Performed by Smash Mouth. Arranged by Johnnie Vinson. Score and full set of parts. Discovery Concert Band. Grade 1.5. Book only. Size 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

By Neil Diamond. Arranged by Paul Murtha. Discovery Concert Band Plus. Grade 2. Score and full set of parts. Published by Hal Leonard.

Arranged by Michael Sweeney. Discovery Concert Band Plus. Grade 2. Score and full set of parts. Size 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3.5

SKU: BT.DHP-1185856-140

Arranged by Hideaki Miura. New Sounds for Concert Band. Pop & Rock. Score Only. Composed 2018. 19 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1185856-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1185856-140).

Everyone knows this huge hit song from the late 1960s! Hideaki Miura gives it a special touch in the adventurous New Sounds way.

Eind jaren zestig stond deze aanstekelijke song op alle grote hitlijsten. We kunnen gerust stellen dat het nummer deel uitmaakt van het zogeheten ‘collectieve geheugen’. Hideaki Miura gaf er een speciale touch aan op de avontuurlijke manier die hoort bij de 'New Sounds’!

Dieser Song aus den späten 1960er-Jahren schaffte es in alle bedeutenden Hitlisten und zählt zwangsläufig zum sogenannten kollektiven Gedächtnis“. Hideaki Miura verlieh ihm eine besondere Note in der Art der spannenden Reihe New Sounds!

Cette chanson de la fin des années 1960 s’est retrouvée tous les hit-parades, ce qui lui conserve sa place dans la mémoire collective. Hideaki Miura y a ajouté la touche typiquement aventureuse de la série New Sounds !

Questa canzone della fine degli anni Sessanta è entrata a far parte di tutte le principali classifiche e inevitabilmente ha fatto il suo ingresso nella cosiddetta memoria collettiva. Hideaki Miura gli ha dato un tocco speciale di avventuroso new sound!

Performed by Smash Mouth, Baha Men. Arranged by Paul Murtha. Discovery Plus. Book only. Size 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

By Smash Mouth. Arranged by Paul Murtha. FlexBand. Pop/Rock. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

By Neil Diamond. Arranged by Ted Ricketts. (Score and Parts). Score and full set of parts. Young Band (Concert Band). Grade 3. Published by Hal Leonard.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2

SKU: BT.DHP-1115176-140

Arranged by Lorenzo Bocci. Christmas Collection. Score Only. Composed 2011. 12 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1115176-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1115176-140).

9x12 inches.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen appeared in print for the first time in William Sandy’s Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern in 1833, although it was believed to have been written many years earlier. Today, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen is one of the most loved and popular English Christmas songs of all time. Italian composer and arranger Lorenzo Bocci fell in love with the delightful melody and created an arrangement that will be perfect at any Christmas concert or event.

Over de vraag of dit kerstlied uit de vijftiende of de achttiende eeuw stamt, zijn de geleerden het niet eens. Wel treffen we het voor het eerst in gedrukte vorm aan in het jaar 1833, in het gezangenboek Christmas Carols Ancient andModern van William Sandy. Hoe dan ook, dit lied behoort al vele eeuwen tot de geliefdste kerstklassiekers van het Engelstalige gebied. Ook de Italiaan Lorenzo Bocci liet zich betoveren door de prachtige oude melodie en maakte ereen sfeervolle bewerking van voor blaasorkest.

Versc hiedenen Quellen zufolge stammt dieses englische Weihnachtslied aus dem 15. oder 18. Jahrhundert und wurde erstmals im Gesangbuch Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern von William Sandy im Jahre 1833 gedruckt. Unbestritten ist hingegen die Tatsache, dass es seit langem zu den beliebtesten englischen Weihnachtsliedern zählt und auch über den englischen Sprachraum hinaus bekannt ist. Der Italiener Lorenzo Bocci ließ sich vom Zauber der alten Weise gefangen nehmen und verfasste eine stimmungsvolle Bearbeitung für Blasorchester.

