Composer Norman Dello Joio (1913-2008) received an Emmy award for his 1965 score for the television program The Louvre. His concert band adaptation resulted in a five movement suite combining original material with themes by Renaissance composers such as Susato, Lully, and Cesti. In this arrangement for younger players, Robert Longfield skillfully truncates each movement and lessens the technical demands while carefully maintaining the essence of this masterful wind band repertoire classic. Dur: ca. 6:00

Centenary 2019 is a three-movement suite based on a local folksong and was commissioned by Chr. Fanfare De Lofstem, from the Dutch province of Friesland, on the occasion of its 100th anniversary in 2019. ?Awakening Village?, the first movement, musically describes the waking up and coming to life of the village. ?Bintje Monument? was inspired by a famous sculpture that was placed to honour headmaster Kornelis Lieuwes de Vries (1854-1929) who developed the well-known potato variety called ?bintje?. The finale, ?Journey into the Unknown? refers to the band?s memorable 2011 concert trip to the United States of America, in which the composer combines elements of the folksong and fragments from ?The Star-Spangled Banner?. The piece consists of a wide range of playful and melodic sequences as well as some galvanizing rhythmical passages.

Takaya Slulem. From a song shared by Squamish First Nation artist and performer Bob Baker, comes a new work for concert band shaped by Robert Buckley that will allow your students to experience the music of one of North America's First Peoples. Using aleatory elements, ft.Wolf Song ft. flows from a powerful pentatonic melody and grows into a work that is at once atmospheric and exciting. Dur: 6:30

Arr. Johan de Meij. Par HOLST GUSTAV. / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

For C/Bb Bar.-Euph. and Band-This piece was commissioned by Swiss Euphonium virtuoso Erich Schmidli. Bert Appermont dug deep into Celtic music for inspiration and created a fantasy that shows off the incredible but often overlooked versatility of the Euphonium. Charming lyrical melodies virtuosic runs and exciting colourful tuttis create plenty of contrast in this exciting work. The difficulty level for the soloist and band means almost any band to perform this piece and showcase their Euphonium player.

Wild Rose Jamboree conjures up the pioneer spirit and the big-sky panorama of Alberta Canada's heartland. The cinematic approach to the music captures the essence of life in wild rose country - famous for its rodeos warm-hearted people majestic mountains and wide-open spaces. With a high-spirited hoedown and a rich reverent theme that features a trumpet solo and a flute/clarinet duet this composition could be a dynamic show opener or festival piece. Wild Rose Jamboree can be effectively performed by a mixed group (junior band and senior band for example) the upper parts being at a medium level and the lower parts (flute 2 clarinet 3 alto saxophone 2 trumpet 3 horn 2 andtrombone 2) at an easier level. Dur: 5:05

Stars on Fire. "To be born under a lucky star", ?To have stars in your eyes?, ?To be someone?s lucky star?, as well as ?To be all fired up?, ?To set the world on fire? and ?To be on fire with love? ? all of these are expressions that inspired Marc Jeanbourquin to compose Stars on Fire. Indeed, combining fire and stars could only produce a piece full of positive energy, of good vibrations, with a sparkling theme that is heard right from the first bars all the way up to its explosive finale. This makes Stars on Fire an ideal piece to open a concert.

Lodestar Fanfare. Named for the star which is used to guide the course of a ship, this two-minute fanfare for mature players is an exciting way to open any concert. Featuring colorful harmonies, antiphonal passages for the upper woodwinds, and plenty of rhythm energy, your players will enjoy digging into the rewarding technical challenges and the musical pay-off provided by Lodestar Fanfare!

Commissioned by the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association to commemorate its 75th anniversary Presidential Suite recognizes the rich historical heritage of Virginia particularly as the birthplace of eight United States presidents. Using a suite format the work focuses on three of the founding fathers. The first movement Mount Vernon is a serene musical impression of the home of George Washington. Monticello is the second movement and portrays the stately style of music typical of Thomas Jefferson's time. The suite concludes with Montpelier the home of James Madison and uses bold and majestic motifs to portray the broad and magnificent landscape of Madison'sestate. Dur: c 5:30

The Last Queen of Egypt. Queen Cleopatra ruled Egypt for over 20 years. She is one of antiquity?s best-known women, in particular because of her relationships with Julius Caesar and, above all, Mark-Anthony, but also because the cause of her death remains a mystery. The work is split into three parts and performed without breaks. The first section begins with a bright introduction representing Mark-Anthony. Dynamic in nature and reminiscent of military music, this characterises the Roman general. But soon after, another theme emerges, softer and more melodic, symbolising Cleopatra?s femininity. The two characters then combine on a faster tempo. The middle section of the work depicts the love that Mark-Anthony and Cleopatra feel for each other. This passionate relationship lasted ten years and produced three children. This is expressed by a warm and intense theme, just like the beauty of the Egyptian queen. The third and last section opens in a determined and military mood. Mark-Anthony and Cleopatra were often apart, the Roman general was often away on a campaign. They met up in Alexandria to celebrate their triumph. But, as the targets of the jealousy and ambition of Octavius, Julius Caesar?s son, the lovers are trapped and await the inevitable conquest of Egypt by the Romans. When Mark-Anthony heard the false news that Cleopatra had committed suicide, he ended his own life. The Queen of Egypt, for her part, was imprisoned shortly afterwards. The two lovers remain one of History?s most famous couples. This piece was commissioned by the Wind Orchestra of the town of Antony, near Paris, directed by Philippe Rossignol, to mark its 90th anniversary.

To mark its centenary, the ?Musikgesellschaft Hinterkappelen-Wohlen? decided to commission a light-hearted work comprising different styles brought together in one setting. With this in mind, Marc Jeanbourquin composed a piece with a theme based on a short 5-note ascending motif. He developed this theme in various styles ? funk, ballad, Celtic and, finally, rock. Everything comes together at the end of the piece with this ?magical? ascending motif. Will the musicians conjure and retain a magical spirit full of energy and vitality through playing Magic Feeling? ? most certainly!

Using excerpts from the first and third movements but still maintaining the formal and harmonic integrity of the original this adaptation allows even middle school players to experience the unforgettable themes from Holst'smasterwork. Also the March movement is very effective when performed by itself. Dur: 4:45 (Grade 2 ? Hal Leonard MusicWorks series)

During his brief lifetime, Sidney Lanier (1842-1881) was at one time or another a soldier, musician, teacher, lawyer, and a college professor. He is perhaps best remembered as a poet and for the middle school in Fairfax, Virginia which bears his name. Inspired by a favorite Lanier quote (Music is love in search of a word), Johnnie Vinson has fashioned a musical theme which captures the essence of this sentiment. With a bit of early American flavor, this main theme progresses through a series of contrasting variations, culminating in a grand and heroic closing statement. Dur: 4:50