Anton Bruckner (1824-1896). Par BRUCKNER ANTON / DOSS THOMAS (Arr.). Anton Bruckner (b. 4.9.1824, Ansfelden, d. 11.10.1896, Vienna) didn?t have it easy. Throughout his life, the Austrian composer was plagued by self-doubt. Anton Bruckner came from a simple, rural background. After the death of his father, he was accepted as a choirboy at the monastery of Sankt Florian in 1837. After several years as a school assistant and his own organ and piano studies, he first worked as organist in St. Florian, then from 1855 as cathedral organist in Linz. Introduced to music theory and instrumentation by Simon Sechter and Otto Kitzler, he discovered Richard Wagner as an artistic role model, whom he admired throughout his life and also visited several times in Bayreuth. In 1868 Anton Bruckner became professor of basso continuo, counterpoint and organ at the Vienna Conservatory; ten years later court organist; and in 1891 finally honorary doctor of the University of Vienna. He was considered an important organ virtuoso of his era, but had to wait a long time for recognition as a composer. It was not until Symphony No.7 in E major, composed between 1881 and 1883, with the famous Adagio written under the effects of Wagner's death, that he achieved the recognition he had hoped for, even if he was reluctant to accept it given his inclination towards scepticism and self-criticism. Anton Bruckner was a loner who did not want to follow a particular school or doctrine. He composed numerous sacred vocal works, such as his three masses, the Missa Solemnis in B flat minor (1854), the Te Deum (1881-84) and numerous motets. As a symphonic composer, he wrote a total of nine symphonies and many symphonic studies from 1863 onwards, tending to revise completed versions several times over. Bruckner's orchestral works were long considered unplayable, but in fact were merely exceptionally bold for the tonal language of their time, uniting traditions from Beethoven through Wagner to folk music, on the threshold between late Romanticism and Modernism. Hymns for four-part mixed choir a cappella (1846, St. Florian) No. 1 in E flat major (WAB 41/3): Quite Slow No. 2 in C major (WAB 41/4): Andante No. 3 in B flat major (WAB 41/1): Slow No. 4 in A flat major (WAB 41/2): Slow Hymn for five-part (2 S, A, T, B) mixed choir and organ No. 5 in D major: Solemnly They are simple works, completely subordinate to their liturgical use, which nevertheless already show numerous characteristics of personal expression. These small pieces were able to stand up to the harsh scrutiny of the mature master: in 1888, Bruckner subjected them to a revision in which he made only minor corrections. / Date parution : 2023-08-12/ Répertoire / Concert Band/Harmonie

Par WILSON PETER. Green Stringpops is a fun and friendly way to play music. Includes 7 fun pieces for violin 2 on Eco-themes from 'Tropical Forest' to 'Rainbow Patrol'./ Répertoire / Orchestre D'Harmonie

Par WILSON PETER. Green Stringpops is a fun and friendly way to play music. Includes 7 fun pieces for violin 2 on Eco-themes from 'Tropical Forest' to 'Rainbow Patrol'./ Répertoire / Orchestre D'Harmonie

Original Repertoire for Concert Band & Symphonic Band. Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Overtures & Opening Pieces (CD 1)Firework - The Swan on the Hill - Olympica - Metalla - ConZEnSus - Centennial Prelude - Homage - Nemu Susato - Dynamica - Jubilus - Ponte Romano - Algona Overture - Flashing Winds - Signature Marches & Slow Pieces (CD 2)Mercury - Canterbury Chorale - Ceremonial March - Hymnus Antverpiae - Minerva - Prima Luce - Artemis - Adagio for Winds - Orion - Humanos - Helios - Christmas Time - Arsenal Suites & Rhapsodies (CD 3 & 4)Suite Provençale - Slavia - Finnish Folksong Suite - 4 Old Dances - Brasiliana - Kebek - Rikudim - Puszta - St. Martin’s Suite - Balkanya - Spirit of Independence - Singapura Suite - Tanczi Symphonic Tone Poems (CD 5 & 6)Spartacus - Et in Terra Pax - Manhattan Pictures - Volcano - Amazonia - Castellum - Credentium - Stonehenge - Toccata Festiva - Avalon - Poème Montagnard Symphonies & Concertos (CD 7 & 8)Sinfonietta - Sinfonia Hungarica - Concerto Grosso - Rhapsody for Horn - Tre Sentimenti/ Accessoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par BULLA STEPHEN. Blues to the MAX! With lots of drive and down home blues harmonies, KENNESAW MOUNTAIN BLUES will latch on to your audience for keeps. Very accessible to Grade 2 1/2 bands, this is one of the most enjoyable pieces you’ll find for any level of ability. If you have a kickin’ drumset player, so much the better. Every section has gratifying parts to play, and the easy mixed-meter section sounds so natural but will keep ‘em all thinking. The concert band doesn’t often get the chance to play in styles like this, which is a shame, because it’s so much fun. How about letting your band try a style that’s about as far from John Phillip Sousa as you can get! Get down with some Blues! KENNESAW MOUNTAIN BLUES is a winner! / Niveau : 2.5 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par SPARKE PHILIP. This piece was inspired by the composer watching his young son, Benny, playing ‘soldiers’ with his collection of teddy bears - how appropriate!But it made him think of the many character pieces which take the form of a ‘toy march’, the most notable examples being by Haydn, Tchaikovsky and Leon Jessel. Parade of the Clockwork Soldiers is in the form of a ‘patrol’ (starting and ending quietly with a louder middle) and aims to represent a band marching past the listener. In fact, where the hall layout permits it, it could be possible to add a little choreography to the piece, starting and ending with only a few instruments on stage. / Niveau : 2 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Kids want to have fun, learn to play their instrument, AND be the STAR! Not surprisingly, beginning band parents want those very same things for their kids. Now all your students can be STARS!They will learn to play Popcorn Prelude quickly and easily. Then add a bit of simple “STAND UP, SIT DOWN” staging and VOILA! It’s POPCORN!The kids love it and the parents love it! How can you lose? Popcorn Prelude will be the new standard in first-performance pieces for beginning bands everywhere. EVERY young band must have this one! / Niveau : 0.5 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. This short opening music was composed on commission of the symphonic band of Jan Van der Roost's village (= Kontich near Antwerp / Belgium). In 1991, this community band celebrated its 100th anniversary. After composing commissioned pieces from different countries (even from Japan), this was the most 'near' commission he ever received indeed!It is a short but varied piece, featuring all sections of the band. After a short introduction, played by the brass instruments, a crisp rhythm starts and boxes the main theme. After a second theme, played by brass and percussion, a short melodical passage brings some 'rest'. At the end, the fanfare of the introductionreoccurs. Although this 'Centennial Prelude' isn't a really demanding piece, it sounds colourful and energetic. It has been recorded on CD by the band of the 'Royal Dutch Airforce' and the 'Desford Colliery Brass band'. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par NIJS JOHAN. High quality solo pieces for young musical explorers with orwithout piano accompaniment. The CD contains each work playedby a professional soloist together with a pianist, followed by thepiano accompaniment for you to play along to. The pianoaccompaniment is also available in a separate book. / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie ou Fanfare

Par NIJS JOHAN. High quality solo pieces for young musical explorers with orwithout piano accompaniment. The CD contains each work playedby a professional soloist together with a pianist, followed by thepiano accompaniment for you to play along to. The pianoaccompaniment is also available in a separate book. / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie ou Fanfare