La source exacte de cet hymne chrétien anglais est incertaine, cependant, il apparaît dans une anthologie publiée par William Sandy en 1833, Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern (Chants de Noël anciens et modernes). Incontestablement, la sérénité et la douceur de God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ont largement dépassé les frontières anglaises. L’italien Lorenzo Bocci s’est laissé gagner par la magie de cet ancien cantique et nous en propose un chaleureux arrangement pour orchestre d’harmonie.

La fonte esatta di questo inno cristiano inglese è incerta, anche se appare in un’antologia pubblicata da William Sandy nel 1833 intitolata Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern. La serenit e la dolcezza di God Rest Ye Merry hanno oltrepassato i confini inglesi. Lorenzo Bocci si è lasciato conquistare da questo antico canto e ci propone un caloroso arrangiamento per banda.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 6

SKU: BT.AMP-028-140

Composed by Philip Sparke. Elite Series. Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 2005. 68 pages. Anglo Music Press #AMP 028-140. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-028-140).

English-German-French- Dutch.

The piece reflects the composer's fascination with the origins of the universe and deep space in general. The title comes from a theory, formulated by Pythagoras, that the cosmos was ruled by the same laws he had discovered that govern the ratios of note frequencies of the musical scale. (‘Harmonia’ in Ancient Greek, which means scale or tuning rather than harmony - Greek music was monophonic). He also believed that these ratios corresponded to the distances of the six known planets from the sun and that the planets each produced a musical note which combined to weave a continuous heavenly melody (which, unfortunately, we humans cannot hear). In this work, these six notesform the basis of the sections MUSIC OF THE SPHERES and HARMONIA. The pieces opens with a horn solo called t = 0, a name given by some scientists to the moment of the Big Bang when time and space were created, and this is followed by a depiction of the BIG BANG itself, as the entire universe bursts out from a single point. A slower section follows called THE LONELY PLANET which is a meditation on the incredible and unlikely set of circumstances which led to the creation of the Earth as a planet that can support life, and the constant search for other civilisations elsewhere in the universe. ASTEROIDS AND SHOOTING STARS depicts both the benign and dangerous objects that are flying through space and which constantly threaten our planet, and the piece ends with THE UNKNOWN, leaving in question whether our continually expanding exploration of the universe will eventually lead to enlightenment or destruction.

Dit werk weerspiegelt de fascinatie van de componist voor het heelal. Het begint met een hoornsolo met de naam t = 0, waarmee sommige wetenschappers de oerknal aanduiden. Dan volgt een weergave van de oerknal zelf. Het volgendegedeelte, The Lonely Planet, is een meditatie over het ongelooflijke samenspel van omstandigheden dat leidde tot het ontstaan van de Aarde. Asteroids and Shooting Stars beschrijft objecten in de ruimte. Het werkeindigt met The Unknown, waarmee we in het ongewisse blijven over de gevolgen van onze verdere verkenning van het universum. In 2005 won Philip Sparke met Music of the Spheres de National Band Association/William D.Revelli Memorial Band Composition Contest.

Dieses Werk handelt vom Weltall und unserem Platz im Universum, auf dem Weltbild von Pythagoras basierend. Am einfachsten lässt sich diese außergewöhnliche Komposition wohl als Filmmusik ähnliches Stück beschreiben ? Musik zu einem Science-Fiction-Film eines Ripley Scott oder Steven Spielberg oder auch Musik, wie sie ein John Williams oder Danny Elfman schreiben würde: absolut stimmungsvoll, brillant instrumentiert mit Klangfarben, Strukturen, Effekten und Timbres, gemischt mit fließenden musikalischen Linien, die die Substanz des Themas auf den Punkt treffen. Dieses atemberaubende neue Stück hebt Ihr Blasorchester auf ein höheres Niveau, sowohl im technischen als auchmusikalischen Sinn.

La fresque Music of the Spheres (“La musique des sphères”) souligne la fascination qu’éprouve le compositeur pour les origines de l’univers. L’orchestration est proche de la musique de film. Le climat musical est ample, sonore et contrasté.

