L?une des périodes les plus significatives de l?histoire du continent américain est celle de la fondation des colonies qui ont donné naissance aux États-Unis et au Canada au XVIe siècle. Basée sur les traditions musicales européennes et américaines de l?époque cette œuvre colorée évoque trois des principaux styles de la vie musicale de la jeune Amérique : la musique militaire avec les tambours et les fifres les danses traditionnelles et les hymnes chrétiennes. Subtile et élégante combinaison de rythmes et de mélodies cette œuvre est à l?image du continent qu?elle représente : une mosaïque de sons et de couleurs.

Mysterious and unique! Creeping footsteps and distant shadows; menacing melodies in a dark mode; rhythmic intensity and dynamic excitement – all combine to make Gothic Legend a piece that will keep your audience onthe edge of their seats. There is no doubt that your musicians will love playing this spooky and different piece. (Grade 2)

Tales of the Bay is a collection of four short musical sketches portraying events that took place in the early 1800s in the Cheapside Bay region of the USA. It was here that the first English settlers landed. An exciting musical lesson in American history.

The Last Parade pays tribute to the many service men that serve in our many fine military bands. It is a simple yet powerful tone poem that is full of grand military pomp

In Powhatan County and Song of the James-Powhatan County Virginia was named after the great Native-American Chief Powhatan whose confederacy of tribes once dominated the costal Virginia plain. He is most remembered for being the father of Pocahontas. His people are best known as the Native Americans who helped the Jamestown colonists survive. Several of these original tribes still exist today. The composer was inspired by the essence of this region and the James River which borders the northern portion of the county.

Arrangement and Orchestration by Andrea Cappellari. Full score and 22 parts : 1) C Instr. (Flute Violin) / 1) Bb Instr. (Clarinet) / 2) C Instr. (Violin) / 2) Bb Instr. (Clarinet Soprano Sax Trumpet) / 3) C Instr. (Violin) / 3) Bb Instr. (Clarinet Soprano Sax Trumpet) / 4) C Instr. (Violin) / 4)tr. (Alto Sax) / 5) C Instr. (Violin) / 5) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax) / 6) C Instr. (Violin) / 6) Bb Instr. (Clarinet) / 6) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax) / 7) C Instr. (Violin) / 7) Bb Instr. (Clarinet) / 7) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax) / Guitar / Piano 1 / Piano 2 / Bass Bassoon / Hi-hat Snare drum / Claves Bass drum / Four hands Piano ad libitum. Performance possible also without Piano

Characterized by a strong rhythmic pulse throughout and a catchy melody this upbeat hit by Carly Rae Jepsen will go together quickly and sound great. Requires no solos.