SKU: CN.S11042

This symphonic sketch for concert band is packed full different motives thrown around the ensemble hinting at the programmatic leitmotifs of Wagner. Every section of the ensemble gets a workout in this delightful 10-minute work.

A Symphonic Sketch for Concert Band. The resurgence of interest in George Lloyd's music must give us faith that such talent will ultimately prevail against sometimes unhappy circumstances. Lloyd was Cornish and showed precocious gifts at an early age - he had completed his first symphony by the age of nineteen. During the 1930s he completed two operas, one of which - The Serf - was produced at Covent Garden in 1938. He was set for a glittering career as a composer. The Second World War intervened and he was invalidad out of the Navy in a shell-shocked state, and having written very little serious music since 1937 went to Switzerland to recuperate, looked after by his wife, Nancy. Painfully, he began writing again - symphonies Nos. 4 and 5 - and then returned to England. He needed to earn a living and he set up a mushroom farm in Dorset. But slowly he began to compose again and drafted more symphonies in short score. By this time he was virtually unknown - despite being considered the equal of Walton, Britten, and other young stars of English music some 30 years earlier. Lloyd decided to embark on a series of recordings of his symphonies, and slowly popular acclaim enabled him to regain his position. The Forest of Arden was written in 1987 as a result of a commission by the Solihull Youth Wind Band. Although Lloyd's music feels instinctively written one should not be misled - it is carefully crafted, but the craft and structure are always subordinated to create a flow with a strongly melodic content. Instead of two or three themes, The Forest of Arden contains an abundance of ideas which can be described in two groups. The first group contains the opening rhythmic motif, quickly developed into a short rising quaver passage in the woodwinds, and later then a chromatic ostinato bass - only 8 bars at this stage but later expanded. The second group is broad and expansive, initially based on intervals of rising fifths introduced by euphonium, tubas, and baritone saxophone, immediately echoed by horns. Low brass and winds expand the theme into rising sixths and octaves. There is a hint of development, bit this is arrested as the music moves to a piu tranquillo section introduced by the alto saxophone which further develops the rising sixth theme. There follows a true development of the opening material, starting with the ostinato bass and gradually passing through different tonal centers until the rising fifths of the second theme group are heralded - fortissimo and poco piu largamente shortly before the end. The structure is almost Wagnerian (albeit on a much smaller scale), with themes being used as leitmotifs, but this is music which, even within the space of ten minutes is conceived on a grand design.

SKU: CN.R10177

Much of the thematic material for this lovely work by Holst is derived from the opening legato melodies provided by soli horns. The themes morph into several different dance feels throughout the remainder of the piece always keeping you guessing what will come next. Geoffrey Brand has done a masterful job of adapting the score for the modern concert band.

Holst's original version of 'The Morning of the Year' was written in 1926-27 as a choral ballet. It was the first work to be commissioned by the music department of the BBC. The first concert performance was on 17 March 1927 at the Royal Albert Hall, London conducted by the composer. In 1979 Colin Matthews and Imogen Holst edited this concert version with the approval of the publisher and G&I Holst Ltd. The chorus has been left out and several of the dances have been shortened. Some additional percussion was introduced to suggest the sounds the dancers would have provided in a stage performance. Geoffrey Brand arranged the work for concert band in 1995 with permission from G&I Holst Ltd.

SKU: BT.DHP-1185853-140

English-German-French-Dutch.

Unlike most passion settings with choir, soloists and orchestra, this version of the Markus-Passion has been conceived for band, narrator and mezzo soprano and baritone (or alto). The lyrics from the Gospel According to Mark have been used in full, which makes this passion quite unique. If desired, the lyrics of the evangelist can be spoken in any language, to make the work more accessible to the audience. However, because of the rhythms involved, the sung parts should always be performed in German. This special work should be a truly overwhelming experience for your audience!

De meeste passies zijn geschreven voor koor, solisten en orkest, maar deze versie van de Markus-Passion is gecomponeerd voor blaasorkest, verteller, mezzosopraan en bariton (of alt). De tekst uit het evangelie volgens Marcus wordt door de componist integraal gebruikt, wat deze passie uniek maakt. Desgewenst kunnen de teksten van de evangelist in elke gewenste taal worden uitgesproken, om het werk toegankelijker te maken voor het publiek. De gezongen delen zullen omwille van de ritmiek altijd in het Duits moeten worden uitgevoerd. Met dit in alle opzichten bijzondere werk biedt u uw publiek een overweldigende ervaring!

