selection for fanfare band. Par BARRY JOHN / DE MEIJ JOHAN (Arr.). Dans cette sélection de mélodies célèbres James Bond, l?arrangeur Johan de Meij a repris les thèmes suivants, dans l?ordre de leur apparition : All Time High (de Octopussy, le dernier rôle de Roger Moore comme agent secret 007), James Bond Theme (du film Dr. No), For your eyes only et Goldfinger (du film du même avec Sean Connery dans le rôle principale). C?est sans doute John Barry (1933 ? 2011) qui a été le principal compositeur de musique pour les films Bond. Il a á son actif, outre la musique de Goldfinger, de Octopussy et de bien d?autres encore, les thèmes de Thunderball, From Russia with Love, Moonraker et Diamonds are Forever. Il a écrit de plus, la musique d?autres films célèbres tels que The Deep, Midnight Cowboy, Born Free et Out of Africa./ Répertoire / Fanfare Band

Par CURNOW JAMES. Fiddle tunes have been an important part of American music since her earliest days. You’ll enjoy James Curnow’s new suite based on two fiddle tunes from the Revolutionary War period. The first movement uses the flowing melody Lovely Nancy, which is about a beautiful two-masted sailing ship. The second movement comes from a knee-slapping fast paced dance tune called Hay Makers. This will be a wonderful contrast piece to use for that lighter moment in your concert. It’s always fun to explore band music that is a bit out of the ordinary! This one is great fun from beginning to end and carries a marvelous historic connection as well! / Niveau : 4 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. What is the top secret method for getting the most out of your youngmusicians? There is no guaranteed secret method. However you can motivate all musicians with Spy Flix which puts a fun spin on the ‘secret agent music’ typical of the great Hollywood spy movies. Turn your otherwise routine band practice into Music 007 with Spy Flix. / Niveau : 3 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band

Arr. James L. Hosay. En associant les quatre chants multiculturels Hark, the Herald Angels Sing (Écoutez le chant des Anges), The Dreydl Song, Kumbayah et Auld Lang Syne (Ce n’est qu’un au-revoir), James L. Hosay a créé un medley de Noël (et de fin d’année) rythmé et pétillant, couleur jazz New Orleans. Délicieux ! / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Philip Sparke a composé cette pièce pour le Western Plains Wind Consortium, placé sous la direction de son fondateur, Daniel Baldwin. La création fut assurée par l’Orchestre d’Harmonie de l’Université d’État de l’Oklahoma Panhandle (Dr. Matthew C. Saunders, direction), le 1er décembre 2009, au Centennial Theatre à Goodwell en Oklahama (États-Unis). Les orchestres membres du Western Plains Wind Consortium qui ont contribué à la commande de cette oeuvre sont :Garden City High School Symphonic Band - Ryan Elliot & Daniel Baldwin, directionSouthwestern Oklahoma State University Wind Ensemble - James South, directionPanhandle State University Band - Matthew Saunders, direction Holton High School Band - Donald McDaniel, directionHolcomb High School Band - Paul White, directionBethel College Band - Timothy Shade, directionGarden City Community College Band - Daniel Baldwin, directionLa commande stipulait que l’oeuvre devait synthétiser une ambiance hivernale sans référence au cycle de la Nativité. Philip Sparke a réalisé une scène d’hiver en pleine campagne. A Winter’s Tale s’ouvre avec une série d’accords soutenus, joués par les bois, et colorés par le timbre cristallin des cloches, tandis qu’un saxophone alto chante une complainte crépusculaire. Un passage orchestral court, mais dense, prélude à l’exposition du thème principal. Les couleurs douces et vaporeuses enveloppent les champs et les forêts enneigés. L’orchestre reprend le thème tandis que l’on entend au loin un tintement de grelots annonçant le passage imminent d’une troïka. Une fois passée, la musique s’apaise et le thème principal revient avant de laisser la place au motif d’ouverture qui vient conclure la trame musicale. / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. The breathtaking beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains in autumn is legendary. James L. Hosay, one of today’s most lyrical composers, brings you a moving impression of that indescribable vista. At its peak, the flowing, glowing melodies are certain to lift every spirit and warm every heart. Bring out the musicianship in your group with this lush new composition. Nice little solos for various instruments let you spotlight some of your stronger players, while judicious cueing keeps the piece accessible to most bands. BLUE RIDGE AUTUMN is also a great vehicle for work on balance and phrasing. / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par CURNOW JAMES. Explore something new with your band! Elements of post-modernism and James Curnow’s masterful skill for writing intriguing harmonies combine to take your group on a memorable tonal exploration. Based on the legend of the rock formation above the Pemiqewasset River in the White Mountain Forest, The Old Man And The mountain stakes out new territory and is destined to hold a special spot in the development of concert band literature. This one is an experience your students will remember for many years to come. Don’t miss it! / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par CURNOW JAMES. What a wonderful idea! Make beautiful music such as this available at the Grade 1 level! Even young bands love to play enchantingly beautiful melodies. You’ve spent a lot of time and effort in helping your students learn to play full value notes, breathe in appropriate places, and stretch out their phrases so that they sound more mature and less like beginners. In the Bleak Mid-Winter by Holst is a perfect opportunity for them to truly realise the value of these things you’ve been teaching. Your musicians will come away from the experience of preparing this piece with a better understanding of how to shape a melodic phrase and play with warm, reserved elegance. / Niveau : 1 / Répertoire / Concert Band

Tone Poem for Band. Par HOSAY JAMES L.. The mighty conflict between the great Civil War ships, the Monitor and the Merrimac, plays out once again on your concert stage! Dramatic and inventive, heroic themes and rhythmic undercurrents bring the historic battle to life. It's a programmatic work with powerful percussion, effective use of dissonance, and distinguished writing for the entire band. It's also quite playable for bands at the medium-easy level! / Niveau : 2.5 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par CURNOW JAMES. What a wonderful idea! Make beautiful music such as this available at the Grade 1 level! Even young bands love to play enchantingly beautiful melodies. You’ve spent a lot of time and effort in helping your students learn to play full value notes, breathe in appropriate places, and stretch out their phrases so that they sound more mature and less like beginners. IN THE BLEAK MID-WINTER by Holst is a perfect opportunity for them to truly realize the value of these things you’ve been teaching. Your musicians will come away from the experience of preparing this piece with a better understanding of how to shape a melodic phrase and play with warm, reserved elegance. Captivating! / Niveau : 1 / Répertoire / Concert Band

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. On hot summer nights all along the east coast of America thebeach front strip comes alive with the sights and sounds ofsummer as nightclubs and bands crack out their sizzling music. Incorporating the funky-rock sounds of east coast beachmusic of the 60s and 70s, Atlantic Avenue takes a nostalgicstep into the past whilst keeping a solid foothold in the present. With elements of doo-wop, soul and swing this piece is burstingwith surf, sand and sunshine / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par RAE JAMES. James Rae is the man who put fun into woodwind and brass teaching. His many compositions, especially in the jazz and blues idioms, have often featured on examination syllabuses. Recent years have seen his publications of easy flexible ensembles for younger players and now he turns his attention to the wind band. In his new series “The Concert Band Collection”, he has written exciting new pieces for the standard concert band line up. Attention is given to each instrument so that the technical and musical requirements do not exceed UK Grade 2.5. An optional piano part will provide “stuffing” and moral support for the young players who will quickly enjoy James’ catchy and imaginative music. Each volume contains two titles. Each volume features two titles. This one includes “Big Screen Fanfare”, a fanfare in the style of a Hollywood movie theme and the cool “Rockbuster”. A score of this edition (without the parts) is available with the number UE21792./ Répertoire / Concert Band

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. WWII history told in a bold, daring and impassionedmasterpiece of patriotic band literature! George C. Marshallwas without question one of the most profoundly influentialleaders of the 20th century. His strong and compassionatemilitary leadership and post-war policy guidance shapedthe world we live in today. This powerful musical expression with optional narrationtraverses many moods, from troubled to triumphant, withstirring intensity. Honor one of the greatest leaders of “TheGreatest Generation” with your performance of James L. Hosay’s “’Till Men No Longer Die In War. ”Cross-curriculum tie-in with U. S. History / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

Par CURNOW JAMES. This two-movement work has an overall rich and dark quality, brought about by the modal tonal centers. The broad, flowing 'Chorale' is based on an original tune by James Curnow and is written with wonderful variety in texture. The 'Caprice' creates an interesting contrast with its more lively, aggressive feel. / Niveau : 1 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band