Ray Charles (1930-2004) was a multitalented and pioneering American pianist and soul singer who became very popular in the late fifties, and remained respected for his music in the decades that followed. By incorporating gospel, jazz, blues, and big band elements, he helped shape the sound of rhythm and blues, and brought a soulful sound to everything from country music to pop standards. Ray Charles embodied the American dream, starting out a poor, blind boy from the southern United States and becoming an international music phenomenon; his nickname was ?the Genius? for a good reasonIn this arrangement for concert band, Peter Kleine Schaars presents five of the songs that contributed to Ray Charles? fame: I Can?t Stop Loving You, Hit the Road Jack, Georgia on My Mind, Hallelujah I Love Her So, and Unchain My Heart.

Framed through variation around the great old shape-note melody “When I can read my title clear ” James Curnow's significant new composition Land of Tomorow is a wonderful expression of the composer's art.While traversing countless moods the flow and continuity never falter and the interest never fades. The band that plays at this level can only gain skill and knowledge through meticulous preparation of this enthrallingcomposition. Every player can take deep satisfaction from a solid performance of this masterpiece. Powerful!

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 la bascule '(I Cant Get No) Satisfaction' en un tour de force pour votre orchestre. / Concert Band

The amazing life story of Ray Charles is featured in the movie Ray starring Jamie Foxx. Ray's unique style and passion for music is forever etched in our country's cultural fabric. Michael Brown gives us a masterful blendof the unforgettable hits Georgia On My Mind I Can't Stop Loving You What'd I Say Hallelujah I Love Her So and Let the Good Times Roll.

Here are the signature tunes from the irrepressible and always popular Blues Brothers. Paul Murtha's hard-hitting medley includes I Can't Turn You Loose Soul Man and Gimme Some Lovin'.

You simply can't top the Blues Brothers for high-energy musical entertainment. In this medley of their best-known tunes Jay Bocook provides an exciting arrangement perfect for any pops or lighter program. Includes: I Can't Turn You Loose Soul Man Soul Finger and Everybody Needs Somebody to Love.

based on 'From Highest Heaven I Come to Tell'-The words and lyrics of the Christmas Carol From Highest Heaven I Come To Tell were written by the great Martin Luther (1483-1546) and can be found in The Hymns of Martin Luther. Martin Luther expressed radical views which began the reformation movement. His followers protested at the treatment given to Martin Luther the event from which the term 'Protestant' was derived. It was first published in Joseph Klug's Gesangsbuch in around 1535. Add a majestic Baroque feel to any concert with this simple yet effective arrangement.

based on 'From Highest Heaven I Come to Tell'-The words and lyrics of the Christmas Carol From Highest Heaven I Come To Tell were written by the great Martin Luther (1483-1546) and can be found in The Hymns of Martin Luther. Martin Luther expressed radical views which began the reformation movement. His followers protested at the treatment given to Martin Luther the event from which the term 'Protestant' was derived. It was first published in Joseph Klug's Gesangsbuch in around 1535. Add a majestic Baroque feel to any concert with this simple yet effective arrangement.

Letter from Sado is an exciting new piece for young band based on a Japanese haiku of the same name. Sado refers to Sado Island in Japan in which various artists religious and military leaders were sent in exile many years ago. The island hashistorically had a strong community of taiko drummers and as such the piece incorporates optional homemade taiko drums. Blackshaw writes: ?To capture the idea of interpretation and the concept of reading between the lines the students are invitedto become decision makers about particular sections in the music. For example the opening and closing sections of the piece use the same material which is a selection of repeated melodic figures. The students themselves decide how to play thesefigures as individuals in small teams and then as a whole band. Their decisions include ideas regarding tempo (how fast?) dynamics (how loud?) and articulation (smooth short or hard?). To inspire them we use the haiku poem; i.e. the openingsection invites the students to play the material as if it were a stormy wild sea and the closing section invites the students to play the same melodic figures but this time draw their inspiration from Heavens River or as we know it the MilkyWay. In-between there is an elaborate heavily textured section that becomes increasingly powerful. The music doesnt rest harmonically until the whole band plays in unison. These multiple layers of sound represent the many thoughts and ideas thatwould have surrounded those individuals sent to Sado Island in exile the final unison is representative of their own breakthrough experience sending them on a pathway to inner peace and acceptance.? Embrace your players creativity offer them yourtrust and see how far Letter from Sado can take your band!

Composed by 2012 Pulitzer Prize-winner Kevin Puts Charm is a short joyful piece written in the meter 7/8. Of the title Puts writes “I decided to call it Charm because for me the music conjures up magic good-luck charms and such and I was also thinking of the other meaning of the word that intangible quality possessed by certain people and places that truly can cast a spell.” Free interdisciplinary curriculum for thepiece is available for download at http://www.BandQuest.org.

This distinctive six-movement suite is one of Jim Curnow's most requested works. Inspired by the writings of Saint Francis of Assisi the suite succeeds in expressing his love for peace and his respect for all creatures. Eachmovement is a short tone poem that uses the modern concert band as the vehicle for creating spectacular musical images.I. PrologueII. Brother SunIII. Sister Moon and StarsIV. Brother FireV.Mother EarthVI. EpilogueRecorded live in concert in December 2013 by the Orchestre à Vents Non Identifié (OVNI) of Montreal - Mr. Jonathan Dagenais conductor

The sound of chimes and bells can evoke the Christmas spirit in all of us. This sparkling and joyful medley of familiar carols features a distinctive orchestration and style and is sure to become a holiday favorite. Includes:Westminster Chimes The Merry Bells All Ring I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day and Ukrainian Bell Carol.

I Just Can?t Stop Loving You premier single extrait de l?album est un duo romantique que Michael Jackson interprèta avec Siedah Garrett. La chanson connut un réel succès dans le monde entier et fut programmée lors des différentes tournées 'Bad World Tour' et 'Dangerous World Tour'. Cet émouvant arrangement impressionne de par son orchestration complète tout en respectant la version originale.