Par CURNOW JAMES. Based on Marc-Antoine Charpentier's (1634-1704) Te Deum, Fanfare and Flourishes for a Festive Occasion was originally commissioned for the 1991 European Brass Band Championships held in Rotterdam, Holland. / Niveau : 4 / Ouverture / Répertoire / Fanfare

Par PASTORE CARMINE. A Call for Peace (“Un Appel à la Paix”) est une oeuvre pleine de sensibilité qui formule le voeu de voir naître une paix universelle. Puisse la grande communauté des Hommes réaliser ce souhait pour que toute homme grandisse dans la fraternité. / Niveau : 2 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Fanfare

Par CURNOW JAMES. Captivated by the rolling hills, majestic horse farms and beautiful horses of the Central Kentucky Bluegrass region, James Curnow has named this exciting overture after one of the most scenic areas near his home. After a fanfare opening, the Percussion section provides high energy for the main theme. A contrasting middle section showcases the expressive abilities of your ensemble. With a return of the main theme, momentum builds steadily to the exciting conclusion. Exhilarating! / Niveau : 2 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Fanfare

Par CURNOW JAMES. Avec Acclamation, le compositeur américain James Curnow démontre son habileté à manier la forme 'thème et variations”. Acclamation développe la mélodie du cantique allemand O Gott nimm an die Gaben ('Seigneur, reçois favorablement nos offrandes'). Cette pièce est dédiée à tous ceux qui consacrent leur temps et leur talent à la musique. / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Fanfare

Par CURNOW JAMES. A wonderful teaching piece and the ideal young band festival work, BACH VARIANTS (six melodic variations on the Bach chorale AWAKE MY HEART AND SING) should be a staple of every young band library. Chorale style playing does so much for the young band's intonation, tone quality and phrasing. Including this one in your next festival program is certain to reap great rewards by honing your group's ability to make quality sound. Even bands which normally play music of higher grade levels will find a valuable experience in James Curnow's BACH VARIANTS. Be sure to add this one to your repertoire. / Niveau : 2 / Hymnes et chorals / Répertoire / Fanfare

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par BYRD WILLIAM. The Battell was written during the late 14th Century when England was in a mood of national celebration after victory over the Spanish and French Armadas. The movement which Byrd called Marche Before The Battell became known as The Earl of Oxford?s Marchand it appears with that title in an early manuscript copy of the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book. Written while Byrd was at the height of his powers, it still stirs the soul to this day. A perfect opener for your concert performances. / Niveau : 4 / Transcription / Répertoire / Fanfare

Par CONNERY BRIAN. Music for a Festival setzt mit einer kraftvollen, vom Blech und Schlagzeug gespielten Einleitung ein. Im wunderschönen, lyrischen Mittelteil bilden die breiten Melodien der Blechregister und die fließenden Umspielungen der Holzbläserstimmen ein harmonisches Ganzes. / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Fanfare

Par HIMES WILLIAM. And now for something completely different! Who but William Himes would think of deconstructing and the reconstructing the 'birthday' song into this amazingly creative overture? And, who else could do it so well? The cognitive and the affective domains are both in for a treat as you prepare this intriguing new work for performance. Be sure to hear the CD demo and look closely at the score. There are some amazing things going on here. Unexpected! / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Fanfare

Arr. Timothy Johnson. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. 'Melody is the very essence of music. ' -W. A. Mozart (1786)Mozart confirmed this view on melody by writing the Ave Verum Corpus near theend of his short life. Originally written for chorus, strings, and organ, this work standsamong the most beautiful musical expressions of all time. Timothy Johnson has skillfullymade Mozart's wondrous achievement available to concert bands. It's perfect forworship services and the sostenuto style, with careful attention to dynamics, makesit a great choice for that 'middle' spot at festival or for the more serious moment atany performance. Given the opportunity, young bands LOVE to play truly greatmusic, and it just doesn't getmuch better than the mastery of Mozart. / Niveau : 2 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Fanfare

Par BULLA STEPHEN. Contrasting colors and stylistic shifts trace the historic events surrounding “the shot heard ‘round the world” in this challenging and significant new concert band work by Stephen Bulla. A rhapsodic adventure, NORTH BRIDGE PORTRAIT takes us from the merry atmosphere of the pre-revolutionary town through foreboding militant sounds. The fife-and-drum melody, “Washington’s March”, leads inexorably to the historic beginning of the American colonies’ struggle for freedom. Vivid images combine to make this descriptive audience-pleasing composition a memorable experience for all that attend your performance. Historic and unique! / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Fanfare