It's a Small World is the name of one of the most popular attractions atthe many different Disney Parks throughout the world. The ride featuresa multitude of electronically animated figures in the style of children ofthe world singing the ride's title track in many languages, depicting atheme of global peace. The message is simple, but just as convincingas the music - the world is small and everyone must work together! Anextremely catchy arrangement for concert band by Toshio Mashima.

Par SCULTHORPE PETER. John Rockwell of The New York Times says 'Lush and pictorial, it consisted of sharply defined sections that courted the charge of mere exoticism - evocations of Oriental musics and sounds, full of throbbing strings, rapidly reiterated percussion and all manner of aural colour presumably inspired by alien cultures. But Mr Sculthorpe is no simple-minded purloiner of sonic artifacts - his piece coheres into a statement by a distinctive composer with something interesting and evocative to say.' 10 June 1984 / Niveau : Assez Facile / Répertoire / Conducteur

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Jan Van der Roost was commissioned to write this hymn by the “International Association for Human Rights” in Frankfurt. The commission specified that the instrumentation of this simple hymn should be so, that it can be performed by a variety of combinations of players. The piece starts with an “intrada” for brass ensemble based on the first bars of the hymn, but is “ad libitum” and can therefore be omitted. The coda can also be left out, depending on the available instrumentation. The piece should be played “legato” to accentuate its hymn-like character. / Niveau : 2 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

String Quartet No.4 was written for the Camilli Quartet who gave the first performance at the Queen Elizabeth Hall London April 1995. It is dedicated to the memory of Nyman's composition teacher Alan Bush.This quartet is anarrative made up of a chain of twelve complete but often cross-related movements each quite simple in design. For instance the Scottish melody first heard in the second half of I is hinted at in the 2nd violin/viola in thesecond fast section of II and is directly quoted again during III and XII. The theme of the fast section of IV is taken up again in VIII; IX reverts to the mood of the opening of I while the rising scale/syncopated themes of II IX and the bass of X and XII are related. X also reintroduces the slow harmonics theme from VII. XII is (apparently) cast in the form of a baroque French rondeau. The main theme of VI was plucked out of the Quartet and used inmy score for Christopher Hampton’s film Carrington. Duration 40 minutes. A set of parts is available for sale.

In English-speaking countries ‘Away in a Manger’ is one of the first Christmas songs to be taught to little children. It is a moving song with simple words which makes it easy to understand. The song is also known as ‘Luther’s Cradle Hymn’. This suggests that Martin Luther was the author of the lyrics. According to researchers however this is a misconception – the author is unknown. In England ‘Away in a Manger’ is sung to a different melody than in the USA for example. The ‘English’ melody was composed by W.J. Kirkpatrick. Andrew Mackereth made a touching arrangement of the ‘English’ melody which suits the tender lyrics perfectly.

Henry Mancini's lovely carol is yet another memorable melody from his rich library of film music. The song was featured in a 1964 film of the same name a re-telling of Dickens' A Christmas Carol. This simple elegant songis sure to please audiences and your players with this well-crafted arrangement for string ensemble.

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. The Soldier’s Wife (L’épouse du soldat) est une pièce courte et simple commandée par le Ministère singapourien de l'Education. Cette oeuvre a été initialement écrite comme pièce imposée pour le Festival de la Jeunesse se déroulant à Singapour en 2012. Comme de nombreuses formations scolaires présentent quelques lacunes au niveau de certains pupitres, Jan van der Roost a été sollicité afin de composer une oeuvre qui pourrait également être jouée par une formation incomplète - ce qui explique le doublement de certaines parties et les voix optionnelles. Cette oeuvre concise débute par une chaleureuse et expressive mélodie : la femme du soldat chante une sorte deberceuse. Ce passage lyrique est suivi d’une partie plus puissante qui est, cependant, basée sur le même matériel thématique. Le rythme, parfois syncopé, insuffle à cette partie de l’oeuvre une énergie toute particulière. La trame harmonique, elle aussi, subit quelques surprenantes contorsions sans jamais dépasser les limites imposées par le degré de difficulté de la pièce. Cette composition commence doucement et gentiment, et se termine par un motif empreint d’un dynamisme singulièrement féminin. / Niveau : 2 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. The Wooden Soldier (Le soldat de bois) est une piéce courte et simple commandée par le Ministére singapourien de l'Education. Cette oeuvre a été initialement écrite comme piéce imposée pour le Festival de la Jeunesse sedéroulant à Singapour en 2012. Comme de nombreuses formations scolaires présentent quelques lacunes au niveau de certains pupitres, Jan van der Roost a été sollicité afin de composer une oeuvre qui pourrait également être jouée par uneformation incompléte - ce qui explique le doublement de certaines parties et les voix optionnelles. / Niveau : 2 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

This Simple Symphony is entirely based on material from works which the composer wrote between the ages of nine and twelve. (The actual sources are given in footnotes to each movement.) Although the development of thesethemes is in many places quite new there are large stretches of the work which are taken bodily from the early pieces - save for the re-scoring for strings. It is suitable for string quartets or string orchestras beingscored for Violin I Violin II Viola Cello and Double Bass.

This grand traditional American folk song is suitable for every beginning band. The concrete scoring of the melody in a straightforward manner allows the flowing melody of sheer spender to dominate. Although it is set in 4/4 time this arrangement once mastered would serve as a splendid introduction to cut-time.

Bring the house down with Jerry Bensman's sparkling Footprints. Everyone is or at least feels important in this simple but very effective march which works equally well on stage as on parade. Often a march does not have to be difficult to possess a thorougly pleasing 'full' sound. In understanding this Jerry Bensman added a valuable repertoire-piece to the music available for youth-bands. In performing Footprints your beginning bandsmen take a major step forward in advancing their budding musical careers. Tip: Put the spotlights on your cymbals-player and make him (or her) the star of the evening.

Bring the house down with Jerry Bensman's sparkling Footprints. Everyone is or at least feels important in this simple but very effective march which works equally well on stage as on parade. Often a march does not have to be difficult to possess a thorougly pleasing 'full' sound. In understanding this Jerry Bensman added a valuable repertoire-piece to the music available for youth-bands. In performing Footprints your beginning bandsmen take a major step forward in advancing their budding musical careers. Tip: Put the spotlights on your cymbals-player and make him (or her) the star of the evening.

Par RIEDEMANN PETER. Marchalade est une nouvelle marche de Peter Riedemann qui est simple mais originale. Suite à une introduction envoûtante, l’instrument aigu présente un thème léger et enjoué qui est répété avec une contremélodie en legato dans le registre du ténor. La deuxième reprise se caractérise par l’alternance entre l’instrument aigu et la basse. La partie en trio est d’abord jouée cantabile, ensuite répétée par un marcato vif. / Niveau : 3 / Marche / Date parution : 1905-07-10/ Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par RIEDEMANN PETER. Cette marche fluide et joyeuse, écrite en 6/8, s’interprète avec légèreté et souplesse. Structurée selon la forme traditionnelle de la marche, Sonority développe un thème mélodieux qui chemine à travers le tissu thématique du trio. Après un passage contrastant joué avec panache, le thème du trio est repris une dernière fois. Sonority est une marche simple qui se prête parfaitement à une interprétation en salle de concert ou en plein air. / Niveau : 3 / Marche / Répertoire / Fanfare

You only have had a couple of months of lessons and already you are to play a solo at your band's annual gala concert. in a big concerthall on a huge platform and in front of people from your own town or village. Now there's something ! This circumstance inspired Jerry Bensman into writing your very first solo piece with band accompaniment. The solo part may be played by various instruments and was kept very simple indeed. Parts are available in various transpositions and keys.