For the project The Music of Kurt Weill, Peter Kleine Schaars rewrote a number of works by the German composer Kurt Weill (1900?1950) for the ?Dreigroschen-Orchester? (an occasional ensemble with the line-up that Weill had prescribed for his Kleine Dreigroschenmusik). Kleine Schaars became inspired by the three periods that characterize the life of Weill: he successively lived in Berlin, Paris and New York. Three Aspects of Kurt Weill (with the subtitle Drei Kurzweilige Impressionen) has one theme that comes forward in three totally different atmospheres, corresponding with the three mentioned periods. Movement one is a ?Berlin-tinted? protest march and parodies the fascist use of music. Movement two is a French musette (valse de Paris). Finally, the theme is featured in big band style in movement three: here, your ensemble transforms into a swinging Broadway band.

Jazzsteps 2 - Putting It Together follows on from Book 1 introducing one new idea at a time you'll learn how to shape phrases play over a changing chord sequence and to extend your solo's in a meaningful way. The cassette is designed to be 're-used' as new jazzsteps are introduced And there are four new 'play-along' tunes on side B for you to put your ideas into practice. Jazzsteps is ideal for individual learning or with a group in a more formal educational context. In no time at all you'll be creating your own jazz with confidence and skill.

Mixed Bag No. 6-Graham Lyons’s lively mind is apparent in this arrangement of Christmas carols for wind ensemble created to mixed-ability ensembles to make music together. Part I is the most demanding while Parts 2 and 3 are more simplified. Then there are ‘filler’ parts for beginning musicians. The parts can be doubled however your needs and tastes desire. The sheet music includes a score and double sets of parts and is sure to be a concert favourite includingmelodies of The Wassail Song The Holly and The Ivy Away in a Manger The Coventry Carol and Unto Us A Boy Is Born.Graham Lyons is something of a polymath which is not that unusual among musicians. Originally a pianist heswitched to clarinet when he was inspired by Benny Goodman but he also plays jazz bassoon. Lyons has performed with Orchestras and ensembles throughout the world both in live performance and on broadcasts and recordings. Hehas written a book on Soviet international policy. If you or your students began your clarinet career on a Clarineo a scaled-down instrument appropriate for younger students then you have Lyons to thank as he is its inventor.

Par OARE MICHAEL. Durée: 3' 40'', Format: New Edition portrait/ Répertoire / Ensemble à Vent

For 18 Wind Instruments.Published in 1994 and revised with a new movement in 2011.Movement 1 commissioned by the Halle Concerts Society was first performed by Halle Orchestra wind directed by Ole Schmidt Free Trade Hall Manchester 23rd February 1995.Instrumentation.3 Flutes (Inc. Piccolo)2 OboesCor Anglais3 Clarinets (Inc. Bass Clarinet)3 Bassoons (Inc.Contrabassoon)4 Horns2 Trumpets 

While teaching in India composer Lindsay Boyd became acquainted with the fundamentals of Northern Hindustani music. The result is this intriguingly unique work for wind band that incorporates distinctive sounds of India.The ?drone? sound of the tambura is available as a free download online or may be substituted with a marimba. The vocal chanting in the piece is a representation of the syllables used by a tabla player when learning to play this exotic drum.This is a wonderful piece for expanding the musical horizons of your players and audience.

TThe combination of award-winning composer John Williams and the talents of Robert W. Smith make for exquisite results. A stunning medley of the four most revered themes from the epic film score. The arrangement begins with the familiar Prologue: Book II. Next is the aggressive theme from The Chamber of Secrets, followed by Fawkes the Phoenix, and finally the theme used in both of the first two films, Harry's Wondrous World. A vivid and dynamic portrayal of the movie, this one will be a real crowd pleaser. (6:05)

Par HESS NIGEL. Chansons de Normandie was commissioned by the Central Band of the Royal Air Force and premiered on BBC Radio 2 as part of their D-Day broadcast from the Royal Albert Hall on June 6th, 2014. This 4 minute piece is based on three traditional Normandy folk songs: Les Metamorphoses, Le marchand de velours and Le corselet. An ideal concert opener, the work is in a lively dance tempo with suggestions of Renaissance dance music./ Répertoire / Orchestre à Vent