As he did before in the often played and commonly appreciated ‘Lord Tullamore’ in which he poetically depicted the landscape and the cultural elements of a small Irish village in his composition ‘The Road to the West’ Carl Wittrock has sketched pioneer existence in America in a cinematic manner.In ‘The Road to the West’ the composer has tried to capture images of pioneer life during the period dating from 1850 to 1890 the days of the so-called Wild West.In those days the Wild West used to be the territory west of civilization the domain of cowboys trappers and other fortune hunters. In short ample ingredients for a captivating story.In the firstscene a lonely adventurer struggles against nature and the elements. After an exciting adventure he passes through ‘the Plains’ where majestic views alternated by colossal mountain ranges display an almost unimaginable beauty.After weeks of isolation civilization is reached again. ‘The Saloon’ is the perfect meeting place – here news is exchanged and hilarious scenes regularly take place.

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 in thecourse 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.

Drei kurzweilige Impressionen-Dans le cadre du projet ?La musique de Kurt Weill? organisé à Leeuwarden (Pays-Bas) en 2006 Peter Kleine Schaars a donné une seconde jeunesse à plusieurs œuvres que le compositeur allemand avait créées pour le Dreigroschen Orchester (L?Orchestre de quat?sous) un ensemble qu?il avait spécialement formé et dont il avait fixé l?instrumentation pour interprété sa Kleine Dreigroschenmusik (Une petite musique de quat?sous).Peter Kleine Schaars s?est inspiré des trois périodes qui ont marqué la vie de Kurt Weill (1900-1950) : ses étapes à Berlin Paris et New York. Three Aspects of Kurt Weill (?Trois impressions divertissantes de Kurt Weill?) développe un thèmerécurrent exposé dans trois climats musicaux différents qui correspondent aux trois étapes de la vie de Weill.Le premier mouvement est une marche protestataire ?aux accents berlinois? qui parodie l?utilisation de la musique sous le fascisme. Les trompettes ont le premier rôle. Le second mouvement chemine sur une valse musette toute parisienne qui fait la part belle au saxophone alto et à l?accordéon. Le troisième et dernier mouvement développe le thème dans une trame swing typique du Big Band. Votre formation se métamorphose en un grand orchestre digne de Broadway !

This familiar pop anthem recorded by Kanye West just feels natural for marching band! The powerful cascading opening and driving pulse make this an exciting tune for the stands or field.

The landmark musical that helped to usher in a new breed of exciting and dramatic music for the stage and screen. This high-powered opener features Heaven on Their Minds and Superstar with some nice featured woodwind lines mixed meters and a powerful finish.

Sergio Leone a renouvelé les codes du western en lui redonnant un souffle épique et moderne. C?est ainsi qu?est né le western italien. The Italian Western est un arrangement qui rassemble trois thèmes (Santa Fe Express Funerale Nero et Marcia dei MacGregor) composés par Ennio Morricone pour deux westerns ?made in Cinecittà?.

From the animated hit Moana this showstopper includes a driving percussion score that beautifully complements the anthem-like melodies. Here is a powerful sounding arrangement with limited technical demands.