Music of the Spheres evidenza il fascino che le origini dell’universo esercitano su Philip Sparke. Il titolo proviene da una teoria del matematico greco Pitagora, secondo la quale il cosmo è retto dalle stesse leggi che governano i rapporti di frequenza tra le note della scala musicale. Questa composizione inizia con un assolo di corno chiamato t = 0, nozione che definisce il momento del big-bang. The Lonely Planet (Il pianeta solitario) è una meditazione sulle circostanze che hanno portato alla creazione della terra. Asteroids and Shooting Stars (Asteroidi e Stelle cadenti) descrive i molteplici oggetti che si muovono nello spazio e che rappresentano unrischio per il nostro pianeta. Le battute finali portano verso l’ignoto (The Unknown) sollevando una domanda la cui risposta resta in sospeso: la nostra continua avanzata nell’esplorazione dell’Universo porter un giorno alla scoperta o alla distruzione?

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2

SKU: BT.DHP-1115176-010

Arranged by Lorenzo Bocci. Christmas Collection. Christmas. Set (Score and Parts). Composed 2011. De Haske Publications #DHP 1115176-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1115176-010).

9x12 inches.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen appeared in print for the first time in William Sandys Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern in 1833, although it was believed to have been written many years earlier. Today, God Rest Ye Merry,Gentlemen is one of the most loved and popular English Christmas songs of all time. Italian composer and arranger Lorenzo Bocci fell in love with the delightful melody and created an arrangement that will be perfect at any Christmas concert orevent.

Over de vraag of dit kerstlied uit de vijftiende of de achttiende eeuw stamt, zijn de geleerden het niet eens. Wel treffen we het voor het eerst in gedrukte vorm aan in het jaar 1833, in het gezangenboek Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern vanWilliam Sandy. Hoe dan ook, dit lied behoort al vele eeuwen tot de geliefdste kerstklassiekers van het Engelstalige gebied. Ook de Italiaan Lorenzo Bocci liet zich betoveren door de prachtige oude melodie en maakte ereen sfeervolle bewerking van voorblaasorkest.

< I>God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen zählt seit seiner Entstehung im 19. Jahrhundert zu den weltweit beliebtesten Weihnachtsliedern. Der Italiener Lorenzo Bocci lie� sich vom Zauber der alten Weise gefangen nehmen und verfasste eine stimmungsvolleBearbeitung für Blasorchester.

La source exacte de cet hymne chrétien anglais est incertaine, cependant, il apparaît dans une anthologie publiée par William Sandy en 1833, Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern (Chants de Noël anciens et modernes). Incontestablement, lasérénité et la douceur de God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ont largement dépassé les frontiéres anglaises. Litalien Lorenzo Bocci sest laissé gagner par la magie de cet ancien cantique et nous en propose un chaleureux arrangement pour orchestredharmonie.
La fonte esatta di questo inno cristiano inglese é incerta, anche se appare in unantologia pubblicata da William Sandy nel 1833 intitolata Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern. La serenit e la dolcezza di God Rest Ye Merry hannooltrepassato i confini inglesi. Lorenzo Bocci si é lasciato conquistare da questo antico canto e ci propone un caloroso arrangiamento per banda.

Mixed Choir

SKU: CF.CFD16

Composed by Charles H. Gabriel, Conrad Kocher, Dennis Allen, Fanny J. Crosby, John Bacchus Dykes, John Darwell, Lelia Morris, Lowell Mason, Phoebe Knapp, Robert Lowry, Samuel Wesley, Traditional, Various, Walter Knapp, and William H. Doane. Arranged by Bob Burroughs, Dana Mengel, Dennis Allen, Elizabeth Campbell, Hal H. Hopson, Ken Berg, Melodie Tunney, Patrick M. Liebergen, Ruth Elaine Schram, Stan Pethel, and Walter Knapp. Jewel Case. Carl Fischer Concert Band Recordings. Audio CD. With Standard notation. Carl Fischer Music #CFD16. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CFD16).

ISBN 9780825860164. UPC: 798408060169.

Since the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, hymns have been the tie binding the hearts and spirits of Christians together. With their beautiful melodies and poetically penned words, hymns are the universal language of Christian worship, the bond that draws believers together from all walks of life and across the world. With texts of faith and inspiration, hymns speak to present time with words of assurance of hope, and help direct us toward the future in glory. Next to the Bible, they have endured as the timeless voice of the Christian faith, teaching and inspiring believers throughout generations. In this collection of “favorites” we offer listeners a compilation of the genre’s most beloved and inspirational hymns of faith. Arranged by some of today’s most distinguished church music icons, the hymns in this collection will thrill and comfort the faithful listener. Drawing upon the words and melodies of some of the world’s greatest hymn writers, including Fanny Crosby, Charles Wesley, and Martin Luther, the arrangers in this collection maintain each work’s original integrity while beautifully transporting each hymn into the realm of today’s modern worship world. From the stirring strains of “Amazing Grace” to the majestic power of “Holy, Holy, Holy,” this collection will inspire Christian worshipers.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 5

SKU: BT.GOB-000558-140

Composed by Ole Olsen. Score Only. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000558-140. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000558-140).

Fanitullen is a lively, beautiful ‘Sl?tt’, i.e. an old Norwegian melody which is played on a traditional ‘Hardingfele’ (Hardanger fiddle).
Because of its violent rhythm and exciting character, playing a Fanitullen for a long time was considered improper. It was believed that a person playing this melody would come under the influence of the devil. Therefore, Fanitullen could be regarded as a kind of Rock’n Roll from the 18th century.
Tom Brevik’s adaptation is based on a composition for piano by Ole Olsen (1850-1927)

Fanitu llen is een levendige, mooie ‘Sl?tt’, een oude Noorse melodie die gespeeld word op een traditionele ‘Hardingfele’ (Hardanger viool).
Door de heftige ritmiek en het opzwepende karakter, werd het spelen van een Fanitullen gedurendelange tijd als niet kies beschouwd. Er zouden invloeden van de duivel in schuilen. Fanitullen zou daarom misschien wel als een soort Rock’n Roll van de 18e eeuw gezien kunnen worden.
De bewerking van Tom Brevik is gebaseerdop een compositie voor piano van Ole Olsen (1850-1927).

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.GOB-000905-010

Arranged by David Well. Set (Score & Parts). Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000905-010. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000905-010).

The tradition of the Christmas tree in Western Europe dates back to a time long before any Christianization had taken place. During the severely cold winter nights, so it was believed, evil spirits tried to 'kill' nature. Needle-leaved trees were the only ones which kept their green colour throughout the year, and therefore became symbols of immortality. These 'living' trees, said to be the work of benign spirits, were brought into people's houses to ward off evil, life-threatening powers. In the 14th century people first started to decorate Christmas trees. It was a pagan custom, originated by the inhabitants of Alsace. This custom was taken over by the Church inthe course of the 15th and 16th century. At first the decoration consisted mainly of edibles, such as apples and wafers, but later small presents were added. Legend has it that the reformer Martin Luther was the first person to decorate a Christmas tree with candles. The flickering candle flames were meant to create the image of a starry sky in which Christ's apparition could be recognized. The German organ-player Ernst Anschütz from Leipzig was the first person to notate the song 'O Tannenbaum', the melody being a well-known folk song. Next to 'Stille Nacht' 'O Tannenbaum' is the most famous German Christmas song, now known throughout the world. In the United States of America the melody of 'O Tannenbaum' has even been used in four States (among which the State of Maryland) for their State song. In David Well's arrangement the song is first heard as many of us know it. After this introduction, however, it is transformed into a solid rock version, and the beat has been changed. In the second part the familiar three-four time is back, but here the rhythm is different from the original. After the richly ornamented rock beat the basic theme can be heard once again and the composition is concluded in a festive manner.

