SKU: CN.S11042
This symphonic sketch for concert band is packed full different motives thrown around the ensemble hinting at the programmatic leitmotifs of Wagner. Every section of the ensemble gets a workout in this delightful 10-minute work.A Symphonic Sketch for Concert Band. The resurgence of interest in George Lloyd's music must give us faith that such talent will ultimately prevail against sometimes unhappy circumstances. Lloyd was Cornish and showed precocious gifts at an early age - he had completed his first symphony by the age of nineteen. During the 1930s he completed two operas, one of which - The Serf - was produced at Covent Garden in 1938. He was set for a glittering career as a composer. The Second World War intervened and he was invalidad out of the Navy in a shell-shocked state, and having written very little serious music since 1937 went to Switzerland to recuperate, looked after by his wife, Nancy. Painfully, he began writing again - symphonies Nos. 4 and 5 - and then returned to England. He needed to earn a living and he set up a mushroom farm in Dorset. But slowly he began to compose again and drafted more symphonies in short score. By this time he was virtually unknown - despite being considered the equal of Walton, Britten, and other young stars of English music some 30 years earlier. Lloyd decided to embark on a series of recordings of his symphonies, and slowly popular acclaim enabled him to regain his position. The Forest of Arden was written in 1987 as a result of a commission by the Solihull Youth Wind Band. Although Lloyd's music feels instinctively written one should not be misled - it is carefully crafted, but the craft and structure are always subordinated to create a flow with a strongly melodic content. Instead of two or three themes, The Forest of Arden contains an abundance of ideas which can be described in two groups. The first group contains the opening rhythmic motif, quickly developed into a short rising quaver passage in the woodwinds, and later then a chromatic ostinato bass - only 8 bars at this stage but later expanded. The second group is broad and expansive, initially based on intervals of rising fifths introduced by euphonium, tubas, and baritone saxophone, immediately echoed by horns. Low brass and winds expand the theme into rising sixths and octaves. There is a hint of development, bit this is arrested as the music moves to a piu tranquillo section introduced by the alto saxophone which further develops the rising sixth theme. There follows a true development of the opening material, starting with the ostinato bass and gradually passing through different tonal centers until the rising fifths of the second theme group are heralded - fortissimo and poco piu largamente shortly before the end. The structure is almost Wagnerian (albeit on a much smaller scale), with themes being used as leitmotifs, but this is music which, even within the space of ten minutes is conceived on a grand design.
SKU: YM.GTW01101611
ISBN 9784636113020. 8.25 x 11.75 inches.
Tomorrow, composed by Ryuichi Sugimoto, which is the ending theme for NHK's Living Earth Journey and has been widely popular as a choral song for many years, will be presented by chorus and wind orchestra arrengement. The arrangement is designed to allow performances with a wind orchestra or with a small group of around 20 people. Instrumentation: Conductor×1; 1st & 2nd Flutes×2; *Oboe×1; *Bassoon×1; Clarinet in 1st Clarinet in B♭×3; 2nd Clarinet in B♭×3; *3rd Clarinet in B♭×3; *Alto Clarinet in E♭×1; *Bass Clarinet in B♭×1; 1st Alto Saxophone in E♭×1; 2nd Alto Saxophone in E♭×1; Tenor Saxophone in B♭×1; Baritone Saxophone in E♭×1; 1st Trumpet in B♭×1; 2nd Trumpet in B♭×1; *3rd Trumpet in B♭×1; 1st & 2nd Horns in F×2; *3rd & 4th Horns in F×2; 1st Trombone×1; 2nd Trombone×1; *3rd Trombone×1; Euphonium×2; Tuba×2; Electric Bass Guitar×1; Drums×1; Timpani×1; Wind Chime & Suspended Cymbal×1; Glockenspiel & Xylophone×2; *Chorus×1 The composition can also be performed without the instruments marked with *. Compatible with small ensemble Performance time: Approximately 4 minutes 03 seconds Difficulty Level: 2.
SKU: BT.1793-10-140-MS
9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
Wolfgang Wössner has created yet another energetic and exciting medley for concert band, following in the footsteps of his previous successful medley, Bryan Adams - The Best of Me. This time Wössner has moulded four hits by the American rock band Bon Jovi into one sensational work. Combining Runaway, It’s My Life, Livin’ On a Prayer and You Give Love a Bad Name, creates an incredibly fun medley that will rock your next concert! Na Bryan Adams - The Best of Me en Grönemeyer! doet Wolfgang Wössner het weer: een geweldige medley schrijven in het pop- en rockgenre. Deze keer nam hij vier hits van de Amerikaanse rockband Bon Jovi. De medley begintmet Runaway uit 1983. Daarna volgen de hits It’s My Life en Livin’ on a Prayer uit het jaar 1999. You Give Love a Bad Name uit 1986 rondt deze sterke medley mooi af. Schud die haren los en rocken mar…!Nach Bryan Adams - The Best of Me und Grönemeyer! hat Wolfgang Wössner ein neues Medley für Blasorchester im Pop-Rock-Genre geschaff en. Diesmal nahm er sich vier Hits der amerikanischen Rockband Bon Jovi vor. Das Medley beginnt mit Runaway von 1983. Dem folgen die Songs It’s My Life aus dem Jahr 1999 sowie Livin’ on a Prayer. You Give Love a Bad Name von 1986 vervollständigt dieses starke Medley, mit dem Sie die Bühne rocken werden! Après le vif succès remporté par ses précédents medleys pop-rock, dont Grönemeyer!, Wolfgang Wössner récidive avec un nouveau medley solide et puissant qui reprend quatre tubes du groupe de rock américain, Bon Jovi. Ce groupe légendaire, fondé par Jon Bon Jovi, manie avec la même aisance les ballades sereines et les morceaux axés rock mainstream. Bon Jovi Rock Mix débute avec Runaway, le titre avec lequel Jon Bon Jovi lança sa carrière. Les succès It’s My Life, Livin’ on a Prayer et You Give Love a Bad Name complètent ce medley rugissant, qui séduira vos auditeurs.Dopo il grande successo ottenuto con i precedenti medley - Bryan Adams - The Best of Me e Grönemeyer!, Wolfgang Wössner propone un nuovo medley che riprende quattro successi della band americana Bon Jovi. Questo gruppo leggendario, fondato da Jon Bon Jovi, ammalia il pubblico sia con serene ballate, sia con brani di rock sfrenato. Questo medley include: Runaway (1983), It’s My Life (1999), Livin’ on a Prayer e You Give Love a Bad Name (1986).
SKU: BT.DHP-1084322-010
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 !
SKU: BT.DHP-1084322-140
SKU: SU.92090242
The Eastman Wind Ensemble is America's leading wind ensemble. Frederick Fennell first formulated the general concept of the wind ensemble at Eastman nearly 65 years ago. Under his leadership the group became known as the pioneering force in the wind ensemble movement in the United States and abroad. A. Clyde Roller served as conductor between 1962 and 1964, continuing the tradition established by Fennell. Donald Hunsberger became conductor in 1965 and led the ensemble for 37 years to international prominence. The ensemble's current director, Mark Davis Scatterday, was introduced as the fourth conductor of this prestigious group during the EWE's 50th anniversary celebration on February 8, 2002. Since its founding, the EWE has been the leader in elevating the wind repertory through recordings. Fennell's Mercury Recordings albums of the 1950s and early '60s are notable for their pioneering use of binaural, stereo, and 35mm recording techniques. These Living Presence recordings focused on standard band literature by the most respected classical composers -- heard for the first time in the newly balanced one-per-part instrumentation. They also centered on major repertory not found on traditional band programs, such as Mozart's Serenade in B-flat (the Gran Partita), Messiaen's Et exspecto resurrectionem mortuorum, and Stravinsky's Symphonies of Wind Instruments. Under Hunsberger, the EWE continued its progressive stance in recording techniques with participation in quadraphonic and digital recording. Since its founding, the ensemble has premiered more than 200 new works. The EWE and Mark Scatterday have continued this rich recording tradition with several CDs starting in 2005 with Danzante (featuring trumpet virtuosi James Thompson) on Summit Records. Track Listing Fandangos Sinfonia No 3 La Salsa: 1. Tumbao Sinfonia No 3 La Salsa: 2. Habanera Sinfonia No 3 La Salsa: 3. Danzas Sinfonia No 3 La Salsa: 4. Jolgorio Fanfarria Diferencias: 1. Fanfarria Diferencias: 2. Sonoro Diferencias: 3. Ritmico Diferencias: 4. Sonoro Diferencias: 5. Vigoroso The Phoenix from Carnaval.
SKU: BT.GOB-000905-010
The tradition of the Christmas tree in Western Europe dates back to a time long before any Christianization had taken place. During the severely cold winter nights, so it was believed, evil spirits tried to 'kill' nature. Needle-leaved trees were the only ones which kept their green colour throughout the year, and therefore became symbols of immortality. These 'living' trees, said to be the work of benign spirits, were brought into people's houses to ward off evil, life-threatening powers. In the 14th century people first started to decorate Christmas trees. It was a pagan custom, originated by the inhabitants of Alsace. This custom was taken over by the Church inthe course of the 15th and 16th century. At first the decoration consisted mainly of edibles, such as apples and wafers, but later small presents were added. Legend has it that the reformer Martin Luther was the first person to decorate a Christmas tree with candles. The flickering candle flames were meant to create the image of a starry sky in which Christ's apparition could be recognized. The German organ-player Ernst Anschütz from Leipzig was the first person to notate the song 'O Tannenbaum', the melody being a well-known folk song. Next to 'Stille Nacht' 'O Tannenbaum' is the most famous German Christmas song, now known throughout the world. In the United States of America the melody of 'O Tannenbaum' has even been used in four States (among which the State of Maryland) for their State song. In David Well's arrangement the song is first heard as many of us know it. After this introduction, however, it is transformed into a solid rock version, and the beat has been changed. In the second part the familiar three-four time is back, but here the rhythm is different from the original. After the richly ornamented rock beat the basic theme can be heard once again and the composition is concluded in a festive manner. De traditie van de ‘Kerstboom’ gaat in West-Europa terug tot ver voordat er van enige kerstening sprake was. Gedurende de koude strenge winters dacht men dat kwade geesten de natuur ‘vermoordde’. Naaldbomen behielden als enige hungroene kleur en werden daardoor symbolen van onsterflijkheid. Deze ‘levende’ bomen, het werk van goede machten, werden in huis gehaald om kwade geesten en levensbedreigende krachten buitenshuis te houden. Van ‘versierde’ kerstbomenwas het eerst sprake in de 14e eeuw. Het was een heidens gebruik, dat in deze periode in de Elzas voorkwam. Tijdens de 15e en 16e eeuw werd het versieren van de kerstboom door de kerk overgenomen. De versiering bestond in eersteinstantie vooral uit etenswaar, als appels en koekjes. Later ging men ook kleine cadeautjes als versiering gebruiken. Er wordt beweerd dat Martin Luther, de hervormer, als eerste kaarsen in een kerstboom deed. De fonkelende vlammetjescreëerden een sterrenhemel waarin men Christus’ verschijning leek te herkennen. De Duitse organist Ernst Anschütz uit Leipzig, was de eerste die het lied ‘O Tannenbaum’ op schrift stelde. De melodie was een bekend volkswijsje.Naast ‘Stille Nacht’ is ‘O Tannenbaum’ het meest bekende kerstlied dat vanuit Duitsland de hele wereld veroverde. De melodie van ‘O Tannenbaum’ wordt zelfs in de Verenigde Staten van Amerika in vier verschillende staten (o.a.Maryland) als volkslied gebruikt. In het arrangement van David Well hoort u het lied eerst op de manier zoals velen het kennen. Na deze inleiding klinkt een stevige rock-versie en is de maatsoort niet meer de gebruikelijke. Het tussendeelis weer in de vertrouwde driekwarts-maatsoort. Hier is echter de ritmiek in een ander jasje gestoken. Na de rijkelijk met slingers versierde rock-beat klinkt nog één keer het oorspronkelijke thema om daarna feestelijk af.
SKU: BT.GOB-000905-140
SKU: HL.4008944
UPC: 196288281719.
