SKU: 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 .

SKU: BT.GOB-000956-140

Scottish Dances is based on three Scottish traditionals: Cock of the North, The Bonnie Bank's O'Loch Lomond and Marie's Wedding.

I. Cock of the North's name is used for multiple things or events. For example for a locomotive to a famous, it seems, delicious liqueur, and rallies to snowboard competitions. Furthermore is Cock O' the North a nickname of a famous Duke. (The 4th Duke of Gordon).
In this composition Cock of the North (a Jig) is a traditional Scottish bagpipe tune, regularly played on tattoos by Pipe Bands. Not infrequently the drummers sing the text.

Auntie Mary, had a canary,
Up the leg of her trousers
While she was sleeping Iwas peeping
Up the leg of her trousers.

II. The Bonnie Bank's O'Loch Lomond is about a sad story that took place during an revolt against the British. In 1745 Bonnie Prince Charlie had to retreat. Two of his men were captured. One was convicted and executed, while the other was released. The spirit of the executed soldier would arrive in Scotland via the 'low road' (underworld) before his companion, who had still a long way to go.

You'll take the high road
And I'll take the low road
And I'll be in Scotland afore ye
But me and my true love will never meet again
On the Bonnie Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond

III. In a Scottish wedding, after the official ceremonies, there is often danced. This is called a ceilidh. For this we use traditional Scottish music such as Marie's Wedding '.
Mid dance we go back to the church, where a lovely song in honor of the couple sounds.
Marie's Wedding has been recorded by Van Morrison (among many others).

Step we gaely, on we go, heel for heel and toe for toe
Arm and arm and on we go, all for Marie's wedding

Scottish Dances is gebaseerd op drie Schotse traditionals: Cock of the North, The Bonnie Bank's O'Loch Lomond en Marie's Wedding.

I. De naam Cock of the North wordt voor meerdere dingen of evenementen gebruikt. Van een beroemdelocomotief tot een, naar het schijnt, een heerlijke likeur, en van rally's tot snowboard wedstrijden. Bovendien was 'Cock O' the North' een bijnaam van een bekende hertog. (the 4th Duke of Gordon)
Het in deze compositiegebruikte Cock of the North (een Jig) is een traditioneel Schotse bagpipe tune (doedelzak liedje) wat regelmatig gespeeld wordt op taptoes door Pipebands. Niet zelden zingen de slagwerkers de tekst mee.

Auntie Mary, had acanary,
Up the leg of her trousers
While she was sleeping I was peeping
Up the leg of her trousers.

II. 'The Bonnie Bank's O'Loch Lomond', gaat over een triest verhaal dat zich afspeelde tijdens een opstand tegende Engelsen. In 1745 moest Bonnie Prince Charlie zich terugtrekken. Twee van zijn mannen werden gevangen genomen. Eén van hen werd veroordeeld en geexecuteerd, terwijl de ander vrijgelaten werd. De geest van de geexecuteerde soldaatzou via de 'low road' (onderwereld) eerder in Schotland aankomen dan zijn kameraad, die nog een lange ruige weg te gaan had.

You'll take the high road
And I'll take the low road
And I'll be in Scotland aforeye
But me and my true love will never meet again
On the Bonnie Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond

III. Bij een Schotse bruiloft wordt na de officiele plechtigheden vaak gedanst. Dit noemt men een ceilidh. Hiervoor gebruiktmen traditionele Schotse muziek zoals bijv. 'Marie's Wedding'.
Halverwege de dans gaan we nog even terug naar de kerk, waar een lieflijk lied ter ere van het bruidspaar klinkt.
Marie's Wedding is o.a. door Van Morrison opgenomen.

SKU: BT.1750-10-010-MS

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

Four unforgettable disco songs come together in one stunning medley. Up fi rst is the 1979 dance floor hit I’m in the Mood for Dancing by The Nolans. Next the medley quiets down with a charming love song, Lovin’ You, a song Minnie Riperton dedicated to her daughter. You Can’t Hurry Love was a huge success for The Supremes in 1966 and Phil Collins repeated their success in 1983 making the song immortal. This exciting medley ends with Olivia Newton-John’s hit-song Xanadu, from her 1980 musical of the same name.

