SKU: HL.4000209

UPC: 884088110642.

Here is Schubert's gorgeous melody from his String Quartet No. 14 in a wonderful setting for concert band. Very playable for young bands! Dur: 3:15 (Grade 2).

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SKU: HL.49044719

SKU: BT.GOB-000763-010

The sparkling music from Soweto (South Africa) has a long history. The rhythmic dances of Kwela, the 'syncopated guitars' of Mbaqanga, the saxophones and trumpets with their supple African jazz sounds as well as the infectious and sometimes gripping choir singing.

All these elements can be recognized when listening to the 'Soweto String Quartet', which in its turn inspired Peter Martin to write 'Soweto Swing'.

De muziek in Soweto (Zuid-Afrika) bruist en kent een lange traditie.
De ritmische dansen van Kwela, de 'syncopated guitars' van Mbaqanga, de saxofoons en trompetten met hun lenige Afrikaanse jazzklanken en de aanstekelijke ensoms meeslepende koormuziek.

Al deze elementen horen we terug in het spel van het 'Soweto String Quartet' waardoor Peter Martin zich liet inspireren bij het schrijven van 'Soweto Swing'.

SKU: AP.12-0571572391

ISBN 9780571572397. English.

Frank Bridge (1879--1941) was one of the leading English composers of his time. In October 1922, he adapted his popular string quartet Sir Roger de Coverley for full symphony orchestra and Sir Henry Wood agreed, at the last minute, to include it in the last night of the Queen's Hall Promenade Concerts at the end of that month. This elaborate and colourful orchestral version has never been widely performed, but has now been brilliantly transcribed by Alastair Wheeler to provide a miniature dance poem for grade 5 level concert band. Bridge's lively treatment of one of England's most famous traditional dance melodies will make a fitting end to any concert, with the strains of Auld Lang Syne introduced by Bridge as a nod towards Sir Roger de Coverley's traditional function as the final dance of a Christmas Ball, as it was in Old Mr. Fezziwig's party in Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

SKU: HL.49017439

8.0x11.75x0.265 inches.

SKU: HL.4004974

UPC: 888680653774. 9.0x12.0x0.019 inches.

Originally recorded with only a guitar and string quartet for accompaniment, this classic Beatles hit, sung by Paul McCartney, seems to cross all generations and musical tastes. It remains as popular today as ever, and has become one of the most recorded songs in recent history. Robert Longfield has skillfully arranged this tender ballad for younger bands.

SKU: AP.36-A677001

ISBN 9798892704144. UPC: 659359682001. English.

Hilding Rosenberg (1892-1985) has been described as the first Swedish modernist composer. Influenced by Sibelius in his early years, he later absorbed the work of Stravinsky, Schoenberg, and Hindemith. His teachers included Hermann Scherchen and Wilhelm Stenhammar. Beginning to compose larger works around the age of 30, he wrote eight symphonies, a variety of music for string quartet, and a number of theatrical pieces including opera. Working with producer Per Lindberg in the 1920s, he was asked to compose incidental music to a play by Spanish author Jacinto Benaventes. The Marionettes successfully premiered in 1926. Rosenberg later used material from the work to fashion an opera. He also reconstructed it into a Dance Suite for the concert hall and this Overture in 1937. Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 2.2.0.0: Timp: Perc(3): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set). Reprint edition.

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SKU: BT.DHP-1165728-140

English-German-French-Dutch.

Pjotr Iljitsj Tchaikovsky is famous for his fantastic moving melodies. Different to many of his other romantic Russian contemporaries, Tchaikovsky had a particular feel for the European music taste of music, which made him immensely popular. In this accessible compilation, arranger Wil van der Beek uses a selection of Tchaikovsky’s most beautiful melodies from works including Capriccio Italien, String Quartet No. 1 and his famous Piano Concerto No.1.

Pjotr Iljitsj Tsjaikovski staat bekend om zijn fantastische, treffende melodieën. Anders dan veel van zijn Russische tijdgenoten uit de romantiek had Tsjaikovski veel gevoel voor de Europese muzieksmaak, waardoor hij immens populair werd. Voor deze toegankelijke compilatie heeft arrangeur Wil van der Beek een selectie van Tsjaikovski’s mooiste melodieën gebruikt, uit de werken Capriccio Italien, het Strijkkwartet nr. 1 en het beroemde Pianoconcert nr.1.

Peter Iljitsch Tschaikowski ist berühmt für seine fantastischen, bewegenden Melodien. Im Gegensatz zu vielen anderen seiner russischen romantischen Zeitgenossen hatte Tschaikowski ein besonderes Gespür für den europäischen Musikgeschmack, was ihn ausgesprochen populär machte. In dieser Zusammenstellung verwendet der Arrangeur Wil van der Beek eine Auswahl von Tschaikowskis schönsten Melodien aus dem Capriccio Italien, dem Streichquartett Nr. 1 und seinem berühmten Klavierkonzert Nr. 1.

Piotr Ilitch Tcha kovski est connu pour ses magnifiques mélodies émouvantes. Au contraire de la plupart de ses collègues russes au style romantique, Tcha kovski avait une aptitude particulière pour le go t de la musique européenne, ce qui le rendit très populaire. Dans ce medley la portée de tous, l’arrangeur Wil van der Beek incorpore une sélection des plus belles mélodies de Tcha kovski, comme celles du Capriccio Italien, du Quatuor cordes n°1 et son célèbre Concerto pour piano n°1.

SKU: BT.GOB-000354-140

Czech composer Antonin Dvorak is best-known for his beautiful string-quartets, his symphonies (especially nr.9 'From the New World'), and his Slavonic Dances Op. 46 and 72.
Dutch composer and arrranger Jan Bosveld adapted two dances (nrs. 4 and 7) from his opus 46 to the wind-band medium.
Alternating between the virtuoso and the melancholy, these lovely little pieces for orchestra above all provoke responses of instant recognition with your audiences. Uit de Slavische Dansen Opus 46 bewerkte Jan Bosveld op kleurrijke wijze de 4e en 6e dans.
De weemoed, passie en vreugde straalt af van zijn prachtige muziek, en nu dus ook voor concertband.

Gobelin Music Publications.

SKU: AP.49164S

UPC: 038081563664. English. Poem by William Butler Yeats (1865-1939); Traditional Irish Folk Song.

This version of Down by the Salley Gardens arranged by Patrick Roszell is part of our Belwin FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 4 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. The 4-part instrumentation will support balanced instrumentation of the lower voices. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.

The union of this glorious traditional Irish folk song with William Butler Yeats' compelling poem results in an expressive choice, arranged by Patrick Roszell. Lyrical in nature, there are musical teaching opportunities for slurring, sustaining phrases, intonation, and dynamic shading. Stunning! (3:00)

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SKU: AP.49161S

UPC: 038081563602. English.

This version of Great Beginnings by Michael Kamuf is part of our Belwin FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 4 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. The 4-part instrumentation will support balanced instrumentation of the lower voices. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.

This energetic composition is the perfect opener or closer employing soaring melodies, rich harmonies, and driving rhythms. All instruments get an opportunity to play melodic material, and this piece is a great vehicle to introduce slurs and accents to your beginners. (2:00)

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