In Scotland the monster of Loch Ness is a hot issue but the American state of Montana enjoys a comparable phenomenon going by the name of Montana Nessie. In the western part of this remote state lies Flathead Lake: a lake of 45 kilometres /38miles in lenght and 24 kilometres /15 miles breath. At several places its depth exeeds 100 metres.Nessies discovery takes us back to the year 1889 when captain James Kerr aboard the passengership U.S.Grant was startled by a ship unknown to himsuddenly approaching his vessel across Flathead Lake. However it turned out not to be a ship but an undefinable animal of immense size.From that moment onwards life would never be the same again in and around Flathead Lake.The composer wasinspired by the story and summarized the events into a symphonic poem but from a surprising angle:that of the monster. The exiting opening allows us to follow the monster in its natural surroundings.The fast follow-up movement depictsMontana Nessie trotting and frolicking about the Montana woods and prairies.From its abode it thorougly enjoys everything around it. This period abruptly ends in a short climax (Chimes). The solo for cor anglais marks a new period in themonsters life.The presence of people has a paralizing effect and the apprehensive atmosphere of the slow movement may be felt profoundly.The monster observes and mildly teases the ship. Abhor sounds force the ship to a withdrawal.The movingmusical continuation depicts the triumphant monster dancing an ironic waltz. The monsters fear and anger at the intrusion of his freedom run through the piece like continuous threads and develop into the works final theme.

This summer movie sensation brings us a wealth of pop hits including recordings by Smash Mouth and Baha Men. This fun medley is easy to put together and is sure to be popular with students and audiences alike. Includes The Best Years Of Our Lives I'm A Believer My Beloved Monster and Stay Home.

An outrage for concert band-De nombreuses constellations étant nommées d'après des personnages de la mythologie grecque le compositeur étudia les histoires qui ont donné naissance aux mythes et décida de fonder son oeuvre sur celles-ci. Le sous-titre - Une outrance pour orchestre d'harmonie - provient du fait que les mythes (l'Hydre Cassiopée Orion et Pégase) ont uniquement fourni l'inspiration initiale pour chacun des mouvements qui ont ensuite suivi leur propre développement musical. Une oeuvre impressionnante signée par un grand maître !

Composer Murray Gold has contributed a new dimension of dramatic and evocative musical themes to the long-running and iconic BBC television series Doctor Who.Spanning a period from 2005 to the present this masterful setting for Concert Band includes familiar themes for the Doctor along with the alien monsters Cybermen and Daleks and also memorable companion themes for Rose and Martha. (The signature Theramin part heard on the main theme is optional but an app for this sound is easily obtained online.)