Vier disco-evergreens in één medley voor harmonieorkest. Het begint gelijk al goed! I’m in the Mood for Dancing van de gezusters Nolans uit 1979. In alle windstreken kregen zij met dit nummer mensen de dansvloer op. Hiernavolgt de betoverende lovesong Lovin’ You. Minnie Riperton droeg het in 1975 op aan haar toen tweejarige dochtertje. You Can’t Hurry Love was zowel voor de Supremes in 1966 als voor Phil Collins een geweldige hit. Xanaduvan Olivia Newton-John uit de gelijknamige musical van 1980 besluit deze boeiende medley van Naohiro Iwai. Dat wordt swingen!

Vier Evergreens aus der Disco-Ära in einem Blasorchester-Medley: Den Anfang macht I’m in the Mood for Dancing, mit dem die Geschwister- Combo The Nolans 1979 auf vier Kontinenten die Menschen auf die Tanzflächen jagte. Danach folgt als Ruhepunkt das bezaubernde Liebeslied Lovin’ You, das Minnie Riperton 1975 ihrer kleinen Tochter widmete. You Can’t Hurry Love war in der Originalversion von 1966 für die Supremes ein Riesenhit - Phil Collins wiederholte diesen Erfolg 1983 und machte den Song unsterblich. Den Abschluss von Naohiro Iwais mitreißendem Medley bildet Olivia Newton-Johns Hit Xanadu aus dem gleichnamigen Musical von 1980.

Ce medley tonique, signé Naohiro Iwai, réunit quatre standards des années disco. I’m in the Mood for Dancing, des sœurs Nolan (The Nolans Sisters), ouvre la série. Sortie en 1979, cette chanson a fait bouger des générations de danseurs. La musique s’apaise sur les notes délicieuses de la ballade Lovin’ You, que Minnie Ripperton dédia sa fille. Au cours de l’été 1966, The Supremes connaissent la gloire, avec la version originale du titre You Can’t Hurry Love. En 1983, Phil Collins renouvelle le succès des Supremes et rend la chanson immortelle. Pour clore son medley, Naohiro Iwai a choisi Xanadu (1980), la chanson phare de la comédiemusicale éponyme, qui prolongea le succès d'Olivia Newton-John.

Questo medley racchiude quattro standard degli anni della musica disco: I’m in the Mood for Dancing delle Nolan Sisters anticipa le deliziose note della ballata Lovin’ You di Minnie Ripperton. Nel 1966, The Supremes conoscono la gloria con la versione originale di Can’t Hurry Love. Nel 1983, Phil Collins replica il successo dei Supremes e rende la canzone immortale. Per concludere il suo medley, Naohiro Iwai ha scelto Xanadu (1980) la canzone della commedia musicale interpretata da Olivia Newton John.

SKU: AP.31700S

UPC: 038081350912. English.

Imagine a warm tropical island resort, sailboats in the distance and palm trees swaying along the beach . . .

(Do You Want) Salsa with That? is a lighthearted Latin tune that features your star player. The solo, written for almost every instrument, makes this a flexible selection for any group that gives students a chance to get in front of the band. Your audience will love the Latin percussion instruments playing a mambo rhythm that will bring a smile to everyone's face. You can enhance the rhythm section to include almost any number of Latin instruments.

Solid scoring and little technical demand make this piece reachable for the youngest of bands, but the rich harmonies, beautiful melody and syncopated rhythms make it sound sophisticated for the more mature player. This is a timeless selection your audience will enjoy for years to come.

SKU: HL.44010597

UPC: 884088495312. 9x12 inches.

A descriptive delight! Let's all go to the amusement park! Clowns, bumper cars and fun, fun, fun! Young musicians love to interpret music that conveys a visual image. Each delightful section lets your band do exactly that. And, if necessary, the movements can be performed as stand-alone pieces. Directors of young bands will understand the confidence this provides as you program your concert. Better than cotton candy!

SKU: BT.GOB-000293-010

Melancholy and romance in a contemporary setting.
A small but brilliant gem of sonority based on a melody by the Norwegian composer Halfdan Kjerulf (1815-1868). Romance and a full command of timbre are the challenging cornerstones of any succesful interpretation of Love Song.
An ideal moment of tranquillity in your programme. Melancholie en romantiek in een eigentijds jasje.
Een eenvoudig doch schitterend klankwerkje gebaseerd op een melodie van de Noorse componist Halfdan Kjerulf (1815-1868).
De romantiek en klankbeheersing zijn de uitdagende pijlers van Love Song.
Het meditatieve moment in uw programma!

Gobelin Music Publications.

SKU: AP.49549

ISBN 9781470649142. UPC: 038081569925. English.

From the creative mind of Nathan Farrell, The Dreaded Devious Diabolical Dotted Dragon will light your band room up with dragon fire! Knight your students with the armor of subdivision and attack the dreaded dotted quarter note! Protect the villagers with intriguing percussion colors and fun yet surprisingly simple melodic lines. Designed to engage each section of the band with intuitive rhythms that take the bite out of the dot, your students will love this epic musical quest. (1:53) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: BT.DHP-1125254-140

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

“Isn’t she lovely” sang Stevie Wonder in 1976 on the birth of his daughter Aisha. Since the song never appeared as a single it became known chiefly through radio airplay and continues to be a much-loved tune throughout the world. Hideaki Miura’s fabulous arrangement for concert band is sure to win the heart of your audience!

“Is ze niet schattig?” zong Stevie Wonder in 1976 over zijn dochtertje Aisha. De song verscheen nooit op single en werd vooral bekend van de radio. Door de jaren heen bleef het een geliefde én bekende melodie. Want wie herkent nietde klanken van de mondharmonica, zo typisch voor Stevie Wonder, maar zeker ook voor dit melodietje? Hideaki Miura maakte er een geslaagde bewerking van voor blaasorkest.

Ist sie nicht entzückend“ sang Stevie Wonder 1976 anlässlich der Geburt seiner Tochter Aisha. Da der Song nie als Single erschien, wurde er vor allem über das Radio bekannt und blieb über die Jahre hinweg in den Ohren und Herzen der Menschen auf der ganzen Welt lebendig. Entzücken Sie Ihr Publikum mit der gelungenen Blasorchesterbearbeitung von Hideaki Miura!

Isn’t She Lovely (N’est-elle pas magnifique) est une chanson écrite par Stevie Wonder, en 1976, la naissance de sa fille Aisha. Connu de tous, cet air inoubliable résonnera aux oreilles et dans le coeur de votre auditoire gr ce au formidable arrangement pour orchestre d’harmonie de Hideaki Miura !

“Non è splendida….” cantava Stevie Wonder nel 1976 dopo la nascita della figlia Aisha. Una meravigliosa ballata romantica, dai testi commoventi che i non giovanissimi ricordano aver ascoltato innumerevoli volte alla radio. Incantate il pubblico con questo arrangiamento molto riuscito firmato Hideaki Miura!

SKU: BT.1513-07-010-MS

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

She's Madonna was a 2007 hit single for world pop mega-star RobbieWilliams. This up-beat single has a 1980?s electro/pop feel due to itbeing a colaboration with The Pet Shop Boys. A classic song from oneof today's biggest names in pop music.

She’s Madonna is de derde single van het album Rudebox van de wereldberoemde Britse popzanger Robbie Williams. Hij schreef het nummer samen met Chris Lowe en Neil Tennant, de Pet Shop Boys, en dat is goed te horen aande sound. De opvallende titel verwijst naar het gerucht dat Guy Ritchie - toen hij zijn vriendin verliet voor superster Madonna - zei: “I love you baby, but face it, she’s Madonna.” Peter Kleine Schaars maakte een vakkundig arrangementvan deze herkenbare hit.

Mit She’s Madonna, einer Hommage an die große Popdiva Madonna, die Robbie Williams zusammen mit den Pet Shop Boys aufnahm, gelang es dem Briten, an seine größten Hits wie Angel oder She’s the One anzuknüpfen. Peter Kleine Schaars bearbeitete den schönen, eingängigen Song aus dem Album Rudebox für Blasorchester.

Rudebox est un des grands opus de la méga-star Robbie Williams. Parmi la longue liste des artistes ayant collaboré cet album, on citera les Pet Shop Boys l’origine du titre She’s Madonna (en hommage Madonna), une splendide ballade électro-pop, chanson-phare de l’année 2007.