Par BALAZS ARPAD. Árpád Balázs (*1937) composed the first version of Rhapsody for Hungarian cimbalom and concert band in 2001; in 2021, on the encouragement by a Japanese marimba player he arranged the solo part for marimba, and therefore the opportunities for the work to be played have significantly widened. The Rhapsody follows the one-movement structure created by Franz Liszt. The beginning solo section of the cimbalom (or marimba) returns before the coda as a pillar of the form. The composition, which can be divided into five sections, develops and works with a Lydian tetrachordal motif (G-A-B-C sharp) in different characters, stretching the span of music from a simple, children's song-like appearance to an obstinate ritual dance. In conclusion, the Rhapsody is a passionately emotional lyric orchestral poem rich in colours and characters, which has a place on the repertoire of every concert band playing quality music. / Date parution : 2023-06-01/ Répertoire / Concert Band et Marimba

Par FRELAT GREGORY. Formation : Orchestre, Orchestre d'Harmonie - Instrumentation : Flûtes Traversières 1 and 2 (4 partitions) Hautbois 1 and 2 (2 partitions) Basson (2 partitions) Clarinette Sib 1 and 2 and 3 (6 partitions) Clarinette Basse (1 partition) Saxophones Alto 1 and 2 (2 partitions) Saxophones Ténor (2 partitions) Saxophone Baryton (1 partition) Trompettes Sib 1 and 2 and 3 (3 partitions) Cors en Fa 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 (4 partitions) Trombones 1 and 2 (2 partitions) Trombone Basse (1 partition) Euphonium Ut Clé de Fa (1 partition) Contrebasse Sib (1 partition) Piano Opt. (1 partition) Guitare Electrique Opt. (1 partition) Basse Electrique Opt. (1 partition) Timbales (1 partition) Cymbales (1 partition) Batterie (1 partition) Marimba (1 partition) Grosse Caisse (1 partition)Parties Additionnelles : Cors en Mib 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 (2 partitions) Baryton / Euphonium Sib Clé de Sol (1 partition) Baryton / Euphonium Ut Clé de Sol (1 partition) Euphonium Sib Clé de Fa (1 partition) Tuba Ut (1 partition) Tuba Sib (1 partition) - Niveau de Difficulté : 3/6 - Intermédiaire - Durée : 1 mn 45 s - Style Musical : Classique - Catégorie : Composition Originale - Compositeur : Gregory FRELAT - / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Répertoire / Orchestre D'Harmonie

Solo For Alto And Soprano Saxophone. Par YAGISAWA SATOSHI. Le Concertino pour Saxophone s'inscrit dans la lignée des concerti de Satoshi Yagisawa qui compte le Concerto pour Trompette, le Concerto pour Trombone, le Concerto pour Marimba, le Concertino pour Percussion solo et Orchestre vent, tout comme le Concerto pour Clarinette. Dans cette oeuvre, le soliste développe le thème musical en harmonie avec l'orchestre. Par un choral romantique, un allegro et une cadenza, le soliste dévoilera toute sa virtuosité ainsi que les nombreuses facettes de son instrument. / Niveau : 3 / oeuvre solo et Orchestre / Répertoire / 2 Saxophones et Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par ANDRE ARNESEN KIM. Cradle Hymn, a Christmas lullaby with imagery of Mary and her infant, was written for the Nidaros Cathedral Girl's Choir and conductor Anita Brevik in 2010, and later arranged for SATB and TTBB chorus. The Lyrics were written by Isaac Watts (1674-1748). This arrangement was written by Christian Aftreth Eriksen in 2021, commissioned by Bunberry High School, Australia. It is scored for large concert band, but is playable for smaller forces through clever cross cuing: Eb clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone, Contrabassson and Double Bass can all be considered ad lib. All Oboes, Bass Clarinet, Bassoons and all Horns are cross cued. A Soprano Saxophone part is provided to cover the Oboe solos, and should only be used if no Oboes are available. The choice of Vibraphone or Marimba is left up do the conductor. Vibraphone will provide more resonance in the ensemble, if needed. / Date parution : 2023-07-31/ Répertoire / Concert Band/Harmonie