The music of the Duke Ellington Orchestra helped define the role of jazz in America. Here is a swingin' medley for young bands including the memorable titles: Take The A Train Don't Get Around Much Anymore Caravan Mood Indigo and It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing).

In July 1969 Apollo 11 completed its mission to the moon and Neil Armstrong made his famous proclamation 'That's one small step...' as he stepped out onto the lunar surface. Michael Oare's descriptive work for young bands captures the drama of that moment and offers the option of using actual audio clips from the mission for a truly magical effect.

One of the most recognizable of all Duke Ellington tunes this distinctive composition combines the styles of Latin and big band jazz. Richard Saucedo gives this classic an impressive new setting for concert band.

Stephen Bulla strikes gold again with this accessible but jazzy Trombone section feature. There is plenty of rhythmic fun for everyone while the trombones get that important time out front. The old spiritual 'The Gospel Train' lends itself beautifully to a swing-jazz treatment and if there's anyone who knows how to bring the jazz idiom to the concert band setting it's Stephen Bulla. If you prefer two Trombone soloists can be featured while the rest of the section plays along on the Euphonium part. Your band will want to do this one again and again and so will you so Get On Board!

The master of jazz arranging Sammy Nestico pays tribute to America's most notable art form with this montage for concert band. Four distinct styles in the history of American jazz are represented with Dizzy Gillespie's Nightin Tunisia W. C. Handy's St. Louis Blues Duke Ellington's It Don't Mean a Thing and Weather Report's Birdland. Treat your players to some of the greatest music of the jazz era.

Par AAGAARD-NILSEN TORSTEIN. The word 'old' and the title of each movement refers to music of the past. The word 'licks' comes from blues, rock and jazz. Licks can be arpeggio-figures, scales and riffs that is regularly used in improvisations. Toccata is a well known musical genre from the baroque keyboard music, a free flowing piece filled with energy. The ritornell can be described as a refrain, a recurring theme used in the ritornello form of the baroque era. / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Répertoire / Concert Band

One of the classic swing tunes from the Big Band era John Wasson brings the sound of the Glenn Miller Orchestra to the concert stage with this powerful and swingin' arrangement.

From the king of swing Sammy Nestico brings his inimitable symphonic jazz style to the concert stage. Originally written for the Boston Pops Orchestra Sammy has re-worked this marvelous holiday setting for winds featuring the classic carol Good King Wenceslas in a variety of jazz-flavored styles. The horn solos are cued and the piano part is optional. Sure to be a holiday favorite for years to come.

G. Schirmer Autograph Edition-Originally commissioned by Google/YouTube for the inaugural YouTube Symphony Orchestra project this edition represents Academy Award winner (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon) and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Tan Dun's firstcontribution for Wind Band. A four-and-a-half minute micro-symphony that combines multicultural influences Beethoven's iconic theme from Eroica some extended techniques for the brass players and a collection of car parts forthe percussion section! A work that is sure to excite and entertain your ensembles and audiences by one of the world's unique contemporary voices. Dur: 4:30 (Recorded by the Triangle Wind Ensemble - Dr. Evan Feldman musicdirector).

Grade 2Named for the uninhabited island off the North Carolina coast where wild horses still roam this energetic original features a distinct western flavor with strong themes and solid scoring throughout. A short flutesolo is featured in the tranquil opening before the trumpets take over with the robust main theme. The variety in textures and contrasting themes help make this one particularly attractive for festivals or concerts. Dur: 3:30

Par ANDERSON LEROY. Leroy Anderson\'s Jazz Pizzicato is a quintessential proof of his legendary status as a composer of light music. With a nostalgic nod toward the traditional American dance form known as the cakewalk, this bright and cheerful tune will have the audience whistling and tapping their toes long after the final note of your concert! This exclusive Southern band edition by Mark Rogers reintroduces Anderson\'s enchanting work to new generations of audiences. / Date parution : 2022-09-20/ Répertoire / Concert Band

The Girl from Ipanema | One Note Samba | Meditation | Desafinado | No More Blues. Par JOBIM ANTONIO CARLOS / WESTBY OIVIND (Arr.). Øivind Westby has written a number of excellent but demanding instrumental arrangements for Concert Band. In the present one, he has transcribed five of the most famous by Antonio Carlos Jobim. Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-1994) grew up near Ipanema, the famous beach in Rio de Janeiro. His big break through and most creative period came in the 50?s and 60?s which gave him the status as the greatest Brazilian composer of all times. Together with Stan Getz and João and Astrud Gilberto he recorded one of the best selling jazz-albums of all times, an album which feature several of his most famous compositions. His inspiration includes another Brazilian great; Pixinguinha, but also classical composers like Frederick Chopin and Claude Debussy. He died in NYC in 1994 after composing approx. 400 works. He is recognized all over the world as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Arr. Johan de Meij. Par CHOSTAKOVITCH DIMITRI. / Niveau : 4.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie