Par DE HAAN JACOB. Lentini’s Ballad s’inspire du célèbre poème, Amor è un desio che ven da core (L’amour est un désir qui vient du coeur), de Giacomo da Lentini, un des plus éminents poètes de l’École sicilienne du XIIIe siècle. La version instrumentale, signée Jacob de Haan, est absolument superbe. Il existe également une version vocale utilisant le texte original en italien. Cette ballade a été composée pour la Nuit de la Poésie, une soirée consacrée aux poèmes mis en musique par Jacob de Haan. / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par SPARKE PHILIP. The birth of Philip Sparke’s second son, Benjamin, was the inspiration for composing Ballad for Benny. A short calm introduction leads to the main ballad theme, a gentle waltz melody. Following the work’s climax in which the complete band plays the main theme the sound fades and the piece ends in calm and serenity. / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par DE HAAN JACOB. A collection of 5 short works in pop style which can be performed by any kind of compilation. The titles can be presented on the programme as separate works but the Universal Band Collection can also be performed as a complete suite. From a didactic point of view it is a suitable work to teach musicians something about the structure in music. For this purpose not only the big structure but also the small structure was kept very clear. Western Girl : A girl from the west of the USA rides her horse across the prairie, dreaming of her future. The rough structure: introduction - theme in a blues scale - the same thing in a different instrumentation - finale. Just a ballad : A balladin pop style with a rough A-B-A form. First there is the introduction of the main theme (A), then follows a tenor melody in minor with a rhythmical reference to the main theme (B). Finally there is the main melody, performed tutti with a different rhythm in the drums (A'). Play the Game : An English saying meaning: play fairly. Playful music in up-tempo with a wink to China, where almost all games are manufactured nowadays. Once again an A-B-A structure here. San Diego : A Mexican fugitive enjoys his freedom in America but also remembers his place of birth with melancholy. A sad minor melody with a straight trendy beat appears twice. The second time it has a slightly different instrumentation, in which the muted trumpets represent the Mexican feeling. Final Dance : Eventually there is a dance with an introduction in renaissance style, followed by a fast dance in rock style. All this composed in a classical song structure: introduction, verse, bridge, chorus, shortened verse, bridge, chorus, chorus. / Niveau : 2 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band

A jubilee means 'a special anniversary' and this original concert or contest composition fills the bill for any joyous occasion. Opening with a bold and alluring fanfare, it continues with an upbeat dance-style statement, then moves to a delightful ballad with a variety of stylist variations. (5:15) / Orchestre D'Harmonie

Par TINNER GILBERT. Showdown for Band (Confrontation pour Orchestre) a été spécialement composé pour figurer en tant qu’oeuvre imposée lors de la troisième édition du Concours International de Musique Légère de Saint-Gall (Suisse) en 1998. L’intention du compositeur était de créer une pièce de musique légère qui soit stimulante sur le plan technique pour les différents orchestres en compétition, en particulier sur le plan rythmique. La pièce est divisée en quatre mouvements : Opening, Ballad, Finale et Ending. Les mélodies très plaisantes et l’instrumentation variée révèlent toutes les facettes de l’orchestre dans son ensemble. Le solo dans la partie centralepeut être joué par un saxophone soprano ou alto, ou encore par un bugle. Cette composition impressionnante marque par sa richesse musicale, ce qui en fait une oeuvre idéale pour ouvrir un concert de musique légère. / Niveau : 4 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Arr. Wil Van Der Beek. Par RIMSKI-KORSAKOV NIKOLAI. Nikolaï Rimski-Korsakov occupe une place de choix dans la musique symphonique russe de la fin du XIXe siècle. Parmi ses opéras d'une exceptionnelle richesse musicale, on citera Sadko, créé en 1898. Cet opéra-byline en sept tableaux est basé sur Sadko, le riche négociant, Conte du Roi des mers et de la sage Vassilissa, et d'anciennes ballades russes. La ballade Song of India (Chant du marchand hindou) est extraite du quatrième tableau. / Niveau : 3 / Classique / Date parution : 1905-06-30/ Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par SCHAARS PETER KLEINE. Dancescriptions combines many styles derived from pop music with techniques from classical composition. The styles are not the focal point; the true musical definition comes from the interpretation of the transition passages. After the statement of a rhythmic and melodic cell the music is developed from the thematic material in the appropriate style - soul music, disco, merengue, ballad and rock - in the Big Band tradition. The different rhythms and genres are interwoven and combined to create a natural flow in this musical puzzle. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

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

Arr. Lorenzo Bocci. Par WEBBER ANDREW LLOYD. The musical Phantom of the Opera is full of many songs that are instantly recognised and it has been fundamental in making the genre of Musicals extremely popular with people of all ages. Peter Lavender’s arrangement of this tender and moving ballad will sound fantastic with just about any band. / Niveau : 3 / TV, Film, Comédie musicale / Recueil / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. This 4-movement suite is based on authentic folktunes from the beautiful southern province in France: the 'Provence'. The composer used an harmonic language respecting the popular characteristics, but on the other hand also contains some 'spicy' notes (. . . just like the wellknown 'Provençal sauce'! . . . ). The instrumentation is very colourful, paying a lot of attention to the different timbres of both brass and wood winds as well as to the percussion section. Every movement has its own character: 'Un Ange a fa la crido' (= An angel brought the creed / credo) is like a bourrée, 'Adam e sa Coumpagnou' (= Adam and his companion) is an old love song, 'Lou Fustié' (= the carpenter)a fast dance and finally 'Lis Escoubo' (= a whistle tune / popular ballad) is a farandole. In the latter, the old tradition of folk musicians who play a whistle with one hand and a drum with the other hand, is clearly represented during the first presentations of the one and only theme)Although this piece is not too demanding, a well balanced band is necessary to perform it successfully. Thanks to the contrasts and the varying colours, it keeps on holding the attention. / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Arr. Naohiro Iwai. Par LAI FRANCIS. Possibly the greatest and best-known movie Love theme of all time, the theme from ‘Love Story’ (subtitled ‘Where Do I Begin’) has become an absolute timeless classic of cinema. Naohiro Iwai has taken this melody and crafted a Jazz harmonic ballad edition featuring many of your band soloists. A definite must for all Film music concerts or for any occasion where romance and love befits. / Niveau : 3 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Arr. Roland Kernen. Nicky, Shane, Mark, Kian and Bryan together form the Irish boy-band Westlife. During the past few years they have taken the charts by storm with six number one hits in the UK. The ballad My Love was a smash hit across the whole of Europe and this special arrangement succeeds in keeping the feel of the original song. / Niveau : 3 / Pop and rock / Recueil / Concert Band ou Harmonie