Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Recognized by many as one of the all-time most beautiful melodies, Greensleeves has long been associated with the Christmas season. The bold and powerful introduction gradually melts away to a tender Woodwind statement of the timeless theme. You’ll find a whole new way to look at this Christmas classic as it gradually builds with intriguing harmonies. Rich and rewarding, this well may be the most beautiful new concert band piece you’ll discover this year. / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par HOLST GUSTAV. Gustav Holst était directeur de musique de 1905 et 1934 à la St Paul’s Girls’ School à Brook Green, Londres. La St Paul’s Suite, une composition pour l’orchestre à cordes de l’école, y connut sa première en 1913 et comprend quatre mouvements : une Jig énergique en 6/8 et 9/8, Ostinato, basé sur un thème simple de quatre notes, Intermezzo, une danse dynamique et rythmique, et Finale, adapté de la Second Suite in F dans laquelle Holst combine avec brio The Dargason, tiré du English Dancing Master, avec la mélodie traditionnelle, Greensleeves . / Niveau : 4 / Classique / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par HENRY VIII. The English king, Henry VIII (1491-1547), is mainly remembered for disposing of his wives on a regular basis and breaking with the Catholic Church when the Pope Clement VII refused to grant him a divorce so he could marry Anne Boleyn. As a young man he was a gifted athlete, dancer and composer, writing many songs, poems and consort pieces (though not Greensleeves, as is often believed). Pastime with Good Company is undoubtedly the best-known of these, written in the first years of the 16th century while he was still a handsome prince, newly married to Catherine of Aragon and the envy of Europe. The lyrics tell of the joys of hunting, dancing and singing and would have been sungas part of the court entertainment. This arrangement features a quartet of soloists and two solo drummers. / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par COURT DOUGLAS. De nombreux chants de Noël se concentrent sur les événements autour de la naissance de Jésus-Christ. Les noëls O Come Emmanuel et Greensleeves (What Child is This) sont combinés dans cet arrangement majestueux qui prédit et annonce la naissance de l’Enfant Jésus. / Niveau : 1.5 / Répertoire / Concert Band

16th Century Traditional English Carol. / Niveau : 0,5-1 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Symphonic Series. Par VAUGHAN WILLIAMS RALPH. In partnership with Oxford University Press and authorized by the Vaughan Williams Charitable Trust, this major new initiative brings the incredible catalog of Ralph Vaughan Williams to the wind band community, with scholarly transcriptions by leaders in wind band composition. Titles in the Symphonic Series come from treasured major orchestral works by Vaughan Williams that have never before been available for wind band. / Date parution : 2021-12-09/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Par SMITH CLAUDE T.. Commissioned by the United States Marine Band, this epctacular Christmas medley is one of the most distinctive works in many years. Combining favorite carols in a style that in uniquely Claude T. Smith's, it promises to become standard repertoire for mature bands. / Date parution : 2022-01-14/ Répertoire / Concert Band