Four Bach pieces have been transformed into a refreshing and delightful concert suite by Christopher Dedrick. His creative whimsical approach and exquisite orchestration are a joy to perform and will charm any audience. I.Mussette in D Major II. Minuet in G Major III. Minuet in D minor IV. March.

(from Civilization VI)-The sweeping and grand scope of Sid Meierâ??s Civilization VI video game is captured beautifully by Christopher Tinâ??s anthem-like composition. This version for flexible instrumentation effectively retains the drama and emotional impact of the original.

Jan de Haan a composé Hispaniola pour célébrer le 500e anniversaire de la mort de Christophe Colomb (1451-1506). Né en Italie le jeune Christophe Colomb s?installa à Lisbonne. De là il entreprit ses voyages découverte vers l?Afrique et ailleurs. Adhérent à la thèse que la Terre est ronde il décida de rejoindre l?Asie (Les Indes orientales) en navigant par l?Ouest. En 1492 il embarqua avec une petite flotte battant pavillon espagnol. Après deux mois de navigation il découvrit les premières îles dans la mer des Caraïbes. Persuadé d'avoir atteint l'Asie Colomb baptisa ces nouvelles terres « Les Indes » et les hommes qui les peuplent « les Indiens ». Étonné par laressemblance de certains paysages avec l'Espagne il donna le nom d'Española (Petite Espagne) à l?une des îles (aujourd?hui Haïti et la République dominicaine). Ce nom fut ensuite latinisé en 'Hispaniola'.Hispaniola est une œuvre en trois mouvements sans interruption. Le premier mouvement illustre la préparation du voyage. La précision qui caractérise la musique alterne de manière répétitive avec la décontraction d?une atmosphère typiquement espagnole. Le deuxième mouvement d?allure vive est rempli de surprises rythmiques. Nous suivons Colomb dans son long imprévisible et dangereux périple en mer. Terre en vue ! la cloche du bateau s?ébranle. Nous entrons dans le troisième mouvement. Durant la longue exposition du thème les côtes semblent s?élever lentement de la mer. Puis vient l?euphorie de la découverte de la nouvelle terre. Finalement la musique rayonne dans une intensité lumineuse.

Pour célébrer les 500 ans de la découverte de l'Amérique Ridley Scott réalisa 1492 Christophe Colomb avec Gérard Depardieu dans le rôle-titre. La musique fut confiée à Vangelis compositeur grec de renommée internationale connu du grand public pour les bandes originales des films Les Chariots de Feu et Blade Runner entre autres. Habité par le sujet Vangelis réalise une bande son exceptionnelle mêlant composantes électroniques et mélodiques avec une texture ethnique et chorale. L'ensemble des lignes harmoniques trouve son apogée dans le sublime Conquest Of Paradise ('À la conquête du Paradis') une ode magnifique à la découverte età la liberté.

From the 2015 blockbuster Marvel's Ant-Man Christophe Beck's main theme is delightfully dark and ominous. This skillfully arranged version for the concert stage brings all the drama of the original to life.

(Optional Feature for Amateur Cowbell Soloist)-L?emploi (ou l?usage excessif) du cencerro (« cowbell ») dans la musique pop des années 70 fut dépeinte dans le sketch humoristique sur Saturday Night Live avec Christopher Walken et Will Ferrell. Voici un medley amusant de tubes chargés de cencerro tel que (Don?t Fear) The Reaper Low Rider Drive My Car et Oye Como Va. Pour plus de spectacle conviez un invité (dignitaire local directeur etc.) sur le podium pour jouer le cencerro avec l?orchestre. Vous aurez un moment YouTube assuré !

for Solo Trumpet Winds and Percussion-The word “nexus” is defined as a tie or link between people and events. Nexus for solo trumpet and band includes several links between composer James Curnow and educator Alfred Watkins to whom the work is dedicated. A well-known theme (particularly to Mr. Watkins' students) is drawn upon as the piece utilizes two primary musical settings - an energetic and agile scherzo that appears in the beginning and again at the end contrasted with an expressive Ballad theme. The soloist at the premiere (and on the recording) is Christopher Watkins Alfred's son. This is a well-crafted and rewarding work for soloist and band alike. Dur: 6:00 (Recorded bythe University of Alabama at Birmingham Wind Symphony – Dr. Sue Samuels conductor. Christopher Watkins trumpet soloist.)

for Solo Trumpet Winds and Percussion-The word nexus is defined as a tie or link between people and events. Nexus for solo trumpet and band includes several links between composer James Curnow and educator Alfred Watkins to whom the work is dedicated. A well-known theme (particularly to Mr. Watkins' students) is drawn upon as the piece utilizes two primary musical settings. An energetic and agile scherzo appears in the beginning and again at the end and is contrasted with an expressive Ballad theme. The soloist at the premiere (and on the recording) is Christopher Watkins Alfred's son! This is a well-crafted and rewarding work for soloist and band alike. Dur: 6:00

Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa in 1451. His father was a wool merchant. Originally he seemed destined to follow in his father?s footsteps and thus sailed the oceans to countries as far apart as Iceland and Guinea. In 1476 his ship was sunk during a battle off the coast of Portugal. Columbus saved his own life by swimming to shore. In 1484 he conceived the idea of sailing to the Indies via a westward sea route but it was only in 1492 that he was able to realize this plan. On this first voyage he was in command of three ships: the flag-ship called the Santa Maria the Pinta and the Ni?a. From Spain Columbus sailed via the Canary Islands to the Bahamas whichhe sighted on October 12th 1492. Without being aware of it Columbus discovered the ?New World? ? he thought he had landed in the eastern part of Asia. The motif from Dvoøák?s 9th Symphony ?Aus der neuen Welt? forms a little counterfeit history at this point in the composition. After this first voyage Columbus was to undertake another three long voyages to America. These voyages were certainly not entirely devoid of misfortune. More than once he was faced with shipwreck mutiny and the destruction of settlements he had founded. After Columbus had left for Spain from Rio Belen in 1503 he beached his ships on the coast of Jamaica. The crew were marooned there and it was only after a year that Columbus succeeded in saving his men and sailing back to Spain with them. In the music the misunderstanding about which continent Columbus discovered in his lifetime resounds for does this part in the composition not contain Asiatic motifs? Poor Columbus! In 1506 the famous explorer died in Valladolid.

Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa in 1451. His father was a wool merchant. Originally he seemed destined to follow in his father?s footsteps and thus sailed the oceans to countries as far apart as Iceland and Guinea. In 1476 his ship was sunk during a battle off the coast of Portugal. Columbus saved his own life by swimming to shore. In 1484 he conceived the idea of sailing to the Indies via a westward sea route but it was only in 1492 that he was able to realize this plan. On this first voyage he was in command of three ships: the flag-ship called the Santa Maria the Pinta and the Ni?a. From Spain Columbus sailed via the Canary Islands to the Bahamas whichhe sighted on October 12th 1492. Without being aware of it Columbus discovered the ?New World? ? he thought he had landed in the eastern part of Asia. The motif from Dvoøák?s 9th Symphony ?Aus der neuen Welt? forms a little counterfeit history at this point in the composition. After this first voyage Columbus was to undertake another three long voyages to America. These voyages were certainly not entirely devoid of misfortune. More than once he was faced with shipwreck mutiny and the destruction of settlements he had founded. After Columbus had left for Spain from Rio Belen in 1503 he beached his ships on the coast of Jamaica. The crew were marooned there and it was only after a year that Columbus succeeded in saving his men and sailing back to Spain with them. In the music the misunderstanding about which continent Columbus discovered in his lifetime resounds for does this part in the composition not contain Asiatic motifs? Poor Columbus! In 1506 the famous explorer died in Valladolid.

Concerto for Trombone' was written especially for Jörgen van Rijen the solo trombonist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam. It is a composition without a story consisting of four overlapping parts. The solo part was not written for Jörgen van Rijen technical skills but rather for his expressive technique in the higher registers. According to Jan Bosveld Jörgen van Rijen has additional merits that distinguish him from all other trombonists. 'Concerto for Trombone' was premiered at the International Music Festival in Saas-Fee Switzerland.The Repräsentations Orchester des Schweizer Armeespiel conducted by Christopher Walter accompanied him. This composition was made financially possible by the Music Lending and Information Centre (MUI) department of the library for the province of Gelderland in Arnhem The Netherlands. Special thanks goes to mr. Bert Aalders director of the MUI.

Cette pièce est conçue pour créer l'impression d'une fanfare en passant par lors d'un défilé. Comme la pièce commence, la percussion se fait entendre au loin, et que les approches de la bande, des instruments plus peut être entendu jusqu'à ce que le moment la fanfare passe et toute la bande joue. La pièce se termine comme elle a commencé, avec des instruments entendus de façon sporadique que les fondus de percussion de là. (2:15) / Concert Band

Full of rhythmic energy and contrasts, you will find this pairing of two popular patriotic songs, 'My Country, 'Tis of Thee' and 'America the Beautiful,' appealing to players and audiences. Eventually, every section gets to play the melody, and it is full of passages which lend to teaching stylistic march technique. Whether a concert, festival, or patriotic event, this march provides material that will engage players and listeners with a flag-waving moment. (2:50) / Concert Band