Arr. Stephen Bulla. Par SCHUMANN ROBERT. Robert Schumann’s interest in Music Education was demonstrated in his collection, An Album For The Young. This delightful series included The Stranger, Nordic Song, and Soldier’s March, three wonderful solos that are now classics for young piano students. Stephen Bulla’s marvelous transcription of these three melodies for young band, THE SCHUMANN SUITE, is a perfect change of pace. / Niveau : 1.5 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

An outgrowth of NBC's 1952 successful tele-documentary Victory at Sea, was Project 20 two years later: a 30-episode series that was scored completely by Robert Russell Bennett. The episode, called 'Down to the Sea in Ships,' utilized this score that initially aired in December of 1968. The magic of the sea, the beauty of ships, and fascination for the men who sail them, are fully explored in this five-movement epic work that relies heavily on sea shanties and folk material. In regarding the work in Bennett's own words, it 'had a lot to tell us about our struggles, triumphs, and defeats on the mighty ocean.' The movements are titled - 'The Way of the Ship,' 'Mists and Mystery,' 'Songs of the Salty Air,' 'Waltz of the Clipper Ships,' and 'Finale, Introducing the S.S. Eagle March.' This fresh, carefully edited concert band transcription has been extensively researched and will be a cherished addition to serious band literature for generations to come. (14:00) / Orchestre D'Harmonie

Par BOUTHIER CHRISTIAN. Hello Kentucky is a light-hearted march, written in American style, which makes use of snippets from the traditional folk song My Old Kentucky Home. / Niveau : 2.5 / Marche de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par CURNOW PAUL. The musical heritage of the United States is rich with folk songs from across the country. We can understand a great deal about society, culture and traditions through these folk songs. The folk tune used in this work has had many lives, from early church singing to pub songs to a marching song. / Niveau : 1.5 / Marche / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Bien plus célèbre pour sa musique de scène du Songe d'une nuit d'été de Mendelssohn a été commandée par le roi de Prusse à fournir de la musique pour le théâtre religieux Athalie de Racine, qui comprend la 'guerre Mars des prêtres.' La mélodie mars puise son énergie dans une figure de triplet répété dans l'introduction, et dispose d'une belle section legato contrastée. Une belle occasion pour enseigner le style et les nuances! (02:45) / 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