(The Shark!). Composed by Ralph Ford. Concert Band; Performance Music Ens...(+)
(The Shark!).
Composed by Ralph Ford.
Concert Band; Performance
Music Ensemble; Single
Titles. Belwin Beginning
Band. Part(s); Score. 136
pages. Duration 2:00.
Belwin Music #00-45768.
Published by Belwin Music
(AP.45768).
By James Horner And John Dyke. Arranged by Ralph Ford. Music by James Horner and...(+)
By James Horner And John
Dyke. Arranged by Ralph
Ford. Music by James
Horner and John Dyke /
arr. Ralph Ford. For
Concert Band. Concert
Band. Pop Concert Band.
Movie. Conductor Score.
28 pages. Published by
Alfred Publishing.
Level: 3 (Medium
Easy) (grade 3).
By Ralph Ford. By Ralph Ford. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Young Band....(+)
By Ralph Ford. By Ralph
Ford. For Concert Band.
Concert Band. Belwin
Young Band. Level: 2
(Easy) (grade 2).
Conductor Score. 32
pages. Published by
Alfred Publishing.
To Forge the New Frontier Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Facile Alfred Publishing
By Ralph Ford. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Young Band. Level: 2 (Easy...(+)
By Ralph Ford. For
Concert Band. Concert
Band. Belwin Young Band.
Level: 2 (Easy) (grade
2). Conductor Score &
Parts. 318 pages.
Published by Alfred
Publishing.
Front and Center Orchestre d'harmonie - Facile Excelcia Music Publishing
Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 2 SKU: XC.ICB2209 March. Compose...(+)
Concert Band Concert Band
- Grade 2
SKU:
XC.ICB2209
March. Composed by
Gene Milford. March.
Intermezzo Grade 2-2.5.
March. Set of parts.
Excelcia Music Publishing
#ICB2209. Published by
Excelcia Music Publishing
(XC.ICB2209).
12 x 9
inches.
Composer
Gene Milford is every bit
as good of a march
composer as any from
histories past. His new
march Front and Center is
no exception. It has all
of the traditional flair
of the march greats in an
approachable difficulty
level for young bands.
Perfect for festival
adjudication.
Front and Center Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur] - Facile Excelcia Music Publishing
Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 2 SKU: XC.ICB2209FS March. Compo...(+)
Concert Band Concert Band
- Grade 2
SKU:
XC.ICB2209FS
March. Composed by
Gene Milford. March.
Intermezzo Grade 2-2.5.
March. Score. Excelcia
Music Publishing
#ICB2209FS. Published by
Excelcia Music Publishing
(XC.ICB2209FS).
12 x 9
inches.
Composer
Gene Milford is every bit
as good of a march
composer as any from
histories past. His new
march Front and Center is
no exception. It has all
of the traditional flair
of the march greats in an
approachable difficulty
level for young bands.
Perfect for festival
adjudication.
200 B.C. Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Intermédiaire Oxford University Press
Concert band - Grade 4 SKU: MH.0-931329-53-1 Composed by Gregory B.Rudger...(+)
Concert band - Grade 4
SKU:
MH.0-931329-53-1
Composed by Gregory
B.Rudgers. Suitable for
high school, community,
and college bands.
Conductor score and set
of parts. Duration 7:30.
Published by Manhattan
Beach Music
(MH.0-931329-53-1).
ISBN
9780931329531.
Jour
ney back to ancient
Greece and view a place
of long-gone legend.
Follow the trail to the
Kingdom of Ithaca, from
the heroic palace, to a
place of tranquility, to
a reckless dance of
abandon, to the return of
Odysseus. The melodic
material used in 200 B.C.
is from a two thousand
year old Greek hymn to
Apollo. The legendary
adventures of Odysseus as
described by Homer in the
Odyssey (ca. 700 B.C.)
provide the programmatic
material. The music is
freely based upon the
First Delphic Hymn (or
Paen to Apollo), composed
ca. 200 B.C. The source
is a transcription
appearing on pages 363 -
367 of Ancient and
Oriental Music, Edited by
Egon Wellesz (Oxford
University Press: London,
1957). Each movement of
the work depicts a key
event in the epic Homeric
poem, as described below.
Movement I: Intrada - The
first four notes of this
movement, C - Bb - G -
Bb, are the melodic and
harmonic foundation for
the entire work. These
pitches, introduced in a
simple and direct manner,
are subsequently
developed in more complex
fashions throughout the
suite. Following this
stately introduction is a
militaristic fanfare that
introduces the
dotted-eighth and
sixteenth-note figure
later reprised in the
second and fourth
movements. Indeed, all
the musical ideas which
will be central to the
remaining movements first
appear in the Intrada.
This movement depicts the
grandeur of Odysseus and
his kingdom in Ithaca,
and establishes the
heroic mood of the entire
work. Movement II: Ballad
- After a brief
restatement of the
opening
dotted-eighth-and-sixteen
th fanfare, the second
movement extracts the
falling third (Bb to G)
from the C - Bb - G - Bb
motif and extends it and
expands it into a
haunting solo for alto
saxophone. The C - Bb - G
- Bb motif appears again
(see measures 23 - 33 in
trumpets) as counterpoint
to this melody, now
pulsing through the thick
texture of the band. Many
performers have come to
view the Ballad as the
emotional epicenter of
the entire suite; my
conception of the Ballad
is to achieve a union of
pathos and strength.
Programmatically, this
movement depicts
Odysseus's son,
Telemachos, as he both
longs for Odysseus's
return and stoically
defends his father's
kingdom. Movement III:
Dance - It will take
Odysseus twenty years to
return to Ithaca. During
his absence, noblemen
besiege his palace,
violating the sanctity of
the household and seeking
the hand of his wife,
Penelope. This movement
depicts the wanton
revelries that result.
The original four-note
motif is chromatically
altered and the meter is
made irregular. The rapid
tempo, driving
percussion, and angular
meter and melodies
combine in an explosion
of reckless abandon.
Movement IV: March
Building from a delicate
woodwind ensemble
accompanied by finger
cymbals to a fully
orchestrated statement
replete with thundering
percussion, this is a
resounding march of
victory. Odysseus has
returned in triumph to
restore dignity to his
household and to reclaim
the throne of the Kingdom
of Ithaca. Ensemble
instrumentation: 1
Piccolo, 8 Flute 1 - 2, 2
Oboe 1 - 2, 4 Bb Clarinet
1, 4 Bb Clarinet 2, 4 Bb
Clarinet 3, 1 Eb Alto
Clarinet, 3 Bb Bass
Clarinet, 2 Bassoon 1 -
2, 3 Eb Alto Saxophone 1,
3 Eb Alto Saxophone 2, 2
Bb Tenor Saxophone, 1 Eb
Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb
Trumpet 1, 3 Bb Trumpet
2, 3 Bb Trumpet 3, 2 F
Horn 1-2, 2 F Horn 3-4, 2
Trombone 1, 2 Trombone 2,
2 Trombone 3, 3 Euphonium
(B.C.), 2 Euphonium T.C.,
4 Tuba, 1 Timpani, 2
Mallet Percussion: Bells,
Xylophone, 2 Percussion
1: Snare Drum,
Tambourine, 2 Percussion
2: Crash Cymbals,
Suspended Cymbal,
Tom-Tom, Finger Cymbals,
1 Percussion 3: Bass
Drum.
(The United States National Anthem). Composed by Francis Scott Key, music attrib...(+)
(The United States
National Anthem).
Composed by Francis Scott
Key, music attributed to
John Stafford Smith.
Arranged by Jack Bullock.
Concert Band. Concert
Band; Part(s); Score.
Belwin Concert Band.
Form: Transcription.
Patriotic. Grade 2.5. 114
pages. Published by
Belwin Music
Christmas Rondo Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur] - Facile Carl Fischer
Band Violin I, Violin II, Violin III (Viola T.C.), Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano - G...(+)
Band Violin I, Violin II,
Violin III (Viola T.C.),
Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano
- Grade 2
SKU:
CF.YPS125F
Composed
by Gene Milford. Young
Performance Series. Full
score. With Standard
notation. 16 pages. Carl
Fischer Music #YPS125F.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.YPS125F).
ISBN 9780825892639.
UPC: 798408092634. 9 x 12
inches.
A joyous
arrangement of three
familiar Christmas
favorites is also a means
of introducing the rondo
form to your students.
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
is the recurring rondo
A-theme, presented with
variation each time and
featuring different
sections of the band. The
contrasting B- and
C-themes are Deck the
Halls and Up on the
Housetop, providing the
maximum opportunity for
style and dynamic
contrast. A delightful
choice for your next
holiday concert.
Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3 SKU: BT.AMP-323-010 From the Paramount...(+)
Concert Band/Harmonie -
Grade 3
SKU:
BT.AMP-323-010
From the Paramount
Pictures THE
GODFATHER. Composed
by Nino Rota. Arranged by
Philip Sparke. Anglo
Music Midway Series.
TV-Film-Musical-Show. Set
(Score and Parts).
Composed 2011. Anglo
Music Press #AMP 323-010.
Published by Anglo Music
Press (BT.AMP-323-010).
9x12 inches.
English-German-French-Dut
ch.
Francis Ford
Coppolaâ??s 1972 film
The Godfather is
seen by many to be a
turning point in
cinematic history. The
sparse score, written by
Nino Rota, is famous for
its haunting main theme,
played by a solo trumpet,
from which The
Godfather Waltz is
derived. Philip Sparke
has created a stunning
arrangement of this
theme, which appears in
all three parts of the
trilogy.
Velen
zien de film The
Godfather uit 1972 van
Francis Ford Coppola als
het keerpunt in de
filmgeschiedenis. Een
solotrompet speelt het
indringende hoofdthema
van de sobere filmmuziek
van Nino Rota. Dit thema,
dat Philip Sparke
meesterlijkomzette voor
blaasorkest, wordt in
alle delen van de
trilogie gebruikt en
kreeg zelfs een Oscar
voor beste
filmmuziek.
Franci
s Ford Coppolas Film
Der Pate
(Originaltitel: The
Godfather) von 1972
wird von vielen als ein
Wendepunkt in der
Filmgeschichte
betrachtet. Die schlichte
Filmmusik von Nino Rota
ist besonders fu?r ihr
eindringliches Hauptthema
beru?hmt, welches von
einer Solo-Trompete
gespielt wird. Dieses
Thema, das Philip Sparke
meisterlich fu?r
Blasorchester umsetzt,
wurde in allen Teilen der
Film-Trilogie verwendet
und wurde mit einem Oscar
ausgezeichnet.
Per molti
cinefili Il
Padrino (1972) di
Francis Ford Coppola è
ancora oggi una vera
pietra miliare del
genere, anche per il tema
affrontato. La colonna
sonora firmata Nino Rota
è divenuta famosa
anche grazie al solo per
tromba, di
unâ??incisivit davvero
unica. Utilizzato in
tutta la trilogia e
premiato con un Oscar,
questo tema è ora
disponibile per banda in
un superlativo
arrangiamento firmato
Philip Sparke.
The Godfather Waltz Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur] - Intermédiaire Anglo Music
Concert Band (Score) - Grade 4 SKU: HL.44010991 From the Paramount Pic...(+)
Concert Band (Score) -
Grade 4
SKU:
HL.44010991
From
the Paramount Pictures
THE GODFATHER.
Composed by Nino Rota.
Arranged by Philip
Sparke. Anglo Music
Concert Band. Concert,
Movies. Score Only.
Composed 2011. Anglo
Music Press #AMP323140.
Published by Anglo Music
Press (HL.44010991).
Francis Ford
Coppola's 1972 film
The Godfather is
seen by many to be a
turning point in
cinematic history. The
sparse score, written by
Nino Rota, is famous for
its haunting main theme,
played by a solo trumpet,
from which The
Godfather Waltz is
derived. Philip Sparke
has created a stunning
arrangement of this
theme, which appears in
all three parts of the
trilogy.
Velen
zien de film The
Godfather uit 1972 van
Francis Ford Coppola als
het keerpunt in de
filmgeschiedenis. Een
solotrompet speelt het
indringende hoofdthema
van de sobere filmmuziek
van Nino Rota. Dit thema,
dat Philip Sparke
meesterlijkomzette voor
blaasorkest, wordt in
alle delen van de
trilogie gebruikt en
kreeg zelfs een Oscar
voor beste
filmmuziek.
Franci
s Ford Coppolas Film
Der Pate
(Originaltitel: The
Godfather) von 1972
wird von vielen als ein
Wendepunkt in der
Filmgeschichte
betrachtet. Die schlichte
Filmmusik von Nino Rota
ist besonders für
ihr eindringliches
Hauptthema berühmt,
welches von einer
Solo-Trompete gespielt
wird. Dieses Thema, das
Philip Sparke meisterlich
für Blasorchester
umsetzt, wurde in allen
Teilen der Film-Trilogie
verwendet und wurde mit
einem Oscar
ausgezeichnet.
Rea
lise par Francis Ford
Coppola en 1972, The
Godfather (Le
Parrain) a provoque un
reel tournant dans
l'histoire du cinema.
The Godfather
Waltz (La Valse du
Parrain), celebre pour
son theme lancinant
interprete a la
trompette, et impregne de
la sobriete dont a su
faire preuve Nino Rota,
trouve egalement sa place
dans Le Parrain II
et Le Parrain III.
Philip Sparke a realise
avec maestria un
arrangement pour
orchestre d'harmonie de
cette melodie primee par
un Oscar en
1975.
Per molti
cinefili Il
Padrino (1972) di
Francis Ford Coppola e
ancora oggi una vera
pietra miliare del
genere, anche per il tema
affrontato. La colonna
sonora firmata Nino Rota
e divenuta famosa anche
grazie al solo per
tromba, di un'incisivita
davvero unica. Utilizzato
in tutta la trilogia e
premiato con un Oscar,
questo tema e ora
disponibile per banda in
un superlativo
arrangiamento firmato
Philip Sparke.
Composed by Kenneth J. Alford. Arranged by Mark Rogers. Southern Music. Softcove...(+)
Composed by Kenneth J.
Alford. Arranged by Mark
Rogers. Southern Music.
Softcover. Southern Music
Company #S946CB.
Published by Southern
Music Company
(HL.172750).
Frontline March Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur] - Débutant Excelcia Music Publishing
Concert Band - Grade 1.5 SKU: XC.HCB2005FS Composed by Gene Milford. Harm...(+)
Concert Band - Grade 1.5
SKU: XC.HCB2005FS
Composed by Gene Milford.
Harmony Band Series.
Concert and Contest.
Concert and contest.
Score. Excelcia Music
Publishing #HCB2005FS.
Published by Excelcia
Music Publishing
(XC.HCB2005FS).
UPC:
812598032994. 9 x 12
inches.
This new
traditional march is
perfect for contest or
festival performance.
Gene knows how to craft a
wonderfully authentic
march that is not only
fun to play, but
reinforces all the
techniques we aim to
teach with a march.
Audiences will be tapping
their toes in no
time!
Frontline March Orchestre d'harmonie - Débutant Excelcia Music Publishing
Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 1.5 SKU: XC.HCB2005 Composed by Gene Mi...(+)
Concert Band Concert Band
- Grade 1.5
SKU:
XC.HCB2005
Composed
by Gene Milford. Harmony
Band Series. Concert and
Contest. Concert and
contest. Set of parts.
Excelcia Music Publishing
#HCB2005. Published by
Excelcia Music Publishing
(XC.HCB2005).
UPC:
812598033335. 9 x 12
inches.
This new
traditional march is
perfect for contest or
festival performance.
Gene knows how to craft a
wonderfully authentic
march that is not only
fun to play, but
reinforces all the
techniques we aim to
teach with a march.
Audiences will be tapping
their toes in no
time!
Composed by Kenneth J. Alford. Arranged by Mark Rogers. Southern Music. Softcove...(+)
Composed by Kenneth J.
Alford. Arranged by Mark
Rogers. Southern Music.
Softcover. 20 pages.
Southern Music Company
#S946FS. Published by
Southern Music Company
(HL.172751).
Featuring "Coming Home from the Sea" and "Eternal Father Strong to Save". By Jam...(+)
Featuring "Coming Home
from the Sea" and
"Eternal Father Strong to
Save". By James Horner
And John Dyke. Arranged
by Ralph Ford. Music by
James Horner and John
Dyke / arr. Ralph Ford.
For Concert Band. Concert
Band. Pop Concert Band.
Movie. Level: 3 (Medium
Easy) (grade 3).
Conductor Score and
Parts. 344 pages.
Published by Alfred
Publishing.
By the River Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Intermédiaire De Haske Publications
Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4 SKU: BT.DHP-1115063-010 Composed by Jan V...(+)
Concert Band/Harmonie -
Grade 4
SKU:
BT.DHP-1115063-010
Composed by Jan Van der
Roost. Concert and
Contest Collection CBHA.
Concert Piece. Set (Score
& Parts). Composed 2011.
De Haske Publications
#DHP 1115063-010.
Published by De Haske
Publications
(BT.DHP-1115063-010).
9x12 inches.
Jan
Van der Roost and the
commissioner of this work
have strong personal
ties, making By the
River a very personal
work for both of them.
The first part is
pastoral and describes
the rural character of
what is actually an
industrial region.The
next movement, a dynamic
allegro that creates an
exciting contrast to the
first. All instruments
are put to good use,
letting everyone have
their moment in the
limelight. All the
interesting thematic and
melodic elements Van der
Roost createswill keep
the audience engaged
through to the very last
note!
De
opdrachtgever van dit
werk is op meerdere wijze
verbonden aan de
componist. Hierdoor is
By the River een
zeer persoonlijk en
indrukwekkend werk
geworden. Het eerste deel
heeft het karakter van
een pastorale en
beschrijfthet landelijke
karakter van een - in
basis - industrieel
gebied. In sterk contrast
daarop volgt een
dynamisch allegro met
toespelingen op Leonard
Bernstein. Alle registers
van het moderne
blaasorkest komen aan hun
trekken in Bythe
River. Maar ook het
publiek wordt flink op de
proef gesteld, wil het
alle thematische en
melodische elementen van
dit afwisselende werk
doorgronden..!
Dem
Auftraggeber dieses
Werkes ist der Komponist
in mehrfacher Weise sehr
verbunden, wodurch By
the River ein sehr
persönliches und
eindringliches Werk
geworden ist. Der erste
Teil ist von pastoralem
Charakter und beschreibt
den
ländlichenCharakter
einer eigentlichen
Industrieregion. Stark
kontrastiv folgt darauf
ein dynamisches Allegro
mit einer Anspielung auf
Leonard Bernstein. Alle
Register des modernen
Blasorchesters sind in
By the River
gefordert, genau wie
dieAufmerksamkeit des
Publikums, wenn es alle
thematischen und
melodischen Elemente
dieses
abwechslungsreichen
Werkes erfassen
will.
By the River Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur] - Intermédiaire De Haske Publications
Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4 SKU: BT.DHP-1115063-140 Composed by Jan V...(+)
Concert Band/Harmonie -
Grade 4
SKU:
BT.DHP-1115063-140
Composed by Jan Van der
Roost. Concert and
Contest Collection CBHA.
Concert Piece. Score
Only. Composed 2011. 52
pages. De Haske
Publications #DHP
1115063-140. Published by
De Haske Publications
(BT.DHP-1115063-140).
9x12 inches.
Jan
Van der Roost and the
commissioner of this work
have strong personal
ties, making By the River
a very personal work for
both of them. The first
part is pastoral and
describes the rural
character of what is
actually an industrial
region. The next
movement, a dynamic
allegro that creates an
exciting contrast to the
first. All instruments
are put to good use,
letting everyone have
their moment in the
limelight. All the
interesting thematic and
melodic elements Van der
Roost creates will keep
the audience engaged
through to the very last
note!
De
opdrachtgever van dit
werk is op meerdere wijze
verbonden aan de
componist. Hierdoor is
By the River een
zeer persoonlijk en
indrukwekkend werk
geworden. Het eerste deel
heeft het karakter van
een pastorale en
beschrijfthet landelijke
karakter van een - in
basis - industrieel
gebied. In sterk contrast
daarop volgt een
dynamisch allegro met
toespelingen op Leonard
Bernstein. Alle registers
van het moderne
blaasorkest komen aan hun
trekken in Bythe
River. Maar ook het
publiek wordt flink op de
proef gesteld, wil het
alle thematische en
melodische elementen van
dit afwisselende werk
doorgronden..!
Dem
Auftraggeber dieses
Werkes ist der Komponist
in mehrfacher Weise sehr
verbunden, wodurch By
the River ein sehr
persönliches und
eindringliches Werk
geworden ist. Der erste
Teil ist von pastoralem
Charakter und beschreibt
den ländlichen
Charakter einer
eigentlichen
Industrieregion. Stark
kontrastiv folgt darauf
ein dynamisches Allegro
mit einer Anspielung auf
Leonard Bernstein. Alle
Register des modernen
Blasorchesters sind in
By the River
gefordert, genau wie die
Aufmerksamkeit des
Publikums, wenn es alle
thematischen und
melodischen Elemente
dieses
abwechslungsreichen
Werkes erfassen
will.
By the
River è
un’opera alla
quale Jan Van der Roost
è particolarmente
affezionato. La prima
parte si apre su un
motivo pastorale e
descrive il carattere
rimasto rurale di alcuni
popoli che vivono in
regioni ormai
industrializzate. Segue
un dinamico allegro,
breve ma che ricorda la
musica di Leonard
Bernstein. Una
composizione che
sollecita tutti i
registri della banda e
che entusiasmer il
pubblico!
By the River Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Intermédiaire De Haske Publications
Concert Band (Score & Parts) - Grade 4 SKU: HL.44011061 Composed by Jan V...(+)
Concert Band (Score &
Parts) - Grade 4
SKU:
HL.44011061
Composed
by Jan Van der Roost. De
Haske Concert Band.
Concert Piece. Set (Score
& Parts). Composed 2011.
De Haske Publications
#1115063010. Published by
De Haske Publications
(HL.44011061).
UPC:
884088640064. 9x12
inches.
Jan Van der
Roost and the
commissioner of this work
have strong personal
ties, making By the
River a very personal
work for both of them.
The first part is
pastoral and describes
the rural character of
what is actually an
industrial region.The
next movement, a dynamic
allegro that creates an
exciting contrast to the
first. All instruments
are put to good use,
letting everyone have
their moment in the
limelight. All the
interesting thematic and
melodic elements Van der
Roost createswill keep
the audience engaged
through to the very last
note!
De
opdrachtgever van dit
werk is op meerdere wijze
verbonden aan de
componist. Hierdoor is
By the River een
zeer persoonlijk en
indrukwekkend werk
geworden. Het eerste deel
heeft het karakter van
een pastorale en
beschrijfthet landelijke
karakter van een - in
basis - industrieel
gebied. In sterk contrast
daarop volgt een
dynamisch allegro met
toespelingen op Leonard
Bernstein. Alle registers
van het moderne
blaasorkest komen aan hun
trekken in Bythe
River. Maar ook het
publiek wordt flink op de
proef gesteld, wil het
alle thematische en
melodische elementen van
dit afwisselende werk
doorgronden..!
Dem
Auftraggeber dieses
Werkes ist der Komponist
in mehrfacher Weise sehr
verbunden, wodurch By
the River ein sehr
personliches und
eindringliches Werk
geworden ist. Der erste
Teil ist von pastoralem
Charakter und beschreibt
den landlichenCharakter
einer eigentlichen
Industrieregion. Stark
kontrastiv folgt darauf
ein dynamisches Allegro
mit einer Anspielung auf
Leonard Bernstein. Alle
Register des modernen
Blasorchesters sind in
By the River
gefordert, genau wie
dieAufmerksamkeit des
Publikums, wenn es alle
thematischen und
melodischen Elemente
dieses
abwechslungsreichen
Werkes erfassen
will.
By the
River (Pres de la
rivere) est une oeuvre
que Jan van der Roost
affectionne tout
particulierement. La
premiere partie s'ouvre
sur motif plutot pastoral
et decrit le caractere
assez rural des gens du
paysvivant dans une
certaine region
industrielle. Un
dynamique allegro amene
en contraste un bref clin
d'oeil a Leonard
Berstein. Afin de pouvoir
restituer cette
composition dans toute sa
diversite, l'ensemble des
registres del'orchestre
d'harmonie contemporain
sera sollicite. Votre
attentif auditoire en
restera epoustoufle
!
By the
River e un'opera alla
quale Jan Van der Roost e
particolarmente
affezionato. La prima
parte si apre su un
motivo pastorale e
descrive il carattere
rimasto rurale di alcuni
popoli che vivono in
regioni
ormaiindustrializzate.
Segue un dinamico
allegro, breve ma che
ricorda la musica di
Leonard Bernstein. Una
composizione che
sollecita tutti i
registri della banda e
che entusiasmera il
pubblico!
I Colori della Gioia Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Intermédiaire De Haske Publications
Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 5 SKU: BT.DHP-1196080-010 Composed by Jan V...(+)
Concert Band/Harmonie -
Grade 5
SKU:
BT.DHP-1196080-010
Composed by Jan Van der
Roost. Concert and
Contest Collection CBHA.
Concert Piece. Set (Score
& Parts). Composed 2019.
De Haske Publications
#DHP 1196080-010.
Published by De Haske
Publications
(BT.DHP-1196080-010).
English-German-French-
Dutch.
This work
for soprano and concert
band was originally
written for a special
occasion: the wedding of
one of the
composer’s
children. It therefore
matches another piece
written for a similar
occasion “I
Shall Love But
Theeâ€. The
lyrics are from the book
Respiro Neve by
the internationally
renowned art photographer
Luca Artioli who
possesses poetic talent
as well. The first
movement is stately and
serene as where the
contrasting allegro is
much more dynamic and
cheerful, requiring the
solid high register of
the singer. The
conclusion is festive and
radiant, partly thanks to
the contribution of a
piccolo trumpet! This
work is a wonderful
addition to the
bandrepertoire wanting to
perform with an excellent
vocal soloist!
Deze compositie
voor sopraan en
kamerorkest is net als
Van der Roosts eerdere
werk I Shall Love But
Thee oorspronkelijk
geschreven voor een
speciale gelegenheid: het
huwelijk van een van de
kinderen van de
componist. De teksten
komen uit het boek
Respiro Neve van
de internationaal
gerenommeerde
kunstfotograaf Luca
Artioli, die ook
poëtische talenten
heeft. Het eerste deel is
statig en sereen: het
contrasterende allegro is
veel dynamischer en
opgewekter en vergt heel
wat van de soliste,
vooral in het hoge
register. Het slot is
feestelijk en stralend,
mede dankzij de inbreng
van de piccolotrompet.
Dit werk is een aanwinst
voor het repertoire van
elk goed orkest datmet
een uitstekende soliste
wil/kan concerteren!
Dieses Werk
für Sopran und
Blasorchester wurde
ursprünglich für
einen besonderen Anlass
geschrieben: die Hochzeit
eines der Kinder des
Komponisten. Es passt
daher zu einem anderen
Stück, das für
einen ähnlichen Anlass
komponiert wurde: I
Shall Love But Thee.
Die Texte stammen aus dem
Buch Respiro Neve
des international
renommierten
Kunstfotografen Luca
Artioli der auch
poetisches Talent
besitzt. Der erste Satz
ist würdevoll und
ruhig, wohingegen das
gegensätzliche Allegro
viel dynamischer und
fröhlicher ist und von
der Sängerin ein
solides hohes Register
erfordert. Der Schluss
ist festlich und
strahlend, auch durch die
Verwendung der
Piccolotrompete!
DiesesWerk ist eine
wunderbare Ergänzung
zum Repertoire für
Blasorchester, die mit
einer hervorragenden
Gesangssolistin auftreten
möchten!
I Colori della Gioia Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur] - Intermédiaire De Haske Publications
Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 5 SKU: BT.DHP-1196080-140 Composed by Jan V...(+)
Concert Band/Harmonie -
Grade 5
SKU:
BT.DHP-1196080-140
Composed by Jan Van der
Roost. Concert and
Contest Collection CBHA.
Concert Piece. Score
Only. Composed 2019. 20
pages. De Haske
Publications #DHP
1196080-140. Published by
De Haske Publications
(BT.DHP-1196080-140).
English-German-French-
Dutch.
This work
for soprano and concert
band was originally
written for a special
occasion: the wedding of
one of the
composer’s
children. It therefore
matches another piece
written for a similar
occasion “I
Shall Love But
Theeâ€. The
lyrics are from the book
Respiro Neve by
the internationally
renowned art photographer
Luca Artioli who
possesses poetic talent
as well. The first
movement is stately and
serene as where the
contrasting allegro is
much more dynamic and
cheerful, requiring the
solid high register of
the singer. The
conclusion is festive and
radiant, partly thanks to
the contribution of a
piccolo trumpet! This
work is a wonderful
addition to the
bandrepertoire wanting to
perform with an excellent
vocal soloist!
Deze compositie
voor sopraan en
kamerorkest is net als
Van der Roosts eerdere
werk I Shall Love But
Thee oorspronkelijk
geschreven voor een
speciale gelegenheid: het
huwelijk van een van de
kinderen van de
componist. De teksten
komen uit het boek
Respiro Neve van
de internationaal
gerenommeerde
kunstfotograaf Luca
Artioli, die ook
poëtische talenten
heeft. Het eerste deel is
statig en sereen: het
contrasterende allegro is
veel dynamischer en
opgewekter en vergt heel
wat van de soliste,
vooral in het hoge
register. Het slot is
feestelijk en stralend,
mede dankzij de inbreng
van de piccolotrompet.
Dit werk is een aanwinst
voor het repertoire van
elk goed orkest datmet
een uitstekende soliste
wil/kan concerteren!
Dieses Werk
für Sopran und
Blasorchester wurde
ursprünglich für
einen besonderen Anlass
geschrieben: die Hochzeit
eines der Kinder des
Komponisten. Es passt
daher zu einem anderen
Stück, das für
einen ähnlichen Anlass
komponiert wurde: I
Shall Love But Thee.
Die Texte stammen aus dem
Buch Respiro Neve
des international
renommierten
Kunstfotografen Luca
Artioli der auch
poetisches Talent
besitzt. Der erste Satz
ist würdevoll und
ruhig, wohingegen das
gegensätzliche Allegro
viel dynamischer und
fröhlicher ist und von
der Sängerin ein
solides hohes Register
erfordert. Der Schluss
ist festlich und
strahlend, auch durch die
Verwendung der
Piccolotrompete!
DiesesWerk ist eine
wunderbare Ergänzung
zum Repertoire für
Blasorchester, die mit
einer hervorragenden
Gesangssolistin auftreten
möchten!
Concert Band - Grade 5 SKU: ML.013763060 Composed by Harrie Janssen. Full...(+)
Concert Band - Grade 5
SKU: ML.013763060
Composed by Harrie
Janssen. Full set.
Molenaar Edition
#013763060. Published by
Molenaar Edition
(ML.013763060).
In these
turbulent times when the
world faces challenges
and conflicts, this piece
offers a powerful message
of reflection, hope and
connection. Beautiful
melodies and poignant
harmonies as we pay
tribute to the victims of
war and strive for a
future of peace and
reconciliation.
