Elegy For Band. Par SPARKE PHILIP. The initial idea was for a millennium piece, which it is, but rather than add to the many celebratory pieces that have understandably been written to salute the 3rd millennium, Philip Sparke thought it would perhaps be appropriate to think about the aspects of life that are constantly with us (such as faith and philosophy) rather than the exciting changes that the year 2000 has undeniably wrought. This calm meditative work will bring a moment of serenity and reflection to any concert. / Niveau : 4 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par SHERMAN. Mary Poppins ' mixture of live action and animation, together with the exceptional songs from Robert and Richard Sherman, provides a thoroughly entertaining movie spectacle. Julie Andrews's Oscar-winning performance as the title character is exceptional and Dick Van Dyke's Bert, the chimney sweep, is equally stunning (despite that comical cockney accent). Andrew Duncan has put together a very enjoyable symphonic suite of music from the film including Chim chim cher-ee; Feed the Birds, Let's go Fly a Kite, A Spoonful of Sugar, Sister Suffragette and the inimitable Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Brass Band Grade 4: Advanced Youth and 3rd Section Duration: 5 minutes / TV, Film, Comédie musicale / Recueil / Brass Band (Conducteur)

Par BERLIN IRVING. Mark Freeh has updated Irving Berlin's hardy perennial White Christmas for brass band. Brass Band Grade 4: Advanced Youth and 3rd Section. Duration: 3 minutes./ Répertoire / Brass Band

Par BRUBECK DAVE. The classic jazz number Take Five was first recorded by the Dave Brubeck Quartet and released on its 1959 album Time Out. Composed by Paul Desmond, the group's saxophonist, it became famous for its distinctive, catchy melody and use of quintuple time, from which the piece got its name. This brass band arrangement, by Steve Sykes, captures the jaunty slant of the original. Brass Band Grade 4: Advanced Youth and 3rd Section. Duration: 4 minutes./ Répertoire / Brass Band

Par JONES QUINCY. The Soul Bossa Nova is a classic track by Quincy Jones, arranged here by Andrew Duncan, that featured so heavily in the Austin Powers films. Yeah, Baby! Brass Band Grade 4: Advanced Youth and 3rd Section Duration: 6 minutes/ Recueil / Brass Band

Par ANDERSON LEROY. The Typewriter arranged for brass band by Andrew Duncan as a cornet or xylophone solo, is probably most recognised now as the theme tune to the long-running BBC Radio 4 show The News Quiz. Brass Band Grade 4: Advanced Youth and 3rd Section. Duration: 4 minutes./ Répertoire / Brass Band

Par WILLIAMS JOHN. John Williams: Epic Themes is a medley of John Williams favourites including Star Wars (Main Theme), March (1941), Imperial March (from Star Wars Episode V : The Empire Strikes Back), Olympic Spirit and Superman (Main Theme), arranged with the approval of the composer by Steve Sykes. Brass Band Grade 4: Advanced Youth and 3rd Section Duration: 9 minutes/ Recueil / Brass Band (Conducteur)

Par WILLIAMS JOHN. An arrangement for brass band, by Steve Sykes, of John Williams' theme from the final Star Wars film Return of the Jedi, Luke and Leia. Brass Band Grade 4: Advanced Youth and 3rd Section Duration: 4 minutes/ Recueil / Brass Band (Conducteur)