Poems by Graeme King-Le cantique Nun ruhen alle Wälder dont la ligne mélodique fut reprise par Jean-Sébastien Bach pour son choral So sein nun Seele deine (Choral n°6 - Cantate BWV 13) est le fil conducteur de cette oeuvre en quatre mouvements conçue comme un cri contre la destruction volontaire de la nature pour le profit. Plus de trois siècles nous séparent du temps de Bach. Si les mots sont restés les mêmes leur sens primitif connaît cependant quelques nuances. Ainsi au XXIe siècle - considéré comme le « siècle du progrès » il conviendrait de traduire Nun ruhen alle Wälder (?les forêts se reposent ?) par ?Les forêts se meurent?. La mondialisation et l?industrialisation massiveassociées à l?avidité prédatrice à la corruption politique aux actions humaines irrationnelles et au fossé grandissant entre riches et pauvres conduisent notre planète bleue à se rapprocher chaque jour un peu plus du point de non retour. Cette composition n?est pas une accusation acerbe mais plutôt une exhortation à prendre soin de cette beauté si harmonieuse que nous offre la nature. Et peut-être prendrons-nous enfin conscience de l?importance d?une situation de coexistence avec la nature nécessaire pour la survie de l?espèce humaine et non d?exploitation qui conduit à la destruction. Un jour alors qu?il naviguait sur Internet Marco Pütz découvrit l?oeuvre du poète australien Graeme King. Fasciné par la clarté de l?écriture et le rythme des vers Marco Pütz imagina les multiples possibilités d?adaptation et de mise en musique qu?offrent les poèmes de King. Il choisit quatre poèmes sur la nature pour créer son oeuvre Four Earth Songs (Quatre chants de la terre). 1. Tears of Nature (Les larmes de la Nature) 2. Grrrevolution 3. Stand up! (Levez-vous !) 4. Tomorrow (Demain) Four Earth Songs est dédié amicalement à l?Orchestre de Fanfare de Frise (Frysk Fanfare Orkest) et à son chef Jouke Hoekstra. L?oeuvre a été donnée en création mondiale par l?orchestre dédicataire à l?occasion de la 14ème Convention de la WASBE à Cincinnati aux

With music originally written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lyrics by Tim Rice available here is a fantastic Medley from the ever-popular Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat as arranged by Roger Emerson. Includes:Jacob and Sons Any Dream Will Do One More Angel In Heaven Song Of The King Close Every Door Benjamin Calypso and Go Go Go Joseph.This is the instrumental pack whichincludes the parts for: Trumpets 1 and 2 Tenor Saxophone Trombone Synthesizer Guitar Bass Drums and Percussion (2 players).This instrumental pack can be used to accompany the choral versions available for thismedley: SATB - AM92087; SAB - AM947991; and 2-Part - AM948002.

Harrie Janssen composed Analecta Varia in memory of Henk van Lijnschooten (1928-2006). He has been of great influence on the Dutch music for wind instruments. As a conductor and as a member of the jury but above all as a prominent composer. Consists of eight sound studies that can also be performed separately. In each part a particular orchestral aspect is the central point. The eight parts 1. Choral: ensemble in monophonic texture. 2. Air: relatively free line patterns combined with a constant pulse. 3. Pavana: constant rhythmicity culminating in an orchestral tutti. 4. Lullaby: dissonant harmonyabove an organ point in a filigree instrumentation. 5. Chaconne: color and virtuosity combined with a rigid pasacaglian theme. 6. Interlude: antithesis woodwind/brass and followed by a synthesis of the before. 7. Fugue: ensemble in a polyphonic texture. 8. Epilogue: final canto in a preponderating strong dynamic where a constant euphony has to be pursued.

This is the authentic version recorded by Whitney Houston and first performed at Super Bowl XXV during the Gulf War. Gifted arranger John Clayton has adapted the orchestral version he did for Whitney into this exhilaratingarrangement for concert band. (Also available are compatible SATB SAB and 2-Part choral voicings.)

Composed in 1912 this memorable choral anthem was one of Chesnokov's last sacred works and one he never heard performed! Michael Brown has skillfully and faithfully adapted this marvelous work for young players and flexible instrumentation. Dur: 2:30

Weihnachtsliedersammlung für Bläser-Gott Zur Ehre is a collection of hymns and chorales compiled by Jan de Haan. Each pieces are arranged in a four part flexible instrumentation so enabling them to be used by bands with a small number of players. Volume 2 contains many famous German and international Christmas carols. Although not all pieces may be recognised instantly they will fit perfectly in any church service or concert. They are also extremely useful for improving the sound quality of your band! Score and individual parts can be ordered separately.

A diverse and timeless collection of 66 famous chorales arranged for concert band by Frank Erickson. The chorales are all arranged in four parts (SATB) and, in addition to full band, are playable by a wide variety of smaller groups, from quartet on up. Besides being an excellent warm-up tool, 66 Festive and Famous Chorales for Band provides a perfect opportunity to work on musicianship, phrasing, balance and intonation.

A diverse and timeless collection of 66 famous chorales arranged for concert band by Frank Erickson. The chorales are all arranged in four parts (SATB) and, in addition to full band, are playable by a wide variety of smaller groups, from quartet on up. Besides being an excellent warm-up tool, 66 Festive and Famous Chorales for Band provides a perfect opportunity to work on musicianship, phrasing, balance and intonation.

Written in a slow-fast form this repertoire favorite from 1993 opens with a lyric section featuring the flutes and alternating with full ensemble chorale-like passages. All sections of the band get a chance to be featured in thefast section which includes a delightful mix of interesting melodies and rhythmic excitement. (Grade 2) Dur: 2:50

Commissioned by the Gamma Eta chapter of Phi Mu Alpha at Furman University Greenville SC this impressive work is built around two chorale themes and a recurring fanfare. After the boldly stated opening a bright allegrodevelopmental section becomes increasingly more intense until a dramatic cadence is reached. At this point antiphonal brass (3 trumpets 2 trombones) soar above the ensemble and play a grandiose version of the first chorale. Theband re-enters and both ensembles play the climactic ending to the work in a new key and with both hymns being heard simultaneously. Marvelous work! (6:00)

audio-online-This very easy composition by Samuel Hazo was designed specifically to provide beginning players the opportunity to experience a lush and chorale-like setting. With nothing faster than a quarter note this is an excellent vehiclefor teaching concepts such as independent moving lines phrasing balance and dynamic contrasts. Dur: 2:45 (Includes full performance CD)

After the enormous success of his first set of tone builders we are pleased to include a second set of short arrangements and chorales. These are perfect to work on band balance and intonation and Lloyd Conley has included slight chromaticism to help bands solve many different types of intonation problems. This is an ideal resource for all elementary and middle school directors looking to develop the sound of their ensemble.

Par CURNOW JAMES. erfect for a combined Choral/Band concert as an opener, closer or anywhere in between. This medley of familiar tunes is tied together by the recurring concept that MUSIC SHALL LIVE. A swingin' WADE IN THE WATER, a soulful NOBODY KNOWS THE TROUBLE I'VE SEEN, and an inspiring BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC make it a crowd pleaser. The unison choral part makes sure the chorus can come through loud and clear and the performance can be prepared without a great deal of combined rehearsal time. Big, bold and powerful! (String parts and Beginning Band (simplified) parts are also available for large, All-City Band, Orchestra and Chorus performances) / Niveau : 2 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

Harrie Janssen composed Analecta Varia in memory of Henk van Lijnschooten (1928-2006). He has been of great influence on the Dutch music for wind instruments. As a conductor and as a member of the jury but above all as a prominent composer. Consists of eight sound studies that can also be performed separately. In each part a particular orchestral aspect is the central point. The eight parts 1. Choral: ensemble in monophonic texture. 2. Air: relatively free line patterns combined with a constant pulse. 3. Pavana: constant rhythmicity culminating in an orchestral tutti. 4. Lullaby: dissonant harmonyabove an organ point in a filigree instrumentation. 5. Chaconne: color and virtuosity combined with a rigid pasacaglian theme. 6. Interlude: antithesis woodwind/brass and followed by a synthesis of the before. 7. Fugue: ensemble in a polyphonic texture. 8. Epilogue: final canto in a preponderating strong dynamic where a constant euphony has to be pursued.