Created for students in the end of their first year in band utilizing the first several notes presented in most first-year methods, the speed of the warp drive is up to you! A tremendous opportunity to teach rhythm, pitch and ensemble precision with this high energy original work. (1:30) / Concert Band

The race is on! Lightspeed is a high-velocity piece built almost entirely on fast-moving staccato eighth notes. Inspired by the painting technique of pointillism which uses small distinct dots of color combining to form an image the overall effect of Lightspeed is an energetic ride that is exciting and fun for the audience as well as the performers. Dur: 2:00

This traditional gallop reflects the excitement and thrill of a high-speed rollercoaster ride. The overall ABA ternary form includes a contrasting middle section at the same speed. Using only traditional band keys this work is an excellent tool for working on key changes dynamics and articulations while developing technical facility for bands of medium ability. A full battery of percussion ensures a thorough workout and is sure to keep each member of your ensemble engaged. (3:10)

for Wind Orchestra Full Score. Fascinated by the beauty of Chicago, Franco Cesarini has translated his emotions into music: this is how Symphony No. 3 ?Urban Landscapes? Op. 55, was born, a musical portrait of this metropolis overlooking Lake Michigan. The composition is divided into three movements: The Wrigley Building from Dawn to Noon, Blue Silhouette and Cloud Gates, which by sharing the same thematic material arranged in cyclical form, strengthen the overall cohesion of the piece. The first movement, preceded by a short slow introduction in which the main theme is presented in an almost dreamlike form, metaphorically represents the city at dawn. The sudden change of time symbolizes the start of activities with all its noises and sounds: you can hear the bell that announces the closing of the subway doors, the sound of cars speeding by, the siren of a patrol car. If the first movement represents the day, the second introduces a nocturnal environment: a melancholic melody played by the English horn anticipates a more animated tempo depicting melodies coming from jazz clubs. Powerful fanfares that take up the second theme of the first movement introduce the third movement. In this finale, the role of the two themes is reversed compared to the first movement and one takes the place of the other in a kind of games of mirrors. Symphony No. 3 ?Urban Landscapes? Op. 55: a sumptuous musical portrait of the ?Windy City?. Edition Franco Cesarini

for Wind Orchestra Additional European Parts. Fascinated by the beauty of Chicago, Franco Cesarini has translated his emotions into music: this is how Symphony No. 3 ?Urban Landscapes? Op. 55, was born, a musical portrait of this metropolis overlooking Lake Michigan. The composition is divided into three movements: The Wrigley Building from Dawn to Noon, Blue Silhouette and Cloud Gates, which by sharing the same thematic material arranged in cyclical form, strengthen the overall cohesion of the piece. The first movement, preceded by a short slow introduction in which the main theme is presented in an almost dreamlike form, metaphorically represents the city at dawn. The sudden change of time symbolizes the start of activities with all its noises and sounds: you can hear the bell that announces the closing of the subway doors, the sound of cars speeding by, the siren of a patrol car. If the first movement represents the day, the second introduces a nocturnal environment: a melancholic melody played by the English horn anticipates a more animated tempo depicting melodies coming from jazz clubs. Powerful fanfares that take up the second theme of the first movement introduce the third movement. In this finale, the role of the two themes is reversed compared to the first movement and one takes the place of the other in a kind of games of mirrors. Symphony No. 3 ?Urban Landscapes? Op. 55: a sumptuous musical portrait of the ?Windy City?.. Edition Franco Cesarini

This exciting work follows a ride on the TGV France's bullet train. It opens with the sounds of a French railway station and parallels a journey with various accelerations and speed shifts. (Grade 4) Dur: 3:00

‘Circus Delight’ is a five-part suite which is set how could it be otherwise in a big circus tent. The suite starts with a part called ‘Entrance’. The orchestra positioned above the entrance of the ring asks for the attention of the audience and then the ring announcer enters. The show can begin! The elephants play a central role in the first act. These colossal grey animals are rather slow and perform their tricks in a moderate tempo. (‘Elephant Blues’) How different are ‘The Acrobats’. At high speed they run jump and fly through the ring until ....... It gets very exciting. Fortunately all’s well that ends well and they take their leave of the audienceat a trot. Everyone knows and yet it is mostly not spoken about that when a clown has taken off his red nose and rubbed off his make-up his face off-stage is not always a happy one. (‘Tears of the Clown’) The piece ends on a cheerful note with ‘The Parade’ in which all the artists make their entrance in the ring once again to gratefully acknowledge the audience’s overwhelming applause.

Par GALANTE ROSSANO. This exciting work from Rossano Galante takes us on a musical journey through the eyes of a fearless feline, the jaguar. The composer uses a driving ostinato under a dark, melodic theme to portray the stealth, precision and speed of this amazing creature. A dynamic piece for mature bands. / Date parution : 2022-05-17/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Relive the story of several American clipper ships that established numerous speed records. The opening heroic line in the trumpets is supported by counter melodies in the upper woodwinds before giving way to a somber middle section complete with a clanging ships bell. The end brings back the energy of the clipper ships as they race toward a heroic ending. This one is sure to have instant appeal!

Inspired by science fiction writers from the 1900s, the ability to travel faster than the speed of light is musically depicted in this energy-packed original composition. Lightly repeated eighth notes join forces with a supercharged percussion section to propel your students and audiences through space. Buckle up! (2:15) / Concert Band

The skill and thrill of auto racing is captured musically in this piece via its infectious groove and exciting syncopations. Written in one continuous movement, its sections will help you imagine sitting behind the wheel of a powerful and agile racing machine over the course of a breathtaking speed contest. Students performing this piece will enjoy discovering that the palindromic nature of the piece, including the title, 'Race Car' (which reads the same forwards and backwards), a pervasive syncopated ostinato rhythm, A-B-A form, and a fugato section at the center of the work (Pit Stop), in which virtually each instrumental part is a palindrome! (3:25) / Concert Band