PARTITIONS GRATUITES : 2 VIOLONS (DUO)
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Concert band (1st Flute, 2nd Flute, Oboe*, 1st Bb Clarinet, 2nd Bb Clarinet, 3rd Bb Clarinet, Eb Alto Clarinet*, Bb Bass Clarinet*, Bassoon*, 1st Eb Alto Saxophone*, 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone*, Bb Tenor Saxophone*, Eb Baritone Saxophone*, 1st F Horn, 2nd F Horn, 1st Bb Tru) - grade 3

SKU: CN.S11103

Composed by Stuart Johnson. Band Music. Score only. Duration 6:00. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.S11103).

Before the days of photography, the great state occasions were captured in paintings and tapestries. In this Suite, the composer has imagined the pomp and splendor of the English court at work and play, capturing each mood in a short movement.

Stuart Johnson has the fine ability to capture moods and scenes in music. He was born in Staffordshire, the county for which he was Director of Music until his retirement in 1997. After experience as a player in brass bands, he served in the band of the King's Dragoon Guards before training as a teacher and working in schools. Following a period as a lecturer at Northumberland College of Education he became Music Adviser to the Metropolitan District of Sandwell prior to his appointment to Staffordshire. He has long experience as a conductor, particularly in the choral and band fields and also wide experience as an adjudicator and examiner. He has written prolifically for bands and orchestras and his didactic publications are used in many countries. He has over eighty published compositions and arrangements, many of which have been broadcast on radio or television. His commissioned works include the cantata David and Goliath which was first performed at the Royal Festival Hall, Oregon Overture for wind orchestra, Landscapes, Sinfonietta No 2, Wessex Dances and A Castle Suite. Stuart Johnson has recently completed several commissions, funded by National Lottery grants, for bands in Cumbria, the Isle of Wight, and Staffordshire. Requiem for Soprano, Chorus and Orchestra, was premiered successfully in front of a capacity audience in Lichfield Cathedral in March 1997, and received its first London performance at St. John's Smith Square in March 1998. This prestigious venue also saw the first performance of Songs and Sonnets for unaccompanied mixed choir in 2001. Stuart Johnson has written extensively for the theatre, his music for the production of Anna of the Five Towns was used for both the radio and television adaptations His music ranges in style from the evocative and demanding Sinfonietta for Wind Orchestra, which has received many performances since its premiere in the Royal Festival Hall, including a broadcast by the Band of the Scots Guards, to his ubiquitous Bandstand Boogie which has set feet tapping all over the world. Apart from the latter his most performed work is probably Circus Suite which was the British Youth Band Championship test piece in 1980. Northumbrian Suite and Landscapes have also been used as National Brass Band Championship test pieces. The Flint Knappers commissioned as a test piece for the 1998 East Anglian Band Festival was selected as a test piece for the 1999 Australian Championships. Before the days of photography, the great state occasions were captured in paintings and tapestries. In this Suite, the composer has imagined the pomp and splendor of the English court at work and play, capturing each mood in a short movement.

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

SKU: CN.R10103

Composed by Stuart Johnson. Band Music. Score and parts. Duration 6:00. Published by G & M Brand Music Publishers (CN.R10103).

Before the days of photography, the great state occasions were captured in paintings and tapestries. In this Suite, the composer has imagined the pomp and splendor of the English court at work and play, capturing each mood in a short movement.

Stuart Johnson has the fine ability to capture moods and scenes in music. He was born in Staffordshire, the county for which he was Director of Music until his retirement in 1997. After experience as a player in brass bands, he served in the band of the King's Dragoon Guards before training as a teacher and working in schools. Following a period as a lecturer at Northumberland College of Education he became Music Adviser to the Metropolitan District of Sandwell prior to his appointment to Staffordshire. He has long experience as a conductor, particularly in the choral and band fields and also wide experience as an adjudicator and examiner. He has written prolifically for bands and orchestras and his didactic publications are used in many countries. He has over eighty published compositions and arrangements, many of which have been broadcast on radio or television. His commissioned works include the cantata David and Goliath which was first performed at the Royal Festival Hall, Oregon Overture for wind orchestra, Landscapes, Sinfonietta No 2, Wessex Dances and A Castle Suite. Stuart Johnson has recently completed several commissions, funded by National Lottery grants, for bands in Cumbria, the Isle of Wight, and Staffordshire. Requiem for Soprano, Chorus and Orchestra, was premiered successfully in front of a capacity audience in Lichfield Cathedral in March 1997, and received its first London performance at St. John's Smith Square in March 1998. This prestigious venue also saw the first performance of Songs and Sonnets for unaccompanied mixed choir in 2001. Stuart Johnson has written extensively for the theatre, his music for the production of Anna of the Five Towns was used for both the radio and television adaptations His music ranges in style from the evocative and demanding Sinfonietta for Wind Orchestra, which has received many performances since its premiere in the Royal Festival Hall, including a broadcast by the Band of the Scots Guards, to his ubiquitous Bandstand Boogie which has set feet tapping all over the world. Apart from the latter his most performed work is probably Circus Suite which was the British Youth Band Championship test piece in 1980. Northumbrian Suite and Landscapes have also been used as National Brass Band Championship test pieces. The Flint Knappers commissioned as a test piece for the 1998 East Anglian Band Festival was selected as a test piece for the 1999 Australian Championships. Before the days of photography, the great state occasions were captured in paintings and tapestries. In this Suite, the composer has imagined the pomp and splendor of the English court at work and play, capturing each mood in a short movement.

(SATB, Harmonium and Piano). By Gavin Bryars (1943-). For Choral, Piano, Harmonium (SATB). Choral. 38 pages. Hal Leonard #ED13103. Published by Hal Leonard

SKU: HL.138966

The Sixth Decade of the Fender Strat. Book. Guitar Reference, Guitar Set-Ups & Maintenance. Softcover. 104 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.138966).

ISBN 9781495004551. UPC: 888680034283. 10.0x10.0x0.276 inches. Tom Wheeler Foreword by Eric Johnson.

Tom Wheeler, author of the landmark Stratocaster Chronicles (9780634056789), a book that covered the first 50 years of the Strat, now has delivered the perfect companion book to any guitar player's book collection. Stratocaster Continues features the same award-winning layout, and high-production aspects of Stratocaster Chronicles, creating a beautiful and inspiring journey covering the past 10 years of the Strat. Featuring stunning color photography throughout, Wheeler uses his industry insider connections to bring the words and insights from Fender executives, famous luthiers, and world-renowned guitarists to the millions of Strat fans worldwide. Topics include the 60th Anniversary guitars, Eric Johnson models, Pure Vintage, the re-creation of Clapton's Brownie, the American Standard re-do, and more. These models are pictured and explained in great detail, as well as stories are told on how this guitar continues to rank as one of the most important inventions of modern times, continuing to inspire players and fans everywhere.

(His Final Years, 1984-1990). Amadeus. Hardcover. 192 pages. Published by Amadeus Press

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 4

SKU: BT.DHP-1094726-140

Composed by Anton Karas. Arranged by Toshio Mashima. New Sounds for Concert Band. Score Only. Composed 2009. 32 pages. De Haske Publications #DHP 1094726-140. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1094726-140).

9x12 inches.

Anton Karas grew up in a modest household in Vienna and became a self taught zither vituoso. He wrote the legendary Harry Lime Theme for the 1949 British film noir The Third Man. The melody became so popular, many people began calling The Third Man “The Zither Movie”! Toshio Mashima carefully turns this typically Viennese melody into a creative piece for concert band.

Anton Karas, der aus einfachen Wiener Verhältnissen stammte und es als Autodidakt zu großer Virtuosität an der Zither brachte, schrieb das legendäre Harry-Lime-Thema“ für den Agentenfilm Der dritte Mann. Die Melodie war so populär, dass manche den Film gar The Zither Film“ nannten. Toshio Mashima setzte die stimmungsvolle, typisch wienerische Melodie geschickt für Blasorchester um.

Tout le monde se souvient du Troisième Homme (1949) et de cette étrange et fascinante musique qui fut la révélation du film. Anton Karas (1906-1985), son compositeur et interprète, traversa le monde du spectacle comme un véritable météore. Sa bande originale jouée la cithare lui apporta la gloire et la richesse. Le thème du film se classa durant onze semaines en tête des meilleures ventes de disques aux États-Unis entre avril et juillet 1950. Le film fut couronné du Grand prix du Festival de Cannes 1949 et de l’Oscar de la meilleure photographie 1951.

Il film Il Terzo Uomo (1949) è ricordato anche per l’affascinante colonna sonora che fu una vera e propria rivelazione. Anton Karas (1906-1985), compositore ed interprete, attraversò il mondo dello spettacolo come una meteora. La colonna sonora originale, eseguita alla cetra, gli portò gloria e ricchezza. Il tema del film fu in vetta alle classifi che delle vendite di dischi negli Stati Uniti tra aprile e giugno 1950 e il film ottenne il massimo riconoscimento a Cannes (Grand Prix du Festival) nel 1949.