This is an ancient Welsh air that was first published in Relics of the Welsh Bards in 1794. Dafydd (David) Owain was a famous Welsh bard who lived on a farm called Gareg Wen (The White Rock) in Eifionydd Carnarnvonshire North Wales. Tradition has it that on his deathbed he called for his harp and composed this lovely melody requesting that it be played at his funeral. Accordingly it was later played at the parish church of Ynys-Cynhaiarn. Lyrics were later added by Ceiriog Hughes which describe the melody's inspiration. This version for brass band retains all the beauty and simplicity of the original.

Sitting behind his desk in his new office David Well thought : 'Well Done! After weeks of slogging he had his old office despite everything turned into a nice room. A lot of daylight fresh colors and a beautiful view of the rural setting. And you can hear it. Well Done!: light cheerful and excited in a pop / rock style with an slight hint of blues.

Yo-ho It's Christmas Time' could be just a cry from the mouth of Santa Claus. David Well used this as the title for this three-part composition. First the very familiar 'Jingle Bells' in a relaxed style followed by the sensitive Negro spiritual 'Mary Had a Baby.'. Finally hear 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas.'

David Well composed 'Frida's Whiskers' in commemoration of his own cat who met an untimely end. Frida (whose real name was 'Godefrida van Coopersburg thoe Nieuwenhuys') was a lively creature who led a playful and uncomplicated life. She used to sleep in her basket for hours but when she woke up she upset the entire house and its furnishing. Curtains were inspected from top to bottom and flower pots fell from window-sills just like that! Outside in the open air she was in her element. She used to frolic bouncing into the air. After such playful moods she would return to her basket tired but satisfied where being the cleanly cat that shewas she subjected her entire body whiskers included to a thorough wash.

David Well composed ?X-mas for Three? for three young pupils of his who wished to give a Christmas concert. He arranged six well-known Christmas songs for them and their first performance was a great success. This was reason for the composer to adapt the piece for ?orchestra? by adding percussion. The title has stayed the same and the work can still be played by as few as three musicians but as the saying goes: ?The more the merrier?! ?X-mas for Three? consists of the following parts : 1. Oh du fröhliche 2. Kling Glöckchen kling 3. Gloria in excelsis deo 4. Joy to the world! 5. The first Noel 6. We wish you a MerryChristmas

Le nom de David Foster est associé à de nombreux artistes internationaux notamment Céline Dion Lionel Richie Madonna et Michael Bublé pour qui il a composé de grands succès. Sa chanson Because We Believe a séduit le monde entier grâce à la magnifique interprétation d?Andrea Boccelli lors de la cérémonie de clôture des Jeux Olympiques de Turin en février 2006. Because We Believe s?est classé numéro un des ventes dans la plupart des pays européens pendant plusieurs semaines.

Euphonium Solo-A Final Fling was written at the request of David Childs for a CD recording with a Celtic theme which he released in 2007. The phrase ‘a final fling’ means a last quick effort at doing something perhaps when this item is used as an encore and also a fling is a type of Scottish Highland dance which tied in with the Celtic theme. A light- hearted piece A Final Fling starts in the mood of a folk dance and quotes from The Irish Washerwoman before flying to a close. A perfect way to put your euphonium player in the spotlight.

David Raksin was active in the music business for so many decades that he was thought by many to be the Grandfather of film music. Raksin created notable scores for films such as Forever Amber and The Bad and the Beautiful though he is best known for the soundtrack to Laura where the lead character is always represented by the same theme an ?idée fixe?. This haunting melody gets under your skin and stays there. It is totally suited to the plot where the investigating detective is haunted by the subject of his investigations. Here is a chance to feature your flugel soloist in this jazz ballad which has been given the ?Freeh treatment?.

Sparkling and majestic brass playing introduce this wonderful arrangement of the classic carol! Each of the four verses are treated differently creating beautiful textures and a multi-faceted setting of the familiar tune. This fresh new arrangement for developing bands is a great choice for both church and school!

A rhapsodic work titled after the international organization of Jewish rabbis advocating for human rights. Syncopated rhythms dominate throughout with declamatory passages interspersed between dance sections including the Bolero and Freilach. Trumpet parts are in C. Duration ca. 9'.

A fascinating parade of people passing by. 1. A drum major who cannot control his platoon. 2. An unhandy clown who has known better times. 3. A robot that comes to life and dances of pleasure. 4. A charming princess displays her exceptional charms. 5. A funky guy who goes berserk literally and figuratively. 6. A priest conducts a service and clearly enthrals his audience. 7. The old acrobat tries it one more time however not always with success. 8. A spy who is shy but a master of his profession. 9. And who are you? That is the big question.

Excuse me may I play along? Could you step aside please? ‘Step Aside’ is a pleasant competition both between two tempi and among the different parts. After a short slow introduction it is the drummer who without asking the questions above sets the high pace. As soon as this rapid movement has been established ‘part 1’ takes the lead but the other parts obviously don’t want to miss a thing and follow in rapid succession. At the end of the composition the various parts ‘compete’ in order to be able to play solo for a while but soon others join in again asking ‘Excuse me may I play along?’

'The Keystone Kops' was a series of silent comedies featuring an incompetent group of policemen. They first appeared in the 1912 film Hoffmeyer’s Legacy but it was the 1913 feature The Bangville Police that confirmed their popularity. 'The Keystone Kops' were renowned for making mistakes particularly with a great deal of energy and activity and all done with a major lack of coordination. Carl Davis's 3 minute tour de force is a fine encore piece!

Juri Briat a réalisé cet arrangement pour orchestre à vent sur le thème des Jeux Olympiques d'Hiver des années 80. Comme toujours il a choisi des oeuvres originales et les a traitées à sa manière personnelle très colorée. Un morceau d?ouverture idéal pour un concert alluré.