Diese Version der Markus-Passion wurde für Blasorchester, Erzähler, Mezzosopran (oder Alt) und Bariton geschrieben und unterscheidet sich dadurch von den meisten anderen Passionen, die für Chor, Solisten und Orchester konzipiert sind. Die Texte aus dem Markusevangelium wurden vollständig verwendet, was diese Passion einzigartig macht. Die Worte des Evangelisten können auch in einer anderen Sprache vorgetragen werden, damit das Werk für das jeweilige Publikum zugänglicher ist. Die Vokalstimmen sollten aufgrund der komplexen Rhythmen immer auf Deutsch gesungen werden. Dieses Werk ist in jeder Hinsicht etwas ganz Besonderes und bietet ein wirklich überwältigendes Erlebnis fürdas Publikum!

Contrairement la plupart des passions avec chœur, solistes et orchestre, cette version de la Passion selon Saint-Marc a été conçue pour orchestre, narrateur, mezzo soprano et baryton (ou alto). Les paroles de l’Evangile selon Marc ont été entièrement utilisées, ce qui rend cette passion si unique. Si vous le souhaitez, les paroles de l’évangéliste peuvent être récitées dans toutes les langues afin de rendre l’œuvre plus accessible au public. Les parties chantées doivent toujours être interprétées en allemand en raison de la rythmique. Cette œuvre est très particulière dans tous les sens du terme et est une expérience extraordinaire pour votre public !

SKU: HL.44010640

UPC: 884088507572. 9x12 inches.

A mix of original material and an old English song let you explore the musical tradition of “wassailing” with your band. Stephen Bulla's amazing knack for harmony and subtly unpredictable scoring always makes for an interesting ride. Your winter concert deserves something to contrast the usual fare and you'll find just that in this fine example of young band arranging. Innovative!

SKU: BT.GOB-000607-140

An unintended play on words on the title of Mozart's famous composition forms the basis of this solo piece. It was composed in 2004 by the Scottish composer, Bruce Fraser, and features a solo for flugel or cornet. It is not a very difficult piece for both the soloist and the band, but is that always necessary? A lovely, highly recommended intermezzo for your concert.

Een 'onbedoelde' woordspeling met een bekend werk van Mozart staat aan de basis van dit solowerkje. Het werk is in 2004 gecomponeerd door de Schotse componist Bruce Fraser en brengt de altsaxofoon als solo-instrument voor het voetlicht.Voor solist(e) en orkest niet erg moeilijk maar moet dat dan? Een heerlijk intermezzo en een aanrader voor uw concert.

SKU: AP.49978S

ISBN 9781470658656. UPC: 038081576213. English.

Appreciating the beauty in nature always brings us joy. My Heart with Pleasure Fills, by Vince Gassi, was inspired by one of William Wordsworth's most popular lyrical poems, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud. Through lyrical melodies and sonorous harmonies, this lyrical work provides opportunities for young musicians to develop expressive playing. (2:35).

SKU: CF.YPS201F

ISBN 9781491152898. UPC: 680160910397.

Already one of the most popular choral settings in the Carl Fischer Music catalog, Michael John Trotta's setting of Veni, Veni Emmanuel has now been skillfully transcribed by James Meredith for band. Trotta's setting of this seminal carol juxtaposes the old and new together in a refreshingly different approach to the song. The piece can work with band alone or with the popular choral setting. It is sophisticated enough for high school groups to put together quickly and can also work well with middle school groups.
This piece was conceived as a dialogue between the supplicants and the creator, a combination of old and new, juxtaposing a personal longing for something still to come, with the steadfast assurance of something ever-present yet not always seen. While the original theme is associated with the Christmas season, the wider theme of longing for something greater is universal to the human condition and allows this piece to be programmed throughout the year.This work may be performed with SATB Voices (published by Carl Fischer Music, CM9418).

SKU: CF.YPS59F

ISBN 9780825864520. UPC: 798408064525. 9 X 12 inches.

A sparkling medley from one of the best-known of Gilbert and Sullivan's operettas has been deftly prepared by the always skillful Andrew Balent. The medley includes five selections from the original work: We Sail the Ocean Blue, I'm Called Little Buttercup (a trumpet solo), I Am the Monarch of the Sea, When I Was a Lad and He Is an Englishman.