Commissioned for the 2003 opening of the new Noto Airport in Wajima Japan Alfred Reed brings us another significant work for the concert band repertoire. Since the year 2003 is also the centenary of the Wright brothers' firstflights this work commemorates “A Century of Flight” as well. Composed in 3 movements: I. Prologue: Look to the Skies! II. Intermezzo: The Winds and Waves of Wajima and III. March: With the Wings of Eagles.

(A Global Greeting for Winds)-Here is an exciting new work from the master of concert band scoring to help bring the band world into the new millennium. This composition is characterized by a variety of styles and tempos from the very rhythmic opening sectionin a moderate tempo to the lushly orchestrated slower sections. Throughout the piece Dr. Reed uses a marvelous palette of symphonic colors and soaring melodies to create this exceptional new addition to the concert bandrepertoire.

Durkle Bandrydge is the name of the composers imaginary world but it could very well be anyones invisible dream world with a different name. In this very versatile suite by Bruce Fraser 8 characters are featured each with its ownpeculiarities making Durkle Bandrydge such a colourful place. Do these characters differ that much from us? That is for you to find out! In the last part all characters come together in a special way.Durkle Bandrydge exists at the end ofyour street. It is invisible to humans but Durkle Bandrygators can watch us with great interest. The music will introduce you to some of the characters who live in this unusual place. The parts: Somnanbulyss who is a giant trollguarding the entrance to Durkle Bandryde. At least he is supposed to but he tends to sleep most of the time. His music is therefore very slow moving and sleepy. Long Gwysteen is a tall mysterious and somehow sophisticated character who walls around with a shell on his back. His music glides along rather gracefully. Squelfitch is a rather unpleasant and smelly character who lives in a bog which is why his music sounds rather slimy and a bit like trying to walkthrough quicksand. Perfydlia is a meddling old woman who gossips about everybody and squeals with sudden delight at the small exciting bits of tittletattle about others in the village. In the music you can hear her sudden little squealsof delight. Maryann Lovely is a beautiful young lady graceful gorgeous absolutely devine and her music is obviously just the same. Thistledoo Nicely is a lively character who spends and spends and spends with her credit card buying the latest fashion and never worries about having to pay the bills. Her music reflects her excitement when shopping and het ‘happy go lucky’ approach to life. Marsyn Edginton is the Lord of the manor the richest man in town the‘big cheese’ the man with all the power and of course the biggest house. He is very grand and his music like he could be a king. Jimmy McScotsmyn is a red haired scotsman wearing tartan cap. He misses his home country terribly and eatslots of shortbread oatcakes scotch eggs porridge and drinks an enormous amount of Scotch Wisky which helps him to have fond memories of the kind of music he would like to dance to when he was a younger man. His favourite dance is a Jig andthis is the music he remembers. Grand March of the Durkle Bandrydgators. We hope that you have enjoyed meeting these characters from Drukle Bandrydge and would invite you to listen to all the villagers now march along in a grand parade -it is a pity that you can not see them what is a wonderful sight. If you listen carefully you will hear the melodies which belong to the characters as they march past. Oh what a grand spectacle!

Cette petite suite est composée de cinq mouvements indépendants et contrastants. Il est donc possible de constituer une œuvre « à la carte » en ne réunissant que quelques-uns des cinq mouvements de la suite. Le scénario de cette composition étant lugubre et diabolique préparez les musiciens et le public à vivre une expérience angoissante?Friday the 13th (Vendredi 13) : Avec ses mystérieuses vertus le vendredi 13 n?est pas un jour comme les autres.Midnight Scene (À minuit) : Dans le silence de la nuit on entend des pas des craquements les cris sinistres d?une chouette tandis que les douze coups de minuit s?égrènent au clocher. Soudain une silhouettemagique apparaît dans la pièce.Wurdalak : créature démoniaque proche du vampire le wurdalak rôde dans les campagnes slaves. La rumeur d?une morsure suffit à terroriser et faire trembler des villages entiers.Voodoo (Vaudou) : la pratique des rites vaudou a suscité les frissons et provoqué l?envoûtement de nombreuses personnes à travers les siècles.Halloween Party March (Marche de la fête d?Halloween) : des citrouilles évidées et illuminées des squelettes des zombies et quelques autres créatures qui donnent la chair de poule défilent dans les rues. Qui a le courage de se joindre à cette parade hantée ?

(The Four Seasons). Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) stands, with Handel and J. S. Bach, as one of the titanic figures of late Baroque composition. Not only was he lauded as a composer of vocal and instrumental works both sacred and secular, he was without serious competition, the most prolific composer of his age. In addition to hundreds of vocal works, includingforty-nine operas, he composed five hundred concertos. The Four Seasons are probably the best known of his concerti with the second movement, Largo, portraying time spent by a roaring firelistening to the rain pounding against the window. This new arrangement for concert band retains allthe warmth of the original. / Niveau : 2 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par WAGNER DOUGLAS. Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner, three well-known secular carol tunes are showcased in this big and brassy, bright and flashy seasonal extravaganza, especially suited as a concert opener. Beginning with a cascade of chimes, soaring woodwind runs, and bold brass lines, 'Deck the Hall' and 'Here We Come A-Caroling' are presented with dynamic flair, interspersed with brief fanfare-like episodes. The mood transitions to a jaunting sleigh ride across the winter landscape, partnering the second time through with 'Jingle Bells,' as the spirited celebration closes with a short coda, drawn from musical materials heard in the opening measures of the work. (2:55) This title is available in SmartMusic. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Concert Band

(Overture for Band)-Composed in the form of a three-part orchestral overture this powerful work opens with the horn section stating the main theme which is based on the interval of a perfect fourth. A beautiful and lyrical middle theme creates amesmerizing and calming effect before the opening theme and faster pace makes a return for the dramatic finish. Concisely scored with an intriguing variety of textures this is an impressive work for contest or festival. Dur: 4:40(Grade 4)

Par CURNOW JAMES. James Curnow's original composition Fanfare And Flourishes is an exhilarating piece that has become a staple in the repertoire of more mature bands. Now rescored in this easier version for younger bands, it can be enjoyed by musicians of all levels. The power and brilliance of the original comes through loud and clear; this is a great concert opener for your next program! / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Festival Bells is a fast-paced and demanding opening work. The uplifting mood of the piece describes the anticipation of a festival in Austria. Within the middle section the Upper Austrian anthem is incorporated into the music.This composition was commissioned by the Upper Austrian regional music directorate on the occasion of the Upper Austrian regional music festival and was premièred at the Brucknerhaus in Linz by the Salzkammergut Bläserphilharmonia under the direction of the composer.A festive cheerful and spectacular piece of music!

This exciting overture opens with a fanfare section that emphasizes the brass and is active rhythmically as well as harmonically. A strong full sound will result from the richly scored chromatic parallel triads. For musicalcontrast the middle section is quasi-rubato and very lyrical relying mainly on the woodwinds with low brass added later. The transition back to the original rhythmic fanfare is smoothly written and effectively brings the work toa close. This overture is a fine choice for concert contest and festival. (Grade 3)

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Out of the Darkness, Into the Light is about optimism. All of us experience disappointments in our lives, such failed relationships or the loss of loved ones, but the indomitability of the human spirit allows us to overcome such set backs and get through the darker moments. For some, faith and religion may be the answer, but this piece is more about the internal strength that we can all call upon. Opening in sombre mood, the first phase of the work symbolises the doubts we all have about ourselves and our lives. The opening phrase on solo clarinet appears throughout the piece and could be seen as the central idea of the work, the human spirit itself. The faster, centralsection is about the struggle to overcome the pain we experience and at bar 88 the moment of catharsis occurs. This signals a change of mood and from then on, the clarinet motif is transformed into a feeling of joy and optimism. We have entered the light. / Niveau : 5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Glitter and glamour good-looking people a lot of Bling Bling and fast cars ? images like these will cross our minds when we think of the movie world. However reality proves to be different : as a rule a tremendous amount of work will have been done on the set before a film is ready to be shown on the big screen. A visit to an actual movie set inspired John Emerson Blackstone to write a composition bearing the same name. He had both seen a number of characteristic attributes and heard the typical phrases used in film making and he incorporated them into ?On the Movie Set? . In the first part ?The Clapboard? a ?director?s assistant? is supposed to shout ?Quieton the set?? and ?Action!? as is done before a real scene is shot. Subsequently in order to create the right atmosphere the clacking of a ?Clapboard? should be heard. During a romantic scene we should be transported to another world by means of sweet sounds in the background so romantic music is of course heard in the next part ?Love Scene?. At the end of a long working day ?It?s a wrap? is called on the set to inform everyone that the filming on that day is completed. Now there is only one more thing left to dream of : an Oscar..... Perf. Note: The use of the right props will add to the performance and appreciation of ?On the Movie Set?. A red carpet and a glamorous reception should give your audience the feeling they are attending a real ?opening night?!