De traditie van de ‘Kerstboom’ gaat in West-Europa terug tot ver voordat er van enige kerstening sprake was. Gedurende de koude strenge winters dacht men dat kwade geesten de natuur ‘vermoordde’. Naaldbomen behielden als enige hungroene kleur en werden daardoor symbolen van onsterflijkheid. Deze ‘levende’ bomen, het werk van goede machten, werden in huis gehaald om kwade geesten en levensbedreigende krachten buitenshuis te houden. Van ‘versierde’ kerstbomenwas het eerst sprake in de 14e eeuw. Het was een heidens gebruik, dat in deze periode in de Elzas voorkwam. Tijdens de 15e en 16e eeuw werd het versieren van de kerstboom door de kerk overgenomen. De versiering bestond in eersteinstantie vooral uit etenswaar, als appels en koekjes. Later ging men ook kleine cadeautjes als versiering gebruiken. Er wordt beweerd dat Martin Luther, de hervormer, als eerste kaarsen in een kerstboom deed. De fonkelende vlammetjescreëerden een sterrenhemel waarin men Christus’ verschijning leek te herkennen. De Duitse organist Ernst Anschütz uit Leipzig, was de eerste die het lied ‘O Tannenbaum’ op schrift stelde. De melodie was een bekend volkswijsje.Naast ‘Stille Nacht’ is ‘O Tannenbaum’ het meest bekende kerstlied dat vanuit Duitsland de hele wereld veroverde. De melodie van ‘O Tannenbaum’ wordt zelfs in de Verenigde Staten van Amerika in vier verschillende staten (o.a.Maryland) als volkslied gebruikt. In het arrangement van David Well hoort u het lied eerst op de manier zoals velen het kennen. Na deze inleiding klinkt een stevige rock-versie en is de maatsoort niet meer de gebruikelijke. Het tussendeelis weer in de vertrouwde driekwarts-maatsoort. Hier is echter de ritmiek in een ander jasje gestoken. Na de rijkelijk met slingers versierde rock-beat klinkt nog één keer het oorspronkelijke thema om daarna feestelijk af.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.GOB-000905-140

Arranged by David Well. Score Only. 10 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000905-140. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000905-140).

The tradition of the Christmas tree in Western Europe dates back to a time long before any Christianization had taken place. During the severely cold winter nights, so it was believed, evil spirits tried to 'kill' nature. Needle-leaved trees were the only ones which kept their green colour throughout the year, and therefore became symbols of immortality. These 'living' trees, said to be the work of benign spirits, were brought into people's houses to ward off evil, life-threatening powers. In the 14th century people first started to decorate Christmas trees. It was a pagan custom, originated by the inhabitants of Alsace. This custom was taken over by the Church inthe course of the 15th and 16th century. At first the decoration consisted mainly of edibles, such as apples and wafers, but later small presents were added. Legend has it that the reformer Martin Luther was the first person to decorate a Christmas tree with candles. The flickering candle flames were meant to create the image of a starry sky in which Christ's apparition could be recognized. The German organ-player Ernst Anschütz from Leipzig was the first person to notate the song 'O Tannenbaum', the melody being a well-known folk song. Next to 'Stille Nacht' 'O Tannenbaum' is the most famous German Christmas song, now known throughout the world. In the United States of America the melody of 'O Tannenbaum' has even been used in four States (among which the State of Maryland) for their State song. In David Well's arrangement the song is first heard as many of us know it. After this introduction, however, it is transformed into a solid rock version, and the beat has been changed. In the second part the familiar three-four time is back, but here the rhythm is different from the original. After the richly ornamented rock beat the basic theme can be heard once again and the composition is concluded in a festive manner.

De traditie van de ‘Kerstboom’ gaat in West-Europa terug tot ver voordat er van enige kerstening sprake was. Gedurende de koude strenge winters dacht men dat kwade geesten de natuur ‘vermoordde’. Naaldbomen behielden als enige hungroene kleur en werden daardoor symbolen van onsterflijkheid. Deze ‘levende’ bomen, het werk van goede machten, werden in huis gehaald om kwade geesten en levensbedreigende krachten buitenshuis te houden. Van ‘versierde’ kerstbomenwas het eerst sprake in de 14e eeuw. Het was een heidens gebruik, dat in deze periode in de Elzas voorkwam. Tijdens de 15e en 16e eeuw werd het versieren van de kerstboom door de kerk overgenomen. De versiering bestond in eersteinstantie vooral uit etenswaar, als appels en koekjes. Later ging men ook kleine cadeautjes als versiering gebruiken. Er wordt beweerd dat Martin Luther, de hervormer, als eerste kaarsen in een kerstboom deed. De fonkelende vlammetjescreëerden een sterrenhemel waarin men Christus’ verschijning leek te herkennen. De Duitse organist Ernst Anschütz uit Leipzig, was de eerste die het lied ‘O Tannenbaum’ op schrift stelde. De melodie was een bekend volkswijsje.Naast ‘Stille Nacht’ is ‘O Tannenbaum’ het meest bekende kerstlied dat vanuit Duitsland de hele wereld veroverde. De melodie van ‘O Tannenbaum’ wordt zelfs in de Verenigde Staten van Amerika in vier verschillende staten (o.a.Maryland) als volkslied gebruikt. In het arrangement van David Well hoort u het lied eerst op de manier zoals velen het kennen. Na deze inleiding klinkt een stevige rock-versie en is de maatsoort niet meer de gebruikelijke. Het tussendeelis weer in de vertrouwde driekwarts-maatsoort. Hier is echter de ritmiek in een ander jasje gestoken. Na de rijkelijk met slingers versierde rock-beat klinkt nog één keer het oorspronkelijke thema om daarna feestelijk af.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 5

