Sleigh Ride. Par CURNOW JAMES. Troika is a Russian word that means a group of three but it also means a light Russian sleigh pulled by three horses. Christmas Troika portrays the joy of Christmas via a musical sleigh-ride. Listen as the glistening snow crinkles beneath the weight of the sleigh and the hooves of the prancing horses as it travels through the countryside. One can almost see the frost on the trees and hear the wind blow and the sleigh-bells ring as the tune O Come, All Ye Faithful winds its way through the music. / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par CURNOW JAMES. If there is one set of music any beginner band should own this is it. It is made up of 24 short contrasting pieces which are a mixture of folk songs, well-known classics, Christmas items and original works, each of which is aimed to reinforce an aspect of learning. A must for all beginner bands. / Niveau : 0.5 / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par CURNOW JAMES. Dieses majestätische, groß angelegte Werk eröffnet dem Zuhörer neue Perspektiven. Stellenweise beschaulich und doch weit reichend, ist James Curnows Proclamation von hoher musikalischer Aussagekraft. Eine ausgezeichnete Orchestrierung lotet die unzähligen Klangnuancen der Brass Band aus und empfiehlt das Stuück somit fuür jede Art von Konzert. Ein besonderes Klangerlebnis fuür Musiker und Publikum! / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par CURNOW JAMES. Véritable symbole de la période de Noël, la musique entonne son chant joyeux et résonne tant dans les lieux sacrés que dans les rues. A Christmas Celebration (« Célébrons Noël ») de James Curnow est un arrangement de huit noëls qui convient à différents ensembles grâce à son instrumentation variable. / Niveau : 2 / Pop and rock / Recueil / Brass Band

Par CURNOW JAMES. À partir de 776 avant J. -C. et pendant plus d’un millénaire, les Jeux Olympiques antiques ont eu lieu dans le site sacré d’Olympie en Grèce. L’année 1896 voit la renaissance de l’olympisme. Le baron Pierre de Coubertin organise les premiers Jeux modernes à Athènes. En 1996, Atlanta célèbre avec faste le centenaire des Jeux. James Curnow compose à la demande du Comité Olympique d’Atlanta cette oeuvre brillante, idéale pour débuter un concert. / Niveau : 4 / Ouverture / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par GOODALL HOWARD. Shackelton's Cross was inspired by a painting created in 1957 by the English artist Edward Seago (1910-1974). The title refers to a cross which was erected to the memory of Sir Ernest Shackleton, who led a number of explorations to the Antarctic. Shackleton died in 1922 whilst on a Polar expedition, and the cross can be found on a promontory at the entrance to the bay at Grytviken Whaling Station in South Georgia. The painting is owned by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, and was part of an exhibition at Buckingham Palace from October 2011 to April 2012. Originally scored for oboe, trumpet and small orchestra, Daniel Hall's sensitive arrangement follows the composer's alternative version for solo trumpet and organ, created for Crispian Steele-Perkins (trumpet) and David Goode (organ). / Répertoire / Ensemble de Cuivres

Par CURNOW JAMES. Explore different settings of the Medieval Latin carol 'In Dulci Jubilo' via this solid arrangement by James Curnow. Opening with an exquisite 'Brass Choir' section a la Michael Praetorius (1571-1621) and progressing through a 'Woodwind Choir' section in the later J. S. Bach style, WITH SWEET JUBILATION is wonderful 'style study' material. The grace of the early masters and the clearly focused unifying concept of the arrangement by James Curnow combine to make this addition to the Curnow Music Press 'Splendor of Christmas Series' a wonderful holiday experience for the young band. / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par CURNOW JAMES. / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Brass Band