Trauermarsch. Par VAN BERINGEN ROBERT. Robert van Beringen s’est inspiré d’un grand thème classique pour cette marche de funérailles, dont le trio mélancolique nous rappelle l’ Adagio qui semblerait en fait avoir été composé, selon de récentes découvertes, par le musicologue Remo Giazotto d’après un fragment d’une sonate d’Albinoni retrouvé parmi les ruines de la bibliothèque de Dresde, après son bombardement durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Écrite dans une version pour instrumentation variable à quatre voix (avec percussion ad libitum), Funeral March pourra être interprété lors d’une cérémonie funéraire, d’une procession de l’église au cimetière, ou lors d’un concert commémoratif. / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie ou Fanfare

Par PASTORE CARMINE. Fun for all!! The chorale style opening soon turns into a rousing, funky-jazzy-gospel riff-style roof-raiser that will have your audience tapping along. It's nice for the concert band to get the opportunity to play something 'jazzy' once in a while, and you know the audience will love it as much as the band does. Plenty of opportunity to study jazz-style phrasing in the concert band, interesting Percussion parts, a catchy tune and good linear motion for all move GETTIN' GOSPEL to the 'top of the list'. The only danger here is that the band might like it a little TOO much, and want to play it every day. / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. This one ROCKS! An infectious funky blues-rock tune, CYBERSPACE BLUES is a chart your band will want to play again and again. James L. Hosay's outstanding percussion writing and jazzy harmonies put this one in the groove. Built in are enough phrasing and articulation considerations, dynamics and ensemble style playing to make it a wonderfully educational experience as well as lots of fun. And you KNOW the audience will love it! Hit 'em where they live! Put CYBERSPACE BLUES on your next concert. / Niveau : 1.5 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band

Par STERK JORDAN. Trombones in Paradise by Jordan Sterk will give your trombone section an opportunity to shine in this bright and fun feature piece. Using only the first six notes of the B-flat concert scale and only 'natural' glissandos for the trombones, this piece is sure to come together quickly and be enjoyed by your young students. Your entire band will love learning one of their first syncopated rhythms based around the 3-2 son clave, a staple rhythm of Afro-Cuban and Latin music. Less common young band Latin percussion instruments such as maracas and claves provide additional parts for your percussionists and add an authentic flair to the music. (1:41) This title is available in SmartMusic. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Par HIMES WILLIAM. A marvelous suite! The bright, cheerful opening will engage the entire audience from the first measure. Movement 1 is based on El Tortillero (The Tortilla Vendor), and is very creatively scored including the joyful dissonance of a busy street corner. The heartfelt and poignant second movement makes a pleasant contrast, and the Allegro Festivo marking for the third movement means more fun in the sun, including wonderful Percussion parts. LATIN FOLK SONG TRILOGY is a large-scale work for Grade 3, but the suite format keeps it manageable and William Himes' skillful scoring keeps all parts interesting to play while within appropriate technical demands. / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

As indicated by the title, 'Alternate Time' is an exciting and energetic way to explore constantly changing time signatures. Based on a bouncy theme, this composition also features chromatic passages, running scalar lines, and effective percussion scoring. A wonderful teaching piece, it is also great fun for the audience! (2:00) / Concert Band

Par DORION FRANCOIS. It's never too cold outside to play an exciting rock tune in the band room! This fun piece features very easy rhythms, interesting parts for every section, and plenty to keep the percussion busy. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Par DORION FRANCOIS. It's never too cold outside to play an exciting rock tune in the band room! This fun piece features very easy rhythms, interesting parts for every section, and plenty to keep the percussion busy. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Add some spice to your next concert with this flavorful mash-up of ingredients. Start with one part catchy tune, toss in a generous portion of djembe beats, and of course, sauté additional percussion rhythms over medium heat. Add a pinch of seasoning, stir as needed, and what do you have? A recipe for fun your band and audiences will savor for some time. Just try to sit still for this one! (2:25) / Concert Band

Take your ensemble on a musical tour of the Caribbean and let them experience the percussive breeze of the islands. This charming Latin piece will certainly engage the audience at your next concert. With a variety of options to bring out the Latin 'toys,' they'll all have fun playing this easy cha-cha style tune. A definite winner for your next performance, with a multicultural flair. (1:30) / Concert Band