Johan De Meij

Winner of the Sudler International Wind Band Composition prize in 1989 this is one of the most popular works for wind bands around the world. Wind Band score and parts.

Winner of the Sudler International Wind Band Composition prize in 1989 this is one of the most popular works for wind bands around the world. Wind Band score and parts.

The Suite 'Aquarium' is Johan de Meij's third composition for symphonic band and features six tropical fishes each of them represented by a motif and surfacing as such in several guises. The composition consists of three movements of which the second and third merge uninterruptedly into each other. I) Allegretto grazioso (Neon Tetra Electric Eel and Angelfish) II) Andante / Adagio (Sea Horse and Zebrafish) III) Finale: Allegro giocoso (Guppy & Co.) The Neon Tetra motif functions as a kind of 'Leitmotiv' and descibes the beautifully coloured frisky fish: A number of variants have been derived from this theme and will also appear in the other movements.The Electric Eel in fact is not represented by a motif but by a rhythm based on the restless electric pulses made audible in some aquaria. The Angel fish is represented by elegant cluster chords. In the second movement the Sea Horse emerges out of the water vegetation and starts a dialogue with the Zebrafish which is represented by one melodic phrase in unison getting more and more threatening by added parallel fifths and octaves. Simultaneously with the Sea Horse motif the Neon Tetra theme emerges this time in 3/4 time and in Eb minor. The third movement starts with only two instruments (trumpet and xylophone) but as it is often the case with Guppies their number rapidly increases. Piccolo and Alto Saxophone introduce the Guppy Theme followed by several instrumental combinations. Every theme from the first movement 'swims by' once more after which the principal motif leads us to a brilliant ending.

The work set as the test-piece for the 2005 European Brass Band Championships was inspired by a theme from the second movement of Tchaikovsky’s String Quartet No.1 (Andante Cantabile). It consists of a number of musical metamorphoses on the theme and includes several excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Fourth and Sixth Symphonies and Romeo and Juliet. The most unconventional element of the work is instrumentation for ten tuned bottles to be played by members of the Cornet section. This gives the piece an Indonesian Gamelan effect. Why not give your players something to get their teeth into with this impressive major new work.

Overture for wind orchestra. Par DE MEIJ JOHAN. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

for Brass Band. Par DE MEIJ JOHAN. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Brass Band

from Symphony No. 1 - The Lord of the Rings. Par DE MEIJ JOHAN. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par DE MEIJ JOHAN. / Niveau : 4.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

(Based on the Children's Story by Kenneth Grahame). Par DE MEIJ JOHAN. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

We are proud to offer Johan de Meij's landmark symphonic work available for the first time in this 3-part edition for marching band. Create a stunning field show with endless dramatic and visual possibilities with thismagnificent set. Part 1 includes the signature opening fanfare ?Gandalf? as well as the exciting theme ?Shadowfax.?

Par DE MEIJ JOHAN. / Niveau : 5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

Par DE MEIJ JOHAN. / Niveau : 5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie