Arr. Herman Oldenstijl. Par TRADITIONAL. Crimond ist ein geistliches Lied aus Schottland aus dem Jahr 1836. Fälschlicherweise zunächst einem Geschäftsmann und Amateurmusiker zugeschrieben, stellte sich später heraus, dass die Musik tatsächlich von Jessie Irvine, der Tochter eines Küsters, komponiert worden war. Die schöne Melodie der sonst unbekannten Komponistin gelangte 1929 schließlich in ein schottisches Gesangbuch. Herman Oldenstijl hat nun dieses musikalische Kleinod auf eindrucksvolle Weise bearbeitet. / Niveau : 2 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie ou Fanfare

Par BLANKEN JOHN. John Blanken has created a swinging arrangement of the famous Scottish traditional tune Scotland the Brave. The usual version with bagpipes is the best known and there is a similarity in Swingin’ Kilts owing to its long, drone-like tones in the accompaniment. The theme has been rhythmically adapted but it is still easily recognisable. Swingin’ Kilts holds a challenge for every brass band. It makes demands in terms of timing and technique which give this work the bravura feel that will keep the audience as well as the musicians swinging in their seats. / Niveau : 3 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par BLANKEN JOHN. John Blanken has created a swinging arrangement of the famous Scottish traditional tune Scotland the Brave. The usual version with bagpipes is the best known and there is a similarity in Swingin’ Kilts owing to its long, drone-like tones in the accompaniment. The theme has been rhythmically adapted but it is still easily recognisable. Swingin’ Kilts holds a challenge for every brass band. It makes demands in terms of timing and technique which give this work the bravura feel that will keep the audience as well as the musicians swinging in their seats. / Niveau : 3 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Fanfare

For Flexible Ensemble. World Music Ireland for ensemble gives young musicians the opportunity to familiarize themselves with music culture from Ireland. Hardly can a country Iook back on such a rich and continuous music tradition as Eire (as Ireland is called in Gaelic, which, aside from English, is still spoken by a large part of the population). Even though a large part of the music, as we know today, dates back to the 17th and 18th century, many melodies can be traced back to a far older origin. At the same time, there are common roots with Scotland, England and Wales which, today, are often grouped into the general category of Celtic and Gaelic music. A selection of pieces of fascinating and, at the same time, important styles of music from Ireland should further intensify the already present interest. Rhythms, styles, and instruments typical of a certain country are explained in short texts in English, French and German. The pieces are intended for modern ensemble instruction, in flexible instrumentation, and, thus, can be employed in a variety of ways. Aside from a play-along version, the CD also contains an ensemble version with instruments typical of the respective style of music. The parts are included on the CD as digital files to enable an easier and more flexible usage. Édition avec CD, 1st part in C (violin, flute, recorder, tin whistle)1st part in Bb (clarinet, trumpet)2nd part in C (violin, flute, recorder, tin whistle)2nd part in Bb (clarinet, trumpet)piano/harpbass-part (cello, bassoon, double bass, e-bass)percussion (drum, Bodhrán).The parts are included on the CD as digital files to enable an easier and more flexible usage./ Recueil / Ensemble Flexible