Par FREDERICK MARK. This rousing new crowd-pleaser echoes with excitement as it freely explores tonalities and rhythms. The fanfare-like setting is in the lasting tradition of British band music. A modulatory character energizes the middle section of the piece and propels it relentlessly forward to an uplifting conclusion. If you are looking for a grand way to open or reinvigorate your concert, you’ve found it!A sparkler! / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Otto M. Schwarz is endeavoring to contribute new ideas to concert band literature. He has contributed in the field of multimedia (Asteroid) and with his many compositions in symphonic/modern arrangement (Jazz Waltz No 1 Fire and Ice or Band Fever). His new composition Funk Attack is as the name suggests a piece in funk style. Otto M. Schwarz first gained his experience in his style in the 8o?s transcribing numbers by famos Amerarican bands including 'Earth Wind and Fire' 'Tower of Power'' and the British slap idol 'Mark King' (Level 42). Funk attack is atypical of 'the concert band scene' and requires absolute precision in phrasing and rhythm. Without the support of agreat percussion groove the orchestra plays an interlocked theme in the central section in style of recent American Big Bands. Otto M. Schwarz dedicated this work to 'Alexander Veit and Symphonic Winds'.

Jump jive and swing your way into the hottest craze in years! Mark Brymer's show-style arrangement combines the best of the classics with the new hot tunes in an up-scale updated treatment that will put your choir on the map! Includes: It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): The Joint Is Jumpin': Jump Jive An' Wail: Steppin' Out With My Baby: Zoot Suit Riot. Available: SATB SAB SSA Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 8:00.

Score-St. Lawrence Suite was commissioned by the Power Authority of the State of New York and the Hydro-Electric Power Comission of Ontario for the ceremony September 5 1958 marking the delivery of commercialhydro-electric power from the joint Robert Moses Power Dam and Robert H. Saunders St. Lawrence Generating Station. At this opening of the great St. Lawrence Power Project the composer conducted the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corpsmilitary band in the first performance of this music.St. Lawrence Suite consists of four commemorative movements. Although folk tunes are not used literally the idiom of the work is simple and folk-like incharacter.I. Dedication: lyrical and atmospheric evoking the open country and waterways.II. Quickstep: gay and implying movement and development.III. Chansonette:simple and song-like with an 'old-world' touch.IV. Commemoration March: vigorous and driving culminating in a transformed exposition of the opening 'Dedication' theme.Throughout the work the composermakes use of two solo Trumpets whose antiphon calls serve to introduce and comment on these movements. They symbolise in a general sense the two host countries on either side of the United States-Canadian border. In the finalmovements these Trumpets blend with the band in fanfares that bring the work to a close.

When the Second World War began the British March King Kenneth J. Alford (pseudonym for Major F. J. Ricketts R.M.) was increasingly in bad health and had composed relatively little music recently. As Hitler's armies marched victoriously across Europe Britain was soon alone facing the Nazi peril. Alford's great contribution to the war effort was the composition of two of his great masterpieces ARMY OF THE NILE celebrating the first Allied victories over the Germans in North Africa and EAGLE SQUADRON. The latter of these marches celebrates American airmen who travelled to England during the early years of the war (before the entry of the United States into the conflict) tovolunteer for service with the Royal Air Force serving with great distinction during the Battle of Britain. Alford skillfully weaves a number of well-known tunes into the fabric of the music including the Royal Air Force March and The Star-Spangled Banner while also including a reference to the Siegfried motive from Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung. Mark Rogers' edition of this classic march includes a handsome full score and concert size set of parts.

Par SHELTON CHRIS G.. The Platinum Jubilee March was written to celebrate Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II's seventy-year reign as monarch of the United Kingdom. Its premiere was televised live around the world as part of the Queen's Birthday Parade which marked the start of the national Platinum Jubilee celebrations. / Date parution : 2022-07-20/ Répertoire / Concert Band

Intriguing modes authentic rhythms and vivid orchestrational contrasts are hallmarks of James Curnow's masterfully-crafted Appalachian Dances. The enchanting authentic Appalachian fiddle melodies are a musical treasurewell worth reviving and bringing to the concert band stage. Snap rhythms recall the early heritage of hill country music in the first movement which is followed by a richly harmonized air. The piece concludes with a rollickingthird movement. In addition to being a memorable addition to your concert program Appalachian Dances is just plain FUN to play. American musical heritage on display!

Darius Milhaud's West Point Suite for Concert Band. Score and parts.Darius Milhaud was commissioned to compose a work especially for the West Point Sesquicentennial celebration marking150 years of progress at the United States Military Academy. Accepting the invitation Milhaud visited West Point in the fall of 1951 to acquire the neccessary information and atmosphere for such a work. His WestPoint Suite was first performed by the United States Military Academy Band conducted by Major Francis E. Resta Commanding Officer and Director of Music in Carnegie Hall New York on January 5 1952.

A marvelous suite! The bright cheerful opening will engage the entire audience from the first measure. Movement 1 is based on El Tortillero (The Tortilla Vendor) and is very creatively scored including the joyful dissonance of a busy street corner. The heartfelt and poignant second movement makes a pleasant contrast and the Allegro Festivo marking for the third movement means more fun in the sun including wonderful Percussion parts. LATIN FOLK SONG TRILOGY is a large-scale work for Grade 3 but the suite format keeps it manageable and William Himes' skillful scoring keeps all parts interesting to play while within appropriate technical demands.