(Percussion Trio Feature). Composed by Gregory Danner. For Soloist(s) with Concert Band (Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Bb Clarinet 1, Bb Clarinet 2, Bb Clarinet 3, Bb Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Eb Alto Saxophone 1, Eb Alto Saxophone 2, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet 1, Bb Trumpet 2, Bb Trumpet 3, F Horn 1/2, F Horn 3/). Band Music. Grade 4. Score and parts. Duration 14:50. Published by C. Alan Publications

Euphonium and brass choir

SKU: P2.80026

Composed by Maurice Ravel. Arranged by Vanja Lisjak. Chamber music, 20th century. Published by Potenza Music (P2.80026).

The idea of arranging this piece for large brass ensemble was a result of my intention to present Steven Mead's lyrical qualities and the huge potential of his rich and colorful sound to a Croatian audience when he was a guest soloist in Zagreb. While we spoke about the program for the concert, I mentioned Ravel's Pavane as a nice addition to my Concerto and the other Pavane (one by Faure, for solo euphonium and harp), and Steven supported the idea instantly, as it turned out that this piece was his favorite in his early euphonium soloist days. As he soon became a world famous virtuoso, where listeners constantly asked for higher and faster bravuras, I gladly used my chance to present the forgotten poetic and warm side of the euphonium. I avoided the fashionable stereotypes of many of today's composers--making an artist break his fingers or lips by choosing extra fast pieces originally for violin or flute and arranging it for tuba. The inspiring challenge was to create the atmosphere present in Ravel's own orchestration of this piece, where no instrument plays a typical solo role. It wasn't easy to achieve so many colors without strings and woodwinds. Yet, here we have the euphonium as a lead voice while it is also well incorporated into vertical blocks with french horns, trombones, and trumpets. Full symphony sized brass sections function here mainly to provide harmonic body, with the great percussive and melodic help of marimba and vibraphone. The result is an arrangement that is demanding in a sense of creating the right flow (not too slow - as Ravel hated it this way). Pavane is, after all, a dance. A recording of this arrangement can be found on Bocchino's CD release Croatian Euphonic Brass, together with a recording of another publication by Potenza, an arrangement of the Pavane by G. Faure, presented on this CD in the best possible way--by Steven Mead, who inspired me to try to give these masterpieces new shape.

SKU: GI.G-CD-1043

GIA WindWorks Series. GIA WindWorks. Music Education. CD. GIA Publications #1043. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-CD-1043).

Ford • McCarthy • Abe • Higdon • Goto Since the inception of the projects, composers, conductors, music critics, and connoisseurs worldwide have praised the recordings conducted by Eugene Migliaro Corporon for their innovation, excellence, and professional standards. These exceptional videos and compact discs identify and preserve the standard repertoire and globally encourage composers to contribute to the ever-growing legacy of great music that has the power of universality. The breadth and variety of the discs highlight the fact that the wind symphony, in its many forms throughout hundreds of years of music history, has been and continues to be a significant original medium for serious aesthetic expression. The projects have yielded more than 100 discs that showcase the creative energy of thousands of world-renowned composers and gifted musicians. Winds magazine offers the following regarding the body of work: “This series has immense historic value in documenting the best of the repertoire...as well as providing much sheer listening (and viewing) pleasure for the level of artistry in the performances. The acoustic quality of the recording is state-of-the- art...All of the works are superbly realized and worthy of exploration...these discs represent the standards to which all must aspire.”   This is a monumental recording that should be listened to and studied by every serious concert percussionist. The writing for percussion and winds is innovative and cutting edge, and there is much here for composers to learn about scoring for percussion and winds. The [University of North Texas] Wind Symphony performs these works fabulously and flawlessly, and the baton of Maestro Corporon is evident throughout. —Tom Morgan, Percussive Notes • Vol. 56, No. 3 • July 2018 Watch this video: Eugene Corporon and Mark Ford Discuss Contact Read Mark Ford's commentary on his project with Eugene Corporon: Contact Contents 1. Stubernic Fantasy (2012) • Mark Ford (b. 1958) • (13:04) Copyright © Innovative Percussion • Mark Ford, Paul Rennick, Sandi Rennick – Marimba Soloists Chamber Symphony No. 1 for Marimba (1993) • Daniel McCarthy (b. 1955) • (16:03) Copyright © C. Alan Publications 2. Deer Hunting in Michigan (4:07) 3. Harmonic Rhythms (4:33) 4. The Stuff of Adventure (7:23) Mark Ford – Marimba Soloist 5. Prism Rhapsody II (1996) • Keiko Abe (b. 1937) • (15:54) Copyright © Xebec Music • Mark Ford, Keiko Abe – Marimba Soloists 6. Percussion Concerto (2009) • Jennifer Higdon (b. 1962) • (25:21) Copyright © Lawson Press • Mark Ford – Percussion Soloist 7. Ruffles Call from Afar (2013) • Yo Goto (b. 1958) • (10:26) Copyright © C. Alan Publications • Mark Ford – Snare Drum Soloist Total Time (70:22)  .