Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. Based on the African-American spiritual “Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit”, Feel the Spirit captures the essence of the traditional spiritual. These songs were created by African-Americans oppressed by slavery. A deeply religious people, the slaves would use singing as an expression of both their enthusiastic joy and profound sadness. Feel the Spirit enables you to play a great gospel song with your band / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par JEANBOURQUIN MARC. Pour marquer son centenaire, la « Musikgesellschaft Hinterkappelen-Wohlen » décide de commander une oeuvre légère constituée de différents styles, réunis dans un seul écrin. Marc Jeanbourquin compose alors une pièce avec un thème basé sur un court motif ascendant de 5 notes. Il le développe ainsi dans les styles funk, slow, celte et finalement rock. Tout se résout à la fin de la pièce avec ce motif « magique » ascendant. Les musiciennes et musiciens garderont-ils un esprit magique, plein de vivacité et d’énergie pour interpréter Magic Feeling? – certainement./ Répertoire / Concert Band/Harmonie

Arr. Roland Kernen. Par MORRIS ALBERT / LOUIS GASTE. Auteur et chanteur de variété brésilien, Morris Albert (*1951) est surtout connu pour son succès international Feelings, sorti au milieu des années 1970. Reprise par les plus grands comme Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra et Elvis Presley, cette superbe chanson est en fait le plagiat de la chanson française Pour toi que Louis (dit Loulou) Gasté avait initialement composée en 1956 pour Dario Moreno, et que Line Renaud avait enregistrée un peu plus tard. Après huit ans de bataille juridique menée aux États-Unis (1981-1987), Loulou Gasté obtient réparation en 1988 et une reconnaissance définitive de la paternité de sa chanson. En 1975, cette chanson a été réenregistréepar Mike Brant qui la réintroduit en France sous le titre Dis-lui. Il s’agit d’une des dernières chansons enregistrée par l'artiste avant sa mort. Feelings a fait l’objet de nombreux arrangements divers et variés. Cet arrangement de Roland Kernen reste fidèle à la version originale. / Niveau : 2.5 / Pop and rock / Recueil / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Can You Feel The Love Tonight. Par MENCKEN ALAN. Can You Feel the Love Tonight, composition d’Elton John et Tim Rice, est probablement le thème le plus connu du dessin animé Le Roi Lion. Ron Sebregts a réalisé un magnifique arrangement de cet incontournable standard, pour le bonheur des grands et des petits. Une magnifique ballade pour orchestre d’harmonie. / Niveau : 2 / TV, Film, Comédie musicale / Recueil / Concert Band ou Harmonie ou Fanfare

Par DE HAAN JACOB. Pacific Dreams describes the experience of Miguel, a traveling composer from Spain who, feeling somewhat alienated from his homeland, is wandering through an area of Sydney known as The Rocks. At a small outdoor market in a typical street of this oldcolonial neighbourhood, he discovers a print of William DeShazos painting 'Pacific Dreams' Portrayed in the painting is the surf of one of the exotic islands in the Pacific. Next, with the impressive Sydney Harbour Bridge looming over the narrowstreets of The Rocks, he envisions sultry Pacific beaches. Suddenly a theme he once composed about the lakes in Japan comes to him. Is it the Asian influences present in cosmopolitan Sydney that bring this theme to mind? Or perhaps the waters aroundSydney, over which he could sail to Tahiti? He is uncertain. Could this same theme be used to create a new composition about his feelings for the metropolis Sydney? How then to work his Pacific Dreams into the mix? Miguel is certainly no fan ofHawaiian music. Mayby he could use the vocabularies of islands like Hawaii and Tahiti, their beautiful vowel combinations being sung ad libitum by a mixed choir. With these ideas and his newly purchased print of 'Pacific Dreams', he boards the Metroat Circular Quay. He has a final glimpse of the harbour and the Sydney Opera House as the train races into the ground. On to the hotel! To work! He must compose!Maestoso : Miguel is impressed as he gazes upon the Sydney Harbour Bridge. And yet, hewants to go away from this city. Away, to an exotic island in the Pacific. Steady Rock : In the Rocks, musicians are playing at a square. Miguel basks in the atmosphere but at the same time he is fantasizing about Hawaii and Tahiti. Andante Lamentoso :In his hotel room, Miguel is feeling sad and lonely in this big city. He takes comfort in his 'Pacific Dreams'. Allegro : Miguel boards the boat that takes him from Darling Harbour to Circular Quay. In his mind he is traveling on to Hawaii. Or is ithome, where the bolero is playing? He is pulled back to reality by the skyline of Sydney. / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

With optional Chorus and Narrator. Par HOSAY JAMES L.. A magnificent offering for your Christmas performance! James L. Hosay has taken the story of the birth of Christ, according to the Gospel of Luke, and set it to heart lifting music. A stunning and unforgettable performance can be had with a chorus or with a narrator. Either way, this piece will add to the festive mood of your Holiday concert and help your audience feel the true spirit of Christmas. If you do a concert where a chorus performs half and a concert band performs half, consider programming FOR UNTO YOU IS BORN THIS DAY as a grand finale. If your performance stage is a bit cramped for that many musicians all at once, perhaps having the chorus surround the audiencewill work for you. The “surround-sound” effect can be wonderful. / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Le Chateau des Amoureux. Par VLAK KEES. The magnificent castle Chenonceaux in France was the source of inspiration for this major work by the composer Claude Fressigot. Over the years this castle been the home to many great counts and countesses and is rich in history. In this piece you can feel the typical atmosphere of an old castle in the romantic Loire region. / Niveau : 2.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

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 / Concert Band ou Harmonie

based on 'From Highest Heaven I Come to Tell'. Par HASSLER / GIOVANNI TAEGGIO. The words and lyrics of the Christmas Carol From Highest Heaven I Come To Tell were written by the great Martin Luther (1483-1546) and can be found in The Hymns of Martin Luther. Martin Luther expressed radical views which began the reformation movement. His followers protested at the treatment given to Martin Luther, the event from which the term 'Protestant' was derived. It was first published in Joseph Klug's Gesangsbuch in around 1535. Add a majestic Baroque feel to any concert with this simple yet effective arrangement. / Niveau : 2 / Musique religieuse / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie ou Fanfare

Par SCHAARS PETER KLEINE. Melodia Blues, a swinging composition by PeterKleine Schaars begins with a robust intro. Fourbars follow, which can be repeated ad lib. toallow for an optional announcement (this is theso-called VAMP). The blues theme follows alongwith two written-out improvisations. These can beexpanded - depending on the resources withinyour band. After a richly scored reprise of thetheme, the sparkling final chords close the piece instyle. Bring a great jazz feel to any concert withthis fine new work. Grade 3 / Niveau : 3 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par CURNOW JAMES. In 1868 William Francis Allen published a collection of spirituals, songs sung by slaves whilst they worked. This book started a flood of enthusiasm for the spiritual which continues to this day. Jubilation (a time for celebration) uses the spiritual 'My Lord, What A Morning' as the main melody for transitions and modulations throughout and to introduce three further spirituals: I'm Gonna Sing, Steal Away and Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit. / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Fanfare

Arr. James Curnow. Par BERLIOZ HECTOR. Everyone knows Berlioz' famous 'Symphony Fantastique, ' and now here's an opportunity for your band to explore another gem from this important composer. The sheer simplicity of this lovely music and pastoral feel will make a wonderful change of pace in your holiday program. It's a gentler side of Berlioz' music that is well worth getting to know. / Niveau : 3 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Concert 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

Par ALLEN VIRGINIA. This charming A-B-A form tone poem takes us on a memorable pleasure sailboat ride on the Chesapeake. Skillful scoring and natural melodies make sure this piece will show your group well on the concert stage. After a calm opening, the contrasting detached middle section of the piece sparkles as you feel the gentle breeze pick up to push the boat along on a joyously exciting cruise. Pleasing to play and pleasant to hear, you’ll want to add Virginia Allen’s Sailing to your music library right away. / Niveau : 2.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Invictus was commissioned by the United States Army Ground Forces Bands commander and conductor, Major Otis C. French, and is dedicated to various units of the Forces Command, including the Active Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Combat Forces, Combat Support Forces, Combat Service Support Forces and the Civilian Forces. This work is passionate, powerful and turbulent with a real victorious feel! / Niveau : 5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie