A Cry Against Fascism for Wind Orchestra. Composed by Johan De Meij. Amstel Music. Concert. Duration 660 seconds. Amstel Music #AM148-010. Published by Amstel Music

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 5

SKU: BT.DHP-0991533-010

Composed by Piet Swerts. Sovereign Series. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1999. De Haske Publications #DHP 0991533-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0991533-010).

Following the spectacular movie Titanic, the story of the world famous ship stood in the spotlights once again. Piet Swerts was inspired by this catastrophic saga to compose this beautifully narrative piece, reflecting the masses of people in Southampton, playing children and the undulating sea. The piece gradually picks up impetuously culminating with the looming iceberg and the dramatic sinking of the Titanic.

Le prologue dépeint l'excitation de cette foule impatiente d'embarquer sur le Titanic amarré dans le port de Southampton en Angleterre. Le motif principal de ce passage d’ouverture fait référence Big Ben, remarque touchante pour mieux installer le décor d'une scène typiquement britannique. L'agitation des futurs passagers s'exprime par des sections polyrythmiques. Le premier thème aux accents héro ques dérivé du motif Big Ben est exposé. La trame devient plus constante, fluide, répétitive, symbole du doux départ du célèbre palais flottant. Le tableau suivant est une aquarelle riche en couleurs ; motifs ascendants et descendants rappellent le voyage en haute mer. On entend lesenfants jouer, le Capitaine Smith donner des ordres. On perçoit aussi les différences d’atmosphère entre les ponts de première et deuxième classes ; la pression ronflante des moteurs. Tout est présent dans cette fresque musicale. On entend surtout l'accélération des moteurs suite un ordre du Capitaine soumis la pression de l'armateur. Faisant suite un accelerando, le piccolo et la percussion font écho d'un signal en morse provenant d'un autre bateau qui prévient d'un danger immédiat : la proximité d'un iceberg. Hélas, ce message est ignoré et les moteurs continuent de tourner plein régime jusqu'au moment fatidique où le Titanic heurte l'iceberg. Le motif plaintif du saxophone, accompagné de trilles des clarinettes, traduit l'arrêt des moteurs après la collision. La percussion marque le tristement célèbre S.O.S. en code morse : trois points, trois traits, trois points. Les passagers sont pris de panique. Finalement, nous assistons au lent naufrage du paquebot. L'épilogue reprend le motif initial qui se métamorphose en une fin dramatique.

Concert band (Piccolo, 1st Flute, 2nd Flute, 1st Oboe, 2nd Oboe*, 1st Bb Clarinet, 2nd Bb Clarinet, 3rd Bb Clarinet, Eb Alto Clarinet*, Bb Bass Clarinet, 1st Bassoon, 2nd Bassoon*, 1st Eb Alto Saxophone, 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone*) - grade 5

SKU: CN.R10004

Composed by John Ireland. Band Music. Score and parts. Duration 10:30. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.R10004).

A slow introduction gives way to the chirpy theme which is developed, inverted, and accents displaced across the bar line to give a 3/2 feel against the written meter. Restlessness leads to a tranquillo presented by the flute and clarinet, weaving a flowing counterpoint around the melody until the original slow introduction returns. A triumphant recapitulation of the main theme brings this wonderful piece to an end.

Originally composed for Brass Band in 1934 Comedy Overture is, despite its name, a serious piece of writing. The term Overture does not imply that there is anything else to follow; it is used in the 19th century sense of Concert Overture (like Mendelssohn's Fingal's Cave - in other words, a miniature Tone Poem). The 1930's was a period of Ireland's mature writing - yielding the Piano Concerto (1930), the Legend for piano and orchestra (1933), and the choral work These Things Shall Be (1936-1937). We are fortunate therefore to have both Comedy Overture and A Downland Suite (1932) written for band medium at this time. As with Maritime Overture (written in 1944 for military band) Ireland approaches his material symphonically. The opening three notes state immediately the two seminal intervals of a semitone and a third. These are brooding and dark in Bb minor. It is these intervals which make up much of the thematic content of Comedy, sometimes appearing in inverted form, and sometimes in major forms as well. The concept that some musical intervals are consonant , some dissonant, and some perfect is perhaps useful in understanding the nature of the tension and resolution of this work. The third is inherently unstable, and by bar 4, the interval is expanded to a fourth - with an ascending sem-quaver triplet - and then expanded to a fifth. The instability of the third pushes it towards a perfect resolution in the fourth or the fifth. The slow introduction is built entirely around these intervals in Bb minor and leads through an oboe cadenza, to an Allegro moderato brillante in Bb major. Once again, the semi-tone (inverted) and a third (major) comprise the main, chirpy, theme-inspired by a London bus-conductor's cry of Piccadilly. (Much of the material in Comedy was re-conceived by Ireland for orchestra and published two years later under the title A London Overture.) The expansion of the interval of a third through a fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh now takes place quickly before our very ears at the outset of this quicker section. Immediately the theme is developed, inverted, and accents displaced across the bar line to give a 3/2 feel against the written meter. But this restlessness leads to a tranquillo built around an arpeggio figure and presented by flute and clarinet. Ireland weaves his flowing counterpoint around this melody until the original slow introduction returns leading to a stretto effect as the rising bass motifs become more urgent, requesting a resolution of the tension of that original semitone and minor third. Yet resolution is withheld at this point as the music becomes almost becalmed in a further, unrelated tranquillo section marked pianissimo. It is almost as if another side of Ireland's nature is briefly allowed to shine through the stern counterpoint and disciplined structure. This leads to virtually a full recapitulation of the chirpy brilliante, with small additional touches of counterpoint, followed by the first tranquillo section-this time in the tonic of Bb major. But the instability of the third re-asserts itself, this time demanding a resolution. And a triumphant resolution it receives, for it finally becomes fully fledged and reiterates the octave in a closing vivace. The opening tension has at last resolved itself into the most perfect interval of all.

Titan Spirit (Theme from Remember the Titans). Score and Parts. Hal Leonard Concert Band Series. Grade 4. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4001183).

Flex-It Series for Variable Instrumentation Concert Band. Arranged by Colin Cowles. (Score and Parts). Fentone Play Along Books. Published by Fentone Music.

Promoting positive body image in the lyric, with a catchy melody and an infectious grove, this pop tune definitely has a bit of a '50s and '60s doo-wop feel that makes it refreshing. With its throwback soul beat, its body-positive message couched in a cute musical metaphor, and its dance-filled, candy-colored video, it's become a straight-up pop phenomenon loved by today's pop culture. A very playable arrangement with a fresh touch! (1:45).

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.DHP-1043766-010

Composed by Jan Van der Roost. Inspiration Series. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2004. De Haske Publications #DHP 1043766-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1043766-010).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

This stately opening work begins in the low register with a broad main theme from the low brass immediately setting the tone. Gradually other sections and registers enter and despite retaining a majestic character the rhythmic element becomes more active. This work makes truly creative use of sound, without great virtuosity or complexity, but maintains a good balance between static and dynamic elements.

Dit statige openingswerk begint in het lage register en etaleert een breed hoofdthema waarin het lage koper meteen de toon zet, gesteund door een continue slagwerkcadans. Geleidelijk komen ook andere secties en registers aan bod enwordt het ritmische element actiever, al bewaart het geheel een gedragen karakter. Het gaat om een echt klankstuk, zonder een grote virtuositeit of complexiteit, maar met een prima evenwicht tussen statische en dynamische elemeten.

Dieses majestätische Eröffnungswerk beginnt im tiefen Register und präsentiert ein breit angelegtes Hauptthema, in welchem das tiefe Blech sofort den Ton angibt, unterstützt von einer durchgehenden Kadenz in den Schlaginstrumenten. Nach und nach erscheinen andere Orchesterteile und Register und das rhythmische Element wird aktiver, wobei der majestätische Charakter jedoch erhalten bleibt. Ein Werk, das voll und ganz auf Klang aufbaut, ohne große Virtuosität oder Komplexität, jedoch mit einer perfekten Balance zwischen statischen und dynamischen Elementen.

Cette majestueuse pièce d’ouverture débute dans un paysage sonore grave et profond où retentit un thème ample et généreux, joué par les cuivres graves, sur un mouvement continu de la percussion. Le ton est donné. Petit petit, de nouveaux pupitres intègrent harmonieusement le développement et complètent les zones de timbre. La cellule rythmique s’intensifie sans toutefois influencer le caractère majestueux de l’oeuvre. The Swan on the Hill est sans grande difficulté technique, mais nécessite un travail approfondi de l’environnement sonore afin d’obtenir un bon équilibre entre les éléments musicaux statiques et dynamiques.

Questo maestoso brano di apertura inizia su un passaggio sonoro grave e profondo dove echeggia un tema ampio e generoso, eseguito dagli ottoni gravi, su un movimento continuo delle percussioni. Poco a poco, altre sezioni della banda integrano armoniosamente lo sviluppo e completano le zone di timbro. La cellula ritmica si intensifica senza tuttavia influenzare il carattere maestoso del brano. The Swan on the Hill non pone grandi difficolt tecniche, ma richiede un lavoro profondo sulle dinamiche, al fine di ottenere un buon equilibrio tra gli elementi musicali statici e dinamici.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.DHP-1043766-140

Composed by Jan Van der Roost. Inspiration Series. Concert Piece. Score Only. Composed 2004. 32 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1043766-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1043766-140).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

This stately opening work begins in the low register with a broad main theme from the low brass immediately setting the tone. Gradually other sections and registers enter and despite retaining a majestic character the rhythmic element becomes more active. This work makes truly creative use of sound, without great virtuosity or complexity, but maintains a good balance between static and dynamic elements.

Dit statige openingswerk begint in het lage register en etaleert een breed hoofdthema waarin het lage koper meteen de toon zet, gesteund door een continue slagwerkcadans. Geleidelijk komen ook andere secties en registers aan bod enwordt het ritmische element actiever, al bewaart het geheel een gedragen karakter. Het gaat om een echt klankstuk, zonder een grote virtuositeit of complexiteit, maar met een prima evenwicht tussen statische en dynamische elemeten.

Dieses majestätische Eröffnungswerk beginnt im tiefen Register und präsentiert ein breit angelegtes Hauptthema, in welchem das tiefe Blech sofort den Ton angibt, unterstützt von einer durchgehenden Kadenz in den Schlaginstrumenten. Nach und nach erscheinen andere Orchesterteile und Register und das rhythmische Element wird aktiver, wobei der majestätische Charakter jedoch erhalten bleibt. Ein Werk, das voll und ganz auf Klang aufbaut, ohne große Virtuosität oder Komplexität, jedoch mit einer perfekten Balance zwischen statischen und dynamischen Elementen.

Cette majestueuse pièce d’ouverture débute dans un paysage sonore grave et profond où retentit un thème ample et généreux, joué par les cuivres graves, sur un mouvement continu de la percussion. Le ton est donné. Petit petit, de nouveaux pupitres intègrent harmonieusement le développement et complètent les zones de timbre. La cellule rythmique s’intensifie sans toutefois influencer le caractère majestueux de l’oeuvre. The Swan on the Hill est sans grande difficulté technique, mais nécessite un travail approfondi de l’environnement sonore afin d’obtenir un bon équilibre entre les éléments musicaux statiques et dynamiques.

Questo maestoso brano di apertura inizia su un passaggio sonoro grave e profondo dove echeggia un tema ampio e generoso, eseguito dagli ottoni gravi, su un movimento continuo delle percussioni. Poco a poco, altre sezioni della banda integrano armoniosamente lo sviluppo e completano le zone di timbro. La cellula ritmica si intensifica senza tuttavia influenzare il carattere maestoso del brano. The Swan on the Hill non pone grandi difficolt tecniche, ma richiede un lavoro profondo sulle dinamiche, al fine di ottenere un buon equilibrio tra gli elementi musicali statici e dinamici.

Shelter Island (From East Coast Pictures). By Nigel Hess (1953-). Concert Band. For Wind Band. Masterworks; Part(s); Score; Wind Band. Faber Edition: Faber Wind Band Series. 20th Century; Masterwork. Published by Faber Music

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1135409-010

Composed by Claydes Smith, Dennis Thomas, Earl Toon, Eumir Deadato, George Brown, George Merrill, James Patterson, James Taylor, Jim Steinman, Kevin Adams, Kevin Rowland, Robert Bell, Robert Mickens, Ronald Bell, and Shannon Rubicam. Arranged by Peter Kleine Schaars. Peter's Popular Collection. Pop & Rock. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2012. De Haske Publications #DHP 1135409-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1135409-010).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Which are your favourite hits from the 1980s? There are certainly many answers to this question - but many responses are likely to contain these songs: Kool and the Gang’s disco classic Celebration, Come On Eileen by Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Whitney Houston’s I Wanna Dance With Somebody and Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler. These four numbers have been arranged by Peter Kleine Schaars as a fantastic ’80s retro medley for concert band.

Wat zijn uw lievelingshits van de jaren tachtig? Daarop kunt u natuurlijk met vele mogelijkheden antwoorden. Maar de kans is groot dat u sowieso een van onderstaande hits noemt! In The Ultimate 80’s Party Hits verwerkte Peter Kleine Schaars de volgende ‘toffe’ nummers: Celebration van Cool and the Gang, Come on Eileen van de Dexys Midnight Runners, I Wanna Dance with Somebody van Whitney Houston en Total Eclipse of the Heart van Bonnie Tyler.

Was sind ihre Lieblings-Hits aus den 80er-Jahren? Die Antwort auf diese Frage fällt sicherlich vielfältig aus - ebenso sicher werden aber diese vier Lieder sehr häufig dabei sein: der Disco-Hit Celebration von Kool and the Gang, Come on Eileen von den Dexys Midnight Runners, I Wanna Dance with Somebody von Whitney Houston und Total Eclipse of the Heart von Bonnie Tyler. Diese vier Titel wurden von Peter Kleine Schaars zu einem wunderbaren 80’s-Revival-Medle y für Blasorchester zusammengefügt.

Quels sont les tubes des années 80 qui vous ont le plus marqués ? De multiples réponses s’offrent cette question, cependant quatre chansons se classent en tête du palmarès : Celebration de Kool and the Gang, Come on Eileen de Dexy Midnight Runners, I Wanna Dance With Somebody de Whitney Houston et Total Eclipse of the Heart de Bonnie Tyler. Ces quatre titres ont été réunis par Peter Kleine Schaars dans un inoubliable medley aux accents des années 80.

Quali sono le vostre canzoni preferite degli anni ’80? A questa domanda, le risposte sono sicuramente le più svariate; ci sono però delle canzoni che si posizionano ai primi posti per tutti. Si tratta di veri e propri successi intramontabili, gemme del repertorio, come Celebration di Kool and The Gang, Come on Eileen dei Dexys Midnight Runners, I Wanna Dance With Somebody di Whitney Houston e Total Eclipse of the Heart di Bonnie Tyler, tutti raccolti in questo splendido revival firmato Peter Kleine Schaars.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1135409-140

Composed by Claydes Smith, Dennis Thomas, Earl Toon, Eumir Deadato, George Brown, George Merrill, James Patterson, James Taylor, Jim Steinman, Kevin Adams, Kevin Rowland, Robert Bell, Robert Mickens, Ronald Bell, and Shannon Rubicam. Arranged by Peter Kleine Schaars. Peter's Popular Collection. Pop & Rock. Score Only. Composed 2012. 28 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1135409-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1135409-140).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

Which are your favourite hits from the 1980s? There are certainly many answers to this question - but many responses are likely to contain these songs: Kool and the Gang’s disco classic Celebration, Come On Eileen by Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Whitney Houston’s I Wanna Dance With Somebody and Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler. These four numbers have been arranged by Peter Kleine Schaars as a fantastic ’80s retro medley for concert band.

Wat zijn uw lievelingshits van de jaren tachtig? Daarop kunt u natuurlijk met vele mogelijkheden antwoorden. Maar de kans is groot dat u sowieso een van onderstaande hits noemt! In The Ultimate 80’s Party Hits verwerkte Peter Kleine Schaars de volgende ‘toffe’ nummers: Celebration van Cool and the Gang, Come on Eileen van de Dexys Midnight Runners, I Wanna Dance with Somebody van Whitney Houston en Total Eclipse of the Heart van Bonnie Tyler.

Was sind ihre Lieblings-Hits aus den 80er-Jahren? Die Antwort auf diese Frage fällt sicherlich vielfältig aus - ebenso sicher werden aber diese vier Lieder sehr häufig dabei sein: der Disco-Hit Celebration von Kool and the Gang, Come on Eileen von den Dexys Midnight Runners, I Wanna Dance with Somebody von Whitney Houston und Total Eclipse of the Heart von Bonnie Tyler. Diese vier Titel wurden von Peter Kleine Schaars zu einem wunderbaren 80’s-Revival-Medle y für Blasorchester zusammengefügt.

Quels sont les tubes des années 80 qui vous ont le plus marqués ? De multiples réponses s’offrent cette question, cependant quatre chansons se classent en tête du palmarès : Celebration de Kool and the Gang, Come on Eileen de Dexy Midnight Runners, I Wanna Dance With Somebody de Whitney Houston et Total Eclipse of the Heart de Bonnie Tyler. Ces quatre titres ont été réunis par Peter Kleine Schaars dans un inoubliable medley aux accents des années 80.

Quali sono le vostre canzoni preferite degli anni ’80? A questa domanda, le risposte sono sicuramente le più svariate; ci sono però delle canzoni che si posizionano ai primi posti per tutti. Si tratta di veri e propri successi intramontabili, gemme del repertorio, come Celebration di Kool and The Gang, Come on Eileen dei Dexys Midnight Runners, I Wanna Dance With Somebody di Whitney Houston e Total Eclipse of the Heart di Bonnie Tyler, tutti raccolti in questo splendido revival firmato Peter Kleine Schaars.

(As Recorded by Meghan Trainor). Composed by Meghan Trainor and Kevin Kadish. Arranged by Victor López. Concert Band. Concert Band; Score. Pop Beginning Band. Pop. Grade 1. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Concert Band - Grade 5

SKU: BT.DHP-0991533-040

Composed by Piet Swerts. Sovereign Series. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1999. De Haske Publications #DHP 0991533-040. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0991533-040).

Following the spectacular movie Titanic, the story of the world famous ship stood in the spotlights once again. Piet Swerts was inspired by this catastrophic saga to compose this beautifully narrative piece, reflecting the massesof people in Southampton, playing children and the undulating sea. The piece gradually picks up impetuously culminating with the looming iceberg and the dramatic sinking of the Titanic.

Le prologue dépeint l'excitation de cette foule impatiente d'embarquer sur le Titanic amarré dans le port de Southampton en Angleterre. Le motif principal de ce passage d’ouverture fait référence Big Ben, remarque touchante pour mieux installer le décor d'une scène typiquement britannique. L'agitation des futurs passagers s'exprime par des sections polyrythmiques. Le premier thème aux accents héro ques dérivé du motif Big Ben est exposé. La trame devient plus constante, fluide, répétitive, symbole du doux départ du célèbre palais flottant. Le tableau suivant est une aquarelle riche en couleurs ; motifs ascendants et descendants rappellent le voyage en haute mer. On entend lesenfants jouer, le Capitaine Smith donner des ordres. On perçoit aussi les différences d’atmosphère entre les ponts de première et deuxième classes ; la pression ronflante des moteurs. Tout est présent dans cette fresque musicale. On entend surtout l'accélération des moteurs suite un ordre du Capitaine soumis la pression de l'armateur. Faisant suite un accelerando, le piccolo et la percussion font écho d'un signal en morse provenant d'un autre bateau qui prévient d'un danger immédiat : la proximité d'un iceberg. Hélas, ce message est ignoré et les moteurs continuent de tourner plein régime jusqu'au moment fatidique où le Titanic heurte l'iceberg. Le motif plaintif du saxophone, accompagné de trilles des clarinettes, traduit l'arrêt des moteurs après la collision. La percussion marque le tristement célèbre S.O.S. en code morse : trois points, trois traits, trois points. Les passagers sont pris de panique. Finalement, nous assistons au lent naufrage du paquebot. L'épilogue reprend le motif initial qui se métamorphose en une fin dramatique.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.AMP-459-010

Composed by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Opening Pieces. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2017. Anglo Music Press #AMP 459-010. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-459-010).

English-German-French- Dutch.

Festival Prelude ‘Ad Excel’ was commissioned by the AD Concert Band, from Solihull in the UK, to celebrate their 40th Anniversary in 2016. The title, Ad Excel, is a play on words: it is Latin for ‘to excel’ but also celebrates the band’s anniversary as XL is 40 in Roman numerals. The work opens with a bright fanfare with frequent changes of meter. This leads to a playful main subject, played first by woodwinds, followed by full band. A bridge passage leads to a legato second subject, played twice. The bridge passage returns to introduce the both main melodies in new keys and instrumentations before a coda, derived from the opening fanfare, brings the work to a close.

Festival Prelude ‘Ad Excel’ werd geschreven in opdracht van de AD Concert Band uit het Britse Solihull, ter gelegenheid van het veertigjarig bestaan van dit orkest in 2016. De titel, Ad Excel, heeft een dubbele betekenis, die is gebaseerd op de Engelse van het Latijn afgeleide term ‘to excel’ (excelleren, uitblinken) én op het veertigjarig jubileum van de band, aangezien XL in Romeinse cijfers het getal 40 aanduidt. Het werk opent met een opgewekte fanfare waarin frequent van maatsoort wordt gewisseld. Dan volgt een speels hoofdthema, eerst in het hout en dan het volledige orkest. Een bridgegedeelte leidt naar een legato tweede thema, dat twee keer klinkt.Daarop keert de bridge terug om beide hoofdmelodieën in nieuwe toonsoorten en instrumentaties te introduceren, waarna een coda, ontleend aan de openingsfanfare, het werk besluit.

Das Stück Festival Prelude ‘Ad Excel’ wurde 2016 von der AD Concert Band aus Solihull (Vereinigtes Königreich) aus Anlass ihres 40-jährigen Jubiläums in Auftrag gegeben. Der Titel, Ad Excel, ist ein Wortspiel: Es ist das lateinische Wort für to excel“ (engl.: hervorragend sein“), bezieht sich aber auch auf das Jubiläum des Orchesters, da XL die römische Ziffer für 40 ist. Das Werk beginnt mit einer strahlenden Fanfare mit zahlreichen Taktwechseln. Sie führt zu einem verspielten Hauptthema, das zunächst von den Holzbläsern und anschließend vom gesamten Orchester gespielt wird. Eine Überleitung führt zu einem zweiten Thema im Legato. Die Überleitung kehrtschließlich wieder, um die beiden Hauptmelodien in neuen Tonarten und Instrumentierungen vorzustellen, bis das Werk in einer Coda, die von der Eröffnungsfanfare abgeleitet ist, endet.

Festival Prelude ‘Ad Excel’ est une commande de l’AD Concert Band de Solihull au Royaume-Uni, pour célébrer leur 40e anniversaire en 2016. Le titre, Ad Excel, est un jeu de mots : en latin, il signifie « exceller », mais les chiffres romains XL font aussi 40, l’anniversaire célébré par l’orchestre. L’œuvre commence par une fanfare éclatante aux changements de mesure fréquents, suivie par l’introduction du thème principal, joué par les bois, puis repris par l’orchestre. Un pont mène au second thème legato avant d’introduire - nouveau les deux mélodies principales avec des tonalités et instrumentations différentes. L’œuvre se termine avec une coda dérivée de la fanfared’ouverture .

Festival Prelude ‘Ad Excel’ è stato commissionato dalla AD Concert Band, di Solihull nel Regno Unito, per celebrare il loro 40esimo anniversario nel 2016. Il titolo, Ad Excel, è un gioco di parole: è il corrispondente latino di “eccellere” ma celebra allo stesso tempo l’anniversario della band dato che XL equivale a 40 in numeri romani. L’opera si apre con una luminosa fanfara con frequenti cambi di tempo. Questa sfocia in motivo giocoso principale, prima suonato dai legni, subito dopo dall’intera banda. Un passaggio che funge da ponte porta poi a un secondo tema in legato, suonato per due volte. Il passaggio ritorna poi ad introdurre le due melodieprincipali in una nuova tonalit prima della coda, che riprende la fanfara di apertura, portando il brano alla conclusione.

Concert Band - Grade 4

SKU: BT.DHP-1043766-040

Composed by Jan Van der Roost. Inspiration Series. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2004. De Haske Publications #DHP 1043766-040. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1043766-040).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

This stately opening work begins in the low register with a broad main theme from the low brass immediately setting the tone. Gradually other sections and registers enter and despite retaining a majestic character the rhythmic element becomes more active. This work makes truly creative use of sound, without great virtuosity or complexity, but maintains a good balance between static and dynamic elements.

Dit statige openingswerk begint in het lage register en etaleert een breed hoofdthema waarin het lage koper meteen de toon zet, gesteund door een continue slagwerkcadans. Geleidelijk komen ook andere secties en registers aan bod enwordt het ritmische element actiever, al bewaart het geheel een gedragen karakter. Het gaat om een echt klankstuk, zonder een grote virtuositeit of complexiteit, maar met een prima evenwicht tussen statische en dynamische elemeten.

Dieses majestätische Eröffnungswerk beginnt im tiefen Register und präsentiert ein breit angelegtes Hauptthema, in welchem das tiefe Blech sofort den Ton angibt, unterstützt von einer durchgehenden Kadenz in den Schlaginstrumenten. Nach und nach erscheinen andere Orchesterteile und Register und das rhythmische Element wird aktiver, wobei der majestätische Charakter jedoch erhalten bleibt. Ein Werk, das voll und ganz auf Klang aufbaut, ohne große Virtuosität oder Komplexität, jedoch mit einer perfekten Balance zwischen statischen und dynamischen Elementen.

Cette majestueuse pièce d’ouverture débute dans un paysage sonore grave et profond où retentit un thème ample et généreux, joué par les cuivres graves, sur un mouvement continu de la percussion. Le ton est donné. Petit petit, de nouveaux pupitres intègrent harmonieusement le développement et complètent les zones de timbre. La cellule rythmique s’intensifie sans toutefois influencer le caractère majestueux de l’oeuvre. The Swan on the Hill est sans grande difficulté technique, mais nécessite un travail approfondi de l’environnement sonore afin d’obtenir un bon équilibre entre les éléments musicaux statiques et dynamiques.

Questo maestoso brano di apertura inizia su un passaggio sonoro grave e profondo dove echeggia un tema ampio e generoso, eseguito dagli ottoni gravi, su un movimento continuo delle percussioni. Poco a poco, altre sezioni della banda integrano armoniosamente lo sviluppo e completano le zone di timbro. La cellula ritmica si intensifica senza tuttavia influenzare il carattere maestoso del brano. The Swan on the Hill non pone grandi difficolt tecniche, ma richiede un lavoro profondo sulle dinamiche, al fine di ottenere un buon equilibrio tra gli elementi musicali statici e dinamici.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.DHP-1115045-010

Arranged by Peter Kleine Schaars. Peter's Popular Collection. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2011. De Haske Publications #DHP 1115045-010. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1115045-010).

9x12 inches.

Queen Greatest Hits is a veritable feast of fantastic melodies from one of the worlds largest supergroups. Includes: Bohemain Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Will Rock You and We Are the Champions. Queen at their best!

De titel zegt het al: in deze medley verwerkte Peter Kleine Schaars de allergrootste hits van Queen. Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Will Rock You en We Are the Champions passerenswingend de revue.

Queen Greatest Hits hält, was der Titel verspricht: Peter Kleine Schaars verarbeitete in diesem Medley die weltweit unbestritten größten Hits der Gruppe: Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Will Rock You und We Are the Champions.

Le titre résume parfaitement le contenu du medley : les plus grands succès commerciaux du groupe Queen : Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Will Rock You et We Are the Champions.

Il titolo parla da solo. Peter Kleine Schaars ha raccolto nel suo medley quattro hits di questo leggendario gruppo: Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, Crazy Little Called Love, We Will Rock You e We are The Champions.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 3

SKU: BT.AMP-139-010

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Midway Series. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2005. Anglo Music Press #AMP 139-010. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-139-010).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

This is an ancient Welsh air that was first published in Relics of the Welsh Bards in 1794. Dafydd (David) Owain was a famous Welsh bard who lived on a farm called Gareg Wen (The White Rock) in Eifionydd, Carnarnvonshire, North Wales. Tradition has it that on his deathbed he called for his harp and composed this lovely melody, requesting that it be played at his funeral. Accordingly, it was later played at the parish church of Ynys-Cynhaiarn. Lyrics were later added by Ceiriog Hughes, which describe the melody's inspiration. This version for concert band retains all the beauty and simplicity of the original.

Deze oude melodie uit Wales werd in 1794 voor het eerst uitgegeven in Relics of the Welsh Bards. Dafydd (David) Owain was een beroemde bard uit Wales, hij woonde op een boerderij genaamd Gareg Wen (De witte rots) te Eifionyddin Carnarnvonshire, in Noord-Wales. Volgens de overlevering vroeg hij op zijn sterfbed om zijn harp en componeerde hij vervolgens deze prachtige melodie, met het verzoek om die te laten spelen op zijn begrafenis. Overeenkomstigzijn wens werd de melodie gespeeld in de dorpskerk van Ynys-Cynhaiarn. De tekst werd later toegevoegd door Ceiriog Hughes en beschrijft de ontstaansgeschiedenis van deze muziek.

Dafydd Owain war ein berühmter walisischer Barde, der auf einem Bauernhof namens Gareg Wen, was so viel wie weißer Felsen bedeutet, lebte; daher der Name David vom weißen Felsen“. Es wird erzählt, dass Dafydd auf seinem Sterbebett nach seiner Harfe verlangte und dort diese Melodie komponierte, mit der Bitte, man möge sie zu seiner Beerdigung spielen. Die Schlichtheit dieses bezaubernden Airs eignet sich perfekt als Zwischenspiel in Ihrem Konzert.

Dafydd (David) Owain fu un poeta e cantore gallese. Visse a Eifionydd, nella contea del Carnavonshire (nel nord del Galles), in una fattoria chiamata”Gareg wen” (La roccia bianca). Una leggenda narra che, prima di morire,Dafydd Owain chiese che gli venisse portata la sua arpa. Negli ultimi istanti della sua vita avrebbe composto questa deliziosa melodia esigendo che venisse eseguita al suo funerale. Alcuni anni dopo, il poeta John Ceiriog Hughes scrisse un testo riportandosi alla storia che aveva portato alla composizione di questa melodia, divenuta da allora un classico della musica tradizionale gallese.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.CTS-7700-00

Composed by Claude T. Smith. Concert Band. Score and set of parts. Composed 1990. Claude T. Smith Publications #CTS-7700-00. Published by Claude T. Smith Publications (CL.CTS-7700-00).

Smith’s first published march. A bravura opening fanfare punctuated with the percussion forces open this march. The first strain gives us a jaunty tune with baritones and trombones playing the countermelody. The second strain refers back to the opening fanfares with percussion section soli banding about. A reserved trio tune played by clarinets, first horn and baritone are assisted with chromatic runs played by flute, oboe, muted first trumpet and bells. The opening fanfares return in the break strain, which then gives us a terrific trio strain. Accessible and playable for all musicians!

Grade 3

SKU: CL.CTS-7700-01

Composed by Claude T. Smith. Concert Band. Extra full score. Composed 1990. Claude T. Smith Publications #CTS-7700-01. Published by Claude T. Smith Publications (CL.CTS-7700-01).

Smith’s first published march. A bravura opening fanfare punctuated with the percussion forces open this march. The first strain gives us a jaunty tune with baritones and trombones playing the countermelody. The second strain refers back to the opening fanfares with percussion section soli banding about. A reserved trio tune played by clarinets, first horn and baritone are assisted with chromatic runs played by flute, oboe, muted first trumpet and bells. The opening fanfares return in the break strain, which then gives us a terrific trio strain. Accessible and playable for all musicians!

(CD). For Concert Band. De Haske Concert Band CD. Hal Leonard #197011. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Strauss. Arranged by Vincent van den Bijlaard. Novelties/Arrangements of Classical Compositions/Parody/New Year's Concert/Catalogue Chrismas Band Music. Classic Arrangement. Full set. Duration 4 minutes, 45 seconds. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.012758050).

Featuring: Paradise by the Dashboard Light / Two Out of Three Ain't Bad / I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That). Composed by Jim Steinman. Arranged by Patrick Roszell. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Pop Concert Band. Form: Medley. Pop. Score and Parts. 256 pages. Duration 6:00. Alfred Music #00-47421. Published by Alfred Music