This CD features the Canadian Brass performing 21 tracks as conducted by Cameron Walter including the award-winning composition Fantasies for Anna by Christopher Dedrick.Contents: Just a Closer Walk with Thee• Little Fugue in G Minor • Canzona per Sonare No. 4 • La Virgen de la Macarena • Beale Street Blues • Pachelbel's Canon • Fantasies for Anna (Musette in D Minor; Minuet in G Major; Minuet in D Minor;March) • That's a Plenty • Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring • Suite from the Water Music (Allegro; Air; Hornpipe; Allegro Maestro) • Red White and Brass • Bill Bailey • Nearer My God to Thee • TubaTiger Rag • The Saints' Hallelujah.

Set in a jazzy medium swing style Luther Henderson created an unforgettable setting of Rudolph for the Canadian Brass. Maintaining the clever scoring devices and “schtick” of the original Michael Browns skillful adaptation forconcert band is sure to be as much fun for the audience as it is the players.

Set in a jazzy medium swing style Luther Henderson created an unforgettable setting of Rudolph for the Canadian Brass.Maintaining the clever scoring devices and “schtick” of the original Michael Brown's skillful adaptation for concert band is sure to be as much fun for the audience as it is the players.

Canadian Brass Concert Band Works – Grade 4The music world lost one of its distinctive voices with the passing of composer Michael Kamen. Known primarily for his extraordinary film scores Michael was also atremendous advocate for school music programs. One of his final compositions this work (originally titled “Quintet”) commissioned by the Canadian Brass was retitled Tribute after his death. It has been beautifullyscored for band by John Moss. (4:00)

The incredible success of the Canadian Brass continues with the release of their 'Red, White, and Brass' CD, where they have chosen some of America's greatest musical treasures. John Moss has re-scored several of the highlights of this album in a spectacular medley for concert band, including American Patrol, Home On The Range, You're A Grand Old Flag, Yankee Doodle Boy, Simple Gifts, and Stars And Stripes Forever.

The simplicity and beauty of Pachelbel's haunting theme has made it one of the most famous classical compositions ever written as evidenced by recording sales. Calvin Custer's adaptation keeps the integrity of the original Canadian Brass arrangement.

Jazz great Luther Henderson created a number of classic settings for the Canadian Brass and this is one of his best! Skillfully adapted by Michael Brown directly from the quintet version here is the clever pairing of When the Saints Go Marching In with The Hallelujah Chorus. This unique and entertaining production number is sure to be a showstopper!

Originally scored by the legendary Luther Henderson for full orchestra and brass quintet here is a great-sounding adaptation for concert band by Paul Murtha that features three classic Ellington compositions. Includes: CottonTail Sophisticated Lady and It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing).

An instrumental movement from the 1749 oratorio Solomon by George Frideric Handel this bright and bustling music is a Baroque favorite often played at festive occasions. The distinctive Howard Cable brass quintet arrangement on which this concertband arrangement is based has long been in the repertory of the Canadian Brass. The group first recorded it for their RCA release Fireworks: Baroque Brass Favorites and it was more recently recorded for the CD Amazing Brass. (3:45)

The lively combination of 'When The Saints Go Marching In' and 'The Hallelujah Chorus' has been a popular Canadian Brass concert selection for years. This playable version of that imaginative arrangement features a trumpet solisection an d solid concert band scoring throughout.

The four movements in this setting from the famous 'Water Music Suite' include: Allegro; Air; Hornpipe; and Allegro Maestoso. These are the same movements found in the 'Canadian Brass' arrangement of the same title. This gloriusmusic is enhanced in this full concert band setting perfect for any concert or festive occassion.

Arr. Howard Cable. / Niveau : 4.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie