Dorogoj Dlinnojn. Par SWERTS PIET. Russian Gipsy Song développe une mélodie traditionnelle attribuée aux Tziganes de Russie. En 1968, cette chanson, connue par la communauté tzigane sous son titre original Dorogoj Dlinnojn, fait le tour du monde sous le titre anglais Those Were the Days My Friend. Interprétée par Mary Hopkins, la chanson se vendra ± plus de cinq millions d'exemplaires sur une seule année. Parmi les nombreuses versions de cette chanson nostalgique des jours heureux, on compte également une version franæaise (Le temps des fleurs) interprétée par la légendaire Dalida. / Niveau : 2.5 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. There are few sights as breathtaking as a clear summer morning sunrise. This piece paints a picture of those splendid moments. From the quiet pre-dawn stillness, through the gradual stirring of creatures of the air, land and water, all those elements culminate in a triumphant chorus of nature's glory as another day begins. / Niveau : 2 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. There are few sights as breathtaking as a clear summer morning sunrise. This piece paints a picture of those splendid moments. From the quiet pre-dawn stillness, through the gradual stirring of creatures of the air, land and water, all those elements culminate in a triumphant chorus of nature's glory as another day begins. / Niveau : 2 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par SPARKE PHILIP. The Four Noble Truths are the most basic expression of the teaching of Buddha and therefore still form the guidelines for Buddhists to this day. The four truths are Dukkha, which describes times of major stress in our lives - birth, aging, desire and death; Samudaya which describes those parts of our life that induce stress, feeling, craving, desire; Nirodha which tells us how to eliminate those aspects of our lives which induce stress and Magga which describes the eight didciplines which can help us eliminate the origins of stress from our lives. It can be seen from these over-simplified definitions, that the Four Noble Truths fall into two pairs, the first two describingthe origins of stress and the second two describing how we can reduce stress. To reflect this, the four movements of this work are also combined into two pairs - two quick movements and two slow movements. A fascinating work from this great English composer. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par DE HAAN JACOB. Remembrance Day (Totengedenken) is a chorale-like piece in memory of those who have died in service. Jacob de Haan composed this work for a concert by the symphonic wind orchestra Symphonic Winds, which he conducted in Germany on Volkstrauertag (national remembrance day). The composition is based on a text from Totengedenken (Commemoration of Those Who Have Died). This narrative text is provided in four languages, and is intended to be spoken (using a microphone) ad libitum during the performance. Choir parts are also available to complement the performance. / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par BROSSE DIRK. This work was written at the pivotal point of both two centuries and two millennia. With its hopeful melodies and triumphant parts in the brass section, the opening pictures the dawning of a new era of great expectations, characterized by the high speed of communicating all over the world, which is one of the most important aspects of life in the 21st century. This is achieved by musical themes being rapidly transferred from one musician to another. In this vortex of information and fast business transactions, the sense of individuality threatens to become extinct. At this point, Brosse silences the orchestra (a symbol of society) and draws attention to those peoplewho are less fortunate than most of us. This focus on other people culminates with an orchestral climax in which all powers come together with a feeling of euphoria. / Niveau : 5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par CURNOW JAMES. This is sure to be one of those orchestral transcriptions that finds a permanent place in the realm of concert band literature. Holst’s ability to develop and explore folk melodies with rich, lyrical treatment is fully realised in this sterling example of the final phase of this remarkable composer’s career. The smooth and peaceful declivities of the Prelude, the expressive Cantabile of the Air, and the sprightly 6/8 Dance combine to give your audience and your band a truly enriching experience. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Believe me if all those endearing young charms. Henk Hogestein has created a calm, yet uplifting arrangement of the famous Irish song Believe Me, if all these Endearing Young Charms. The melody displays the very best of Irish tradition with the words coming from a poem by Thomas Moore about love that goes above and beyond physical beauty. Irish Charms will make a wonderful inspirational interlude at any concert. / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique pour célébration / Date parution : 1905-07-01/ Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

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

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Dedicated to the men and women who gave their lives in Vietnam, and whose names are forever engraved on the solemn BLACK GRANITE stone wall at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC. This heroic march celebrates the valor, courage and honor of those who served. A driving and energetic horn line is followed by a lyrical and inspiring woodwind chorale. A tremendous concert or contest opener! / Niveau : 5 / Marche / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie