SKU: AP.50917S

ISBN 9781470668815. UPC: 038081587691. English.

Confidence, by Douglas E. Wagner, is a bold, uplifting work that opens with a dramatic fanfare before transitioning into animated rhythms and contemporary harmonies that inspire confidence to face the future. The music instills courage and determination to accomplish dreams, rising each day with hope and positivity. (2:15).

SKU: BT.DHP-1196079-140

English-German-French-Dutch.

Centenary 2019 is a three-movement suite based on a local folksong and was commissioned by Chr. Fanfare De Lofstem, from the Dutch province of Friesland, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary in 2019. ‘AwakeningVillage’, the first movement, musically describes the waking up and coming to life of the village. ‘Bintje Monument’ was inspired by a famous sculpture that was placed to honour headmaster Kornelis Lieuwes de Vries (1854-1929) whodeveloped the well-known potato variety called ‘bintje’. The finale, ‘Journey into the Unknown’ refers to the band’s memorable 2011 concert trip to the United States of America, in which the composer combines elements of thefolksong and fragments from ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’. The piece consists of a wide range of playful and melodic sequences as well as some galvanizing rhythmical passages.

Het driedelige werk Centenary 2019 werd gecomponeerd in opdracht van Chr. Fanfare De Lofstem uit het Friese Sumar ter gelegenheid van het honderdjarig jubileum van de vereniging in 2019. Het is gebaseerd op een plaatselijkvolksliedje. In het eerste deel, ‘Awakening Village’, wordt verklankt hoe het dorp ontwaakt en tot leven komt. Deel twee, ‘Bintje Monument’, is ge nspireerd op een sculptuur ter nagedachtenis van hoofdonderwijzer Kornelis Lieuwesde Vries (1854-1929), die het bekende aardappelras bintje ontwikkelde. De finale, ‘Journey into the Unknown’ verwijst naar een concertreis die de muziekvereniging in 2011 naar de VS maakte. De componist laat elementen uit hetleidmotief en flarden van ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ in het slotdeel van dit werk samenkomen. Het werk als geheel bestaat uit diverse speelse en melodische sequensen, alsook opzwepende ritmische passages.

Centenary 2019 ist eine dreisätzige Suite, die auf einem lokalen Volkslied basiert. Das Stück wurde von der Kristlike Fanfare De Lofstem aus der niederländischen Provinz Friesland anlässlich ihres 100-jährigen Bestehens imJahr 2019 in Auftrag gegeben. Der erste Satz, Awakening Village“, bringt das Erwachen des Dorfes musikalisch zum Ausdruck. Bintje Monument” wurde von einer bekannten Skulptur inspiriert, die zu Ehren von Kornelis Lieuwes deVries (1854 1929) entworfen wurde, der Lehrer in Sumar war und die bekannte Kartoffelsorte Bintje“ entwickelte. Das Finale, Journey into the Unknown“, bezieht sich auf die beeindruckende Konzertreise des Orchesters in dieVereinigten Staaten von Amerika im Jahr 2011. Hier kombiniert der Komponist Elemente des Volksliedes mit Fragmenten der amerikanischen Nationalhymne The Star-Spangled Banner“. Das Stück zeichnet sich durch zahlreiche verspielteund melodische Sequenzen sowie spannende rhythmische Passagen aus.

Centenary 2019 est une commande de la Fanfare De Lofstem, un ensemble du village de Sumar, dans la province néerlandaise de la Frise, pour marquer son centenaire, en 2019. Cette suite en trois mouvements est fondée sur unechanson traditionnelle locale. Le premier mouvement, « Awakening Village » (Le village s’éveille), dépeint l’éveil et la reprise des activités du village. « Bintje Monument » (Le monument la Bintje) s’inspire de la célèbresculpture qui rend hommage Kornelis Lieuwes de Vries (1854-1929), un directeur d’école qui a créé une variété de pomme de terre bien connue, la Bintje. Le dernier mouvement, « Journey into the Unknown » (Voyage vers l’inconnu),évoque une inoubliable série de concerts aux États-Unis. Ici, le compositeur combine des éléments du leitmotiv et des fragments de « The Star-Spangled Banner » (La Bannière étoilée). Cette pièce comprend de nombreusesséquences enjouées et mélodiques, ainsi que plusieurs passages rythmiques exaltants.

SKU: HL.44004231

UPC: 073999042313. 9x12 inches.

The beautiful Japanese folk song “Ancient Castle” is transformed and enhanced through subtle variation in this stunning setting by James Curnow. Curnow, who is so respected by directors of more experienced bands, shows how effective he is at the very easy level as well. Offering ample opportunity to focus your band's attention on intonation and blend, this is a fine showcase of the musicianship of your young band!

SKU: AP.47393

UPC: 038081548098. English.

Inspired by cyclones, this original work provides a fresh and contemporary musical experience. Opening with the calm before the storm, the frenzy grows with aggressive musical punctuations and transitions peacefully in the aftermath with a heroic final statement. Dynamic with plenty of fury, this composition is remarkably different and powerful. (3:00).

SKU: BT.DHP-0890145-010

Not much is known about the origin of Huntingtower, except for the fact that this ballad was composed in 1931 by the Italian composer Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936), commissioned by Edwin Franko Goldman and the American Bandmaster Association, and was premiered on 17 April 1932 at a concert in memory of John Philip Sousa in Washington D.C. It is not even certain whether Respighi arranged the work himself, or left this to someone else. Huntingtower is the name of a castle in Scotland, where Respighi spent some time. It is possible that this ballad contains his musical impressions of his stay there. The orchestration on this CD, made by Franco Cesarini in 1987, is an adaptation ofthe work to the demands of the contemporary concert band.

Si l’année de composition est connue, les origines de l’œuvre Huntingtower (1931) restent néanmoins très floues. Cette ballade pour Orchestre d’Harmonie du compositeur italien Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) est une œuvre de commande pour Edwin Franko Goldman et l’Association des Chefs d’Orchestres Vent américains (American Bandmaster Association). Huntingtower a été créé Washington, le 17 avril 1932, dans le cadre d’un concert en hommage John Philip Sousa. On ignore si Respighi a personnellement orchestré cette œuvre ou s’il en a confié la réalisation une tierce personne. Huntingtower est le nom d’un ch teau écossais dans lequelRespighi a séjourné pendant quelque temps. Il est donc probable que l’œuvre livre des impressions musicales sur le ch teau et son environnement. Franco Cesarini a réalisé cette transcription en accord avec les exigences de l’Orchestre d’Harmonie moderne.

SKU: AP.35372

UPC: 038081411057. English.

Structures is inspired by the legendary Standing Stone structures located near the village of Callanish on the Western Isles of Scotland. Roland Barrett captures the majesty of these monolithic structures with this stirring contemporary new addition to the developing band repertoire. Bravo! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.48172S

ISBN 9781470657161. UPC: 038081554945. English.

This timeless George and Ira Gershwin jazz classic has been covered by dozens of popular artists. The song remains one of the most recognizable melodies from the 20th century. In a charismatic contemporary arrangement, I Got Rhythm is accessible to first-year students and will be an upbeat addition to any program. (1:45).

SKU: PR.44641256L

UPC: 680160596010. 11 x 17 inches. Key: A major.

Fanfare; Reminiscence and Celebration is in 2 movements. I. Fanfare The opening of a concert hall is always an exciting event, introducing the hall to the performers and the performers to the hall each testing the capacities of the other. I decided to have the ensemble greet and salute the new Ruby Diamond Hall with a Fanfare that includes offstage brass players in 3 different locations in the audience. II. Reminiscence and Celebration The 2nd movement begins in a reflective mood. As I thought about Ruby Diamond Hall, where I had performed as a teenager, I remembered people, particularly many mentors with whom I have performed here, who are gone, but whose gifts and spirits are still with us. The theater has a beautiful tradition of leaving one light bulb burning all night long for the spirits of the actors who have graced that stage. While I wanted my 2nd movement to acknowledge that sense of continuity of past and present, the piece ends in celebration of the new. Perhaps all artists feel a strong connection with the past, but we work in and for the present and we build for the future.
Fanfare; Reminiscence and Celebration is in 2 movements. I. Fanfare The opening of a concert hall is always an exciting event, introducing the hall to the performers and the performers to the hall a each testing the capacities of the other. I decided to have the ensemble greet and salute the new Ruby Diamond Hall with a Fanfare that includes offstage brass players in 3 different locations in the audience. II. Reminiscence and Celebration The 2nd movement begins in a reflective mood. As I thought about Ruby Diamond Hall, where I had performed as a teenager, I remembered people, particularly many mentors with whom I have performed here, who are gone, but whose gifts and spirits are still with us. The theater has a beautiful tradition of leaving one light bulb burning all night long for the spirits of the actors who have graced that stage. While I wanted my 2nd movement to acknowledge that sense of continuity of past and present, the piece ends in celebration of the new. Perhaps all artists feel a strong connection with the past, but we work in and for the present and we build for the future.
Fanfare; Reminiscence and Celebration is in 2 movements. I. Fanfare The opening of a concert hall is always an exciting event, introducing the hall to the performers and the performers to the hall -- each testing the capacities of the other. I decided to have the ensemble greet and salute the new Ruby Diamond Hall with a Fanfare that includes offstage brass players in 3 different locations in the audience. II. Reminiscence and Celebration The 2nd movement begins in a reflective mood. As I thought about Ruby Diamond Hall, where I had performed as a teenager, I remembered people, particularly many mentors with whom I have performed here, who are gone, but whose gifts and spirits are still with us. The theater has a beautiful tradition of leaving one light bulb burning all night long for the spirits of the actors who have graced that stage. While I wanted my 2nd movement to acknowledge that sense of continuity of past and present, the piece ends in celebration of the new. Perhaps all artists feel a strong connection with the past, but we work in and for the present and we build for the future.
Fanfare; Reminiscence and Celebration is in 2 movements.I. FanfareThe opening of a concert hall is always an exciting event, introducing the hall to the performers and the performers to the hall — each testing the capacities of the other. I decided to have the ensemble greet and salute the new Ruby Diamond Hall with a Fanfare that includes offstage brass players in 3 different locations in the audience.II. Reminiscence and CelebrationThe 2nd movement begins in a reflective mood. As I thought about Ruby Diamond Hall, where I had performed as a teenager, I remembered people, particularly many mentors with whom I have performed here, who are gone, but whose gifts and spirits are still with us. The theater has a beautiful tradition of leaving one light bulb burning all night long for the spirits of the actors who have graced that stage. While I wanted my 2nd movement to acknowledge that sense of continuity of past and present, the piece ends in celebration of the new. Perhaps all artists feel a strong connection with the past, but we work in and for the present and we build for the future.