Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. This major concert work cosists o five movements. 1st movement: La Laguna del ShimbeSituated high up in the Andes mountains in Northern Peru are the Huaringas, a group of lagoons in isolated and mysterious surroundings. The water has healing powersand for centuries traditional healers have settled there in small villages. From far the sick come to the Huaringas to be treated in nightly rituals, in which the hallucinating juice of the San Pedro cactus gives the prophet a look inside hispatient. The biggest lagoon is the “Laguna del Shimbe”, one of the countless wells of the immense Amazon stream. 2nd movement: Los AguarunasFurther downstream in Northern Peru we come across the rain tribe of Los Aguarunas. It’s a proud, beautiful andindependent race, which has never succumbed to domination, not even from the Incas. They live from everything the forest has to offer: fish, fruit, plants, . . . . They also grow some crops and live as semi-nomads. They take their fate into their ownhands and after having made contact with modern civilisation, they have integrated new elements into their lives without betraying their own ways. 3rd movement: MekaronMekaron is an Indian word meaning “picture”, “soul”, “essence”. The Indians are theorigina inhabitants of the Amazon region. They either live in one place as a group or move around a large region. They all have their own political system, their own language and an intense social life. At the same time they are master of music andmedicine. “Everywhere the white man goes, he leaves a wilderness behind him”, wrote the North American Indian leader Seatl in 1885. As a result of these contacts with the whites, the disruption of most Indian societies began. (In this century alone, 80 tribes have vanished completely). 4th movement: KêêtuajêThis is the name of the initiating ceremony of the Krahô tribe in the Brazilian state of Goias, in which young boys and girls enter adult life. They are cleansed with water, painted with redpaint and covered with feathers, after which the ritual dance holds the entire tribe spell-bound. 5th movement: Paulino FaiakanIn 1988 the Indian chiefs Faiakan and Raoni Kaiapo came to Europe to protest against the building of the Altamira dam inBrazil. As a result of the dam the Indians would be driven from their traditional land and enormous artificial would be created. The project was supported financially by, amongst others, the European Community. In February 1989 the Indian tribesaround Altamira held a protest march for the first time in their history together. Amongst other things they paid tribute tot Chico Mendez, who, murdered in 1988, was the leader of the rubber syndicate and a fierce opponent of the destruction of theBrazilian rain forest. Brazilian and world opinion was awakened. The building of the dam was -albeit temporarily - stopped. / Niveau : 6 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Fanfare

Par DE HAAN JACOB. Utopia is the name of a book written by the English author Thomas More and was published in 1516. The title is a word thought up by More himself, after the Greek language, meaning 'Nowhereland' and leading to the invention of the words utopian scheme and utopian. Utopia pictured an ideal state on an island far from the inhabited world. This idea was the basis of the composition. It makes one think of Oregon in variety of themes and style. Utopia also exists of a combination of styles that breathe the atmosphere of film music. However, Utopia sounds less American. The slow and stirring middle part for example is closer to the European romanticism: the chord signals in the brasssection remind of Wagner's music. / Niveau : 4 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Fanfare

Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. Based on the African-American spiritual “Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit”, Feel the Spirit captures the essence of the traditional spiritual. These songs were created by African-Americans oppressed by slavery. A deeply religious people, the slaves would use singing as an expression of both their enthusiastic joy and profound sadness. Feel the Spirit enables you to play a great gospel song with your band / Niveau : 2 / Hymnes et chorals / Répertoire / Fanfare

Arr. Ron Sebregts. Par MC LEAN DON. Don McLean’s success is largely due to the remarkable song American Pie released in 1971. In 2000 American Pie topped the charts again, this time recorded by Madonna when her version achieved number 1 status almost everywhere in the world. / Niveau : 3 / Pop and rock / Recueil / Fanfare

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Fanfare and Celebration was commissioned by the Brass Band of the Western Reserve (Dr Keith M. Wilkinson, director) to celebrate their 15th anniversary. Based in north-west Ohio, the band was formed in 1997 and was competing in the Championship Section of the North American Brass Band Championships in less than three years. The first performance of Fanfare and Celebration took place in Akron, Ohio, on November 10th 2012. The opening Fanfare features the cornet section, in two groups standing either side of the band. A central horn theme brings a change of mood before the cornets take the lead once more. Celebration follows seamlessly andcontinues the declamatory style until a cantando theme in uneven meter is introduced. A transformed recapitulation ushers in a return of the Fanfare to close the work. / Niveau : 4 / Ouverture / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. This exciting medley of American spirituals is sure to please! Mike Hannickel's carefully crafted THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS helps young bands develop those all-important listening skills. They'll hear how each tune contrasts and complements the others when “Go Tell It On The Mountain”, “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Who did Swallow Jo-Jo-Jonah” all come together in rousing counterpoint! THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS works wonderfully with the unpredictable instrumentation of so many youth bands, while it's contrapuntal nature allows every section to shine. THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS allows each parent to say honestly to their child 'I HEARD you play your part!' / Niveau : 1.5 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Fanfare

Par HIROSE HAYATO. Hayato Hirose spent his childhood and college days in the United States and it was his impressions and experiences from these years that acted as the inspiration for this exciting ‘American style’ overture. American Overture will make an ideal opening piece to any concert. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Fanfare

Arr. Ron Sebregts. Par MC LEAN DON. Langue: International (more than one language) / Niveau : 3 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Fanfare

This catchy tune by American Authors is everywhere---TV, the movies, and in numerous commercials. The unique groove and solid scoring by Brian Scott really set this chart apart from the rest! (2:10) / Marching Band

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. The versatility of Jan Van der Roost is displayed in this Brasiliana: a suite made up of typical Latin American dances. The movements ‘Cha-Cha-Cha’, ‘Calypso’ and ‘Samba’ are colourfully scored for wind band. The piece is of intermediate difficultyand pays special attention to Latin American percussion instruments. / Niveau : 3 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie ou Fanfare

Par CURNOW JAMES. Accessible even to particularly advanced Jr. High bands or honor groups, James Curnow’s brilliant fanfare and treatment of Renaissance composer Tylman Susato’s RONDO is truly a jubilant musical expression. What a terrific way to energize a concert or conclude a graduation ceremony!FANFARE AND JUBILOSO is dedicated to Harry Begian, the world renowned and highly respected American music educator and conductor, and is a creative exploration of joyous energy. Investigating those intriguing Renaissance harmonic concepts, this celebratory offering will be a fresh and vigorous addition to your concert repertoire! / Niveau : 4 / Ouverture / Répertoire / Concert Band

Par KILLERS THE / HOLT JACK (Arr.). Consistently ranked as one of rock\'s best songs, Mr. Brightside was released in 2004 and was the first hit by American rock band the Killers. Packed with high energy and drive this is effective either on the field or in the stands. / Date parution : 2022-07-28/ Répertoire / Fanfare

An international hit by Swedish DJ and producer Avicii that combines the finer elements of electronic music with vocals and instruments with an unforgettable, sing-along chorus. Winner of the 2013 American Music Award for Favorite Artist - Electronic Dance Music. / Marching Band

Par BULLA STEPHEN. Authentic Big Band swing style music for the concert band! You know this one will be a crowd pleaser, and SO much fun to play! Stephen Bulla works his magic with the great Jazz sounds of the 40s and 50s in such a way that your band will be able to put it together and make it happen. Lots of great jazz style articulation and harmonic considerations ensure that your students are doing more than just playing the piece. They are learning Big Band Jazz style interpretation in the bargain, and loving it as they do. This is a great opportunity to study the historical American roots of Jazz! / Niveau : 3 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Fanfare