Poem for Band

Tone Poem for Concert Band-Jeanne d?Arc dite la Pucelle d?Orléans est née le 6 janvier 1412 à Domrémy un village de Lorraine. Fille d?un couple de paysans Jeanne ne sait comme la plupart de ses compatriotes ni lire ni écrire. La guerre de Cent Ans opposant la France à l?Angleterre faisait alors rage. De nombreuses provinces étaient tombées sous la domination des Anglais alliés aux Bourguignons tandis que les Français n?opposaient plus aucune résistance. À treize ans Jeanne entendit pour la première fois des voix célestes qui la chargèrent de la mission divine de libérer son pays et d?aider le Dauphin à regagner le trône de France. Plus tard elle identifia ces voix comme étant celles de saintMichel archange sainte Catherine et sainte Marguerite. Surmontant tous les obstacles elle fut finalement reçue par le Dauphin Charles et réussit à le convaincre de lui donner une armée. Sous ses ordres les soldats français parvinrent à contraindre les Anglais à lever le siège de la ville d?Orléans. Cette victoire apparut comme le signe de l?intervention divine. En 1429 Jeanne d?Arc mena le Dauphin à Reims où il fut sacré roi de France sous le nom de Charles VII. Jeanne d?Arc resta dans l?armée et poursuivit son avancée victorieuse. Elle fut arrêtée par les Bourguignons et rachetée par les Anglais déterminés d?en finir avec elle coûte que coûte. Jeanne d?Arc fut accusée d?hérésie et d?avoir porté des habits masculins. Elle fut condamnée à mort à moins de se repentir et d?abjurer. Mais convaincue du caractère divin de sa mission Jeanne refusa de se soumettre. Charles VII fit preuve d?une incommensurable ingratitude envers la Pucelle en l?abandonnant lâchement à son sort. Le 30 mai 1431 elle fut brûlée vive à Rouen. Plusieurs témoins de son exécution attestèrent que son cœur résista à toutes les tentatives du bourreau de le réduire en cendres. Conformément à ses prédictions les Anglais furent définitivement « boutés hors de France » quelques années plus tard. L?Église béatifia Jeanne d?Arc en 1909. Elle fut canonisée en 1920.

A Biblical Tone Poem for Symphonic Band / Poema Bíblico Sinfónico-La Bible contient un récit faisant mention d?un sacri_x001C_fice humain non consumé lorsque peu de temps après la naissance de son fils Isaac Abraham reçu l?ordre de Dieu de lui offrir son fils en holocauste sur le Mont Moriah. Ce poème symphonique qui brosse le portrait de la vie du patriarche est une oeuvre de contrastes très marqués. La douceur de l?existence humaine et divine est en opposition permanente avec l?inquiétude la peur et le sacrifice.

A Concert Overture for Winds-Alfred Reed (1921-2005) was one of America's most prolific and frequently performed composers. The Hounds of Spring was composed in 1980 and was inspired by the poem ?Atalanta in Calydon? by Algernon Charles Swinburne. In this concert overture Reed captures the elements of youthful exuberance and tenderness of love expressed in the poem. Remaining true in form and intent to the original Robert Longfield has masterfully shortened and adapted this work for younger bands.

For Vocal and Concert Band-Having already set to music two poems by Hermann Hesse (Stufen and Besinnung) Jacob de Haan has now made a musical arrangement of this famous poem by Kurt Tucholsky. It deals with life in the city brief encounters loneliness people’s yearnings and the all-consuming lack of time. Jacob de Haan’s work can be performed either with a male or female voice and the use of a microphone is recommended.

Tone Poem for Band-The mighty conflict between the great Civil War ships the Monitor and the Merrimac plays out once again on your concert stage! Dramatic and inventive heroic themes and rhythmic undercurrents bring the historic battle to life. It's a programmatic work with powerful percussion effective use of dissonance and distinguished writing for the entire band. It's also quite playable for bands at the medium-easy level!

BandQuest Series Grade 4.5-In her tone poem City Rain Judith Zaimont captures the spirit and vitality of a summer shower as it falls on a busy city street. This piece draws a lively picture of a passing storm and is unified by the jazz-like rhythmicmotive based on the pattern of the title words “city rain.” Zaimont paints the image of rain through the rhythmic motive and the use of body percussion and alternative instruments (such as tapping patterns on musicstands). As the music unfolds each section of the band is spotlighted at different times. The instruments also join together to produce layers of sound that create interesting and complex jazz chords.

Here's an excellent playable arrangement of the symphonic tone poem made famous in the motion picture 'Fantasia.' Fine programming for developing bands.

The Last Parade pays tribute to the many service men that serve in our many fine military bands. It is a simple yet powerful tone poem that is full of grand military pomp

Symphonic Poem-La source d?inspiration pour cette ?uvre est la pièce de théâtre Das Käthchen von Heilbronn (La Petite Catherine de Heilbronn) écrite par Heinrich von Kleist en 1810. La musique évoque le drame les tensions et émotions sous-jacents des personnages impliqués : « La fille du forgeron » « Cunégonde » « L?incendie » et « La fille de l?empereur ». Le titre Battle of Hearts fait référence aux deux femmes de l?histoire (Käthchen et Cunégonde) rivales pour l?affection du Comte vom Strahl. Cette ?uvre impressionnante n?est pas à programme mais puissante et thématique idéale pour vos concerts ou concours. La composition est une commande du BläserjugendKreisverband Heilbronn.

Tone Poem for Band-An uplifting tone poem for band this one is a truly beautiful expression built upon rich texture and artfully-phrased melody. From a simple hymn-like opening the piece builds relentlessly to an intense and inspiring finale.James L. Hosay is one of the modern concert band's literature's great composers of melody. So often modern band pieces are built upon a couple of simple ostinato figures at the expense of any real extended thematic material. Itis indeed refreshing and rewarding to have a beautiful melody to play. Play it!

Winner of the 1990 Barlow International Composition Contest Heroes Lost And Fallen is a vivid tone poem for symphonic band based on a poem written by the composed himself.

Tchaikovsky's lovely melancholy melody was inspired by a poem that speaks of great sadness. Print the poem in your program or have it recited as the band plays to create a deeply moving tribute to any and all departed loved ones. This is a simply gorgeous piece of music that explores dark tonalities and expressive performance.

Jan Van der Roost received the commission for this work from the ?Orchestre d?Harmonie du Val d?Aoste? and dedicated the composition to Lino Blanchod the conductor of the orchestra. The first performance was on 26th January 1997 by the orchestra itself and under the direction of the composer. This extensive symphonic poem depicts the atmosphere and history of the autonomous French speaking region ?Val d?Aoste? in northern Italy and is meant as a musical homage to the historical figure Cathérine de Challant.The opening of this piece describes the rugged nature of this region dominated by Mont Blanc the roof of Europe. A brief combative passage conjures up the numerous warsfought here through the ages later expanding into a surprising ?Renaissance Dance? with an original and fitting recorder quartet. A broad lyrical theme portrays the love that has always played an important role here. After recapturing several of the earlier themes the piece closes with the renaissance dance this time played by the brass. A spectacular finale brings this symphonic poem to a close.

Commissioned by Furman University for the inauguration of its 12th president Jay Bocook's Gloriana is based on The Faerie Queene an incomplete English epic poem written by Edmund Spenser and dedicated to Queen Elizabeth I. In the poem Queen Elizabeth is represented as the faerie queene herself Gloriana. This stately work for winds and percussion has a regal quality enhanced by soaring melodies and punctuated with fanfare-like brass figures. The optional organ part provides an added dimension to the overall uplifting effect. Dur: 3:20 (Recorded by the Furman University Wind Ensemble - Leslie Hicken conductor)