Par BUCKLEY ROBERT. The Sky\'s the Limit is a celebratory overture that explodes with positive energy and exuberance. From the triumphant opening fanfare to the beautifully elegant euphonium solo (cued in various instruments) to the final exhilarating flourish, this piece is full of powerful melodies, driving percussion and dynamic contrasts. A joyful tour-de-force showcasing all sections of the band! Dur: 4:45 / Date parution : 2022-07-23/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Philip Sparke est un compositeur fasciné par les premières années dans l’histoire de l’Ouest américain, dont un épisode précis a retenu toute son attention. Dans la première décennie du XIXe siècle, Meriwether Lewis et William Clark sont mandatés par le président Thomas Jefferson, pour cartographier les sources du Missouri, et tracer une voie vers le Pacifique. Lewis et Clark ont ainsi voyagé, deux années durant, à travers les Grandes Plaines et les Rocheuses, territoires inexplorés jusqu’alors. La plus grande partie de leur expédition s’est déroulée sur le sol de l’actuel État du Montana (de l’espagnol montaña, signifiant « montagne »). En découvrant les paysagesfascinants de cet état, William Clark, tenant un journal personnel, promit de ne plus jamais faire le récit de ce décor magnifique si personne ne lui croirait. Peu de choses ont changé dans l’État du Montana depuis l’expédition épique de Lewis et Clark. Il est le quatrième plus grand état américain et sa population est inférieure à un million d’habitants. L’un des surnoms du Montana est 'Big Sky Country' (“Le pays des grands ciels”). À travers cette ouverture, Philip Sparke entreprend de décrire la beauté du grand air, élément révélateur de cette région au nord-ouest des États-Unis. / Niveau : 2 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

from the Motion Picture SKYFALL. Par EPWORTH PAUL. / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Fanfare

Prayer to the Power of Love. Par BORTNIANSKY DMITRY STEPANOVYCH. The Ukrainian Dmitri Bortniansky (1751-1825) received lessons at the local singing school in his hometown of Hlukhiv, and soon his extraordinary talent was recognised. He was somewhat of a child prodigy, writing his first opera at a young age. Following his studies Bortniansky was appointed court composer and Kapellmeister of the Imperial Chapel Choir. In the period that followed, he wrote - in addition to a number of operas, instrumental works, and a cycle of songs - more than a hundred religious works for a cappella choir, in which he combined Russian-orthodox and Ukrainian traditions with late 18th century European music. The appealing melody of Ich bete an die Macht derLiebe (Prayer to the Power of Love) became well-known, especially in Germany, in combination with German text by Gerhard Tersteegen. This arrangement by Michael Bilkes reflects the atmosphere of the original work very well. / Niveau : 2 / Hymnes et chorals / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Arr. Michael Brown. Par JABLONSKY STEVE. / Niveau : 2 / TV, Film, Comédie musicale / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Based on Fanfare - Young Pheasants in the Sky. Par YAGISAWA SATOSHI. Composé au printemps 2006, The Spring Sketches (“Esquisses du printemps”) constitue la suite de l’oeuvre Fanfare - Young Pheasants in the Sky. Deuxième commande de l’Orchestre d’Harmonie du Lycée de Kashihara, une ville de la préfecture de Nara au Japon, ce choral à l’élégance fluide reprend la ligne mélodique exposée initialement dans Young Pheasants in the Sky. S’il est possible d’interpréter les deux oeuvres séparément, il est bien plus intéressant de les enchaîner ( Fanfare / The Spring Sketches ). / Niveau : 3 / Ouverture / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par NISHIMURA YUKIKO. The title Luna is the Latin word for moon, which is the subject of this lyrical work by composer Yukiko Nishimura, originally composed for string orchestra. In a lilting waltz style, the composer has described the inspiration as imagining the sky with the moon at daytime. Nishimura\'s gift for melody shines throughout, especially in the middle section which includes lush passages in the upper winds with a delicate accompaniment. This new arrangement by the composer makes this beautiful work accessible to symphonic bands. / Date parution : 2022-09-20/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Par HESS NIGEL. Commissioned in 1994 by the Royal Air Force, 'Scramble!' is a concert overture for symphonic wind band inspired by images of the RAF's airfields during the Battle of Britain, immortalised for ever in such films as 'Reach for the Sky'. The pastoral opening depicts the lull before the storm: the young pilots sitting in wicker chairs outside their barracks on a sunlit morning. The peace is, of course, deceptive, suddenly amid siren sounds, there is a shout of 'Scramble!', and a rush to the waiting planes. In no time at all the squadron is airborne, heading for a skirmish over the English Channel and beyond. A lyrical central section featuring a solo cornet depicts the stillness many pilots described as they flew to engage the enemy, before the battle breaks out once more. For those who returned, it would be only a short while before, once again, they would hear the familiar shout of 'Scramble!'/ Répertoire / Orchestre D'Harmonie