SKU: BT.GOB-000558-010

Composed by Ole Olsen. Arranged by Marten van der Wal. Set (Score & Parts). 8 pages. Gobelin Music Publications #GOB 000558-010. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (BT.GOB-000558-010).

Fanitullen is a lively, beautiful ‘Sl?tt’, i.e. an old Norwegian melody which is played on a traditional ‘Hardingfele’ (Hardanger fiddle).
Because of its violent rhythm and exciting character, playing a Fanitullen for a long time was considered improper. It was believed that a person playing this melody would come under the influence of the devil. Therefore, Fanitullen could be regarded as a kind of Rock’n Roll from the 18th century.
Tom Brevik’s adaptation is based on a composition for piano by Ole Olsen (1850-1927)

Fanitu llen is een levendige, mooie ‘Sl?tt’, een oude Noorse melodie die gespeeld word op een traditionele ‘Hardingfele’ (Hardanger viool).
Door de heftige ritmiek en het opzwepende karakter, werd het spelen van een Fanitullen gedurendelange tijd als niet kies beschouwd. Er zouden invloeden van de duivel in schuilen. Fanitullen zou daarom misschien wel als een soort Rock’n Roll van de 18e eeuw gezien kunnen worden.
De bewerking van Tom Brevik is gebaseerdop een compositie voor piano van Ole Olsen (1850-1927).

Arranged by Jerry Brubaker. Traditional. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Concert Band. Level: Medium Easy (grade 3). Conductor Score & Parts. Duration 3:51:00. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Concert band (Piccolo, Flute 1/2, Oboe 1/2, Bassoon 1/2, Bb Soprano Clarinet 1-3, Eb Alto Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Cornet (in Bb) 1-3, Trumpet (in Bb) 1/2, French Horn 1-4 , Trombone 1-3, Euphonium, Tuba, Stri) - grade 4

SKU: CN.S11242

Composed by Adam Gorb. Arranged by Michael Brand. Band Music. Score only. Duration 4:20. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.S11242).

Scenes from an English Landscape is a brief nostalgic tone poem taking its inspiration from visions of rural England as depicted in the paintings of John Constable, the novels of Thomas Hard, and the music of Gustav Holst and Ralph Vaughan Williams. A chorale-like theme is stated in the brass and then taken up at three times the tempo in the woodwinds. At the end of the work, both versions of the theme are stated together to bring the piece to a triumphant climax.

