Par HERMANSEN AGE. Gatens basuner (“The Trombones in the street”), originally entitled “Til gamle Hauge”, was written in 1958. Shortly before Norway’s National Day (May 17th), the band in which the composer played the Euphonium, purchased four trombones. At that time, trombones was not very common in Norwegian amateur bands. To honor the new instruments, and the four players who started practicing on them, he changed the title of the march to “Gatens basuner” / Date parution : 2023-07-31/ Répertoire / Marching Band

Solo Für Trompeten. Par HUTTER ERNST. Dieses Bravourstück komponierte Ernst Hutter für seine vier Solotrompeter. Am Ende eines ruhigen, sehr melodiösen ersten Teiles schrauben sich die ersten beiden Solopartien in einer Solokadenz gewissermaßen wie Sterne in den klaren Himmel hinauf, unterstützt durch volle Akkorde des gesamten Blasorchesters. Nach einem Tempowechsel des Schlagzeugs bereitet das gesamte Orchester in bigbandartiger Manier den Boden für einen zweiten Teil, in dem die weiteren Soloparts der Trompeten virtuos brillieren. Ganz bewusst legte Ernst Hutter das Arrangement so an, dass vier Solotrompeter - die Trompetensterne - das Stück mit strahlendem Klang beenden. Das gesamte Blasorchester sorgtmit viel Tempo und Energie dafür, dass diese Komposition zu einem Highlight eines jeden Konzertprogrammes wird. Die fett gedruckten Stimmen in der Partitur entsprechen der Originalbesetzung von Ernst Hutter & Die Egerländer Musikanten. Das Werk ist bereits in dieser Besetzung spielbar. Um auch Blasorchestern die Möglichkeit zu bieten, dieses Werk zu spielen, sind in dieser Ausgabe weitere Stimmen zur Vervollständigung der Blasorchester-Besetzung mitgeliefert. (Artikelnummer wurde geändert von 1629-09-010 M nach DHP 1094707-010. ) / Niveau : 4 / Musique populaire / Recueil / Concert Band ou Harmonie et 3 Trompettes

Par DE HAAN JACOB. L’ Adagietto de Jacob de Haan témoigne de sa parfaite aisance dans la composition de pièces de styles très divers. De la fluidité du thème, écrit dans le style de la musique baroque, naît un incomparable sentiment de quiétude et la finesse de l’orchestration vient pleinement soutenir la tension sonore qui émane du cheminement progressif vers un finale intense et brillant. / Niveau : 2 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par BULLA STEPHEN. Galvanizing, angular melodies electrify this compelling overture! Challenge your band with this powerful, modern piece while you fully engage the audience. The spectacular opening leads to unexpected and intriguing places with relentless energy. This would be a great composition to use when your group returns from the intermission of a major concert. An atmospheric middle section lets your group show their expressive side to great effect too, until the tension and forward motion return for the great conclusion. Intense! / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par JEANBOURQUIN MARC. Sinfonetta No. 1 a remporté le premier prix au Concours de composition pour la 1re catégorie, organisé par l?Association Suisse de Brass Band, en 2023. Les différents thèmes mélodiques et motifs rythmiques se succèdent tout au long de l??uvre. Ils se combinent aux nombreux effets dynamiques pour apporter une certaine unité, du début à la fin de cette pièce de concours. Les difficultés techniques et mélodiques permettent ainsi aux différents solistes, de montrer toute leur virtuosité et leur musicalité, tout au long de 5 parties ininterrompues. Après une première partie lente et ?misterioso?, le premier contraste avec une séquence ?energico? basée sur un ostinato crée une progression et une tension, pour amener l?ensemble vers la troisième partie ?mesto? (triste), puis ?lento?, où s?égrènent quelques cadences et de nombreuses dissonances. La transition ?energico? annonce la 5e partie: ?con fuoco? ternaire et rapide. Cette dernière partie conduira l?auditoire vers un final en apothéose. / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Répertoire / Brass Band

Par DE HAAN JACOB. This composition is based on a passacaglia theme, in which artistic perfection, symphonic drama and oriental melody lines play a role. The passacaglia is originally a dance made up of a series of variations above a bass line constantly present as an ostinato. It is not in this sense that the 'Symphonic Variations' are in the passacaglia form but in the sense of the open form of the variations. Jacob de Haan, himself originally an organist, took his inspiration for this piece from the famous passacaglia for organ in C-minor by J. S. Bach. Following the introduction of the passacaglia theme (in the bass) the entry by the trumpets and trombones forms the majestic start to amusical adventure, in which this theme (often fragmentary) returns in variations. Then there follow two faster movements with dramatic contrasts and virtuose passages. Particularly striking here is the use of two characteristic intervals from the beginning of the theme namely the minor second and the augmented fourth. An apause in the composition comes in the slow bridge where a syncopated bourdon (perfect fifth) is constantly repeated. The tension grows in dynamics and harmony, and the oriental-flavour becomes obvious in the melody. We arrive at a faster movement via an accelerando, in which a perpetuum mobile based on the passacaglia theme is central. Finally the whole flows into a martial theme, in which the ostinato accompaniment n the descant derives from the passacaglia theme. / Niveau : 5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

Par DE HAAN JACOB. Lunteren, a village on the Veluwe (a wooded region in the Netherlands), sets the scene annually for a village festival dominated by folklore. Festa Paesana (Italian for village festival) is set to music by several folkloric sketches. The theme in Festa Paesana is partly based on a Dutch anthem (Wien Neerlands bloed); when other lyrics are used it is also known as the Lunteren anthem. The work begins with a festive introduction, completed by chimes and drums, in which pieces of the Lunteren anthem are heard. The music then transitions to represent a horse auction. We hear horses run their first rounds in the auction ring while being whipped. The following theme is partly basedon the anthem. The tension of the traditional auction is amplified by an ever-increasing cadence, reaching its climax when the word ?Sold!? is shouted. The night ends with a majestic variation on the Lunteren anthem. The next morning, when the tower clock hits seven times, the village is awaked by the reveille of the heralds. In a fugatic version of the anthem, we can hear the village slowly come to life. This evolves with the chiming of all towers in the village; the celebration can begin. Carriages drawn by horses rumble through the village and thus, it is easy to hear when a horse hesitates or runs amuck. A traditional folk dance group then dances a whirling waltz while the audience shares their pleasure. Musicians march along the scene and take over the waltz theme in their march. Until deep in the night, the musicians are still heard playing in the streets. Meanwhile, we hear the anthem theme being played in a choral variation (in minor). The first time it is played quietly, as a preparation for Sunday. Then it is played in a celebrating way, enabling the devout village residents to remember the past pleasant celebration with satisfaction. / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par DE HAAN JAN. A Sunrise Impression débute avec une impression de lever de soleil, une rêverie au cours de laquelle est dévoilé le premier thème principal. La tension musicale augmente progressivement dans le Grandioso où l’on peut entendre le second thème exprimé avec puissance. Les développements qui succèdent au Grandioso n’altèrent en rien la présence appuyée des deux thèmes principaux qui, le finale approchant, gagnent en puissance grâce à l’introduction de nouveaux motifs rythmiques. / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

Par BULLA STEPHEN. The inspiration for this piece, commissioned by the United States Army Band, came from the Gulf and its constant presentation to the world as a media event on television. The composer wanted to capture the colour and events of war as they were played out on the television screen. Composed as a single movement rhapsody, the work is framed by the riveting sounds of airborne bombing raids with brass and percussion combining to create a gripping sense of tension. / Niveau : 5 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Concert March. Par HIROSE HAYATO. Dans la mythologie grecque, Hermès était le messager des dieux et le dieu des marchants. La pièce s’ouvre avec une introduction puissante de quatre mesures, suivie d’un premier thème solennel et d’un second thème héroïque. Après un paisible trio, la tension s’accentue au _x001F_l de plusieurs changements de tonalité avant un _x001F_nale dynamique qui achève la pièce. Cette marche de concert pleine d’entrain déborde d’une énergie musicale très positive. / Niveau : 2.5 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par BOSVELD JAN. Shortly after the Second World War, a combative movement of Danish, Belgian and Dutch artists chose the cobra snake - extremely dangerous yet considered sacred - as a symbol of their resistance to strict guideliness of form. The name 'Cobra' also happens to contain the first letters of the cities Copenhagen, Brussels ans Amsterdam, from where most of the movement's members came. The Cobra movement, which existed from November 1948 until November 1951, can with some justicication be called the last major avant-garde movement of the 20th century. The source of inspiration for the composition Cobra comes from four paintings: 'Obhobning' by the Dane Egill Jacobsen; 'La jeune fille et lamort' by the Belgian Pierre Alechinsky; 'Orgeldraaier' and 'Le rythme joyeux de la ville' by the Dutch artists Karel Appel and Corneille. Obhobning means 'pile-up', which is represented musically in the first part by a melodic and harmonic pilling up of perfect fourth's. The first part is also characterized by a rhythmic feeling, which the painting gives through its use of numerous black stripes. In the painting La jeune fille et la mort, Pierre Alechinsky places a young girl opposite Death. The second part features the constantly pulsating motion of live while a creeping, dark, melodic line develops. The tension between life and death is tangible as a battle reveals itself. In part three, one hears the Orgeldraaier by Karel Appel, as cheerful and playful as an organ grinder's music. The painting Le rythme joyeux de la ville by Corneille is busy and extremely dynamic, a perfect source of inspiration for a powerful, rhythmic ending to this composition. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par CURNOW JAMES. Fiery sounds of the Spanish Fandango for young bands! Mysterious modal harmonies and stirring Percussion transport us to the mythical kingdom of gold. Intense and rhythmic, your band will be happy to dig in and refine their performance skills as they uncover the hoard of musical enrichment that James Curnow has carefully included in the arrangement. Relentless energy ensures that this will captivate and invigorate your audience. / Niveau : 1 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

Dear Lord and Father of Mankind. Par DE HAAN JAN. Dear Lord and Father of Mankind (Seigneur et Père de l’Humanité) est un hymne composé par l'organiste anglais Frederick Charles Maker (1844-1927), d’après un poème de John Greenleaf Whittier. Jan de Haan nous offre une adaptation calme et cependant intense de cet air méditatif. L’euphonium joue un rôle important dans la première partie de la pièce, conduisant à l’une des plus belles mélodies de tous les hymnes anglais. / Niveau : 3 / Hymnes et chorals / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Part 2 of the Godzilla show begins slowly with a beautiful theme that builds to an intense middle section. This transitions into a short percussion feature before the energetic conclusion. / Marching Band

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