SKU: PR.465000130

ISBN 9781598064070. UPC: 680160600144. 9x12 inches.

Following a celebrated series of wind ensemble tone poems about national parks in the American West, Dan Welcher’s Upriver celebrates the Lewis & Clark Expedition from the Missouri River to Oregon’s Columbia Gorge, following the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. Welcher’s imaginative textures and inventiveness are freshly modern, evoking our American heritage, including references to Shenandoah and other folk songs known to have been sung on the expedition. For advanced players. Duration: 14’.
In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark’s Corps of Discovery to find a water route to the Pacific and explore the uncharted West. He believed woolly mammoths, erupting volcanoes, and mountains of pure salt awaited them. What they found was no less mind-boggling: some 300 species unknown to science, nearly 50 Indian tribes, and the Rockies.Ihave been a student of the Lewis and Clark expedition, which Thomas Jefferson called the “Voyage of Discovery,” for as long as I can remember. This astonishing journey, lasting more than two-and-a-half years, began and ended in St. Louis, Missouri — and took the travelers up more than a few rivers in their quest to find the Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean. In an age without speedy communication, this was akin to space travel out of radio range in our own time: no one knew if, indeed, the party had even survived the voyage for more than a year. Most of them were soldiers. A few were French-Canadian voyageurs — hired trappers and explorers, who were fluent in French (spoken extensively in the region, due to earlier explorers from France) and in some of the Indian languages they might encounter. One of the voyageurs, a man named Pierre Cruzatte, also happened to be a better-than-average fiddle player. In many respects, the travelers were completely on their own for supplies and survival, yet, incredibly, only one of them died during the voyage. Jefferson had outfitted them with food, weapons, medicine, and clothing — and along with other trinkets, a box of 200 jaw harps to be used in trading with the Indians. Their trip was long, perilous to the point of near catastrophe, and arduous. The dream of a Northwest Passage proved ephemeral, but the northwestern quarter of the continent had finally been explored, mapped, and described to an anxious world. When the party returned to St. Louis in 1806, and with the Louisiana Purchase now part of the United States, they were greeted as national heroes.Ihave written a sizeable number of works for wind ensemble that draw their inspiration from the monumental spaces found in the American West. Four of them (Arches, The Yellowstone Fires, Glacier, and Zion) take their names, and in large part their being, from actual national parks in Utah, Wyoming, and Montana. But Upriver, although it found its voice (and its finale) in the magnificent Columbia Gorge in Oregon, is about a much larger region. This piece, like its brother works about the national parks, doesn’t try to tell a story. Instead, it captures the flavor of a certain time, and of a grand adventure. Cast in one continuous movement and lasting close to fourteen minutes, the piece falls into several subsections, each with its own heading: The Dream (in which Jefferson’s vision of a vast expanse of western land is opened); The Promise, a chorale that re-appears several times in the course of the piece and represents the seriousness of the presidential mission; The River; The Voyageurs; The River II ; Death and Disappointment; Return to the Voyage; and The River III .The music includes several quoted melodies, one of which is familiar to everyone as the ultimate “river song,” and which becomes the through-stream of the work. All of the quoted tunes were either sung by the men on the voyage, or played by Cruzatte’s fiddle. From various journals and diaries, we know the men found enjoyment and solace in music, and almost every night encampment had at least a bit of music in it. In addition to Cruzatte, there were two other members of the party who played the fiddle, and others made do with singing, or playing upon sticks, bones, the ever-present jaw harps, and boat horns. From Lewis’ journals, I found all the tunes used in Upriver: Shenandoah (still popular after more than 200 years), V’la bon vent, Soldier’s Joy, Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier, Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy (a hymn sung to the tune “Beech Spring”) and Fisher’s Hornpipe. The work follows an emotional journey: not necessarily step-by-step with the Voyage of Discovery heroes, but a kind of grand arch. Beginning in the mists of history and myth, traversing peaks and valleys both real and emotional (and a solemn funeral scene), finding help from native people, and recalling their zeal upon finding the one great river that will, in fact, take them to the Pacific. When the men finally roar through the Columbia Gorge in their boats (a feat that even the Indians had not attempted), the magnificent river combines its theme with the chorale of Jefferson’s Promise. The Dream is fulfilled: not quite the one Jefferson had imagined (there is no navigable water passage from the Missouri to the Pacific), but the dream of a continental destiny.

