Par DE HAAN JACOB. Dreaming of love. This is the theme of the folksong on which the composition was based. Its characteristic melody inspired Jacob de Haan to this instrumental romance with a transparent structure consisting of an introduction, the folk-melody, a development of the theme, the folk-melody accompanied by ornamental triplets followed by the final bars. / Niveau : 2 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

Par GYORFFY ISTVAN. Hungarian-style dance music which flourished in the 16th and 17th centuries - generally referred to as ungaresca - represents a valuable part of European musical tradition. István Gyorffy's work (2007-2010) is a late successor of this tradition. It was written with the intention of embodying the eastern-central European tradition in order to present an alternative to the current fashions of music for wind instruments. The composer's approach to this style utilizes traditional forms of music. Both the first and third movements effectively optimize a concert band's tonal possibilities by using solos and small chamber groups in a varied manner. The slow and melodic second movement transfers a characteristic playing technique of Hungarian instrumental folk music to the concert band. István Gyorffy composed Ungaresca for young people preparing for careers in music. The work provides an excellent opportunity for students not only to display their instrumental skills, but also to gain orchestral playing experience./ Répertoire / Concert Band

Score-St. Lawrence Suite was commissioned by the Power Authority of the State of New York and the Hydro-Electric Power Comission of Ontario for the ceremony September 5 1958 marking the delivery of commercialhydro-electric power from the joint Robert Moses Power Dam and Robert H. Saunders St. Lawrence Generating Station. At this opening of the great St. Lawrence Power Project the composer conducted the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corpsmilitary band in the first performance of this music.St. Lawrence Suite consists of four commemorative movements. Although folk tunes are not used literally the idiom of the work is simple and folk-like incharacter.I. Dedication: lyrical and atmospheric evoking the open country and waterways.II. Quickstep: gay and implying movement and development.III. Chansonette:simple and song-like with an 'old-world' touch.IV. Commemoration March: vigorous and driving culminating in a transformed exposition of the opening 'Dedication' theme.Throughout the work the composermakes use of two solo Trumpets whose antiphon calls serve to introduce and comment on these movements. They symbolise in a general sense the two host countries on either side of the United States-Canadian border. In the finalmovements these Trumpets blend with the band in fanfares that bring the work to a close.

for Concert Band and optional Chorus-The classic early American folk songs Cluck Old Hen Poor Wayfarin' Stranger and Sourwood Mountain are beautifully set for band and chorus in this appealing concert suite. Arranged with various performance options available these songs may be performed individually as well as together in a suite format. In addition these can be performed with band alone chorus and piano alone or with combined groups.

Score-John Jacob Niles' I Wonder As I Wander arranged for Concert Band.This Christian folk hymn was inspired by a song heard by Niles at a fundraising meeting for evangelicals which heattended in Murphy North Carolina. Niles wrote of the moment he first heard the tune:'A girl had stepped out to the edge of the little platform attached to the automobile. She began to sing. Her clothes wereunbelievable dirty and ragged and she too was unwashed. Her ash-blond hair hung down in long skeins.... But best of all she was beautiful and in her untutored way she could sing. She smiled as she sang smiled rather sadly and sang only a single line of a song'.Niles requested that the girl repeat the fragment seven times paying her a quarter per performance and left with 'three lines of verse a garbled fragment ofmelodic material—and a magnificent idea'. He completed his composition on October 4 1933 and I Wonder As I Wander was first performed on December 19 1933 at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown North Carolina.This beautifully flowing arrangement by Bob Krogstad conjures up an atmosphere of wistful contemplation.

Par BECK BRIAN. The Cherry Tree is a beautiful and lyrical folk song dating back as early as the 15th century in the English Midlands. Having traveled all around western Europe, this folk tune eventually found its way to America, gaining popularity in the South in early 1900s and again in the 1960s. This setting, by composer Brian Beck, captures the beauty and simplicity of the original ballad while encouraging musical expression and smooth phrasing. (3:21) Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 5. / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Concert Band

This colorful concert work is based on folk themes of central Africa. It features traditional concert band percussion instruments throughout and easy repetitive syncopation for the entire band. Sections include: Safari Voodoo Celebration and Sunset.

On Welsh Folk Songs-This comely grouping of Welsh folk songs is perfect as the lighter selection in your concert. The expressive and accessible arrangement skillfully crafted for the Grade 3 group is full of “teachable moments” for themusicians. The music of Wales is legendary for its beauty and expressive nature so even bands that normally play technically more difficult music should take a look. (Grade 3)

Reflecting many of the composer's childhood memories growing up in the deep South, this work rises high into the sky. Original, folk-style melodies along with contemporary harmonies will make this work a perfect contest or concert piece for your concert band. (6:00) / Concert Band

Based on Down to the River to Pray-The centerpiece of this work for band is the memorable Appalachian folk hymn Down to the River to Pray which was featured in the 2000 film O Brother Where Art Thou? Interspersed with this melody is a faster original theme that provides a complementary yet contrasting tone to the emotional statements of the folk hymn. Richly scored and flowingly beautiful.

The musical heritage of the United States is rich with folk songs from across the country. We can understand a great deal about society culture and traditions through these folk songs. The folk tune used in this work has had many lives from early church singing to pub songs to a marching song.

Embracing a rich history of Israeli folk music this spirited work by Robert Jager weaves together authentic folk tunes in a composition that is both lyrical and dance-like. The piece begins and ends with a folk melody that isused for both greeting and parting Shalom Chaverim. Exotic harmonies and colors are explored using the melodies Zum Gali Od Yishama and Simon Tov giving the rhapsody an overall “zest for life” feeling inherent inthis music.

Be the principle in a live concert band-Ce recueil rassemble des œuvres de concert du brillant compositeur belge Jan Van der Roost classées en fonction du degré de difficulté. Le compact disc inclus propose une version intégrale de chaque pièce. Il ne vous reste donc plus qu?à jouer votre voix. Relevez le défi d?interpréter Singapura Suite Orion Finnish Folk Song Suite Suite Provençale Helios Spirit of Independence Jubilus et la pièce maîtresse Spartacus.