Experience the power of
music to unite and
inspire us in this time
of uncertainty and
change.
In deze
turbulente tijden waarin
de wereld geconfronteerd
wordt met uitdagingen en
conflicten, biedt dit
stuk een krachtige
boodschap van bezinning,
hoop en verbondenheid.
Prachtige melodieën en
aangrijpende harmonieën
als we eer betonen aan de
slachtoffers van oorlog
en streven naar een
toekomst van vrede en
verzoening. Ervaar de
kracht van muziek om ons
te verenigen en te
inspireren in deze tijd
van onzekerheid en
verandering.
En
ces temps troublés où
le monde est confronté
à des défis et à des
conflits, ce morceau
offre un message puissant
de réflexion, d'espoir
et de connexion. De
belles mélodies et des
harmonies poignantes pour
rendre hommage aux
victimes de la guerre et
œuvrer pour un avenir de
paix et de
réconciliation.
Découvrez le pouvoir de
la musique pour nous unir
et nous inspirer en ces
temps d'incertitude et de
changement.
In
diesen turbulenten
Zeiten, in denen die Welt
mit Herausforderungen und
Konflikten konfrontiert
ist, bietet dieses Stück
eine kraftvolle Botschaft
der Reflexion, Hoffnung
und Verbindung.
Wunderschöne Melodien
und ergreifende
Harmonien, während wir
den Opfern des Krieges
Tribut zollen und uns um
eine Zukunft in Frieden
und Versöhnung bemühen.
Erleben Sie die Kraft der
Musik, die uns in dieser
Zeit der Unsicherheit und
des Wandels vereint und
inspiriert.
Kentish Dances Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur] - Facile Anglo Music
Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3 SKU: BT.AMP-246-140 Composed by Philip Sp...(+)
Concert Band/Harmonie -
Grade 3
SKU:
BT.AMP-246-140
Composed by Philip
Sparke. Anglo Music
Midway Series. Concert
Piece. Score Only.
Composed 2008. 80 pages.
Anglo Music Press #AMP
246-140. Published by
Anglo Music Press
(BT.AMP-246-140).
9x12
inches.
English-German-French-Dut
ch.
Kentish
Dances is een suite
op basis van dansen uit
het Engelse graafschap
Kent. Dit graafschap
heeft zijn eigen
dansmelodieën, wat in
Engeland bekend is
geworden als
‘country
dancing’. Deze
danswijsjes waren de bron
van ditdriedelige werk
van Philip Sparke, waarin
levendige en opgewekte
melodieën worden
afgewisseld door
melancholische en
zangerige passages. Een
betoverend
werk!
Wie der
Titel schon andeutet,
besteht Kentish
Dances aus
traditionellen
Tanzmelodien aus der
englischen Grafschaft
Kent. Die seit dem 17.
Jahrhundert beliebten
Volkstänze sind
zahlreich überliefert
und boten Philip Sparke
eine reichhaltige Quelle
für dieses
dreisätzige Werk, in
dem sich lebhafte und
beschwingte Melodien, mit
melancholischeren Weisen
und lieblichen Passagen
abwechseln. Bezaubernd!
Kentish Dances Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Facile Anglo Music
Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3 SKU: BT.AMP-246-010 Composed by Philip Sp...(+)
Concert Band/Harmonie -
Grade 3
SKU:
BT.AMP-246-010
Composed by Philip
Sparke. Anglo Music
Midway Series. Concert
Piece. Set (Score &
Parts). Composed 2008.
Anglo Music Press #AMP
246-010. Published by
Anglo Music Press
(BT.AMP-246-010).
9x12
inches.
English-German-French-Dut
ch.
Kentish
Dances is een suite
op basis van dansen uit
het Engelse graafschap
Kent. Dit graafschap
heeft zijn eigen
dansmelodieën, wat in
Engeland bekend is
geworden als
‘country
dancing’. Deze
danswijsjes waren de bron
van ditdriedelige werk
van Philip Sparke, waarin
levendige en opgewekte
melodieën worden
afgewisseld door
melancholische en
zangerige passages. Een
betoverend
werk!
Wie der
Titel schon andeutet,
besteht Kentish
Dances aus
traditionellen
Tanzmelodien aus der
englischen Grafschaft
Kent. Die seit dem 17.
Jahrhundert beliebten
Volkstänze sind
zahlreich überliefert
und boten Philip Sparke
eine reichhaltige Quelle
für dieses
dreisätzige Werk, in
dem sich lebhafte und
beschwingte Melodien, mit
melancholischeren Weisen
und lieblichen Passagen
abwechseln. Bezaubernd!
Burning Love Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur] - Facile Music Sales
Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3 SKU: BT.1342-06-140-MS Composed by Dennis...(+)
Concert Band/Harmonie -
Grade 3
SKU:
BT.1342-06-140-MS
Composed by Dennis Linde.
Arranged by Thijs Oud.
Scherzando Pop, Film and
Show. Pop & Rock. Score
Only. Composed 2006. 24
pages. Music Sales
#1342-06-140 MS.
Published by Music Sales
(BT.1342-06-140-MS).
9x12 inches.
English-German-French-Dut
ch.
In the
seventies, Elvis Presley
gave many concerts with
an orchestra that
included a large wind
section. These concerts
were characterised by
enthusiasm and a fast
tempo. Burning Love was
one of the up-tempo
numbers where the bass
guitar player played an
especially important
role. Thus, this
arrangement of Burning
Love, written by Thijs
Oud, brings a specific
challenge for the
musicians in the low
register. The trumpets
and the trombones can
also play standing behind
the band adding to the
visual and dynamic
enhancement.
Elvis
Presley gab in den
siebziger Jahren viele
Konzerte, auf denen er
sich von einem großen
Orchester mit zahlreichen
Bläsern begleiten
ließ. Ein hohes Tempo
und absolut
mitreißende
Begeisterung
kennzeichneten diese
Auftritte. Eine der
beliebten schnellen
Nummern war Burning
Love, in dem die
Bassgitarre eine wichtige
Rolle spielte. So ist
denn auch Thijs Ouds
gelungene Bearbeitung von
Burning Love eine
besondere Herausforderung
für das tiefe
Register, während die
Trompeten und Posaunen
die ursprünglichen
Bläserstimmen
übernehmen.
Negli
anni 1970, Elvis Presley
si esibì a più
riprese con
un’orchestra
avente a disposizione una
grande sezione di
strumenti a fiato. Questi
concerti furono
caratterizzati da un
enorme entusiasmo e
coinvolgimento del
pubblico. Burning
Love è una di
queste canzoni dal ritmo
molto elevato dove il
basso riveste un ruolo
particolarmente
importante.
Burning Love Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Facile Music Sales
Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3 SKU: BT.1342-06-010-MS Composed by Dennis...(+)
Concert Band/Harmonie -
Grade 3
SKU:
BT.1342-06-010-MS
Composed by Dennis Linde.
Arranged by Thijs Oud.
Scherzando Pop, Film and
Show. Pop & Rock. Set
(Score & Parts). Composed
2006. Music Sales
#1342-06-010 MS.
Published by Music Sales
(BT.1342-06-010-MS).
9x12 inches.
English-German-French-Dut
ch.
In the
seventies, Elvis Presley
gave many concerts with
an orchestra that
included a large wind
section. These concerts
were characterised by
enthusiasm and a fast
tempo. Burning Love was
one of the up-tempo
numbers where the bass
guitar player played an
especially important
role. Thus, this
arrangement of Burning
Love, written by Thijs
Oud, brings a specific
challenge for the
musicians in the low
register. The trumpets
and the trombones can
also play standing behind
the band adding to the
visual and dynamic
enhancement.
Elvis
Presley gab in den
siebziger Jahren viele
Konzerte, auf denen er
sich von einem großen
Orchester mit zahlreichen
Bläsern begleiten
ließ. Ein hohes Tempo
und absolut
mitreißende
Begeisterung
kennzeichneten diese
Auftritte. Eine der
beliebten schnellen
Nummern war Burning
Love, in dem die
Bassgitarre eine wichtige
Rolle spielte. So ist
denn auch Thijs Ouds
gelungene Bearbeitung von
Burning Love eine
besondere Herausforderung
für das tiefe
Register, während die
Trompeten und Posaunen
die ursprünglichen
Bläserstimmen
übernehmen.
Negli
anni 1970, Elvis Presley
si esibì a più
riprese con
un’orchestra
avente a disposizione una
grande sezione di
strumenti a fiato. Questi
concerti furono
caratterizzati da un
enorme entusiasmo e
coinvolgimento del
pubblico. Burning
Love è una di
queste canzoni dal ritmo
molto elevato dove il
basso riveste un ruolo
particolarmente
importante.
Concert Band - Grade 4 SKU: ML.013761080 Composed by Guillaume Détrez. F...(+)
Concert Band - Grade 4
SKU: ML.013761080
Composed by Guillaume
Détrez. Full set.
Molenaar Edition
#013761080. Published by
Molenaar Edition
(ML.013761080).
Available from
July
2024
Combining art
and sport, the muscle
with the spirit as Pierre
de Coubertin said, is one
of the foundations of
Olympism. For the Paris
2024 Games, art and sport
will interact and enrich
each other. To ensure
that the Games are open,
participatory, unifying
and inclusive, Paris 2024
is encouraging everyone -
artists, companies,
associations, local
authorities, sports
clubs, etc. - to play a
part in the cultural
programming of the Games.
It is against this
backdrop that the
Confédération Musicale
de France in Hauts de
France has commissioned a
piece from composer
Guillaume
Détrez.
Available
from July 2024
De
combinatie van kunst en
sport, de spier met de
geest zoals Pierre de
Coubertin zei, is een van
de fundamenten van het
Olympisme. Voor de Spelen
van Parijs 2024 zullen
kunst en sport op elkaar
inwerken en elkaar
verrijken. Om ervoor te
zorgen dat de Spelen
open, participatief,
verenigend en inclusief
zijn, moedigt Parijs 2024
iedereen aan -
kunstenaars, bedrijven,
verenigingen, lokale
overheden, sportclubs,
enz. - om een rol te
spelen in de culturele
programmering van de
Spelen. Tegen deze
achtergrond heeft de
Confédération Musicale
de France in Hauts de
France opdracht gegeven
voor een stuk van
componist Guillaume
Détrez.
Available
from July
2024
Associer
l'art et le sport, le
muscle à l'esprit comme
le disait Pierre de
Coubertin, est l'un des
fondements de
l'Olympisme. Pour les
Jeux deParis 2024, l'art
et le sport interagiront
et s'enrichiront
mutuellement. Pour que
les Jeux soient ouverts,
participatifs,
fédérateurs et
inclusifs,Paris 2024
encourage chacun -
artistes, entreprises,
associations,
collectivités locales,
clubs sportifs, etc. - à
s'impliquer dans
laprogrammation
culturelle des Jeux.
C'est dans ce contexte
que la Confédération
Musicale de France de la
région Hauts de France a
commandé une oeuvre au
compositeur Guillaume
Détrez.
Available
from July 2024
Die
Verbindung von Kunst und
Sport, der Muskel mit dem
Geist, wie Pierre de
Coubertin sagte, ist eine
der Grundlagen des
Olympismus. Bei den
Spielen von Paris 2024
werden Kunst und Sport
zusammenwirken und sich
gegenseitig bereichern.
Damit die Spiele offen,
partizipativ, verbindend
und integrativ sind,
fordert Paris 2024 alle
auf - Künstler,
Unternehmen, Verbände,
lokale Behörden,
Sportvereine usw. - dazu
auf, sich an der
kulturellen Gestaltung
der Spiele zu beteiligen.
Vor diesem Hintergrund
hat die Confédération
Musicale de France in
Hauts de France ein
Stück bei dem
Komponisten Guillaume
Détrez in Auftrag
gegeben.
Concert Band - Grade 6 SKU: ML.013702080 Composed by Alex Poelman. Full s...(+)
Concert Band - Grade 6
SKU: ML.013702080
Composed by Alex Poelman.
Full set. Molenaar
Edition #013702080.
Published by Molenaar
Edition (ML.013702080).
At the end of
1944, Allied troops
invaded the Netherlands
from Belgium. Hope and
longing for freedom,
which now seemed so
close, swept through the
Netherlands: Operation
Market Garden was
launched. Huge numbers of
paratroopers made the
dangerous jump to take
over enemy territory on
the south side of the
Rhine. Fierce fighting
and attempts to cross and
secure the river resulted
in heavy casualties for
the liberating forces.
Ground support from the
south came too late and
there was no alternative
but to call off Operation
Market Garden. What
looked like a quick
liberation of the
Netherlands turned into a
long, bitter struggle. To
make matters worse, a
harsh winter followed:
hunger and cold ate away
at hope and the prospect
of a liberated
Netherlands. The
composition 1944 uses
original radio fragments
from 1944 to describe
these
events.
Eind
1944 vielen geallieerde
troepen vanuit België
Nederland binnen. Hoop en
verlangen naar vrijheid,
die nu zo dichtbij leek,
golfden door Nederland:
Operatie Market Garden
werd gelanceerd. Enorme
aantallen parachutisten
maakten de gevaarlijke
sprong om vijandelijk
gebied aan de zuidkant
van de Rijn in te nemen.
Hevige gevechten en
pogingen om de rivier
over te steken en veilig
te stellen resulteerden
in zware verliezen voor
de bevrijdende troepen.
Grondsteun vanuit het
zuiden kwam te laat en er
was geen alternatief dan
Operatie Market Garden af
te blazen. Wat leek op
een snelle bevrijding van
Nederland veranderde in
een lange, bittere
strijd. Tot overmaat van
ramp volgde er een
strenge winter: honger en
kou vrat de hoop en het
vooruitzicht op een
bevrijd Nederland weg. De
compositie 1944 gebruikt
originele radiofragmenten
uit 1944 om deze
gebeurtenissen te
beschrijven.<<
Fin
1944, les troupes
alliées envahissent les
Pays-Bas à partir de la
Belgique. L'espoir et la
nostalgie de la liberté,
qui semble désormais si
proche, envahissent les
Pays-Bas : L'opération
Market Garden est
lancée. D'innombrables
parachutistes font le
dangereux saut pour
s'emparer du territoire
ennemi sur la rive sud du
Rhin. Les combats
acharnés et les
tentatives pour traverser
et sécuriser le fleuve
se soldent par de lourdes
pertes pour les forces
libératrices. Le soutien
terrestre en provenance
du sud arrive trop tard
et il n'y a pas d'autre
choix que d'annuler
l'opération Market
Garden. Ce qui
s'annonçait comme une
libération rapide des
Pays-Bas s'est
transformé en une lutte
longue et acharnée. Pour
ne rien arranger, un
hiver rigoureux a suivi :
la faim et le froid ont
rongé l'espoir et la
perspective d'une
libération des Pays-Bas.
La composition 1944
utilise des fragments
radiophoniques originaux
de 1944 pour décrire ces
événements.
Ende
1944 marschierten die
alliierten Truppen von
Belgien aus in die
Niederlande ein. Die
Hoffnung und die
Sehnsucht nach der
Freiheit, die nun so nah
zu sein schien, überkam
die Niederlande: Die
Operation Market Garden
wurde gestartet.
Zahlreiche
Fallschirmjäger wagen
den gefährlichen
Absprung, um das
feindliche Gebiet auf der
Südseite des Rheins zu
erobern. Heftige Kämpfe
und Versuche, den Fluss
zu überqueren und zu
sichern, forderten
schwere Verluste für die
Befreiungstruppen. Die
Bodenunterstützung aus
dem Süden kam zu spät
und es gab keine andere
Möglichkeit, als die
Operation Market Garden
abzubrechen. Was nach
einer schnellen Befreiung
der Niederlande aussah,
wurde zu einem langen,
erbitterten Kampf. Zu
allem Überfluss folgte
ein harter Winter: Hunger
und Kälte zehrten an der
Hoffnung und der Aussicht
auf befreite Niederlande.
In der Komposition 1944
werden diese Ereignisse
anhand von
Original-Funkfragmenten
aus dem Jahr 1944
beschrieben.
Composed by
Stuart Johnson. Band
Music. Score only.
Duration 6:00. Published
by G & M Brand Music
Publishers (CN.S11103).
Before the days
of photography, the great
state occasions were
captured in paintings and
tapestries. In this
Suite, the composer has
imagined the pomp and
splendor of the English
court at work and play,
capturing each mood in a
short
movement.
Stuart
Johnson has the fine
ability to capture moods
and scenes in music. He
was born in
Staffordshire, the county
for which he was Director
of Music until his
retirement in 1997. After
experience as a player in
brass bands, he served in
the band of the King's
Dragoon Guards before
training as a teacher and
working in schools.
Following a period as a
lecturer at
Northumberland College of
Education he became Music
Adviser to the
Metropolitan District of
Sandwell prior to his
appointment to
Staffordshire. He has
long experience as a
conductor, particularly
in the choral and band
fields and also wide
experience as an
adjudicator and examiner.
He has written
prolifically for bands
and orchestras and his
didactic publications are
used in many countries.
He has over eighty
published compositions
and arrangements, many of
which have been broadcast
on radio or television.
His commissioned works
include the cantata David
and Goliath which was
first performed at the
Royal Festival Hall,
Oregon Overture for wind
orchestra, Landscapes,
Sinfonietta No 2, Wessex
Dances and A Castle
Suite. Stuart Johnson has
recently completed
several commissions,
funded by National
Lottery grants, for bands
in Cumbria, the Isle of
Wight, and Staffordshire.
Requiem for Soprano,
Chorus and Orchestra, was
premiered successfully in
front of a capacity
audience in Lichfield
Cathedral in March 1997,
and received its first
London performance at St.
John's Smith Square in
March 1998. This
prestigious venue also
saw the first performance
of Songs and Sonnets for
unaccompanied mixed choir
in 2001. Stuart Johnson
has written extensively
for the theatre, his
music for the production
of Anna of the Five Towns
was used for both the
radio and television
adaptations His music
ranges in style from the
evocative and demanding
Sinfonietta for Wind
Orchestra, which has
received many
performances since its
premiere in the Royal
Festival Hall, including
a broadcast by the Band
of the Scots Guards, to
his ubiquitous Bandstand
Boogie which has set feet
tapping all over the
world. Apart from the
latter his most performed
work is probably Circus
Suite which was the
British Youth Band
Championship test piece
in 1980. Northumbrian
Suite and Landscapes have
also been used as
National Brass Band
Championship test pieces.
The Flint Knappers
commissioned as a test
piece for the 1998 East
Anglian Band Festival was
selected as a test piece
for the 1999 Australian
Championships. Before the
days of photography, the
great state occasions
were captured in
paintings and tapestries.
In this Suite, the
composer has imagined the
pomp and splendor of the
English court at work and
play, capturing each mood
in a short movement.