Stringpack. Par CURNOW JAMES. FANFARE PRELUDE: O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST is based on the hymn-tune “St. Anne, ” which was used by G. F. Handel in the Chandos anthem “O Praise the Lord, ” and by J. S. Bach in his triple fugue in E-flat “The St. Anne Fugue. ” James Curnow’s FANFARE PRELUDE: O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST captures the thoughts of this magnificent hymn, which speaks of our country’s reliance upon God. The unusual 4/4 meter setting with artfully crafted re-harmonizations and lush counterpoint gives each listener cause to reflect on the importance and meaning of this melody to patriotic Americans everywhere. Inspired! / Niveau : 4 / Hymnes et chorals / Répertoire / Ensemble

Canadian composer, Samuel Andreyev (b. 1981) studied at the Toronto Conservatory of Music. However, he moved to Paris in 2003 to study composition. He is a successful, contemporary composer, as demonstrated in Division De Nuit. Composed in 2008-10, Division De Nuit is arranged for the unusual instrumentation of Alto Flute, Cor Anglais, Clarinet, Trombone, Percussion, Piano and Double Bass. Andreyev's music is regularly performed at international festivals and has been used in films and productions. Division De Nuit won the composer the 2012 Henri Dutilleux prize. All parts of Division De Nuit makes use of extended techniques, and this book includes a helpful glossary and performance notes. For all advanced ensembles, Andreyev's Division De Nuit is a challenging and virtuosic, yet riveting and inspiring work. / Ensemble

Par RAYNER JONATHAN. The Music Factory is a flexible Teacher Resource series, containing 120 practical activities for classroom music-making./ Répertoire / Ensemble