Par SCHWARZ OTTO M.. Es ist vielleicht eigenartig, aber der Mensch hatte von jeher Angst vor Jahrhundert- und Jahrtausendwenden. Das Ende der Welt und Naturkatastrophen wurden immer vorausgesagt, sind jedoch noch nie eingetreten. Der Komponist Otto M. Schwarz möchte mit seinem Werk For the Next Thousand einen positiveren Eindruck für das nächste Jahrtausend zum Klingen bringen. Er spricht auch gleichzeitig einen Toast auf einen neuen Zeitabschnitt aus, in dem sich auch die Blasmusik einen neuen Weg suchen muss, um attraktiv zu bleiben. Das Werk besteht aus Filmmusik-Fragmenten und enthält im Mittelteil einen Slow-Rock mit einem Saxophonsolo. Mit diesem Werk möchte Otto M. Schwarz einen Beitragzu der neuen Blasmusik-Epoche leisten. / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Multicultural instruction in music and the arts is an excellent way to provide students with a global perspective to enhance student development and learning. This traditional Mexican folk song in 3/4 is an excellent piece to program at your next 'Music Around the World' concert. (1:30) / Orchestre D'Harmonie

As the title suggests, this medley is comprised of sea songs. Included are, 'Spanish Ladies,' 'Shenandoah,' and 'What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor.' Educational, yet entertaining, this arrangement will make a great selection at your next contest or concert. (3:45) / Orchestre D'Harmonie

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Exotic! Mysterious Middle-Eastern modalities, colorful orchestration, and a stunning 'chase' combine to make James Hosay's PERSIS (the Greek word for Persia) a very special offering for your next concert. An enchanting and poignant Oboe solo love theme (cued for Flute) is surely one of the most beautiful passages written for concert band in quite some time. PERSIS will be one of your band's most memorable performing experiences. Don't miss the opportunity to program something truly different. / Niveau : 4 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Take your ensemble on a musical tour of the Caribbean and let them experience the percussive breeze of the islands. This charming Latin piece will certainly engage the audience at your next concert. With a variety of options to bring out the Latin 'toys,' they'll all have fun playing this easy cha-cha style tune. A definite winner for your next performance, with a multicultural flair. (1:30) / Concert Band

Arr. Timothy Johnson. Par HAYDN FRANZ JOSEF. “He alone has the secret of making me smile, and touching me to the bottom of my soul, ” said Mozart about “Papa” Haydn and his music. The “Surprise” Symphony (No. 94), incidentally written during the final year of Mozart’s short life, has become one of Haydn’s most memorable works. Since this symphony was written during the zenith of the Classical period, Timothy Johnson’s skillful arrangement gives you a perfect opportunity to teach your young band “lightness” and control as essentials of Classical style playing. You can introduce the concept of making the staccato notes “separated” instead of just “short” in order to best approximate the sound of the times. It’s a naturalselection for your next festival or concert! Why not give your young band a chance to meet “Papa” Haydn through this charming arrangement? / Niveau : 1 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par VAN BELCUM HENK. As the title suggests, this work is a partita: it consists of a number of variations on a chorale melody. The partita has been popular for centuries, especially when it comes to organ music. Henk van Belcum, who is active in the choir world, chose for his Partita Piccola the German hymn Wunderbarer König as a starting point. Partita Piccola consists of four variations and a choral setting. After a majestic opening fanfare, the second variation follows, based on a canon by Pachelbel. Händel’s Sarabande is the basis of the third variation. Next comes the chorale setting, after which the work ends festively with a dance that has been written in the form of a courante. PartitaPiccola is an asset for church services and for concert platforms. / Niveau : 2.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par CURNOW JAMES. Commissioned by the Glenbard East High School Music Department of Lombard, Illinois in grateful appreciation for the 34 year teaching career of Ross Kellan and his tireless commitment to excellence in music education, where he led by example each and every day. A scintillating opener! The joyful spirit will light up your concert hall like fireworks as you set your next performance in motion with James Curnow’s striking new piece titled Tempus Fugit. Brass fanfares, Woodwind flourishes, and Percussive flamboyance commence as the house lights go down and the curtains part. Artistic variation is the hallmark of this enthusiastic work and many delights are in store foryour group as you carefully rehearse this outstanding new piece. Carpe diem! / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par VAN BELCUM HENK. As the title suggests, this work is a partita: it consists of a number of variations on a chorale melody. The partita has been popular for centuries, especially when it comes to organ music. Henk van Belcum, who is active in the choir world, chose for his Partita Piccola the German hymn Wunderbarer König as a starting point. Partita Piccola consists of four variations and a choral setting. After a majestic opening fanfare, the second variation follows, based on a canon by Pachelbel. Händel’s Sarabande is the basis of the third variation. Next comes the chorale setting, after which the work ends festively with a dance that has been written in the form of a courante. PartitaPiccola is an asset for church services and for concert platforms. / Niveau : 2.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Concert March - Wheaton Kiwanis Salute. Par BULLA STEPHEN. A bright technical flourish in the introduction, a toe-tapping theme following in the Woodwinds, fanfare-like syncopation from the Brass, and even a Piccolo solo in the Trio section make Stephan Bulla’s KIWANISCA a sure winner. The fresh timbres and exhilarating melodies will add zest to your next concert whether you choose to program it as your closer or at any other time in the concert. The vitality is contagious! Don’t miss it! / Niveau : 5 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par CURNOW JAMES. Subtitled 'Prelude Brillante, ' this forceful concert opener is just what you need to begin your next program! Full of strong marcato brass statements, accents and sforzandos, your students will be ablaze with energy and excitement when they play this superb piece! / Niveau : 1.5 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par CURNOW JAMES. Commissioned by the Glenbard East High School Music Department of Lombard, Illinois in grateful appreciation for the 34 year teaching career of Ross Kellan and his tireless commitment to excellence in music education, where he led by example each and every day. A scintillating opener! The joyful spirit will light up your concert hall like fireworks as you set your next performance in motion with James Curnow’s striking new piece titled Tempus Fugit. Brass fanfares, Woodwind flourishes, and Percussive flamboyance commence as the house lights go down and the curtains part. Artistic variation is the hallmark of this enthusiastic work and many delights are in store foryour group as you carefully rehearse this outstanding new piece. Carpe diem! / Niveau : 4 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie