Beating a drum is fun. Beating a big drum is even more fun. Being a soloist and beating a bass drum is best of all. In 'Big Fun on the Bass Drum' the dream of every starter percussionist is realized. He/she is soloist and is allowed to really beat the drum hard without the conductor putting a stop to it but beware: a new skin is rather expensive. 'Big Fun on the Bass Drum' is not only about hitting as hard as you can though. A lot of attention is paid to playing the bass drum very softly. And what is more the composer has found room to offer the soloist a real cadenza - at this point in the composition he/she can either play the partprescribed or give the audience an improvisation of his/her own.

Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean. In 1494 it was discovered by Christopher Columbus who used it as private property until 1509. After some skirmishes it fell under British rule and the sugar trade on the island flourished. After the abolition of slavery in 1834 it was only granted Home Rule in 1944 but it remained a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations. Whereas the export of cane sugar used to be Jamaica’s main export product for many years nowadays music has taken over this role. At first American music used to be very popular on the island. Later however Jamaican musicians started to experiment and thus in the end created their ownmusical style called Reggae. Well-known Reggae musicians are Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. The most important instruments used in Reggae are the bass and the drums. Together they form the base for the style: the riddim. A bass drum accent on the second and fourth beat are characteristic of a typically reggae drum beat. To this syncopic patterns are often added. The rhythm guitarist plays chords in a characteristic Reggae rhythm not on but between the beats.

For 6 horns 4 trumpets 3 trombones tuba timpani (2 players) and percussion: snare drum tenor drum bass drum cymbal sus cymbal chimes. Score.

Score & Parts-Virgil Thomson's Ode To The Wonders Of Nature for Brass Ensemble (3 Trumpets 2 Horns 3 Trombones) and Percussion (Timpani Snare Drum Field Drum).This work was composed for the SmithsonBicentennial Celebration of the Smithsonian Institution.

Variable wind quartet (with percussion)-Medley de quatre des plus célèbres thèmes de la comédie musicale La Mélodie du Bonheur. Part 1 Fl Ob Kl B/Es S-Sax Trp Part 2 Fl Cor Ang Kl B Alt-Kl A-Sax Trp Hrn Part 3 Alt-Kl T-Sax Fg Hrn Pos Euph Part 4 B-Kl B-Sax Fg Pos Euph Tuba Kb Opt. Timp Drum Perc

Low Brass Ensemble (w/opt. rhythm section)-For 2 trombones/baritones TC/BC tuba opt. horn piano bass & drum set

?It?s time to play the music. It?s time to light the lights. It?s time to meet the Muppets on the Muppet Show tonight.? These lyrics opened the Muppet Show which has been broadcast in over 100 countries around the world. The multi-talented Jim Henson was the creative inspiration for the show developing the characters providing some of the voices for the puppets and composed the theme song. Now you can bring the lights and music to your stage with this flexible arrangement in five parts with drum kit!

A fascinating parade of people passing by. 1. A drum major who cannot control his platoon. 2. An unhandy clown who has known better times. 3. A robot that comes to life and dances of pleasure. 4. A charming princess displays her exceptional charms. 5. A funky guy who goes berserk literally and figuratively. 6. A priest conducts a service and clearly enthrals his audience. 7. The old acrobat tries it one more time however not always with success. 8. A spy who is shy but a master of his profession. 9. And who are you? That is the big question.

Originally commissioned as the set test piece for Section B of the 2007 European Brass Band Championships The Drop was re-worked and extended as The Drop: Remixed for Leyland Band to perform at the 2008 RNCM Festival of Brass in Manchester. Ideal as a First Section brass band test piece The Drop: Remixed contains much tuneful and dance-based music and finishes with a massive drum ‘n ‘bass-inspired ending.Brass Band Grade 5: 1st Section Duration: 12 minutes The work has subsequently been recorded by the Leyland Band conducted by Jason Katsikaris an is on the CD entitled Penlee . 

A fascinating parade of people passing by. 1. A drum major who cannot control his platoon. 2. An unhandy clown who has known better times. 3. A robot that comes to life and dances of pleasure. 4. A charming princess displays her exceptional charms. 5. A funky guy who goes berserk literally and figuratively. 6. A priest conducts a service and clearly enthrals his audience. 7. The old acrobat tries it one more time however not always with success. 8. A spy who is shy but a master of his profession. 9. And who are you? That is the big question.