What are the true qualities of a person? Outward beauty or inner values? Or perhaps a balance of the two? This question has probably been posed by everyone at some time or another, and the answer is as challenging as it is subjective. This is also the theme of this work. The poet and soldier Cyrano de Bergerac is known for his big nose and his great intellect. The 17th century novelist harbours feelings for the beautiful Roxane but is sure that this love will never be reciprocated. Roxane herself falls in love with the cadet Christian de Neuvillette, who is certainly handsome but could be described as stupid. Cyrano de Bergerac writes love poems on behalf of Christian to win Roxanes heart. And then there is the Count Guiche, who is married but also wants to make her is mistress. Christian and Roxane eventually marry and the furious Count Guiche sends Christian and Cyrano, who serve together in the Captains of Gascony regiment, to the front and, some months later, on a suicide mission. Shortly before the battle, Roxane confesses to her husband that she no longer loves him so much for his beauty as for his inner values. Christian is dismayed and begs Cyrano to tell Roxane the truth, but he cant bring himself to do so. Christian de Neuvillette dies in battle and Cyrano de Bergerac remains silent about the true provenance of the letters. Only much later does the truth come to light: scarred by the war, Cyrano visits Roxane in the convent where she has been living since Christians death and confesses his love for her. He ultimately dies in Roxanes arms.
SKU: HL.4008943
UPC: 196288281702.
SKU: RU.10281S
9 x 12 inches.
Independentia March was first published in 1895. At least eight of Hall’s other marches were also published in 1895. He was living in Waterville, Maine, at that time, was thirty-seven years old, and had established certain principles in the composition of his marches. As demonstrated by Independentia, Hall’s marches were composed primarily for the typical community bands in the New England area around the turn of the century. If the prestigious military and professional bands in the United States and Europe chose to play his music (and they did), that was fine! His marches are gems of simplicity and understatement, composed of flowing melodies and countermelodies, contrasting dynamics, and occasionally an element of surprise – as in the two beats of silence (or bass drum & cymbal solos) just before the last strain of this march.
SKU: PR.416414460
ISBN 9781598064766. UPC: 680160610631. 9x12 inches.
Roger Zare is living every young composer's dream. At a tender age, he has already been lauded by the best, and his compositions continue to earn awards. Green Flash, his first publication with Theodore Presser Company, was written in 2007 for the USC Thornton Symphony, received a BMI Student Composer award in 2007, was chosen to be read at the 2008 American Composers Orchestra Underwood New Music Readings, won the ASCAP Rudolf Nissim Prize in 2009, and has now won the 2012 Symphony in C Young Composers' Competition. For more about Green Flash and a YouTube video of the premiere performance, see the composer's website (www.rogerzare.com/greenflash.htm).A “green flash†is a rare atmospheric phenomenon that occurs as a sunset reaches its end. If conditions are just right, then a spark of green will hover on the horizon for a fleeting moment as the sun disappears. I first witnessed this subtle effect in Florida in 2005. Seeing the mythical event for the first time inspiredthis composition. Green Flash is a musical journey from daybreak to sunset. It focuses on the manipulation of colors and textures throughout its five sections. The musical events are designed to paint a picture of various scenes during the day. The piece begins with the heartbeat of the world emerging from the silentdarkness of the night. As night transitions to dawn, waves of color propagate from the repeating low C, building up through the harmonic series to become the vibrant colors of sunrise. Eventually all twelve notes of the chromatic scale are sounding together. Abruptly, a morning fog engulfs the scene. Out of the mist rises the only melodic theme in the work, played by a solo English horn, and later taken up by other solo winds. Once the fog dissipates, the sky fills with the playful dance of wispy cirrus clouds. A rainbow-like halo surrounds the sun, adding a burst of color to the scene. This carefree, optimistic cloud dance is invaded by a menacing front of cumulonimbus clouds. A storm rages at a frantic pace, but in its dying breath yields the most glorious of sunsets. Only as the last glint of sunlight disappears below the horizon, a faint sparkle of green lingers in the atmosphere.
SKU: AP.98-RWS212001
Based on the holiday classic Jingle Bells, this clever arrangement by Robert W. Smith for the beginning band is based on the story of a young child hearing a bit of a commotion in the living room on Christmas Eve. Upon sneaking down the stairs, the child is surprised to see Santa having a great time dancing the samba as he delivers the gifts and then soars out of sight. Fun and entertaining, this new arrangement for beginning band will be a hit at your holiday concert!
SKU: CL.RWS-2120-00
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