Concert Band Signature Series. Par WALKER GEORGE. In 1946, George Walker was still doing graduate work at the Curtis institute when he composed Lyric for Strings, which would prove over the coming decades to become one of the most performed and enduring string orchestra works of the 20th Century. This first-ever edition for symphonic wind band was arranged by Dr. Luci Disano and premiered by The President's Own United States Marine Band on August 24, 2022. George Walker (June 27, 1922 - August 23, 2018) began his groundbreaking career as a young piano virtuoso and was admitted to Oberlin College on a scholarship following his first public recital at the age of 14. Graduating with the highest honors in his Conservatory class, he was admitted to the Curtis Institute of Music, becoming the first black graduate of this renowned music school. His works demonstrate a wide range of artistic excellence in genres ranging from instrumental and vocal solos and chamber music to compositions for orchestra and other large ensembles. He is the first black composer to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize. / Date parution : 2023-07-31/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Variations on Saints Bounds for Heaven-Based on the ?shaped note? melody ?Saints Bound for Heaven ? Jubilee by James Curnow captures a feeling of joyful celebration through a series of unique and skillfully adapted variations. The openingstrains are actually fragments of the first variation and occur before the main tune is introduced by low brass and woodwinds. The second variation features a euphonium solo and builds to a glorious climax with the full ensemble.The final variation is joyful and filled with energy using flourishes in the woodwinds and fanfares in the brass for a grand conclusion to this marvelous work. (Grade 3.5) Dur: 5:30

Percy Grainger composed this work for ?6 hands at one piano? in 1902 and subsequently he began a version for percussion ensemble which was never completed. Using sketches of this incomplete arrangement Preston Hazzard has created a unique settingfor concert band. The transparent and delicate lilting nature of the original work comes through in this appealing arrangement for winds and percussion.

As a middle school band director Douglas Akey has developed a flair for writing appealing pieces for young players and this solid new march is an excellent example. There is effective use of dynamics and alternating phrases forbrass and woodwinds before the full ensemble brings it to a rousing finish.

Continuing with Michael's popular series of ?Celtic Air and Dance? arrangements the third installment opens with ?Red is the Rose? (or ?Loch Lomond?) in a flowing ballad treatment. The lively ?Bill Sullivan's Polka? follows and features various sections of the band. The flutes start things off followed by the rest of the woodwinds trumpets percussion low brass and finally the entire ensemble in an energetic finish.

Grade 1 ½ literature acts as something of a bridge between beginner literature and ?real? music for the nascent musician. With that in mind it is critical to choose just the right Grade 1 ½ compositions as your group develops.As something of a competition for musical dominance between the Brasses Woodwinds and Percussion sections AGON may be the perfect choice for your festival opening number. Each section in fact every player is shown to be an important part of the ensemble. Both smooth and marked playing are called for while many stylistic and dynamic contrasts complete the recipe for a great young band showpiece.Compelling!

This remarkable and descriptive work opens and closes with members of the ensemble whispering to one another creating a soft yet chaotic effect. The simple poem is by the composer: ?Whispers move in colored flight seekingsigns of nexttwilight purple as the violets grow warm but rich for all to know.? As the piece progresses introduced by a solo piano the listener is taken through a dynamic range of emotional tension and release beforethe quiet mood returns to close outthis uniquely effective composition. Dur: 5:15Recorded by the Marshall University Wind Symphony ? Steve Barnett conductor

from the motion picture Once Upon A Time In America-Christmas in a Box est un ensemble de six noëls d?Europe et d?ailleurs. Les arrangements sont disponibles individuellement par deux (en fonction de leurs origines communes ou de leur compatibilité stylistique) ou en version complète (6 noëls). Chaque noël peut être interprété avec un Chœur mixte (SAB ou SATB - partitions incluses).1. A la nanita nana / 2. Oggi è nato / 3. ¡Ay Sí Ay No! / 4. Michaud Michaud / 5. Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind / 6. So Now Is Come Our Joyful Feast.

In this composition William Vean takes you on a journey through the fascinating and exciting world of animals. Apart from it being a composition filled with 'special effects' Animal Kingdom contains many educational elements such as playing inswing (triplets feeling) chromatics flutter tonguing gypsy tuning varying keys and of course dynamics and articulation. The melodic lines occur in all four voices as well as in all percussion parts providing each musician with theopportunity to play a solo or to accompany. Highly recommended for your youth band! William Vean is an educational composer. He knows how to musically shape the special elements from our daily lives. His music is therefore veryexpressive containing creative solutions to possible problems. Special ways of playing make his music particularly interesting for the winds but the percussion section is also featured in his special effects. The world of the animalsalways plays on ones imagination. In Animal Kingdom William Vean has portrayed a number of animals in a special manner: Kevin Kangaroo - The jumping character of this animal can be heard in different voices. The swing style alsoemphasizes the characteristic movements of the kangaroo. Playing in swing style can be practised by using scales. Eddy Elephant - For some of his smaller fellow fauna friends this can be quite an ordeal but for Eduard (Eddy for friendsand intimates) it is his daily walk. Baldrick Bat - Baldrick the Bat is a mysterious character. This can be heard in the fast moving valves and keys accompanied by special effects in the percussion section. Curtis Camel - Curtisthe Camel trudges across the desert feeling bored. The idea that the horizon will never change does not affect him anymore. He has accepted his fate. The distinctive tones from the gypsy scale provide the suitable oriental sounds. BettyButterfly - Butterfly Betty elegantly and without worries flutters from flower to flower in the garden. Her motto: Carpe Diem (Seize the Day). Betty is a one-day butterfly. Marvin Monkey - A 'swing' monkey stirs up the feelings. Evenmembers of the orchestra will look like real monkeys. How about your audience? Each part has its own difficulties and challenges. Important in the first part is playing 'in swing' (triplets feeling). This can be practised usingscales. In the second part ensemble playing and balance are important. In Baldrick additional information on the effects that have to be played might be useful. 'New' sounds are of course welcome. Curtis the Camel introduces thegypsy scale. Additional explanation of the use of the scale might be useful. Key changes are interesting in this part. A slight accent on the first beat of the bar will add to the charm of this part. Marvin the Monkey brings back the swingrhythm that was introduced in the first part altern

German March-Heralded by a fanfare-like figure for trumpets in the first strain here is an appealing German-style march solidly scored for young players. Low brass take the lead on the second strain followed by a contrasting lyrical section featuring the woodwinds. The full ensemble brings us to a rousing finish in this terrific-sounding march. (This is a nice follow-up to Johnnie's earlier ?international? marches St. Petersburg March New Forest March and The Crown of Castile.)

Full Score-Ten sacred ensemble arrangements for any combination of woodwinds brass and strings plus optional electric bass keyboard and drum set. Also effective with one or two players with piano (with or without bass and drums). Includes: Just a Closer Walk • Worship Medley (We Worship You and Adore You; Be Still and Know; O Come Let Us Adore Him) • On to Victory (Onward Christian Soldiers) • Reliance (How Firm a Foundation) • Rejoice the Lord Is King • Glory Hallelujah (Patriotic Medley) • Christ the Lord Is Risen Today • Come Ye Thankful People Come • Christmas Bells • Polish Carol.

Pour orchestre d'harmonie.Conducteur et parties séparées.'Octopus and the Moon': ...pourquoi ce titre?!D'une part, comme beaucoup de gens ( mais peu osent l'avouer), à minuit les soirs de pleine lune, je me transforme en poulpe.D'autre part et d'un point de vue structurel, la pièce enchaîne huit états de son évolution, des vagues, autrement dit flux et reflux, car il ne s'agit pas de développements.Chaque nouvel état sonore émerge puis disparaît.Cet ouvrage n'est pas dans l'usage habituel d'un orchestre d'harmonie mais est à coup sûr ce que j'aimerais souvent lui entendre jouer: un temps suspendu, introspectif voire intime, la richesse de la nomenclature liée à ce type de formation permettant à l'infini la recherche de couleurs sonores et de combinaisons.Eric FISCHER est l'auteur d'environ 200 opus, allant de la pièce pour instrument seul à la forme symphonique, en passant par tout type de nomenclature et d'expériences diverses, musique de chambre, dispositif électronique, oeuvres vocales, musiques de scène, musique improvisée, oeuvre pluridisciplinaires, etc...De fait, sa musique, aujourd'hui régulièrement jouée à travers le monde (USA, Canada, France, Suisse, Belgique, Hollande, Lettonie, Japon?) recherche toujours un espace privilégié avec les artistes qu'il admire, quel que soit leur instrument et l'univers stylistique dont ils sont issus.Entre 1988 and 1991, il dirige l'ensemble à cordes ' Antigone ' avec lequel il crée une partie de son oeuvre concertante, cette forme lui étant spécifiquement inspirante.(Ex : ' concerto pour marimba and orchestre ' 1987, éditions Notissimo - ' les mélodies provisoires ' pour accordéon and orchestre 1991, créée par Richard Galliano à St Eustache Paris - ' Concerto No3 ' pour saxophone soprano and orchestre à cordes, enregistré et créé par J.P.Baraglioli and l'orchestre philharmonique de chambre de Lettonie 1998, CD Daphénéo 9802, éditions Misterioso?)Sa curiosité à tout type de rencontre le mènera à d'autres échanges artistiques tout à fait privilégiés :À noter depuis 1989, un parcours de fidélité réciproque avec le chorégraphe japonais Shiro Daïmon (Dernières créations : ' Oni ', Oguni, Jp, sept.2004 - ' Kou, la lune rouge ' Paris, janvier 2005)Cofondateur du ' Collectif de la dernière tangente ' avec le plasticien Bernard Garo et le comédien François Chattot, proposant d'étonnantes immersions pluridisciplinaires, avec des spectacles comme ' Temps Morts ' (création Far, Nyon, 2003/ théâtre Vidy, Lausanne, 2004/ Scène nationale de Sénart, 2005/ festival de Dijon 2007) et ' 9 pictures from 99 body ritual tales ' (création Far, Nyon, 2005/ tournée automne 2006?)' Wasser wind und Stahl ' en préparation (création prévue saison 2008/2009)Musique de film pour ' l'oeil sauvage ' de Johanna Vaude (2006)Travail régulier avec des poètes, dont Dominique Brand et Emmanuel DamonÀ écrit pour Richard Galliano, David Liebman, François Bou, Jacqueline Méfano, Marianne Muller, le quatuor de Riga, l'ensemble FA 7, Jean-Pierre Baraglioli, le quatuor boréal, le collectif Rock Adélaïde, l'orchestre philharmonique de chambre de Lettonie, Sylvain Kassap?Egalement saxophoniste and claviers, il a joué et/ou enregistré aux côtés de Steve Lacy, David Liebman, Sylvain Kassap, Hozan Yamamoto, Andy Emler, Marc Ducret, Archie Shepp,?oeuvres sur CD :(ordre chronologique)1998 : ' Concerto No3 ' pour saxophone soprano and orchestre à cordessur le CD ' 52 fils tendus ' de J.P.Baraglioli (Daphénéo)2000 : ' le Rituel ' pour 5tet de saxophonessur le CD ' le Pont Mirabeau ' quatuor de saxophones de Riga (Kulturas Parvalde)2001 : ' Concerto Grosso ' (2o and 4o Mouvements) pour orchestre d'harmoniesur le CD ' Changer d'air ' produit par Ariam Ile-de-France/ Cepia2002 : ' Même si la lumière? 'Chamber music, monographie (Daphénéo)En cours de réalisation ' Eau vent acier ' pour quatuor à cordes. Sortie prévue en mars 2008 / Orchestre D'Harmonie

Grand Overture-Cette ?uvre fut composée en 2014 pour le quinzième anniversaire de l?ensemble Philharmonic Winds OSAKAN (Japon). Yoshihoro Kimura est leur directeur artistique depuis la création et Jan Van der Roost est devenu leur premier chef d?orchestre invité en 2013. Dans ce morceau spectaculaire le compositeur fait allusion à l?une de ses premières ?uvres les plus connues Apollo et à Adolphe Sax l?inventeur belge du saxophone.

Written entirely in 5/4 this captivating and rhythmically dynamic work explores a variety of moods and styles within this single meter. After the initial fanfare the piece winds through creative textures and hypnotic patternsuntil reaching a glorious full ensemble climatic section. Providing interesting and important roles for every section (particularly percussion) this will be a joy to prepare and perform. Dur: 3:05 (Includes full performance CD)

A Creative Approach to Musical Excellence-The Bishop Ireton High School Band in Alexandria VA has had 27 international concert tours 30 combined concerts with university or professional bands and 24 world premieres of works they commissioned; this comprehensive programhas become a national model of excellence in instrumental music education. Watch as the philosophy and concepts of this unique program unfold.“This program and curriculum should serve as 'the model' for whatinstrumental music education represents for all schools throughout the nation.”– Edward S. Lisk Former President American Bandmasters Association Run Time Approx. 88 minutes