SKU: BT.DHP-0930498-215

9x12 inches.

Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, died in Los Angeles on June 25th 2009. He can without any shadow of a doubt be compared with artists such as Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, and John Lennon - all of them musicians who will never die in the hearts of their fans. Why not keep the legend of Michael Jackson alive in your next concert with this hit from Michael Jackson’s repertoire.

Den am 25. Juni 2009 in Los Angeles verstorbenen Popstar Michael Jackson kann man ohne Zweifel mit Künstlern wie Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix und John Lennon vergleichen - allesamt Musiker, die in den Herzen ihrer Fans niemals sterben werden. Lassen auch mit diesem brillanten Arrangement in Ihrem nächsten Konzert die Legende Michael Jackson weiterleben.

Michael Jackson, scomparso a Los Angeles il 25 giugno 2009, può essere senza dubbio paragonato ad altri musicisti quali Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix e John Lennon, artisti che vivranno per sempre nel cuore dei loro fans. Ricordate Michael Jackson nei vostri prossimi concerti!

SKU: BT.GOB-000712-140

The Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep IV, better known as Achnaton, was the second son and successor of Amenhotep III.
He reigned the New Kingdom from 1353 until 1336 BC.
Achnatons lack of interest in the economic well-being of Egypt ushered ina revolutionary period in Egyptian history.
His harsh reign induced much suffering under the population.
During this period when it was customary for a pharaoh to have many wives, he had taken his cousin Nefertete to reign as queen at hisside.
An elegant and very beautiful woman, she used her influence to ease the turmoil caused by Achnaton.
Combined with her grace, her presence at public functions led to a greater popularity among her subjects than the pharaoh enjoyedhimself.
Being mostly preoccupied with religious questions, he declared that all the other gods did not exist. There was only one god, the Aten, and it was the sun itself.
It was now necessary to change his name: ‘Amenhotep’ meaning ‘the god Amun is satisfied’, because he didnt want to be associated with Amun or any of the other deities.
He renamed himself ‘Achnaton’ which means ‘servant of the Aten’ -- a much more appropriate title!
In the sixth year of his reignAchnaton also moved the capital to a brand new city called Achet-Aton (‘the Horizon of the Aten’) which was where Tel el-Amarna stands today. He did this to further isolate himself from the ‘old’ religion, since the previous capital Thebes was thecentre of worship of Amun.
This new religion created an up rise among the population and high priests. In spite of Nefertetes influence, the falling economy and religious conflict resulted in the decline of the Egyptian empire.
Hoping toforget it ever happened, people later tried to eradicate all traces of Achnaton and his successors rule by smashing their statues, mutilating their mummies, and ruining their relief carvings.
From that moment on he was remembered as the‘heretic king’.

This composition was partially funded by the ‘Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds’.

De Egyptische farao Achnaton was de zoon en opvolger van Amenhotep III en besteeg de troon als Amenhotep IV.
Hij regeerde van 1353 tot 1336 voor Christus.
Achnaton was nauwelijks ge?nteresseerd in politiek en handel waardoorhet Egyptische rijk onder zijn bewind in economisch verval raakte. Hij regeerde per decreet waaronder de bevolking zwaar te leiden had.
In die tijd was het gebruikelijk dat de farao’s meerdere vrouwen hadden waarvan hij eréén tot zijn hoofdvrouw koos waarmee hij zijn rijk regeerde.
Nefertete was de uitverkorene. Een zeer mooie, elegante vrouw, die met haar invloed op het harde beleid van Achnaton nog voor enige verlichting zorgde. Dit en haar aanwezigheidbij openbare presentaties leidde ertoe dat zij bij de bevolking een veel grotere populariteit genoot dan de farao zelf.
Achnaton hield zich vooral bezig met religieuze vraagstukken. Hij brak met het idee dat er meergoden zouden bestaan. Volgens hem was er slechts één god, namelijk de zon. Deze zonnegod noemde hij Aton.
Nadat deze gedachte zich bij hem had geopenbaard veranderde hij zijn naam van Amenhotep in Achnaton, hetgeen in het Egyptisch“Aton welgevallig” betekent.
In zijn zesde regeringsjaar stichtte Achnaton de nieuwe regeringszetel “Achet-Aton”, ver van de bewoonde wereld in de woestijn.
Deze stad, het huidige Tell el-Amarna in Midden-Egypte,stond geheel in het teken van de zonnegod. Deze nieuwe godsdienst stuitte op veel weerstand bij de bevolking en de priesters. De godsdienststrijd die hierdoor ontstond gekoppeld aan het economische verval zorgde, ondanks de invloedvan Nefertete, voor de ineenstorting van het Egyptische rijk als grote mogendheid.
Na de dood van Achnaton werd de regeringszetel “Achet-Aton” gebruikt als steengroeve. Zijn naam werd verwijderd van de alle bouwwerken en herinneringszuilen.

SKU: BT.DHP-0950670-015

Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, died in Los Angeles on June 25th 2009. He can without any shadow of a doubt be compared with artists such as Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, and John Lennon - all of them musicians who will never die in the hearts of their fans. Why not keep the legend of Michael Jackson alive in your next concert with this hit from Michael Jackson’s repertoire arranged for Concert Band.

Den am 25. Juni 2009 in Los Angeles verstorbenen Popstar Michael Jackson kann man ohne Zweifel mit Künstlern wie Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix und John Lennon vergleichen - allesamt Musiker, die in den Herzen ihrer Fans niemals sterben werden. Lassen auch mit diesem brillanten Arrangement für Blasorchester in Ihrem nächsten Konzert die Legende Michael Jackson weiterleben.

Michael Jackson, scomparso a Los Angeles il 25 giugno 2009, può essere senza dubbio paragonato ad altri musicisti quali Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix e John Lennon, artisti che vivranno per sempre nel cuore dei loro fans. Ricordate Michael Jackson nei vostri prossimi concerti!

SKU: BT.DHP-0950670-216

Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, died in Los Angeles on June 25th 2009. He can without any shadow of a doubt be compared with artists such as Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, and John Lennon - all of them musicians who will never die in the hearts of their fans. Why not keep the legend of Michael Jackson alive in your next concert with this hit from Michael Jackson’s repertoire.

Den am 25. Juni 2009 in Los Angeles verstorbenen Popstar Michael Jackson kann man ohne Zweifel mit Künstlern wie Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix und John Lennon vergleichen - allesamt Musiker, die in den Herzen ihrer Fans niemals sterben werden. Lassen auch mit diesem brillanten Arrangement in Ihrem nächsten Konzert die Legende Michael Jackson weiterleben.

Michael Jackson, scomparso a Los Angeles il 25 giugno 2009, può essere senza dubbio paragonato ad altri musicisti quali Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix e John Lennon, artisti che vivranno per sempre nel cuore dei loro fans. Ricordate Michael Jackson nei vostri prossimi concerti!

SKU: BT.DHP-1115043-010

9x12 inches.

The Loco-motion was the hippest dance routine to hit the clubs in the 1960s. In contrast to many songwriters who write songs after a trend has taken off , singer/songwriter partners and couple Gerry Goffi n and Carole King wrote the song that kicked off the entire dancesong craze. Little Eva was the fi rst of several artists to reach the top of the US charts with this hit in 1962. Let your band rise to new heights with Hideaki Miuraâ??s funky arrangement!

The Loco-motion was een bijzonder geliefde manier van dansen in de jaren zestig. Gerry Goffin en Carole King waren met hun gelijknamige hit de trendsetter van deze muziek- en dansstijl. Dit in tegenstelling tot wat veel songwritersdoen: pas bepaalde muziek schrijven als het al een trend is. De eerste die het nummer vertolkte was Little Eva en zij scoorde er een nummer één hit mee. Hierna werd de song nog vaak en succesvol gecoverd. En nu is er dusook een lekker vlotte versie voor harmonieorkest van Hideaki Miura.

The Loco-motion war ein Modetanz in den 1960er-Jahren. Entgegen der weit verbreiteten Annahme sprang aber nicht das Songwriter-Ehepaar Gerry Goffin und Carole King mit ihrem gleichnamigen Hit auf diesen Zug auf, sondern sie waren tatsächlich diejenigen, die mit dem Titel den Trend erst auslösten. Nach dem Nr. 1-Erfolg der ersten Interpretin Little Eva wurde der Song oft und erfolgreich gecovert und liegt nun in einer flotten Blasorchesterbearbeitung von Hideaki Miura vor.

Au début des années 1960, le couple dâ??auteurs succès, Gerry Goffin et Carole King, compose la chanson, The Loco-motion, qui sera lâ??origine dâ??un phénomène qui va balayer tous les pays, le locomotion, un twist en ligne avec des mouvements de bras imitant le va-etvient des bielles de locomotives vapeur. Immortalisée aux Ã?tats-Unis par Little Eva, la chanson sera reprise en France par Henri Salvador, puis par Sylvie Vartan, lâ??égérie des années yé-yé. Hideaki Miura en a réalisé un arrangement pour Orchestre dâ??Harmonie, aussi twistant que la version originale.

The Loco-motion è stato un ballo di moda negli anni â??60. Al contrario di molti autori che scrivono canzoni utilizzando trend gi esistenti, la coppia Gerry Goffin e Carol King fu lâ??artefi ce di questo ballo di successo. La prima interprete della canzone fu Little Eva che nellâ??ormai lontano 1962 raggiunse la vetta delle canzoni più vendute. Un tuff o nel passato con questo arrangiamento molto riuscito fi rmato Hideaki Miura.

SKU: BT.DHP-1084322-140

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

At the end of the nineties Porto Rican born singer Ricky Martinstarted a new trend in the world of pop music - Latino-pop. In 1996 heconquered the world with his catchy single Livin la vida loca, whichwent to number one in many countries, including five weeks at thetop spot in the USA. Today he has sold more than 48 million albumsmaking him one of the most successful pop artists of recent times.Latin Pop Special combines two of the most popular songs from thissuperstar of Latin music!

Eind jaren negentig was de tijd rijp voor meer latin in de popmuziek. Bailamos van de Spaanse zanger Enrique Iglesias en Livin’ La Vida Loca van de Porto Ricaanse zanger Ricky Martin werden beide uitgebracht 1999 - metals resultaat twee wereldwijde superhits! De Japanse arrangeur Masato Myokoin combineerde de aanstekelijke popsongs in een levendig arrangement waar de vonken vanaf vliegen.

Ricky Martin setzte um die Jahrtausendwende eine Welle des Latino- Pops in Gang, die bis heute nicht abgeebbt ist. Einer der Stars, die diese Welle hervorbrachte, ist Enrique Iglesias, der längst aus dem großen Schatten seines berühmten Vaters hervorgetreten ist. Masato Myokoin kombinierte zwei Tanz-Hits der beiden Weltstars in einem temperamentvollen Medley für Blasorchester.

la fin des années 90, le chanteur portoricain Ricky Martin, lançait une nouvelle mode, la musique latino-pop, dont le succès ne s’est jamais démenti. Il conquiert le monde avec son tube Livin' la vida locaq et entraîne dans son sillage d’autres artistes tels qu’Enrique Iglesias, dont les albums se sont écoulés plus de 40 millions d'exemplaires travers le monde ! Latin Pop Special combine deux des plus grands succès de ces superstars de la musique latino !