for fanfare band. Par DE MEIJ JOHAN. Symphonie no. 1 The Lord of the Rings [Le Seigneur des Anneaux] La première symphonie de Johan de Meij “The Lord of the Rings” [Le Seigneur des Anneaux] est basée sur la trilogie romanesque du même nom de J.R.R. Tolkien. Depuis leur parution en 1955, ces livres ont fasciné des millions de lecteurs dans le monde entier. La symphonie est composée de cinq mouvements séparés illustrant chacun un personnage ou un épisode important de ce grand succès littéraire. L’oeuvre est écrite pour orchestre d’harmonie, avec des parties réservées au saxophone soprano, au bugle et au piano. Les différentes parties sont intitulées : I. GANDALF (The Wizard) [Le Magicien] II. LOTHLORIEN (The Elvenwood) [La Forêt des Elfes] III. GOLLUM (Sméagol) IV. JOURNEY IN THE DARK [Voyage dans les Ténèbres] a. The Mines of Moria [Les Mines de la Moria] b. The Bridge of Khazad-Dûm [Le Pont de Khazad-Dûm] V. HOBBITS La symphonie a été écrite entre mars 1984 et décembre 1987 et a eu sa première à Bruxelles le 15 mars 1988, interprétée par la Musique Royale des Guides Belges sous la direction de Norbert Nozy. En 1989, la Symphonie LE SEIGNEUR DES ANNEAUX remporte le premier prix du Concours International de Composition Sudler à Chicago. En 2001, la version orchestrale a été créée par le Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra et a été enregistrée par le London Symphony Orchestra. / Date parution : 2023-07-31/ Répertoire / Fanfare

This stately concert opener was originally written by Jan Van der Roost for a special event in which six respected wind orchestras (two Belgian and four Dutch) of different composition (two symphonic bands two fanfare bands and two brass bands) were featured during six concerts. Each evening brought forth a performance by a symphonic band a fanfare and brass band so that the audience could experience all three types of ensembles. This was indeed an original concept.The name ConZEnSus comes from a combination of the words ‘Concert Cyclus’ (concert series) and ‘zes’ (Dutch for ‘six’). This leads to a new word which refers to ‘consensus’. The general tenor of the cycle isthus immediately indicated. The richness of color of the various ensembles is revealed through an open and friendly atmosphere. During all six concerts (over a span of three years) ConZEnSus functioned as a permanent opening number for each orchestra. Thus the same musical story was portrayed in three different packages.

The dramatic and powerful themes of Hans Zimmer helped define the action in this Academy Award-winning movie blockbuster. Skillfully adapted for the marching field by John Wasson and Will Rapp here is a complete show based onthis emotional music. This graceful number features the orchestral cue Earth from Hans Zimmer's soundtrack. Baritone and low woodwinds carry the melody in the beginning and there is a nice full band build before returning to aquiet ending.

Cathedral Grove is a magnificent park on Vancouver Island in British Columbia containing some of the oldest and largest trees in the world. It is the towering majestic pillars of these ancient giants and the quiet serenity of this place that inspired this music. Robert Buckley's work originally conceived for full orchestra has been adapted into a rich and dramatic opus for strings.

Penned by Michael Bubl‚ Everything was a Grammy nominated single in 2007. This original work strays from the big band orchestrations and moves toward a more adult contemporary sound. This love song shows yet another side to thetalented Bubl‚ and introduces a fresh variation for the closing number of the show.

Minerva by Jan Van der Roost was composed on the commission of the German ?Musikverein Braunshausen? on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the orchestra. The composition first performed on September 17 1999 is not a street march but a concert march just like Mercury and Arsenal. The use and variation of different rhythmic patterns gives the first part of this march a distinctly dynamic character. Two main themes are presented in several instrumental combinations. The theme from the trio on the other hand is characterized by a broad melodic approach using large intervals. This theme wreathed by high woodwinds is heard one more time after a contrasting newpart but now in a somewhat slower tempo. The counterpoint in this part refers to the first part of the march. The brilliant ending suits a festive anniversary march!

Solo for Baritone Saxophone or Eb Bass with high humorous content. The soloist tries in an entertaining dialogue with the orchestra to prevail. During the work in a musical way appears an conflict with the xylophone the orchestra makes an end to the debate with a melodious final chord. A must for your concert! Solowerkje voor Baritonsaxofoon of Es Bas met een hoog humoristisch gehalte. De solist(e) probeert in een onderhoudende dialoog met het orkest de boventoon te voeren. Gedurende het werk ontstaat er een muzikaal conflict met de xylofoon het orkest maakt een eind aan de discussie met een welluidend slotakkoord. Een aanrader voor uw concert!

Perfect for a presentation of your band at a concert or a presentation on a (music) school. The orchestra and the various sections introduce themselves to the public. A wonderful showpiece for your band to the public! Ideaal voor een presentatie van uw orkest op een concert of presentatie op een (muziek)school. Het orkest en de diverse secties stellen zich voor aan het publiek. Een presentator (m/v) kan iedere sectie wel of niet met naam en toenaam introduceren en geeft daarmee een prachtig visitekaartje van uw orkest aan het publiek!

Solo for Baritone Saxophone or Eb Bass with high humorous content. The soloist tries in an entertaining dialogue with the orchestra to prevail. During the work in a musical way appears an conflict with the xylophone the orchestra makes an end to the debate with a melodious final chord. A must for your concert! Solowerkje voor Baritonsaxofoon of Es Bas met een hoog humoristisch gehalte. De solist(e) probeert in een onderhoudende dialoog met het orkest de boventoon te voeren. Gedurende het werk ontstaat er een muzikaal conflict met de xylofoon het orkest maakt een eind aan de discussie met een welluidend slotakkoord. Een aanrader voor uw concert!