Par SCHAARS PETER KLEINE. À la fin des années 1950, au Brésil, la samba donna naissance à un nouveau style de musique influencé par le jazz : la bossa-nova. Les sonorités de cette composition de Peter Kleine Schaars reproduisent exactement celles de la bossa-nova : chaudes, accrocheuses, décontractées, avec une touche de sensualité. Débutant avec un petit groupe de musiciens fournissant un accompagnement sobre à un unique soliste, cette pièce se métamorphose en une grande orchestration bossa-novesque pour l’ensemble entier, à laquelle participent toutes les voix de manière égale. Outre les cellules rythmiques 2 et 4 de la clave brésilienne 2-3, les cellules 7 et 10 sont particulièrement présentes ici./ Répertoire / Concert Band/Harmonie/Fanfare

Par HIROSE HAYATO. Marching Blues est écrit dans un style où se croisent les influences blues et résolument swing-jazz des grands Big Bands. Idéale pour exploiter le talent des musiciens, cette marche développe un solo de vingt-huit mesures, confié au tuba, saxophone ténor ou saxophone baryton. Quelle que soit la taille de votre formation (d’un petit ensemble instrumental à la formation complète), cette marche séduira aussi bien les musiciens que les auditeurs, toutes générations confondues. / Niveau : 3 / Marche / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Arr. Peter Kleine Schaars. For many years Peter Kleine Schaars’ jazz quartet provided sparkle and energy for various festivities and other occasions. If required the ensemble could alternate jazz repertoire with pop and latin music too. Their wide experience taught the musicians that an hour of unbeatable repertoire is the perfect end to every swinging party. Based on this practical knowledge Kleine Schaars has chosen his favourite pop pieces and arranged them in this animated medley entitled That’s the Way (I like Them). / Niveau : 4 / Pop and rock / Recueil / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. This one ROCKS! An infectious funky blues-rock tune, CYBERSPACE BLUES is a chart your band will want to play again and again. James L. Hosay's outstanding percussion writing and jazzy harmonies put this one in the groove. Built in are enough phrasing and articulation considerations, dynamics and ensemble style playing to make it a wonderfully educational experience as well as lots of fun. And you KNOW the audience will love it! Hit 'em where they live! Put CYBERSPACE BLUES on your next concert. / Niveau : 1.5 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band

Treat your ensemble and audience to sophisticated-sounding, yet quite playable blues for young band. Jazz-voiced chords and a cool bluesy groove give this piece a very appealing sound. Add in some soloists trading fours and a shout chorus, and this might be the tune that brings the house down! (2:30) / Concert Band

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 the haunting and nostalgic waltz “Secret Fairground” and a dynamic masterpiece called “Blue Strut”. A score of this edition (without the parts) is available with the number UE21793./ Répertoire / Concert Band