Par SPARKE PHILIP. This piece depicts the refined beauty of the Grand Canyon at sunrise and sunset. These are the best times to view the Canyon with the sun low in the sky casting shadows that give depth and form to the vast panorama. Angel’s Gate is one of the many named rock formations in the canyon. The composer has tried to depict the sights and sounds of dawn, birdsong in the early morning sky and the gradual revelation of the Canyon itself as sunlight reaches into its rocky depths. Towards the end of the piece, to the sound of a tolling bell, we are however reminded of the dangers that the beauty of the Grand Canyon so cleverly hides. / Niveau : 5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par DE HAAN JAN. Sunset - the sun heads towards the western horizon and slowly slips from view. The sky creates a dazzling display of yellows, oranges, and reds, before turning a calm blue, then purple, and finally black. Such sunsets inspired Jan de Haan to write this piece for solo oboe and concert band. It is dedicated to his daughter, Hermanda. / Niveau : 2.5 / oeuvre solo et Orchestre / Répertoire / Hautbois et Concert Band ou Harmonie

The timeless quality of music by the Beatles shines through in this nicely paced medley of hits. Perform this with band alone, or combine with choir and strings for a memorable production. Includes: Here Comes the Sun, In My Life, and Cant Buy Me Love. / Orchestre D'Harmonie

for the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, March 2011. Par SPARKE PHILIP. For The Victims Of The Japanese Earthquake And Tsunami, March 2011 / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

For Flugel Horn Solo And Brass Band. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Moon Song, Sun Dance was commissioned by flugel horn virtuoso, Claude Romailler, and premiered by him at the Swiss National Solo and Quartet Championships in April 2012. As the title implies, the work is in two contrasting movements, which can be performed separately or together. Moon Song opens with a flowing modal theme, which the soloist embellishes before the band takes centre stage. A central section brightens the mood with a new melody over the lightest of accompaniments; this is once again developed by the soloist until the original theme reappears, played by the band. This introduces a cadenza for the soloist which either closes the movement, or can beextended to link directly to the second movement. Sun Dance is a vivace 6/8 scherzo which opens with a flourish from the band. The soloist then introduces the main theme, which in turn is taken up by the band. A short bridge passage heralds a change of key and a new melody from the soloist. A brief central interlude then introduces a change of meter and recalls the main melody of Moon Song, before a recapitulation leads to a florid coda, which brings the work to a close. Solo part: difficulty 5 / Niveau : 4 / Répertoire / Brass Band

For Flugel Horn Solo And Brass Band. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Moon Song, Sun Dance was commissioned by flugel horn virtuoso, Claude Romailler, and premiered by him at the Swiss National Solo and Quartet Championships in April 2012. As the title implies, the work is in two contrasting movements, which can be performed separately or together. Moon Song opens with a flowing modal theme, which the soloist embellishes before the band takes centre stage. A central section brightens the mood with a new melody over the lightest of accompaniments; this is once again developed by the soloist until the original theme reappears, played by the band. This introduces a cadenza for the soloist which either closes the movement, or can beextended to link directly to the second movement. Sun Dance is a vivace 6/8 scherzo which opens with a flourish from the band. The soloist then introduces the main theme, which in turn is taken up by the band. A short bridge passage heralds a change of key and a new melody from the soloist. A brief central interlude then introduces a change of meter and recalls the main melody of Moon Song, before a recapitulation leads to a florid coda, which brings the work to a close. Solo part: difficulty 5 / Niveau : 4 / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Earth, Water, Sun, Wind is a four movement work with the unifying theme of these four elements. The music varies from being purely descriptive of the movements’ titles to specific sound painting - Earth, for example, is pure music and non programmatic whereas Sun attempts to paint a specific sound picture. The Symphony as a whole concerns itself with man’s relationship with these monumental aspects of nature. / Niveau : 6 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Concerto for Brass Band. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Perihelion was commissioned by the Cory Band as their own-choice piece for the 2013 European Brass Band Championships, held in Oslo, Norway. Winning the set piece section of the contest and coming second to Eikanger-Bjorsvik Musikklag with their own choice selection, Cory went on to become European Champions for the fifth time. Cory MD Philip Harper had asked for a ‘Concerto for Band’ to fully exploit his outstanding band of virtuosi, and composer Philip Sparke created a one-movement work with contiguous sections, first featuring horns and flugel, then trombones followed by cornets and a slower central section for percussion and baritones, euphonium andbasses. The piece is abstract in nature, without a specific programme, and the title merely reflects the fact that the piece was begun on January 2nd 2013, the day of Earth’s perihelion - the point in its orbit when it is closest to the sun. It could also be argued that the piece weaves between moments of brilliant optimism and dark shadow, both of which can be the result of bright sunshine. / Niveau : 6 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par WIFFIN ROB. Rob Wiffin a composé cette ouverture de concert alors qu’il vivait en Espagne et profitait de la douce chaleur du soleil - une expérience inhabituelle pour un Anglais ! Cette pièce effervescente et joyeuse est plaisante à jouer et à écouter. La musique ne contient que peu de difficultés techniques. Cependant, il est essentiel que les rythmes soient interprétés avec fermeté et dynamisme. Chase the Sun (“La chasse au soleil”) débute avec une fanfare éclatante jouée par les cuivres. Le thème principal apparaît pour la première fois. Après cet ample passage d’ouverture, la musique développe une énergie et une joie contagieuses qui illuminent toute la trame de la pièce. Lestyle, fluide et léger, se dessine sur des inflexions de jazz. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Date parution : 1905-06-29/ Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

A bright swinger solo feature at 180 BPM, Patrick Williams' 'The Sun Will Shine Today' has standard instrumentation plus optional horn in F parts. It was originally scored for clarinet, but includes solo parts for trombones, B-flat instruments, and E-flat instruments. An ideal vehicle to feature your soloist and swing all the way home! (2:20) / Ensemble De Jazz

Par SCULTHORPE PETER. '. . .a powerfully evocative piece for orchestra of strings, brass and percussion, which translates into a variety of extraordinary orchestral timbres and motifs, the feeling of the sun as a vast, glaring impersonal force in a country dominated by it.'Financial Times (David Cairns), September 1967/ Répertoire / Conducteur

Par DE HAAN JAN. The sky creates a dazzling display of yellows, oranges, and reds, before turning a calm blue, then purple, and finally black. Such sunsets inspired Jan de Haan to write this piece for solo flugelhorn and brass band. It is dedicated to his daughter, Hermanda. / Niveau : 2.5 / oeuvre solo et Orchestre / Répertoire / Bugle et Brass Band

Arr. Robert Van Beringen. Par PUCCINI GIACOMO. Turandot (1926) est un opéra posthume. Puccini décède en 1924, laissant son opéra incomplet. Turandot sera achevé par Franco Alfano d’après les esquisses du compositeur. Lyrique, somptueux et poignant, Nessun Dorma est devenu l’un des plus beaux airs d’opéra, un thème de prédilection pour les ténors les plus prestigieux, tels que Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo et Roberto Alagna. / Niveau : 2 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Brass Band

Arr. Robert Van Beringen. Par PUCCINI GIACOMO. Turandot (1926) est un opéra posthume. Puccini décède en 1924, laissant son opéra incomplet. Turandot sera achevé par Franco Alfano d’après les esquisses du compositeur. Lyrique, somptueux et poignant, Nessun Dorma est devenu l’un des plus beaux airs d’opéra, un thème de prédilection pour les ténors les plus prestigieux, tels que Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo et Roberto Alagna. / Niveau : 2 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Brass Band