Score and Parts-Samuel Barber's First Essay arranged by Joseph Levey for Concert Band. Score/parts. Previously only available on rental this new publication of Barber's FirstEssay (ca. 1930) is a welcome addition to the literature. This edition includes newly discovered historical information on Barber's personal edits and revisions - including adding original music - to thearrangement prior to his approval for publication. Set in the original orchestral key this arrangement by Joseph Levey has been performed by several of the most prestigious concert bands. This deserves a seriouslook for mature groups.    

Polyphony from Four Symphonic Essays Oversized Score-This piece is the first in a series of orchestral essays (Entitled Four Symphonic Essays) which explore different aspects of musical texture: monophony homophony cacophony and in this work polyphony. This piece combines the influence of J.S. Bach's music with the graphic designs of M.C. Escher.

Say Say Say followed The Girl Is Mine as a collaborative project that sprang from the friendship between Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney and which appeared on McCartney?s 1983 album Pipes of Peace. Masamicz Amonao has skillfully arranged this smash hit by the two pop superstars for concert band.

Remarqué par le grand Luciano Pavarotti dont il devient le protégé Andrea Bocelli se fait connaître dans le monde entier avec Con te partirò (Time to Say Goodbye) une chanson écrite par Francesco Sartori et Lucio Quarantotto pour le Festival de San Remo 1995. Ténor d?inspiration lyrique il chante à la fois la musique pop et classique. Il est l?artiste classique avec le plus d'albums vendus à son actif soit plus de 70 millions d'exemplaires dans le monde. Time to Say Goodbye : un must au répertoire de votre formation.

Auld Lang Syne-This traditional melody is known worldwide as a song of farewell. Jan Van der Roost treated it as an anthem in this splendid arrangement. The melody is brought to us in whole or in part by various instruments and is surrounded by logical yet original - sometimes surprising - chords that dare to fluctuate. After a broad tutti the ensemble begins to die out. The piece ends with an impressive diminuendo of the final chord almost as if the orchestra itself were saying goodbye.

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. What an outstanding way to conclude your concert. James L. Hosay writes some of the most exciting music to be found in Concert Band literature, and music doesn’t get much more exciting than this! While titled as a Grand Finale, this concert band tour de force can be programmed in numerous ways. Consider it also as a roof-raising opener or even in the guise of an entr’acte as you return from intermission. You will find JOYFUL EXCLAMATIONS to be one of the most thrilling and uplifting arrangements available in band literature today. This is also a perfect vehicle through which to study music history. Indescribable! / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

as performed by Ronan Keating-Écrite une dizaine d?années auparavant cette chanson fut rendue célèbre par l?interprétation de Ronan Keating en 1999. Orienté vers la musique pop irlandaise Ronan Keating mène de front une carrière de chanteur dans un boys band mais également en tant que chanteur solo. Figurant sur son premier album solo la version très country qu?il donna de When You Say Nothing at All remporta un énorme succès dans de nombreux pays. Ron Sebregts réalise un formidable arrangement soul de cette très jolie ballade.

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Commissioned by the Williamsburg Consort Symphonic Band - Sally Craig, Founder and Director An exquisite 18th century American musical quilt! So many stirring melodies artfully stitched into a rich mélange of early Americana: anthems of the revolution, songs of political protest, and so much more. Those who are familiar with Mr. Hosay’s previous works will be eager to examine this exciting new score. Every player in the band will enjoy interpreting this remarkable new concert band offering. Sing We Liberty is a great centerpiece for any patriotic venue and works wonderfully as an opener as well. There are also plenty of opportunities for cross-curricularteaching with this piece. Innovative! / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Now your band can boldly go where no band has gone before, and bring the “final frontier” to your concert band stage! Here’s James L. Hosay’s imaginative new tone poem SPACE PROBE. Since the 1970's, NASA has been launching long-range, solar-powered probes into space. Over the past 30 years, the Voyager, Pioneer, and Galileo series’ probes have sent back incredible photographs. The data sent to Earth by these probes, along with recent photos and information gathered by the orbital telescope, Hubble, has helped astronomers chart the ever-expanding universe all the way back to its origins. This composition provides excellent opportunities for cross-curriculum teaching withscience. A scintillating musical spacescape ushers in the bold thematic statement in the Trumpets and Alto Saxophones. French Horns join in thrilling variation. A boundless contrasting espressivo theme soars through to the reprise of the initial ideas. Explore SPACE PROBE with your band this year. Inspiring! / Niveau : 2.5 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

March of the Three Kings. Par HOSAY JAMES L.. A brilliant opener or a rousing finale! Either way, this is the piece that will make memories and stir your audience’s comments at your winter concert. A bravura exploration of the well-known 13th century melody March of the Three Kings (also arranged by Bizet as Farandole in L’Arlésienne ), the Fantasia On A 13th Century Carol will catch and hold everyone’s attention from first note to last. As you may know, James L. Hosay is a master of concert band composition, and many facets of his remarkable talent are clearly evident in this powerful new composition. Magnificent! / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

Yiddish Rhapsody-This moving and beautiful 'Yiddish Rhapsody' includes the songs 'Hine' Ma Tov' 'Black Cherries' and 'Why Is The Sky?”. This skillful arrangement for intermediate level concert band will add drama to your concert or special event and raise your student's awareness of the importance of basic human rights. Drawn from arrangements of Holocaust songs he has done over the years for the Washington D.C. U.S. Army Band (Pershing's Own) James L. Hosay's REMEMBRANCE helps to keep us mindful of that tragic time in our history. The three songs provide very effective contrast and the James Hosay's masterful orchestration skills are readily evident throughout. A powerful piece forconcert or contest!