This work by Goff Richards was written in the eighties and is best known under the name Demelza in a version for Tenor horn. Marten van der Wal made an arrangement for solo instrument and band (there are different transpositions of the solo part included). The melody is very special and processes in a beautiful way in the composition .

Par BALAZS ARPAD. With its energetic impetus and imposing instrumentation, Concertino is certainly outstanding in the oeuvre of Árpád Balázs. Among his compositions for concert band, it is by far the most engaging and exacting work. Passing away and a will to live are simultaneously present in Concertino, which Árpád Balázs composed in memory of his beloved father. Its structure brings Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsodies to mind: its solemn opening, which returns at the end,is followed by a slow and a fast movement. The funereal music of the slow movement evolves from a motif of Bach's St. Matthew Passion with enormous intensification equal to the lament in Grieg's Peer Gynt. It is difficult to imagine a dramatic incandescence with a higher degree of heat. The heartbeat-imitating timpani features significantly at the beginning and the end of the funereal music. The fast movement represents resolution, resignation and regainedgaiety. This part, pulsating like a waltz and echoing the modulation technique of Richard Strauss, is followed by the solemn return of the opening chords.Whether playing or listenting to this tremendously soul-stirring music, you will all encounter a dramatic experience./ Répertoire / Concert Band

for Soloist and Band-Richard le petit fi ls du compositeur suit des cours de trompette au Conservatoire de Musique de Tournai (Belgique) où son grand-père André Waignein est directeur. Aussi pour sa première audition Richard et ses petits amis trompettistes lui demandèrent d?écrire une partition très facile et agréable à jouer. C?est ainsi que cette pièce vit le jour en tenant compte des possibilités techniques de ces très jeunes musiciens. Composition susceptible de mettre en évidence un jeune soliste qui captera toute l?attention du public. Succès assuré !

Over a period of four decades Jimmy Webb (b. 1946) has written hits for a number of singers including Glen Campbell Art Garfunkel Frank Sinatra Willie Nelson Johnny Cash and Linda Ronstadt. His songs are often epic in character and include By the Time I Get to Phoenix; Up Up and Away; Didn’t We; Wichita Lineman and Galveston. MacArthur Park (1968) was unlike anything that had gone before it. Running at over 7 minutes it is 2 or 3 times the length of most pop songs and has an extended orchestral interlude. Richard Harris’ seminal recording topped the music charts in Europe while peaking at number two on the U.S. charts. Philip Sparkehas made this excellent arrangement for Concert Band which is sure to become a regular feature on your concert program.

Mallet Percussion Duet With Concert Band-Take your two best percussionists stage them up front and let them dazzle your audience with this clever feature for two xylophone players (or 1 xylophone and 1 marimba). Using the classic ?Dueling Banjos ? Richard Saucedo has written a greatnovelty with easy band parts as accompaniment.

During their secondary school days Karen and Richard Carpenter already had a band and won several prizes. In 1969 they recorded their first album. From that moment they have been part of the contemporary history of pop music. Top of the World is from 1973 but still an evergreen. Now also available for concert band in this arrangement by Urata.

Richard Saucedo has created an attention-getting fanfare that's packed with raw energy. This exciting yet playable work is a perfect choice to let your band open a concert with dramatic flare and confidence. Dur: 1:45 (Grade 3)

John Lennon's popular song from the 70's has taken on new meaning in the changing world of today. This is a touching and sensitive treatment for concert band by Richard Saucedo.

An Irish Party In Third Class is the music taken from one of the most memorable moments in the motion picture Titanic - the Irish dancing scene in the steerage section of the ship. The music for this scene was provided by the group Gaelic Storm.Your concert band will love the energy of this version which features the woodwind section throughout. This piece has been adapted by Richard Saucedo. The score and complete set of parts are included.

John Lennons popular song from the 70s has taken on new meaning in the changing world of today. This is a touching and sensitive treatment for concert band by Richard Saucedo.

A Poem by Hermann Hesse (1877-1962)-Stufen (Degrés) est une composition pour Soprano ou Mezzo-soprano et Orchestre d?Harmonie basée sur le poème philosophique éponyme du romancier et poète germano-suisse Hermann Hesse (1877-1962). Le poème évoque les différentes étapes de la vie. La trame musicale de Jacob de Haan porte la marque de la musique post-romantique de Richard Wagner et Richard Strauss.Stufen est placé sous le signe d?un adieu qui fait la part belle à la mélancolie - motif premier qui détermine l?essentiel du climat musical. Le passage instrumental final se développe comme un contrepoids à la tristesse. La musique change de couleur l?atmosphère est sereine et apaisante : de Lamineur nous passons en Do Majeur tonalité pure innocente et lumineuse. L?accord brisé de trois sons (Do Majeur) dans un mouvement ascendant et l?accord lumineux des flûtes et des hautbois apportent une touche aérienne au développement.

(Alto Saxophone Solo with Band)-(Alto Saxophone Solo with Band). This timeless song originally recorded by Louis Armstrong is heard on the newest Kenny G album cleverly incorporating Louis' voice with Kenny's sweet saxophone. Richard Saucedo brings us this flexible version for band that can feature a saxophone soloist.

Join world-renowned composer arranger teacher judge and clinician Richard Saucedo as he guides you through a system of teaching music fundamentals that has earned acclaim and success at both the state and national levels. ThisDeveloping the Individual DVD presents innovative ideas for teaching today's best symphonic bands featuring Saucedo's proven strategies for increasing music achievement. Chapters include: The First 20 Minutes of Rehearsal Listen/Sing/Play Will You Folks Just Play in Time? Those Pesky Long Tones Band Kids Love Scales Band Kids Love Chorales Individual Practice Time The Big Picture and Isolated Practice Rooms (Wenger).