SKU: HL.44011005

UPC: 884088637651. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

White Light was commissioned by Fumiko Teramoto, oboist with the Musashino Grand Concert Band in Tokyo, Japan. The request was for a moderately slow piece of intermediate difficulty that included the work “white” (Ms. Teramoto's lucky color) in the title. The composer used this suggestion to write a piece that was both bright and light in terms of harmony, color and orchestration, with much use of simple major and minor chords and an emphasis on the pure, transparent timbres of the upper woodwinds of the band; he was also keen to capture the essence and history of the oboe as a solo instrument. The piece is pastoral in character and often almost baroque in style. It opens with a chorale-like passage on flutes and clarinets; the soloist enters with a recitative over trilling clarinets. The main theme is then introduced, accompanied by the woodwinds. After a short bridge passage, a change of key heralds a second theme by the soloist, with gentle brass punctuations. This builds to a climax, ending on a high trill from the soloist. After short passage over a timpani roll, the band recalls the main theme, taken up once again by the soloist. This leads to a short cadenza before the closing bars bring the work peacefully to a close.

SKU: CF.CPS172F

ISBN 9781491140864. UPC: 680160628926. 9 x 12 inches.

Al Hayes was one of seven pseudonyms used by famous march composer Henry Fillmore. Fillmore became so popular and was so prolific in the early part of the 20th century that he had to resort to pennames as to not compete with himself. This is yet another tuneful, well-written march by Fillmore that has been given new life in this setting by arranger Laurie Lafferty. This is the perfect march for use as a festival warm-up that is of a moderate difficulty.

SKU: BT.DHP-1195859-140

English-German-French-Dutch.

Breeze in the Forest was commissioned for the concert to celebrate the 60th birthday of Professor Haruyuki Nakatsukasa of Osaka Kyoiku University. “Kanreki” is a special term used to celebrate reaching the age of 60 in Japan. The composer was inspired by some of Professor Nakatsukasa’s admirable characteristics upon composing this work: he speaks softly and at the same level as his students; he is fashionable, stylish and refined. The band accompaniment is at a moderate level of difficulty, allowing the solo flautist to choose this work for many an occasion.

Dit werk werd geschreven ter gelegenheid van het ‘Kanreki-concert’ voor de zestigste verjaardag van professor Haruyuki Nakatsukasa van de Osaka Kyoiku University. Kanreki is een speciale term die in Japan wordt gebruikt wanneer iemand de leeftijd van zestig heeft bereikt. De componist haalde zijn inspiratie uit een aantal mooie eigenschappen van Nakatsukasa: hij spreekt zacht en weet zijn studenten in hun eigen taal te benaderen; hij is eigentijds, stijlvol en verfijnd. De harmonieorkestbegeleiding is van een gemiddelde moeilijkheidsgraad, zodat de solofluitist dit werk voor diverse gelegenheden op het programma kan zetten.

Breeze in the Forest“ wurde für ein Konzert anlässlich des 60. Geburtstags von Prof. Haruyuki Nakatsukasa von der Osaka Kyoiku University in Auftrag gegeben. Kanreki“ ist ein spezieller Begriff, mit dem in Japan das Erreichen des 60. Lebensjahres gefeiert wird. Der Komponist ließ sich bei der Komposition dieses Werks von einigen der bewundernswerten Eigenschaften von Prof. Nakatsukasa inspirieren: Er spricht leise und auf Augenhöhe mit seinen Schülern; er ist modisch, stilvoll und gebildet. Die Orchesterbegleitung hat einen mittelschweren Schwierigkeitsgrad, sodass Soloflötisten dieses Werk bei vielen Gelegenheiten aufführen können.

Breeze in the Forest est une commande destinée au concert « kanreki » célébrant le 60e anniversaire du professeur Haruyuki Nakatsukasa, enseignant l’université nationale d’Osaka. Au Japon, le terme « kanreki » qualifie le 60e anniversaire d’une personne. Le compositeur s’est inspiré des caractéristiques du professeur Nakatsukasa : « Il parle doucement et se met au même niveau que ses élèves ; il a de la classe, il est raffiné et vêtu avec go t. Pour l’orchestre, l’accompagnement est de difficulté moyenne, ce qui permet au soliste d’interpréter cette œuvre en de nombreuses occasions.