SKU: BT.GOB-000207-010

The Light of the World is an emotional and versatile piece based on the well-known hymn tune Aurelia.
This arrangement by Dean Goffin will leave a deep impression on both musicians and listeners.

The Light of the World is een emotioneel en veelzijdig stuk dat gebaseerd is op de bekende hymntune Aurelia.
Deze bewerking van Dean Goffin zal een diepe indruk achterlaten bij zowel muzikanten als toehoorders.

SKU: BT.GOB-000981-010

Isaac Watts (1674-1748) wrote the lyrics of There is a land of pure delight and is known as the Father of English Hymnody.
Watts was for the English hymn as Ambrose was for the medieval Latin hymn and what Martin Luther was for the German chorale.
He wrote about 750 songs, and some of them survide the ravahes of time. (Joy To The World, When I survey the wondrous cross, I sing the Mighty Power of God)

There is a Land of Pure Delight is usually in English-speaking areas sung on Luther Orlando Emerson's melody ('Ascription').
Here is used a traditional English melody ('Mendip').

There is a land of pure delight
Wheresaints immortal Reign.
Infinite day excludes the night,
And pleasures banish pain ..

Isaac Watts (1674-1748) schreef de tekst van ‘There is a land of pure delight’, en staat bekend als de 'Father of English Hymnody' (Vader van het gezang).
Watts was voor het Engelse gezang wat Ambrosius was voor de middeleeuwseLatijnse hymne in de getijden en wat Maarten Luther was voor het Duitse koraal. Hij schreef ongeveer 750 liederen, waarvan een aantal de tand des tijds overleefden. (Joy to the World, When I survey the wondrous cross, I singthe mighty Power of God)

'There is a Land of Pure Delight' wordt in Engelstalige gebieden meestal op een melodie van Luther Orlando Emerson gezongen ('Ascription').
In Nederland is het lied opgenomen in het 'Liedboekder Kerken' (gez. 290). Hier wordt gebruik gemaakt van een Engelse traditionele melodie ('Mendip').

There is a land of pure delight
Where saints immortal reign.
Infinite day excludes the night,
And pleasuresbanish pain.

SKU: BT.DHP-0991533-040

Following the spectacular movie Titanic, the story of the world famous ship stood in the spotlights once again. Piet Swerts was inspired by this catastrophic saga to compose this beautifully narrative piece, reflecting the massesof people in Southampton, playing children and the undulating sea. The piece gradually picks up impetuously culminating with the looming iceberg and the dramatic sinking of the Titanic.

Le prologue dépeint l'excitation de cette foule impatiente d'embarquer sur le Titanic amarré dans le port de Southampton en Angleterre. Le motif principal de ce passage d’ouverture fait référence Big Ben, remarque touchante pour mieux installer le décor d'une scène typiquement britannique. L'agitation des futurs passagers s'exprime par des sections polyrythmiques. Le premier thème aux accents héro ques dérivé du motif Big Ben est exposé. La trame devient plus constante, fluide, répétitive, symbole du doux départ du célèbre palais flottant. Le tableau suivant est une aquarelle riche en couleurs ; motifs ascendants et descendants rappellent le voyage en haute mer. On entend lesenfants jouer, le Capitaine Smith donner des ordres. On perçoit aussi les différences d’atmosphère entre les ponts de première et deuxième classes ; la pression ronflante des moteurs. Tout est présent dans cette fresque musicale. On entend surtout l'accélération des moteurs suite un ordre du Capitaine soumis la pression de l'armateur. Faisant suite un accelerando, le piccolo et la percussion font écho d'un signal en morse provenant d'un autre bateau qui prévient d'un danger immédiat : la proximité d'un iceberg. Hélas, ce message est ignoré et les moteurs continuent de tourner plein régime jusqu'au moment fatidique où le Titanic heurte l'iceberg. Le motif plaintif du saxophone, accompagné de trilles des clarinettes, traduit l'arrêt des moteurs après la collision. La percussion marque le tristement célèbre S.O.S. en code morse : trois points, trois traits, trois points. Les passagers sont pris de panique. Finalement, nous assistons au lent naufrage du paquebot. L'épilogue reprend le motif initial qui se métamorphose en une fin dramatique.

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: XC.MCB2204FS

12 x 9 inches.

Bright Light in the World is a serious and colorful new work by popular composer Carol Brittin Chambers. Beginning with exquisite timbres and textures, the piece builds into a brilliant fantasia on original theme, all the while intertwining This Little Light of Mine into the fabric of the piece.

SKU: CL.011-3330-01

Want an impressive full sounding composition for your very young players that’s based on one of the world’s most beloved melodies? If so, then Larry Neeck’s Fanfare For A New World definitely fills the bill. Ranges are modest as the piece goes back and forth between the marcato style of the fanfare and the contrasting legato style of the main theme. Includes a large number of interesting yet playable percussion parts. Perfect for any occasion for second year bands. Very nice!

About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series

The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.

SKU: CL.WFR306

An incredible set utilizing recordings from the 19 volume Gems Of The Concert Band LP record series. These famous recordings were remarkable for the superlative interpretations and masterful performances of Leonard B. Smith and the Detroit Concert Band. Digitally remastered with the clarity of the original performances restored. A top notch band which produced great music... these are fabulous recordings. - Robert Peckham, Windjammers Unlimited Volume 1 - Great Performances Introduction to Act III of Lohengrin; Marche Militaire Francaise; Espana Rhapsody; Shepherd's Hey; Excerpts from Andrea Chenier; Dance of the Tumblers from Snegourotchka; Flight of the Bumblebee; Theme and Variations from Suite No. III; Marche Hongroise Rakoczy; Rhapsodic Dance; Bamboula; Clear Track Polka; Polka and Fugue from Schwanda the Bagpipe Player; Excerpts from Manzoni Requiem Volume 2 - Magnificent Marches Americans We; Chicago Tribune; Mainliner; Music Festival; Official West Point March; Spirit of Independence; The Chimes of Liberty; Valdres; World Events; Barnum and Bailey's Favorite; American Patrol; Jurisprudence; Bombasto; Boston Commandery; March of the Toys; On Jersey Shore; Second Regiment - Connecticut National Guard; The Joker; The March King; Under the Double Eagle; Gate City; Lights Out; American Red Cross March; Entry of the Gladiators; National Emblem March; Volume 3 - Music of the Masters March and Procession of Bacchus fromSylvia; Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah; Italian Polka; Slavonic Dance No. 3; Farandole from L'Arlesienne Suite; Finlandia; Golliwog's Cake Walk; The Kaffir on the Karoo; Fugue a la Gigue; Symphony No. 4 (Finale); Two Norwegian Dances; Hungarian Dance No. 5; Ecossaises; Second Hungarian Rhapsody Volume 4 - Virtuoso Soloists Carnival of Venice; Fantastic Polka; Believe Me; If All Those Endearing Young Charms; Rigoletto: Bella figlia del amore; The Bugler; Through the Air; Bugler's Holiday; Blue Bells of Scotland; Columbian Fantasy; The Bride Elect: An Awkward Complication This; Wood Up Quickstep; The Three Solitaires; The Southern Cross; Bravura Variations; My Heaven of Love; Atlantic Zephyrs; Land of the Free; Sextet: Chi mi frena... Volume 5 - Legendary Overtures Zampa Overture; La Forza del Destino Overture; Light Cavalry Overture; Oberon Overture; Raymond Overture; Ruy Blas Overture; Egmont Overture; Roman Carnival Overture; William Tell Overture.