Percussion and 1 or more inst.

SKU: BR.KM-2543

Composed by Christian Mason. Solo instruments; Folder. Kammermusik-Bibliothek (Chamber Music Library).

World premiere: Gwangju/Corea, November 24, 2016

Music post-1945; New music (post-2000). Set of parts. Composed 2015. 130 pages. Duration 13'. Breitkopf and Haertel #KM 2543. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.KM-2543).

ISBN 9790004504567. 9 x 12 inches.

Lahara - which literally means 'wave' - is a term used in Indian music to describe a repeating melodic phrase that accompanies table and pakhawaj solo. In such a traditional context the lahara would be played by a melodic instrument such as the sarangi, functioning as a background against which the flourishing virtuosity of the soloist could evolve. In my piece this function is also present in the form of a long line stated three times fully in the Thai gongs, however there is no virtuosic soloist. Instead, the musical evolution (if it is that) takes the form of a resonant ceremony enacted on bell plates and steel pans, situated not only on-stage but in four locations around the audience. If you want to look for it, the idea of waves can also be seen in other aspects of the piece: the slow wave of the gradual progression of players from the back of the hall to the front, which defines the form of the piece; the waves of tam-tam crescendi at the end of each statement of the lahara; maybe even in the way that the foreground melodic figurations progressively increase in density over the course of the piece until they completely dominate our perception, before suddenly disappearing… And on a more concrete note every sound is, after all, a wave. (Christian Mason, 2016)

World premiere: Gwangju/Korea, The Asian Arts Theatre, November 24, 2016.

Drum

SKU: HL.280361

Book/CD/Online Audio/Online Video. Percussion. Instruction. Softcover Media Online. 84 pages. Published by Hudson Music (HL.280361).

ISBN 9781540032539. UPC: 888680783419. 9.0x12.0x0.233 inches.

Thomas Lang presents a completely innovative and inspired practice regime, and system for helping you develop incredible drumset technique, that will forever change your approach to drumming. Lang's awesome speed, control, finesse and unparalleled interdependence will inspire you to hone your drumming chops so that you can play more effectively in any musical context. Thomas also offers blazing solos and performances in many different styles, including a definitive version of The Black Page, the Frank Zappa tour de force. Special online video features: All of the solos, fills and exercises available in separate audio files which will allow you to change the tempo without affecting the pitch * Looping function for continuous play, making it easier to absorb and master each one * Bonus live performance footage and live drum solos * PDF files of transcriptions of many of Thomas' exercises and performances, including The Black Page, a photo gallery, and more. Running Time: Over 5 hours!

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2

SKU: BT.CMP-0993-06-010

Composed by James Hosay. Young Band. Set (Score and Parts). Composed 2006. Curnow Music #CMP 0993-06-010. Published by Curnow Music (BT.CMP-0993-06-010).

9x12 inches. English.

Lush harmonies and flowing melodies make this an excellent â??change of paceâ? selection that will bring a touch of elegance to any concert or school function. Itâ??s also a great opportunity to work on accidentals, intonation, articulations, balance, and that smooth, relaxed Brazilian style. Interesting Percussion writing fits the style perfectly and provides a subtle but animated foundation for the expressive Winds. Tantalizing!

De zwoele bries aan de kust van het exotische Brazilië komt dichterbij als uw orkest deze lichte ballad in latin-stijl speelt. U kunt uw slagwerksectie vooraan in het midden plaatsen om een visueel en muzikaal effect te creëren. Weelderigeharmonieën en vloeiende melodieën zorgen voor een sfeervolle, elegante afwisseling in uw concert. Bossa Nova Breeze is uitstekend geschikt voor de ontwikkeling van het gevoel voor een muziekstijl die wereldwijd enormpopulair is.

Mit den leichten, flie�enden Klängen dieser Ballade im lateinamerikanischen Stil aus der Feder des Amerikaners James L. Hosay weht eine Brise Bossa Nova von der sonnigen Küste Brasiliens direkt in Ihr Konzert! Eine mögliche Aufführungsvariante, bei der das Schlagzeug ganz nach vorne auf die Bühne geholt wird, bringt zusätzlich visuelle und musikalische Abwechslung in Ihr Programm.

La bossa-nova (signifiant â??nouvelle vagueâ?) est un style musical né au Brésil la fin des années 1950. Des compositeurs tels que Carlos Jobim, Luis Bonfa et plusieurs musiciens dont Stan Getz, Charly Bird, Baden Powell, João Gilberto ont contribué rendre ce nouveau rythme extrêmement célèbre. Avec Bossa Nova Breeze, le soleil du Brésil fait son entrée dans les salles de concert.

La bossa-nova è uno stile musicale nato in Brasile alla fine degli anno 1950. Compositori quali Carlos Jobim, Luis Bonfa e numerosi musicisti quali Stan Getz, Charly Bird, Baden Powell, Joao Gilberto hanno contribuito alla diffusione di questo nuovo ritmo. Con Bossa Nova Breeze, il sole del Brasile entra nelle sale da concerto.

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.