for Band. Par MAIRS DAVID. This march was written for the Durham MS Band in Lewisville, TX, an enthusiastic group of young musicians, growing in their technique and musicality and eager to sound like the big kids. Pride of the Maroon Dragons features a variety of articulations for the trumpets and upper woodwinds in the first strain, and a bold melody for the low brass and low woodwinds in the second. The trio features a smooth, legato melody in the clarinets and horns, followed by a melodic refrain in which every section has something important to say. Throughout the march, the percussionists have plenty to do on many different instruments, while the horns will be smiling quietly because they don't have to play any after-beats! / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Marching Band

Suite from Hymn of the Highlands draws three expressive musical pictures of the Scottish highlands. The first movement Ardross Castle features solo passages for clarinet and bassoon and features a fascinating bagpipe melody. The second movement Alladale is a saxophone trio with an accompaniment featuring the percussion section. The final movement Dundonnell features two highly contrasting melodies a wild presto and the bagpipe melody first heard in the first movement.

Albastum est une majestueuse marche de concert conforme à la structure classique A-B-A. Elle débute avec une fanfare festive suivie d?un changement de couleurs obtenu par l?alternance entre les cuivres graves les saxophones et les euphoniums. La partie B - un trio mélodieux - a été confiée aux clarinettes. Un charmant contre-chant plane au-dessus du thème principal. Il s?ensuit une reprise de la partie initiale (partie A) avec en prime un contre-chant taillé sur mesure pour les flûtes et les clarinettes.