SKU: AP.45995

UPC: 038081524641. English.

Two notes . . . then two more. A counter-statement . . . then another. Ideas develop and unravel. Percussion punctuates, brass recapitulates, woodwinds decorate. Like a lit fuse, Vince Gassi's new work will fascinate, enervate, and captivate---drawing you to the very end . . . and then . . . KABOOM! (2:50).

SKU: FJ.B1588S

English.

Feel the sonic boom race away from the epicenter of the blast and flood your concert hall with fury and excitement! This dynamic and heart-pounding tour de force will energize young musicians everywhere as they power up and shake the foundation. Explosive!

About FJH Young Band

Appropriate for middle school and smaller high school groups. Second clarinets usually stay below the break. Parts are written with more independence, and instrumentation increases slightly. There is still adequate doubling in the lower voices. Grades 2 - 2.5

SKU: FJ.B1747S

English.

Economies throughout the world experience the cycle of tremendous growth followed by decline as markets correct themselves over time. Beginning with engaging, hopeful fanfares, the music showcases a booming economy before becoming more reflective with moments of despair. Dissonance paints a picture of uncertainty, fear and anger before the economy begins to roar once again and optimism is renewed. A triumphant work with significant cross-curricular potential.

About FJH Young Band

Appropriate for middle school and smaller high school groups. Second clarinets usually stay below the break. Parts are written with more independence, and instrumentation increases slightly. There is still adequate doubling in the lower voices. Grades 2 - 2.5

SKU: AP.47284S

UPC: 038081545134. English.

This work is named after the memoir recounting the incredible journey of Corrie ten Boom, who provided rations and a hiding place for her Jewish neighbors during the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands. This poignant work is elegantly written, and will provide a very special moment on any concert.

SKU: IS.WE7090EM

ISBN 9790365070909.

Nico Schoeters took his first percussion lessons with Eric Buyle in the Academy for Music and Word in Boom, near Antwerp, after getting the hang of it through private lessons by Jozef Vervliet. Afterwards he continued his music studies at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp, where he was taught by Leo Ouderits, Carlo Willems and Koen Wilmaers. In 1998 he graduated there with great distinction as Master in percussion. After cooperating on various projects in Belgium and abroad as a freelance percussionist, Nico took up a position as a percussionist in the National Orchestra of Belgium. However, despite of all his achievements as a percussionist, Nico Schoeters didn’t take his first musical steps by playing percussion, but by playing the piano. His love for the piano remained a common thread in his musical career. For example, he played numerous gigs as a pianist with his jazz quartet ‘Just Friends, consisting of a number of top musicians who are his friends. In addition he started composing piano works in 2012. Cosmopolydian is my first composition for symphonic windband. It's a solo piece for flute and vibraphone which is dedicated to Inge Smedts, principal piccolo at the Royal Wind Band of the Belgian Guides. It is written in the context of a musical project ‘Cocktail Maison'. This project includes a concert on May 25th, 2017 in De Singel in Antwerp where this work will be premiered, a CD recording and a concert tour. All the pieces for this project are new compositions by Piet Swerts, Jef Neve, Klaas Coulembier, Etienne Houben, Bart Watté, Jan Huylebroeck, Francois Glorieux and myself. All the compositions are inspired by a cocktail. My choice is the Cosmopolitan, but the non-alcoholic version, the mocktail actually. The title Cosmopolydian is a nod to the lydian scale which I used as a base for the majority of the piece. The idea behind the music is an image of children enjoying themselves, worry-free, during the holidays. Tired but satisfied, they go to sleep and have wonderful dreams. The next day they wake up to start a beautiful new day.The work is constructed in a typical ABA form. A quick first part: ‘sparkling allegro', which of course should sound very light and playful. A slow middle part warm adagio, in which the beautiful dreams become audible. The last part is a re-exposition of the first part in which eventually all the themes merge into the final.

SKU: BT.DHP-1135459-140

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Zelkova is a symbolic tree of Sendai City, home town of the commissioning wind band “The Tohoku Fukushi University Wind Ensemble”. This composition is dedicated to the band’s conductor Taiken Matsuzakiand and the music reflects his generouspersonality. Satoshi Yagisawa is known for his colourful instrumentation, beautiful themes and dynamic style.

Zelkova is een symbolische boom in Sendai City, de standplaats van het blaasorkest dat dit werk in opdracht gaf, The Tohoku Fukushi University Wind Ensemble. Deze compositie is gewijd aan zijn dirigent, Taiken Matsuzaki. De componist wil met demuziek de genereuze persoonlijkheid van de dirigent benadrukken. Het werk heeft een kleurrijke instrumentatie, mooie thema’s en een dynamische stijl, precies zoals we dat gewend zijn van componist Satoshi Yagisawa.

Die Zelkove ist für die Stadt Sendai, die Heimatstadt des Blasorchesters Tohoku Fukushi University Wind Ensemble, welches das Stück in Auftrag gegeben hat, ein symbolischer Baum. Diese Komposition ist dem Dirigenten des Ensembles, Taiken Matsuzaki,gewidmet, und die Musik spiegelt seine großzügige Persönlichkeit wider. Satoshi Yagisawa ist für seine abwechslungsreiche Instrumentation, seine schönen Themen und seinen dynamischen Stil bekannt.

Zelkova est l’arbre symbolique de Sendai City, ville d’origine de l’orchestre d’harmonie The Tohoku Fukushi University Wind Ensemble qui a commandé ce morceau. Il est dédié leur chef d’orchestre Taiken Matsuzaki dont il reflète lagénérosité.

Satoshi Yagisawa est renommé pour son instrumentation variée, ses thèmes magnifiques et son style dynamique.

La zelkova è l’albero simbolo della citt giapponese di Sendai, che è anche la citt dell’Ensemble Univeristario di fiati Tohoku Fukushi che ha commissionato il brano. La composizione è dedicata al direttore della banda, Taiken Matsuzakiand, e lamusica riflette la sua generosa personalit . Satoshi Yagisawa è noto per la sua variopinta strumentazione, per i bei temi e per lo stile vivace.

SKU: ND.RPHR58-SET

SKU: CL.RWS-2309-00

Canon In Boombucket Major was inspired by Pachelbel’s Canon. Utilizing boomwhackers and five-gallon buckets, the percussion section is featured in this new, inspired take on a timeless classic. It is also a great recruiting opportunity as you feature elementary students on their boomwhackers at your next concert. A great finale for any program!

SKU: CL.RWS-2224-01

A well-known patriotic song from the American Civil War to welcome home loved ones fighting in the war, When Johnny Comes Marching Home has been skillfully arranged for young bands to feature the percussion section using Boomwhackers ® and plastic buckets. We know you will enjoy this exciting arrangement as we feature our guest artists from the percussion section!

SKU: CL.RWS-2055-01

The Ukranian Bell Carol has never been so fun for the beginning band AND your elementary school musicians! Using tuned percussion tubes and plastic buckets, Joseph Earp’s clever arrangement features your percussion section AND provides an opportunity to invite the elementary students to join the band at your holiday concert. An invaluable recruiting tool as well as a fun and entertaining performance opportunity!