Pour orchestre d'harmonie.Conducteur et parties séparées.'Octopus and the Moon': ...pourquoi ce titre?!D'une part, comme beaucoup de gens ( mais peu osent l'avouer), à minuit les soirs de pleine lune, je me transforme en poulpe.D'autre part et d'un point de vue structurel, la pièce enchaîne huit états de son évolution, des vagues, autrement dit flux et reflux, car il ne s'agit pas de développements.Chaque nouvel état sonore émerge puis disparaît.Cet ouvrage n'est pas dans l'usage habituel d'un orchestre d'harmonie mais est à coup sûr ce que j'aimerais souvent lui entendre jouer: un temps suspendu, introspectif voire intime, la richesse de la nomenclature liée à ce type de formation permettant à l'infini la recherche de couleurs sonores et de combinaisons.Eric FISCHER est l'auteur d'environ 200 opus, allant de la pièce pour instrument seul à la forme symphonique, en passant par tout type de nomenclature et d'expériences diverses, musique de chambre, dispositif électronique, oeuvres vocales, musiques de scène, musique improvisée, oeuvre pluridisciplinaires, etc...De fait, sa musique, aujourd'hui régulièrement jouée à travers le monde (USA, Canada, France, Suisse, Belgique, Hollande, Lettonie, Japon?) recherche toujours un espace privilégié avec les artistes qu'il admire, quel que soit leur instrument et l'univers stylistique dont ils sont issus.Entre 1988 and 1991, il dirige l'ensemble à cordes ' Antigone ' avec lequel il crée une partie de son oeuvre concertante, cette forme lui étant spécifiquement inspirante.(Ex : ' concerto pour marimba and orchestre ' 1987, éditions Notissimo - ' les mélodies provisoires ' pour accordéon and orchestre 1991, créée par Richard Galliano à St Eustache Paris - ' Concerto No3 ' pour saxophone soprano and orchestre à cordes, enregistré et créé par J.P.Baraglioli and l'orchestre philharmonique de chambre de Lettonie 1998, CD Daphénéo 9802, éditions Misterioso?)Sa curiosité à tout type de rencontre le mènera à d'autres échanges artistiques tout à fait privilégiés :À noter depuis 1989, un parcours de fidélité réciproque avec le chorégraphe japonais Shiro Daïmon (Dernières créations : ' Oni ', Oguni, Jp, sept.2004 - ' Kou, la lune rouge ' Paris, janvier 2005)Cofondateur du ' Collectif de la dernière tangente ' avec le plasticien Bernard Garo et le comédien François Chattot, proposant d'étonnantes immersions pluridisciplinaires, avec des spectacles comme ' Temps Morts ' (création Far, Nyon, 2003/ théâtre Vidy, Lausanne, 2004/ Scène nationale de Sénart, 2005/ festival de Dijon 2007) et ' 9 pictures from 99 body ritual tales ' (création Far, Nyon, 2005/ tournée automne 2006?)' Wasser wind und Stahl ' en préparation (création prévue saison 2008/2009)Musique de film pour ' l'oeil sauvage ' de Johanna Vaude (2006)Travail régulier avec des poètes, dont Dominique Brand et Emmanuel DamonÀ écrit pour Richard Galliano, David Liebman, François Bou, Jacqueline Méfano, Marianne Muller, le quatuor de Riga, l'ensemble FA 7, Jean-Pierre Baraglioli, le quatuor boréal, le collectif Rock Adélaïde, l'orchestre philharmonique de chambre de Lettonie, Sylvain Kassap?Egalement saxophoniste and claviers, il a joué et/ou enregistré aux côtés de Steve Lacy, David Liebman, Sylvain Kassap, Hozan Yamamoto, Andy Emler, Marc Ducret, Archie Shepp,?oeuvres sur CD :(ordre chronologique)1998 : ' Concerto No3 ' pour saxophone soprano and orchestre à cordessur le CD ' 52 fils tendus ' de J.P.Baraglioli (Daphénéo)2000 : ' le Rituel ' pour 5tet de saxophonessur le CD ' le Pont Mirabeau ' quatuor de saxophones de Riga (Kulturas Parvalde)2001 : ' Concerto Grosso ' (2o and 4o Mouvements) pour orchestre d'harmoniesur le CD ' Changer d'air ' produit par Ariam Ile-de-France/ Cepia2002 : ' Même si la lumière? 'Chamber music, monographie (Daphénéo)En cours de réalisation ' Eau vent acier ' pour quatuor à cordes. Sortie prévue en mars 2008 / Orchestre D'Harmonie

for Euphonium and Concert Band. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Pulcinella was commissioned by the Taiwanese euphonium player Tzu-Hsiang Lin. Lin is a renowned soloist and teacher and a Besson Euphonium Artist. He teaches euphonium at Taipei National University of the Arts, National Taiwan University of Arts, Shih Chien University and National Kaohsiung Normal University. Lin gave the premiere of Pulcinella in both its concert band and brass band versions in January 2021. Pulcinella continues Sparke?s series of euphonium solos named after characters of the Italian commedia dell?arte and opens with a long and expressive minor melody for the soloist over a brooding accompaniment. This is taken up briefly by the full band and is extended by the soloist after a change of key. A cadenza, accompanied by fragments of the main melody leads to a complete change of mood, tempo and tonality, introducing a Vivo section starting with a perky syncopated tune for the soloist. The band then uses elements of this new tune to introduce a change of key, where the soloist introduces a more lyrical second subject over a pulsing accompaniment. The band then takes this up and changes key to reintroduce the original Vivo melody, which leads to a short and acrobatic coda to bring the work to a spectacular close. / Date parution : 2021-11-03/ Répertoire / Orchestre D\'Harmonie

Arr. Kunio Fujisaki. Par GERSHWIN GEORGE. I Got Rhythm est une chanson irrésistible composée par George Gershwin (1898-1937) sur des paroles de son frère Ira, pour la comédie musicale Girl Crazy (1930). I Got Rhythm deviendra par la suite un des plus grands standards du jazz et sera repris par de nombreux artistes. La grille harmonique du morceau (également appelée rhythm changes ) est devenue la structure la plus jouée par les jazzmen. / Niveau : 4 / Pop and rock / Date parution : 1905-06-30/ Recueil / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par SPARKE PHILIP. In this exciting suite Philip Sparke sets out to capture the essence of his hometown, London, with each of the three movements depicting one of the many characteristics of this fascinating city. Skyline shows the frantic lifestyles of Londoners with millions of diverse people with different hopes and needs. Autumn shows the changes that take place in London during the different seasons and Downtown portrays the exciting nightlife of the West End. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par SPARKE PHILIP. MASQUERADE was commissioned by Stadtmusik Willisau from Switzerland (Reto Güdel, conductor) to celebrate their 175th anniversary in 2003 and first performed by them in November that year. 1. OvertureThe first movement opens with a fanfare-like figure, featuring the brass, before the main them is introduced over staccato chords. After a short, syncopated interlude a legato theme is introduced in the tenor register and material is developed until the music slows temporarily. The opening theme returns and the ‘tenor’ tune is taken up by the whole band until the opening fanfare returns to close the movement. 2. ElegyThe slow movement opens intensely with a bare two-part theme, whichleads to a passionate chorale-style melody. A second theme is introduced and leads to a climax, a return of the chorale theme and a pianissimo repeat which again leads to a full-band climax. The two-part theme returns quietly to create a peaceful close. 3 InterludeA short movement which changes the mood to introduce:- 4 FinaleThree violent chords preface a lively syncopated opening theme. The trumpets introduce a second idea, which is treated fugally, and this in turn leads to the main melodic idea of the movement, over staccato chords. A contrasting subject is then introduced in the middle of the band, followed by echoes of the first movement fanfare. The opening theme returns and material is revisited until the opening fanfare returns in full to end the work triumphantly. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par SPARKE PHILIP. The idea behind this work was to create an opening piece, something to start a concert in an unusual way. The title is a portmanteau word derived from madrigal. The work indeed begins in Renaissance mood however gradually tries to shake of its modal start and, by contrasting different instrumental families, the work changes into modern clothes. Why not add a little Renaissance splendor to any concert with this unique new work? / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

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 / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Anton Bruckner (18241896). Par BRUCKNER ANTON / DOSS THOMAS (Arr.). Anton Bruckner composed about 40 motets during his lifetime, the earliest a setting of Pange lingua around 1835, and the last, Vexilla regis, in 1892. Thomas Doss has compiled some of these motets in this volume for symphonic wind orchestra. These motets show many characteristics of personal expression, especially Bruckner's colourful harmony in the earlier works, which is in places aligned with Franz Schubert (changes between major and minor; and movements in thirds). Later works are characterised by many components which, in addition to the expanded stature of the movements, include above all a sense of the instrumentation as an outward phenomenon and the harmony as a compositional feature that works more internally. Some aspects of Bruckner's work are the result of his long period of study, which familiarised him not only with the tradition of his craft, but also gave him insights into the 'modernity' of his time in such composers as Wagner, Liszt and Berlioz. From this developed his personal standpoint, which always pursues the connection between the old and the new. / Date parution : 2023-08-12/ Répertoire / Concert Band/Harmonie

Par SPARKE PHILIP. MASQUERADE was commissioned by Stadtmusik Willisau from Switzerland (Reto Güdel, conductor) to celebrate their 175th anniversary in 2003 and first performed by them in November that year. 1. OvertureThe first movement opens with a fanfare-like figure, featuring the brass, before the main them is introduced over staccato chords. After a short, syncopated interlude a legato theme is introduced in the tenor register and material is developed until the music slows temporarily. The opening theme returns and the ‘tenor’ tune is taken up by the whole band until the opening fanfare returns to close the movement. 2. ElegyThe slow movement opens intensely with a bare two-part theme, whichleads to a passionate chorale-style melody. A second theme is introduced and leads to a climax, a return of the chorale theme and a pianissimo repeat which again leads to a full-band climax. The two-part theme returns quietly to create a peaceful close. 3 InterludeA short movement which changes the mood to introduce:- 4 FinaleThree violent chords preface a lively syncopated opening theme. The trumpets introduce a second idea, which is treated fugally, and this in turn leads to the main melodic idea of the movement, over staccato chords. A contrasting subject is then introduced in the middle of the band, followed by echoes of the first movement fanfare. The opening theme returns and material is revisited until the opening fanfare returns in full to end the work triumphantly. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. This regal and stately fanfare-opener is a sterling new offering for band. Sixteen opening bars of thrilling fanfare lead inexorably to a theme expressing dignified momentum. Frequent but simple meter changes help to make this an interesting and educational piece that both the band and the audience will enjoy. A recap of the opening fanfare brings the piece to an exciting finish that will set a noble yet festive tone for your concert or special event. It even makes a great graduation recessional. Let FANFARE BRITANNICA be the crown jewel of your next performance! / Niveau : 2.5 / Ouverture / Répertoire / Concert Band

Par BUCKLEY ROBERT. The rich heritage of French-Canadian folk music dates back several centuries. Robert has chosen three of these songs to create a musical portrait of this colorful culture. The opening piece is the jaunty and dance-like Monsieur Lecuré, followed by the hauntingly beautiful Blanche Comme la Neige. The piece concludes with the spirited march Vive la Canadienne!, which features a drum break and builds to an exciting, rousing finish. The creative use of harmonizations, key changes and dynamic contrasts gives this piece a sophisticated sound and intensity of a much more advanced piece. Dur: 3:35 / Date parution : 2022-09-14/ Répertoire / Concert Band