Par HANNICKEL MIKE. 1st Classic Suite for Band (“Première suite classique”) est un voyage à travers l’histoire de la musique de la période Baroque au Romantisme, autrement dit d’Antonio Vivaldi à Edvard Grieg en passant par Mozart, le génie du classique. Les trois thèmes de cette suite peuvent être enchaînés ou interprétés séparément. Une pièce idéale pour aborder la musique classique avec vos jeunes musiciens. / Niveau : 0.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Arrangeur: Wil van der Beek. À travers les siècles et de nos jours encore, Noël a été un thème d’inspiration privilégié pour les compositeurs. A Classical Christmas (“Noël classique”) rassemble des oeuvres de trois grands compositeurs français du XIXe siècle. Le premier mouvement nous fait découvrir César Franck (1822-1890), grand organiste et brillant compositeur, qui a donné une réelle valeur artistique à certains chants de Noël français traditionnels. Ce mouvement apaisé, au charme captivant, offre de nombreuses possibilités en termes de nuances et d’expression. La percussion intervient mais ne tient qu’un rôle modeste. Le thème de l’oratorio L’Enfance du Christ d’Hector Berlioz(1803-1869) est au centre du deuxième mouvement. Le thème est conçu comme une ode à la sainte Famille. Ce deuxième mouvement, expressif et tendre, possède un caractère intimiste. Le thème du troisième et dernier mouvement est extrait de l’Oratorio de Noël de Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921). Il s’agit d’une page bien connue, le célèbre choeur final Tollite Hostias. La puissance et l’intensité donnent à ce finale le ton festif qui caractérise Noël. / Niveau : 2 / Musique populaire / Recueil / Concert Band ou Harmonie ou Fanfare ou Brass Band

Arr. James L. Hosay. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Two timeless Christmas favorites by J. S. Bach are gloriously arranged for the Concert Band and ready for your interpretation. BREAK FORTH, O BEAUTEOUS, HEAVENLY LIGHT and JESU, JOY OF MAN'S DESIRING comprise the two contrasting movements (a Chorale and a Ballad). You know how valuable chorale style playing can be for the band’s tone quality, breath support, intonation, and phrasing. With thorough cueing throughout the arrangement, TWO BACH CHRISTMAS CLASSICS will work beautifully even if your group has instrumentation problems. Christmas music does not ordinarily leap to mind as a choice for spring festival use, but you may wish to consider it in this case. Great music isgreat music any time of the year! Magnificent! / Niveau : 2.5 / Hymnes et chorals / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

The Trout. Par VAN BERINGEN ROBERT. We proudly bring you another one of Robert van Berigen’s spectacular arrangements of popular classical works, based on Franz Schubert’s famous song, The Trout, Op. 32, composed in 1817. Schubert liked the melody so much he used it again in his Trout Quintet in 1819. This arrangement will both charm and delight your audience. / Niveau : 2 / Date parution : 1905-07-01/ Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

In 1922 Maurice Ravel heard the young Hungarian violin virtuoso and niece of Joseph Joachim, Jelly D'Aranyi, in concert in London. Following the performance, Ravel spent the remainder of the evening requesting D'Aranyi to play numerous gypsy tunes on her violin, probing her on the technical limits of the instrument. The result of this encounter is Ravel's virtuoso classic 'Tzigane?. Written originally for violin and piano or luthéal (a mechanism invented in 1919 that attaches to a piano, producing a sound similar to the rich overtones of the Cimbalon), the premiere took place in London in April 1924. The composer had finished the work only days beforehand. Ravel later orchestrated 'Tzigane? and both versions remain a 'must? for music-lovers and aspiring violinists today. Jelly D'Aranyi performed both versions regularly throughout her long career. This Urtext edition presents the first scholarly-critical edition of Ravel's masterpiece. It is published both in the orchestral version, complete with full score and performance material, as well as in the composer's earlier version for violin and piano. All known sources, including letters, have been drawn on for the new edition - one of the available sources, consulted for the first time, was a copy of 'Tzigane? from the estate of Jelly D'Aranyi, which is today part of a private collection. The version for piano and violin contains, besides the Urtext part, a second violin part as a facsimile with performance instructions by Jelly D'Aranyi. D'Aranyi's alterations and fingering reflect how Ravel must have heard the work in rehearsals and performance and as such are a document of early 20th century performance practice. The cooperation between Ravel and D'Aranyi is comparable to that of Brahms and Joachim working on the Brahms violin concerto.- First scholarly-critical Urtext edition of the work - Presented are both versions: for violin and orchestra and for violin and piano- Includes Jelly D'Aranyi's fingering / Harmonie

Check out this great up-tempo 2-beat that has a joyful melody. This 1930's classic was immortalized in the movie Cotton Club and was featured in the 2014 Broadway show After Midnight. It features an infectious saxophone statement and short solos for all saxes and trumpet. / Orchestre D'Harmonie

Arrangeur: Jerry Nowak. Par TORME MEL / WELLS ROBERT. The famous Christmas classic Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire arranged for Concert Band by Jerry Nowak./ Répertoire / Orchestre D'Harmonie

Arr. Don Campbell. Par SEDAKA NEIL. Many artists have performed solitaire over the years, but it is probably Neil Sedaka’s interpretation that makes this song a true classic. This classic arrangement for brass band gives every player something of interest to play. / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Excerpts from Movement 1. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. Mozart belongs to everyone! The experience of actually playing Mozart's music makes him real and more than just a name we associate with old music. Stephen Bulla's arrangement of the first movement of what may arguably be Mozart's greatest symphony has a great deal of authenticity. Much more than many 'just the tune' type transcription/ arrangements, Mr. Bulla's work ambitiously explores a good portion of Mozart's miraculous musical development, so that your musicians can begin to understand the true genius of the Classical icon. Those who know Mozart will appreciate the integrity of the transcription. Those who don't know Mozart have a wonderful treat in store! A classic! / Niveau : 4 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par SPARKE PHILIP. This is a little salute to the wonderful music of Duke Ellington, taking Mood Indigo as its model. Something Borrowed, Something Blue will allow the young band to approach this masterpiece?s laid-back style, using chords and harmonies that they may be hearing for the first time. The flexible instrumentation of this work makes it ideal for bands without the full quota of players. Bring the world of jazz to life with this smooth classic. / Niveau : 1 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie