Concert band (Piccolo*, 1st Flute, 2nd Flute, 1st Oboe, 2nd Oboe*, Eb Clarinet, 1st Bb Clarinet, 2nd Bb Clarinet, 3rd Bb Clarinet, Eb Alto Clarinet*, Bb Bass Clarinet*, 1st Bassoon, 2nd Bassoon*, 1st Eb Alto Saxophone, 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone*, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Bar) - grade 4.5

SKU: CN.R10220

Suite. Composed by Geoffrey Brand. Arranged by Geoffrey Brand. Band Music. Score and parts. Duration 8:10. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.R10220).

Wit, warmth, charm, beautiful melody, vivacity; all of these, and more are abundantly evident. No wonder Jeuz d'enfants has been rated as a little masterpiece. Each of the three included movements is complete within itself and playable separately; together the contrasting styles and moods create an attractive Concert Suite.

Jeuz d'enfants was originally written in 1871 as a Suite of twelve pieces for piano duet. Two years later, Bizet scored five of the pieces for orchestra to create a Petite Suite. Each movement shows Bizet's enormous skill as a miniaturist, the music exuding a concentration of power and atmosphere. Wit, warmth, charm, beautiful melody, vivacity; all of these, and more are abundantly evident. No wonder Jeuz d'enfants has been rated as a little masterpiece. Three of the movements are included in this arrangement. Each is complete within itself and playable separately; together the contrasting styles and moods create an attractive Concert Suite. 1) Marche - Trompette and Tambour (Trumpet and Drum) 2) Duo - Petit Mari, Petite Femme (Little Husband, Little Wife) 3) Galop - Le Bal (The Ball).

By Jeremiah Clarke and Franz Schubert. Arranged by John O'reilly. Concert Band. Concert Band; Masterworks; Part(s); Score. Accent on Achievement. Form: March; Transcription. Baroque; Classical; Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Grade 1. 118 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Grade 4

SKU: CL.CTS-7711-00

Chorale - Prelude. Composed by Claude T. Smith. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 1974. Claude T. Smith Publications #CTS-7711-00. Published by Claude T. Smith Publications (CL.CTS-7711-00).

This has become a staple of band literature. Claude Smith is well known for taking hymn tunes and creating wonderful pieces of music. Trumpet and trombone trios are featured in the opening statement, followed by free-flowing Rubato flute solo. A piccolo and bassoon duet follow in the next section. Variations of the theme appear in the fugato section, followed by the full chorale. The audience may sing the hymn tune during the full chorale. The triumphant ending features the horn section which leads to an emotional finale. God of Our Fathers is also available for full orchestra, and an edition for SATB Choir with piano/organ, which may be used in a massed band/orchestra/choir setting as well. An audience favorite and one of Smith’s most popular works.