Marche Before The Battell became known as The Earl of Oxford?s Marchand it appears with that title in an early manuscript copy of the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book.Written while Byrd was at the height of his powers it still stirs the soul to this day. A perfect opener for your concert performances.

Score-George Washington Bridge. An impression for Concert Band by William Schuman.'There are few days in the year when I do not see the George Washington Bridge. I pass it on my way to work as Idrive along the Henry Hudson parkway on the New York shore. Ever since my student days when I watched the progress of its construction this bridge has had for me an almost human personality and this personality is astonishinglyvaried assuming different moods depending on the time of day or night the weather the traffic and of course my own mood as I pass by.I have walked across it late at night when it was shrouded in fog and during thebrilliant sunshine hours of midday. I have driven over it countless times and passed under it on boats. Coming to New York City by air sometimes I have been lucky enough to fly right over it. It is difficult to imagine a moregracious welcome or dramatic entry to the great metropolis'. - William Schuman

Les pierres légendaires Rolling célèbrent leur 50e anniversaire, alors pourquoi ne pas célébrer avec eux? Cet arrangement, abordée dans un groupe de rock en ligne droite, combine la dramatique 'Paint It, Black,' la belle 'Ruby Tuesday', et '(I Cant Get No) Satisfaction' en un tour de force pour votre orchestre. / Concert Band

Soliloquy for a Passing Century - Score-'All music be it 'abstract' or 'descriptive ' or 'popular' or 'serious ' must speak for itself. Words about it are irrelevant unless they be lyrics or narration. That being said I will attempt a few words about my piece because I was asked to do so and the very special nature of the event in which this first performance takes place. Therefore I offer a guide to the musical gestures and terrain that make up the work and hopefully helpcommunicate my music to the listener.'Remembrance Day' opens softly with a prologue evoking a distant nostalgic Lullaby. As it fades a sudden loud chime combines with high Clarinets in an anguishedsequence that cries out a musical pattern establishing and shaping the body of the work. The music alternates between elegiac thematic references and the pulsations and accents of chimes and tolling bells. A slight pause-thensubdued but menacing sounds from muted Trombones Tuba and Percussion. Over this is a variant of the Clarinets initial 'cry of anguish'- but this time in quiet grief-turning into a funeral cortege. The cortege proceeds to chantsand responses that grow in intensity changing to hymn-like swelling and embellishments. A sudden explosive interruption brutal and violent-the previous menacing muted trombone motif now unleashed. This leads to a full-blown andaffirmative chorale. Following this climax the work winds down diminishing in intensity. There are passing references to what was heard before. Now comes a last variation on the chant and a pianissimo echo variant in mutedTrumpets and then Woodwinds of the hymns and chorales. As this recedes comes the plaintive cry of anguish again-unresolved. Once again quiet pulsations a short silence-and the epilogue-a few fragments of the opening lullaby-somefinal pulsings-a few timpani beats-silence.I am honored to have been asked to write this work and I thank the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Foundation for making this possible. I also hope that our children's

Score-Duke Ellington's Come Sunday arranged by Paul Murtha for solo Alto Saxophone with Concert Band.Come Sunday was originally composed as part of Ellington'ssuite Black Brown and Beige. After a disappointing critical response to its first performance in 1943 Ellington divided the three-part suite into six shorter sections leaving in 'Come Sunday' and 'Work Song'. It isthis version that he recorded for an album of the same title in 1958.

The Harbour:Sunday Morningwas commissioned by the Jersey Instrumental Service for the Jersey Youth Wind Band.The history of the Channel Islands is inextricably linked to the sea and this determined the theme for this composition. The composer is intrigued by man?s fascination with elements of nature (such as the sea mountains deserts and deep space) which are both beautiful and dangerous. Bring the power of the sea to your concert with this truly descriptive piece.

Larry Kerchner creates genuine holiday fun in this bluesy version of the Christmas classic made famous by Mariah Carey and countless others.

Listening to Holiday Impressions you are instantly touched by the atmosphere of far-off lands exotic cities and lonely beaches. Rob Goorhuis has translated his holiday impressions into a light surprising and occasionally whimsical piece for trumpet or flugelhorn and band. The lively 'dialogue' between soloist and band makes this work a rewarding addition to the repertoire for musicians and audience alike. Luisterend naar Holiday Impressions wordt u direct geraakt door de sfeer van verre landen exotische steden en eenzame stranden.Rob Goorhuis heeft zijn vakantie indrukken vertaald in een lichte verrassende en soms grillige compositie. Een solo voor bugel oftrompet in een levendige conversatie met het orkest waarin de muzikale indrukken van een vakantie zijn weergegeven.Het werk werd geschreven n opdracht van het NIB ter gelegenheid van de tweede nationale bugeldag.

Performer Level (correlates with Book 1 p. 24) Made famous by Harry Belafonte bring a little bit of Jamaica to your next concert with this effectively written arrangement. The brass and woodwinds use only quarter and half notes while the percussion writing helps bring the arrangement to life. Just add palm trees and white sand!

The logging industry of Rib Lake in northern Wisconsin faded away 70 years ago but echoes of that era remain today. Echoes in the Woods depicts the large mechanized logging camps of that earlier time and also the quiet beauty of the forests and lakes in the region today. Using an overture format and a sense of bold adventure this work features exciting rhythmic passages contrasted with a flowing and lyrical middle section. Dur: 4:55

This uniquely constructed work was commissioned by the 2008 South Carolina High School All-State Band and consists of a series of gorgeous melodic textures surrounding one ever-present note. The listener hears this note briefly in the beginning and the end but it is skillfully hidden in between. From lush soft passages to crescendos that leave your audience breathless this composition will provide you and your ensemble with an unforgettable musical experience!

Cleverly arranged to feature a duet with flexible instrument combinations this popular holiday standard (featured in the movie Elf) is sure to become a holiday favorite with your band.