This is a brief nostalgic tone poem taking its inspiration from visions of rural England as depicted in the paintings of John Constable, the novels of Thomas Hard, and the music of Gustav Holst and Ralph Vaughan Williams. I imagined a community of villagers coming out of church and filling a village square with their vibrant presence. A chorale-like theme is stated in the brass and then taken up at three times the tempo in the woodwinds. At the end o the work, both versions of the theme are stated together to bring the piece to a triumphant climax. Adam Gorb was born in Cardiff and started composing at the age of ten. His first work broadcast on national radio was written when he was fifteen. He studied at Cambridge University (1977-1980) and the Royal Academy of Music (1991-1993) where he graduated with the highest honours including the Principal's Prize. He has been on the staff at the London College of Music and Media, the junior Academy of the Royal Academy of Music and, since 2000 he has been the Head of School of Composition at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester . International recognition came in 1994 with the US Walter Beeler Prize for his work Metropolis . With it began what has developed into probably the most important wind ensemble catalogue by a contemporary composer, ranging from extremely challenging to the most accessible, at all technical levels, seized on by players internationally, widely recorded and now absolutely central to the world's wind repertoire. Equally important though are his works for dance, and concert pieces like the chamber orchestral Weimar , the Violin Sonata , a Clarinet Concerto for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Diaspora for strings (for the Goldberg Ensemble). Deceptively mainstream at first glance, they display the same inventive brilliance, pulsating sound world, striking use of rhythm and an undogmatic absence of stylistic hang-ups to embrace jazz and serialism in works where power, poetry, irony and pathos, often underlaid by a theatrical and deeply subversive element, coalesce in an integrated, highly individual musical voice. Gorb is also not afraid to draw on the vivid musical heritage of his Jewish roots, sometimes directly, often in a more subsumed or radically creative way. The crucial and consistent feature of Gorb's work though is that it communicates strongly without patronizing players or audiences. He firmly believes that if contemporary music - any music - does not impact on listeners then its message is irrelevant; it is lost.

Band concert band - Grade 4.5

SKU: CF.SPS71

Composed by Carl Strommen. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 2+16+4+8+8+8+4+4+2+4+4+4+ 4+6+6+6+4+4+4+4+6+6+6+6+4 +8+3+2+12+2+4+28 pages. Duration 6 minutes, 26 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #SPS71. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SPS71).

ISBN 9781491143544. UPC: 680160901043. Key: G minor.

Nordanvind is a tour de force symphonic rhapsody that is built on three Scandinavian folk songs. Composer Carl Strommen has composed these Viking-influenced melodies into a concert setting that brings out all of the history of the Scandinavian people. The piece is at times bold and aggressive, at other times beautiful. Carl employs all of the instrumental colors of the concert band to create a new work for more advanced ensembles.
Modern Scandinavians are descendants of the Vikings, an adventuresome people who were known for their love of the sea, their naval prowess, and as fierce fighters . The Scandinavian Vikings were warriors from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden who traded, raided and settled in various parts of Europe, Russia, the North Atlantic islands, and the northeastern coast of North America .Starting around 1850, over one million Swedes left their homeland for the United States in search of religious freedom and open farm land . Augustana College was founded in 1860 by graduates of Swedish universities and is located on the Mississippi River in Rock Island, Illinois . Home of the “Vikings,” Augustana College is the oldest Swedish- American institution of higher learning in the United States . This powerful and lively piece takes inspiration from Swedish history and from Swedish folk songs and hymns .Havsdrake (Dragon of the Sea)The Nordanvind or “North Wind” blows a cold wind during a journey of a group of courageous Viking rowers . The “Dragon-ship” or long ships designed for raiding and war was a sophisticated, fast ship able to navigate in very shallow water . To musically portray these magnificent seafaring vessels, the director is encouraged to use an Ocean Drum (or a rain stick) during the introduction . Wind players may consider blowing air through their instruments to suggest the North wind . Adding men’s voices to accompany the haunting low brass and percussive “rower” sounds can be helpful in creating the dark and ominous portrayal of Viking adventurers .Slangpolska efter Byss - KalleIn Sweden, a “polska” is a partner dance where the dancers spin each other (släng in Swedish “to sling or toss”) . Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle is attributed to Byss-Kalle, who was a notable Swedish folk musician, specifically a nyckelharpa player . Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle is a traditional “polska” dance song most often played on the Nyckelharpa or keyed fiddle and is commonly heard in pubs and at festive events throughout Sweden . Approximately 10,000 nyckelharpa players live in Sweden today, and the Swedish and the American Nyckelharpa Associations are dedicated to this Swedish National instrument . The director is encouraged to share video and audio examples of the nyckelharpa playing the original Slangpolska efter Byss - Kalle .Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara (Children of the Heavenly Father)Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara Is a traditional Swedish melody, possibly of German roots, and was believed to be arranged as a hymn by the Swedish hymn writer, Karolina Wilhelmina Sandell-Berg (1832–1903) . As a daughter of a Swedish Lutheran minister, she began writing poems as a teenager and is said to have written over 1,700 different texts . There are two different accounts as to the inspiration for this hymn . The first story is that Lina (as she was called) wrote the hymn to honor her father and to say thank you to him for raising her and protecting her . A second belief is of her witnessing the tragic death of her father . She and her father were on a boat, when a wave threw her father overboard . It was said that the profound effect of watching her father drown is what caused Lina to write the text to this hymn . Although this is a treasured song to people of Swedish descent everywhere, it speaks to all people about a father tending and nourishing his children, and protecting them from evil .SPS71FThe Augustana College Concert BandFounded in 1874, the Augustana Band program is one of the oldest continuously active collegiate band programs in the country . The Concert Band is one of two bands on campus and was formed more than thirty years ago . The Concert Band attracts students of every skill level and from a wide variety of majors . Students in the ensemble play a large part in choosing their music for performance, which include works from the standard repertoire, orchestral transcriptions, and the latest compositions from leading composers .Rick Jaeschke began his musical career as a clarinet player in the 1st US Army Band . He received a Bachelor of Music degree from Susquehanna University, a Masters of Music from James Madison University, and a doctorate from Columbia University in New York . He was also fortunate to study conducting with Donald Hunsburger and with Frederick Fennell .Dr . Jaeschke taught band and choir at Great Mills High School in Southern Maryland, and for fifteen years, he was the district Music Supervisor in Armonk, New York, where he taught high school concert and jazz bands, beginning band, and music technology . During that time, the music program flourished, and the high school band consistently received Gold Medals in the New York State Festivals, as well as in national, and international festivals . As a clarinet and saxophone player, Dr . Jaeschke performed in the New York metropolitan area with the Rockland Symphony Orchestra, the Putnam Symphony Orchestra, Fine Arts Symphony Orchestra, and served as the concert master for the Hudson Valley Wind Symphony .For several years, Dr . Jaeschke served as the Fine Arts Coordinator for the District 204 schools in Naperville, IL, a district selected as One of the Best 100 Schools in America for Music . Currently, Dr . Jaeschke is an Associate Professor at Augustana College where he teaches music and music education courses, and directs the Concert Band . He has served on various educational boards, is a National edTPA scorer, and has presented at state, national and international music conferences . He lives with his family in Bettendorf Iowa, and enjoys any opportunity to explore the open water in his sea kayak .

