Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. Bring American history to life on your concert band stage this year with Timothy Johnson’s delightful new Suite Of Colonial Dances. Authentic colonial period melodies are now available for your Grade 21/2 band. The three contrasting songs are masterfully interpreted in this enjoyable and accessible arrangement. “Successful Campaign, ” “Congress Minuet, ” and the delightful hoe-down style “Miss Moore’s Rant” (including fun with stomping and clapping) all make this a memorable musical expression for your band. Dandy! / Niveau : 2.5 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par DE HAAN JACOB. The Book of Urizen is a work for concert band, solo soprano, and a male narrator in which sound collages of religious expressions are used. The piece is inspired by the compelling visionary poem of the same name (which the poet illustratedhimself) by the Englishman William Blake (1757-1827), who occupies a unique position in western literature and the visual arts. He was not just a poet and a writer, but he was also a graphic artist, a painter, an illustrator, a spiritualist, areligious visionary, and a mystic philosopher. For the performance of this work, a professional sound system, including two microphones and a CD player, is needed. The three sound collages are three separate tracks on the enclosed CD and can beplayed easily at the right moment. The Book of Urizen bears resemblance to Genesis and Exodus, of which the contents form the basis of the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic faith. Blake adhered to the principle that all religions are in fact one, and that deities reside in human beings. In The Book of Urizen this is represented in “The Net of Religion, ” which is spanned over the earth by Urizen. The sound collages, compiled by Jacob de Haan in the studio, find their origin inJerusalem, the Holy City, where the afore-mentioned faiths “come together. ” In the first movement of this composition, The Vision, Urizen prepares his vision of the world, and he presents this to the “Eternals. ” His vision is rejected, and Urizen locks himself up in his own abstract world. When he does emerge again, he is confronted with rage by the gathered Eternals. Urizen flees the wrath of the Eternals, “the flames of eternal fury, ” and enwombs himself in his own world. Whenthe Eternals see Urizen in his “stony sleep, ” they wonder if this is death. The blacksmith Los is torn by grief because of the isolation of Urizen. It brings him to rouse his fires, prepare his forge, and to give Urizen’s world concrete form. In the second movement, The Creation, Urizen’s world, but also man, woman, and child are created. Los is horrified with the appearance of Urizen’s body. He mourns and pities Urizen, and from his blood a female form comes into being, with thename Enitharmon. The Eternals, fearful of the female form, decide to erect a tent to obstruct their view to eternity. Enitharmon and Los beget a son, called Orc. Los baptizes him as a child of the “fallen world. ” Orc is fed at Enitharmon’s breast, which makes a girdle of jealousy restrict Los’ chest. He takes the child to the top of the mountain and chains him down. The cries of Orc awaken Urizen, who explores his world creating instruments of scientific measurement to do so. Los encircles theface of Enitharmon from the sight of Urizen and Orc. She then populates the earth by giving birth to an enormous race. The Web, third movement of The Book of Urizen is now available: DHP 1125252 / Niveau : 5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Best Selections for Concert Band. Best Selections For Concert Band / Date parution : 1905-06-29/ Accessoire / Concert Band

Christmas Music for Concert Band/Blasmusik zur Weihnachtszeit. Christmas Music For Concert Band/Blasmusik Zur Weihnachtszeit / Date parution : 1905-07-01/ Accessoire / Concert Band

Best Selections for Concert Band. Best Selections For Concert Band / Date parution : 1905-06-30/ Accessoire / Concert Band

Best Selections for Concert Band. Best Selections For Concert Band / Date parution : 1905-07-02/ Accessoire / Concert Band

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. ‘Toccata Festiva’ was commissioned in 1994 by the Dutch Brass Band Championships. The wind band version was made a year later by the composer himself. Historically speaking, the toccata is considered to be one of the first independent instrumental forms for keyboard instruments. Originally the toccata was typically more or less improvised, later this musical form was given a more regulated structure. Both elements are used in the ‘Toccata Festiva’: on the one hand the different themes are developed freely, on the other, the piece has an orderly structure. It is in a three part form (quick-slow-quick) and includes both strong rhythmical figures and broad melodic lines. Partof the composition is written in a more or less archaic tone idiom, referring to the period from which the toccata form originates (16th century). / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

Excerpts from Movement 4. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. Developing an intimate understanding of the world’s greatest musical accomplishments is an important part of a music education. Every musician should have the joy of playing the music of Mozart, and the G-minor Symphony (Number 40) is one of Mozart’s signature works, and one of the greatest musical achievements of all time. Stephen Bulla has carefully and effectively brought the themes of the G-minor Symphony finale to the concert band stage with this delightful transcription/arrangement. Your band won’t be playing a “band arrangement”- they’ll be playing MOZART! Don’t forget the opportunity for a music history lesson built into this piece. Masterful! / Niveau : 4 / Classique / Répertoire / Concert Band

Arr. Wil Van Der Beek. Par FUCIK JULIUS. Julius Fucik (1872-1916) was born in Prague, Czech Republic. He studied under Antonin Dvorák and at a young age played in military bands and later became bandmaster, a profession he practiced in various cities with many bands. In 1913 he settled in Berlin where he started his own music publishing house. As a composer Fucik is known for his light entertaining music however he also wrote chamber music, songs, choral works, a mass, a requiem and an unfinished opera. Many of his works have fallen into oblivion but many of his marches such as Einzug der Gladiatoren, Regimentskinder and Florentiner Marsch are still often played. With the concert overture Marinarella, Fucik takes us toan imaginary seaside resort on a beautiful spring day. Marinarella, a girl of the sea, accompanies us on our stroll. Leisurely walking couples on the boulevard, the murmur of the sea, fragments of a waltz melody from a café and a concert band performing a promenade concert pass you by. A fantastic opening work for any concert. / Niveau : 4 / Transcription / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par BULLA STEPHEN. Galvanizing, angular melodies electrify this compelling overture! Challenge your band with this powerful, modern piece while you fully engage the audience. The spectacular opening leads to unexpected and intriguing places with relentless energy. This would be a great composition to use when your group returns from the intermission of a major concert. An atmospheric middle section lets your group show their expressive side to great effect too, until the tension and forward motion return for the great conclusion. Intense! / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Best Selections for Concert Band. Best Selections For Concert Band / Date parution : 1905-07-06/ Accessoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Famous classical pieces for concert band. arranged or transcribed for concert band by Wil van der Beek / Date parution : 1905-06-29/ Accessoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

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March of the Three Kings. Par HOSAY JAMES L.. A brilliant opener or a rousing finale! Either way, this is the piece that will make memories and stir your audience’s comments at your winter concert. A bravura exploration of the well-known 13th century melody March of the Three Kings (also arranged by Bizet as Farandole in L’Arlésienne ), the Fantasia On A 13th Century Carol will catch and hold everyone’s attention from first note to last. As you may know, James L. Hosay is a master of concert band composition, and many facets of his remarkable talent are clearly evident in this powerful new composition. Magnificent! / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band