Yiddish Rhapsody. Par HOSAY JAMES L.. This moving and beautiful 'Yiddish Rhapsody' includes the songs 'Hine' Ma Tov', 'Black Cherries' and 'Why Is The Sky?”. This skillful arrangement for intermediate level concert band will add drama to your concert or special event and raise your student's awareness of the importance of basic human rights. Drawn from arrangements of Holocaust songs he has done over the years for the Washington D. C. U. S. Army Band (Pershing's Own), James L. Hosay's REMEMBRANCE helps to keep us mindful of that tragic time in our history. The three songs provide very effective contrast, and the James Hosay's masterful orchestration skills are readily evident throughout. A powerful piece forconcert or contest! / Niveau : 2.5 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

A Sky Full of Stars - Clocks - The Scientist - Viva La Vida. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par DE HAAN JAN. Sunset - the sun heads towards the western horizon and slowly slips from view. The sky creates a dazzling display of yellows, oranges, and reds, before turning a calm blue, then purple, and finally black. Such sunsets inspired Jan de Haan to write this piece for solo oboe and concert band. It is dedicated to his daughter, Hermanda. / Niveau : 2.5 / oeuvre solo et Orchestre / Répertoire / Hautbois et Concert Band ou Harmonie

For Wind Band and Pre-Recorded Soundscape L4. Par SHAPIRO ALEX. Ascent reflects the effort to get off the ground, literally or figuratively. It's a micro-overture that begins with the promise of upward transcendence, yet soon flies off into rogue disorganization. A raucous flock of notes finally converges into a united upward-headed murmuration, but the freedom of soaring through the sky brings an uneasy mystery before settling into the tranquil air of anticipation./ Répertoire / Concert Band

Par SCHWARZ OTTO M.. Asteroids and comets have played an important role throughout the history of life on earth. It is quite probable that the dinosaurs have been exterminated by an asteroid's impact in the Gulf of Mexico. Huge tidal waves and fire storms wiped out all life. This is the year 2067 according to the Christian calendar. A collision has just taken place in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter and caused an asteroid to enter the earth's power of gravitation. It is instoppably approaching the blue planet. As its peoples have been fighting each other continuously, they missed the building of a global defence system against dangers coming from space. A scanner records the asteroid andimmediately sends a message to the President of the Anglo-American Union. The probability that the asteroid will hit the earth is judged 50% by the experts. Plans are made to shoot the celestial body with rockets live with hydrogen bombs or laser guns in order to throw it off its track, but they fail. The asteroid's size seems to threaten the existence of mankind. Those in the know stare at the night sky in bewilderment. But for the time being, there is still peace on earth. . . . / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Adventure in the Sky. Par YEO BENJAMIN. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Sword Dance from Hymn of the Highlands. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Strathcarron is a movement from Philip Sparke’s Hymn of the Highlands, in which each movement reflects a different location in the beautiful Scottish highlands. Stratcarron, named after a village at the head of Loch Carron, near the Isle of Skye, takes the form of a sword dance which alternates between fast and slow tempi. / Niveau : 5 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie