Arr. Philip Sparke. Par PARRY CHARLES HUBERT. Everyone will instantly recognize this great patriotic hymn that is often thought of as the second English national anthem. This fanfare band arrangement by Philip Sparke is sure to be used over and over again at your band’s performances. Your audience will not be able to help themselves from joining in with this rousing song everytime you use it as the final item in any concert. / Niveau : 3 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Fanfare

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Merry-Go-Round is a mini concerto for band in which each section takes a turn as soloist. On a merry-go-round the viewpoint is constantly changing, this being portrayed by different instrumental groups playing variations on the main theme, continually coming to the fore. This attractive work will bring all the excitement of the fairground to your concert. / Niveau : 3 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Fanfare

In ‘Land of Legends’ German composer Andreas Ludwig (what’s in a name) Schulte takes you along to the fictional world of legends myths and fairy tales. The introduction to the first part (The Castle) describes the majestic contours of the sceneof action. Its instrumentation (horns) immediately makes you imagine being in Medieval spheres. The addition of trenchant copper instruments even gives the part a heroic tinge. After entering through the gate a lot of hustle and bustle appearsto be going on in the courtyard. Pages squires and soldiers are busy attending to their arms. Beer is being brewed flax is being spun cattle are being tended and some craftsmen from neighbouring villages are busily at work. In the upperchamber of the round tower lives an old man (The Old Wizard). He hardly ever comes out and nobody knows exactly what he is doing. It is said that he is engaged in wizardry and magic. It is all very mysterious. There are also festivities some ofthem sober others exuberant. The wedding in the third part is celebrated in a grand manner. With a flourish of trumpets the bride makes her entrance at the hand of her father. Afterwards at the party there is dancing to the music played byminstrels and of course a plentiful banquet follows.

The King lives on! Jay Dawson uses Elvis's most popular hit to open a show that will thrill audiences and judges alike. And there's not much waiting around for the first impact!

The Hymn of Acxiom was composed by the multi-talented pianist and singer-songwriter Vienna Teng. This is a haunting work complete with engaging melodies expansive harmonies and fluid transitions that move magically from one inventive idea to another. Doug Thrower and Tom Rarick who arranged this work for the sensational Canton Bluecoats provide this score for marching band and in the process thoroughly capture the essence of this musical wonder.

Composed by Mark Schultz an award-winning Christian artist this energetic song is a cretaive tour de force of melodies rhythms colors and effect. With musical diversity at its best this arrangement programs easily as an opener production or closer.

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Five States of Change est une commande de l’institut Kunstfactor pour la 4e division des Championnats néerlandais de Brass Band en 2011. Cette oeuvre est dédiée à Jappie Dijkstra et au Music Information Centre (MUI) d’Arnhem, aux Pays-Bas, en hommage à leur rôle exceptionnel dans le développement du répertoire pour Orchestre à Vent. Le compositeur écrit : 'L’idée de cette composition m’est venue alors que je lisais un article sur un aspect de la philosophie chinoise, connu sous l’abréviation de Wu Xing*, qu’il est impossible de traduire littéralement mais qui peut signifier, par exemple, cinq éléments, cinq phases ou cinq états de changement. Toutechose dans l’univers est le fruit d’un cycle de création (ou d’engendrement) et de domination (ou contrôle). Ce concept est essentiel à tous les éléments de la pensée chinoise, y compris les sciences, la philosophie, la médecine et l’astrologie et, en termes simples, il représente les multiples rapports cycliques qui existent entre cinq éléments liés à l’univers et à toute chose dans l’univers, donc à l’homme. Évoquons le cycle de la création : Terre - Métal - Eau - Bois - Feu - (Terre) etc. La terre contient des minéraux, source de métal, le métal peut être fondu et se liquéfie, l’eau arrose et fait pousser les arbres, le bois brûle et produit du feu, le feu produit des cendres, une sorte de terre, dans une dynamique cyclique perpétuelle. Parmi tous les cycles existants, celui des émotions éveilla particulièrement mon intérêt : Méditation - Chagrin - Peur - Colère - Joie - (Méditation) etc. et je me suis dit que ce principe cyclique pourrait être à la source d’un puissant et émotionnel voyage musical. Five States of Change se compose donc de cinq parties égales qui reflètent assez librement ce cycle des émotions. J’ai essayé de faire en sorte que la musique se développe de manière fluide et naturelle, avec un minimum de répétitions. Chaque mouvement s’ouvre à partir des éléments musicaux qui parachèvent le mouvement précédent, tandis que / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Fanfare

‘Music’ by John Miles was one of Blackstone’s favourite numbers. With completely different notes but holding on to the same form and atmosphere the latter has tried to write an attractive composition for both young and old.Gate 11 refers to the ever agitated and noisy scenes at an airport especially during check-in. Yet there are also passengers who wait patiently letting their thoughts range at will looking forward to meeting a loved one at the end of their journey.

Score Only-Ed Sheeran's hit song Sing continues to dominate the airwaves and digital downloads just as it has throughout the Summer of 2014. A boisterous yet musical chant is a key component of the song and provides choice material for Tom Wallace to fashion an inspirational stadium sing-along.