À travers les siècles et de nos jours encore Noël a été un thème d?inspiration privilégié pour les compositeurs. A Classical Christmas (?Noël classique?) rassemble des œuvres de trois grands compositeurs français du XIXe siècle.Le premier mouvement nous fait découvrir César Franck (1822-1890) grand organiste et brillant compositeur qui a donné une réelle valeur artistique à certains chants de Noël français traditionnels. Ce mouvement apaisé au charme captivant offre de nombreuses possibilités en termes de nuances et d?expression. La percussion intervient mais ne tient qu?un rôle modeste.Le thème de l?oratorio L?Enfance du Christ d?Hector Berlioz(1803-1869) est au centre du deuxième mouvement. Le thème est conçu comme une ode à la sainte Famille. Ce deuxième mouvement expressif et tendre possède un caractère intimiste.Le thème du troisième et dernier mouvement est extrait de l?Oratorio de Noël de Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921). Il s?agit d?une page bien connue le célèbre chœur final Tollite Hostias. La puissance et l?intensité donnent à ce finale le ton festif qui caractérise Noël.

East- to medium-level arrangements of favorite classics for brass quartet (two trumpets/cornets and two trombones/baritones) in score format. Includes short arrangements of works by Wagner Smetana Bach Borodin Tchaikovsky Brahms and more. Includes score and parts.

In a suite of three parts arranger Dagmar Kildevann makes a bridge between starting musician and classic composer. You hear the following parts: Grand march from Aida - Verdi. Aria from The Marriage of Figaro - Mozart. Can-Can from Orpheus in the Underworld - Offenbach.

Classic Mozart with a new twist for young musicians! This clever arrangement introduces one of Mozart's most popular works. Written within a rock beat framework the piece will transport your audience everywhere from classical to tango while exposing your students to some of the world's greatest classical music. Highly entertaining. Includes CD with performance example. This is arranged for Flute Oboe Bassoon Bb Clt 1&2 Eb Alto Sax 1&2 Bb Tenor Sax Eb Bari Sax Bb Trumpet 1&2 F Horn Trombone 1&2 Baritone/Euphonium Tuba 3 percussion.

Score and Parts-Bernhard Heiden was a German and American composer and music teacher who studied under and was heavily influenced by Paul Hindemith. Heiden's music is described by Nicolas Slonimsky another composer as 'neoclassical in its formal structure and strongly polyphonic in texture; it is distinguished also by its impeccable formal balance and effective instrumentation'. Much of Heiden's music is for either Wind or String chamber groups or solo instruments with Piano though he also wrote two symphonies an opera ('The Darkened City') a ballet ('Dreamers on a Slack Wire') and vocal and incidental music for poetry and severalof Shakespeare's plays.Variations is scored for solo Tuba and nine French Horns.

A collection of 5 short works in pop style which can be performed by any kind of compilation. The titles can be presented on the programme as separate works but the Universal Band Collection can also be performed as a complete suite. From a didactic point of view it is a suitable work to teach musicians something about the structure in music. For this purpose not only the big structure but also the small structure was kept very clear.Western Girl : A girl from the west of the USA rides her horse across the prairie dreaming of her future. The rough structure: introduction - theme in a blues scale - the same thing in a different instrumentation - finale.Just a ballad : A balladin pop style with a rough A-B-A form. First there is the introduction of the main theme (A) then follows a tenor melody in minor with a rhythmical reference to the main theme (B). Finally there is the main melody performed tutti with a different rhythm in the drums (A').Play the Game : An English saying meaning: play fairly. Playful music in up-tempo with a wink to China where almost all games are manufactured nowadays. Once again an A-B-A structure here.San Diego : A Mexican fugitive enjoys his freedom in America but also remembers his place of birth with melancholy. A sad minor melody with a straight trendy beat appears twice. The second time it has a slightly different instrumentation in which the muted trumpets represent the Mexican feeling.Final Dance : Eventually there is a dance with an introduction in renaissance style followed by a fast dance in rock style. All this composed in a classical song structure: introduction verse bridge chorus shortened verse bridge chorus chorus.

Jan van der Roost’s new work Jubilus will make an ideal opening piece for any event. It is in a classical ABA form beginning with a rising brass fanfare which is quickly replaced by a contrasting expressive lyrical theme. The two themes alternate for a few seconds until an exciting new atmosphere is created with the lively allegro. This eventful piece lets you show off many aspects of your player’s style and technique without losing overall unity

Antonin?s New World is an excellent piece of musical theatre featuring a comedy act for triangle soloist and band. The music itself does not sound comical being based on Anton Dvorak?s Symphony in E Minor (From the New World) but the right mix of seriousness and humour brings a surprising effect. With a bit of acting talent from your triangle soloist this interpretation of the well known classical melody will be a major hit. Whether you choose Antonin?s New World as a ?triangle solo? novelty piece or simply as a delightful adaptation of Dvorak?s immensely popular Ninth Symphony both the band and the audience will love it!

The jazz cornet legend Harry James was synonymous with taking classical works and crafting versions in his own inimitable style. Carnival of Venice was one of his most famous features and here you have a true-to-the-original arrangement to feature your cornet soloist created by one of the greatest arrangers of jazz for Brass Band Mark Freeh.A Brass Band classic given the jazz treatment Carnival of Venice will astound and amaze your audiences every time. Not to be missed.

Here are 19 easy-intermediate arrangements of familiar melodies in classical folk and jazz styles. Each tune is presented as a trio but these ingenious arrangements work equally well as solos or duets - with or without accompaniment. You can even invite other instrumentalists to play along using the Flute Saxophone Clarinet and Violin editions in Book 2 of this series. This highly flexible series of coordinated instrumental books has been designed to give young people the chance to play together in various combinations of numbers and instruments. Perfect for one two or three brass players - with or without accompaniment Mayalso be used with matching arrangements in Book 2 editions of this series for Flute Saxophone Clarinet or Violin Optional Piano Accompaniment book with guitar chord symbols available Ideal for individual or classroom use