Concert Band; Orchestra 2.2.2.2: 2.0.0.0: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Solo Cello

SKU: AP.36-A516548

Arranged by Franz Joseph Haydn and ed./arr. by David Popper. Full Orchestra, Solo Strings with Ensemble, Solo Violoncello. Kalmus Orchestra Library. Part(s). LudwigMasters Publications #36-A516548. Published by LudwigMasters Publications (AP.36-A516548).

ISBN 9798892704236. UPC: 659359531361. English.

Cellist and composer David Popper published the CELLO CONCERTO No. 5 in C major, Hob. VIIb:5, in 1899 as a completion of stetches supposedly made by Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). Due to more recent scholarship, the work is now believed to have been written by Popper himself. A blend of technical exploration and melodic charm, the concerto has become a familiar staple of the cello repertoire. It consists of three movements: 1. Allegro moderato, 2. Andante, and 3. Allegretto vivace. Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 2.0.0.0: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Solo Cello.

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Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-2518-01

March. Composed by Alexander. Arranged by Glover. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 2013. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-2518-01. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-2518-01).

A previously unpublished work by Russell Alexander (1877-1915), believed to have been composed around the turn of the 20th century. This edition, created from the composer's original manuscripts, includes full score and parts for contemporary concert band instrumentation.

Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: AP.44184S

Composed by Earl J. Fox, Jr. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Young Symphonic. Score. 20 pages. Duration 3:30. Alfred Music #00-44184S. Published by Alfred Music (AP.44184S).

UPC: 038081506098. English.

In popular Chinese religion Hsien (shyuhn) are believed to be benevolent spirits that roam the earth spreading goodwill and peace. This piece depicts a kindly invisible force roaming the earth seeking to do good and promote acts of kindness for those in need, portraying the essence of Hsien. (3:30).