Hymnus was commissioned by the Wilhelmina Easterein Fanfare Orchestra in the Autumn of 1999 for their performance at the World Music Contest Kerkrade. The commission was the result of a collaboration between the composer and the thenmusical director Marten van der Wal. The exact meaning of the word Hymnus is not known but it is taken in this presentation to mean hymn or hymn-like. The melodic material is organic and grows from an initial unison tone. Thisinterval is gradually expanded to form the cell F E C F a semitone third fifth. The only other melodic motif is the ascending three-note pattern spanning a major third. This is the second of his compositions to use this ascending motif theother being Fanfare for a Bright New Age for Brass Band and Organ also of 2000. These characteristic intervals appear in many contrasting moods and guises throughout the piece. The opening unison notes are intended to convey as sense ofpower and magnificence like the first sounds at the dawning of the universe. After the immense power a period of stunned silence and reverence. The evolution of the hymn melody incorporates a variety of moods and atmospheres sometimes expressing much joy and celebration whilst also suggesting periods of intense savagery or prayerful contemplation. The hymn builds as the piece progresses and is finally stated in its complete form at letter W. The official worldpremiere of the work was given by Wilhelmina Easterein at the World Music Contest 2001. Whilst the composer was unable to attend in person he was able to enjoy the premier simultaneously transmitted via a mobile phone from the audience! Conductors Note The tempo indications are to be viewed as a guide rather than a literal instruction. Within the music there is an innate sense of pulse and metre lending itself to considerable rubato. Melody is king and all else is mere support and decoration careful attention must therefore be given to balance.

Based on the hymn tune Dear Lord and Father of Mankind-SSir Hubert Parry (1848-1918) appartient à cette génération de compositeurs anglais quelque peu oubliés dont font partie Charles Villiers Stanford et Sir Granville Bantock. La notoriété de Sir Edward Elgar a certainement contribué au fait que leurs œuvres soient aujourd?hui très peu jouées ou même oubliées.Sir Hubert Parry est surtout connu pour ses hymnes tels que Jerusalem et Repton toutes deux de magnifiques mélodies. Repton est apparu pour la première fois dans l?oratorio Judith de Charles Hubert Parry puis adapté sous forme d?hymne après la mort du compositeur. Philip Sparke en a réalisé un arrangement dans lequel la partie soliste peut êtreconfiée à un trompettiste un clarinettiste ou un saxophoniste (saxophone alto).

Praise to Thee Jesus Christ-Gelobet seist du Jesu Christ (We Praise You Jesus Christ) is an old Christmas hymn dating from the 16th century which can still be found in many hymnbooks today. John Blanken has created a varied and imaginative arrangement on four verses of the hymn. After the introduction derived from the opening notes the hymn is first accompanied by an agile harmonisation. Next we hear the chorale in a four-part setting with a percussion accompaniment. Then follows a short prologue to the third verse and finally its time for fireworks as the arrangement takes a stylistic leap in time with the festive prelude to the fourth and last verse.

From the classic movie The Hunt For Red October comes this haunting Russian theme by Basil Poledouris. This marvelous setting for younger bands starts softly in a hymn-like setting then moves to a stately march which builds inintensity all the way to the finish. This stirring arrangement is beautifully scored.

Isaac Watts (1674-1748) wrote the lyrics of 'There is a land of pure delight' and is known as the 'Father of English Hymnody'. Watts was for the English hymn as Ambrose was for the medieval Latin hymn and what Martin Luther was for the German chorale. He wrote about 750 songs and some of them survide the ravahes of time. (Joy To The World When I survey the wondrous cross I sing the Mighty Power of God) 'There is a Land of Pure Delight' is usually in English-speaking areas sung on Luther Orlando Emerson's melody ('Ascription'). Here is used a traditional English melody ('Mendip'). There is a land of pure delight Wheresaints immortal Reign. Infinite day excludes the night And pleasures banish pain.

Ceremonial Hymn du compositeur hollandais Menno Bosgra est une oeuvre de caractère solennel et méditatif. Les belles mélodies qui ornent cet hymne soutenues par des motifs rythmiques réguliers offriront à votre auditoire un agréable moment de réflexion et de détente. Ceremonial Hymn est également une excellente oeuvre de concours.

Comme le suggère le titre cette pièce se compose d?une fanfare et d?une hymne. Nordic Fanfare and Hymn a été écrit pour la cérémonie d?ouverture des Championnats du Monde FIS de Ski Nordique d?Oberstdorf en Allemagne. Pour pouvoir être utilisée dans le cadre de diverses cérémonies cette composition peut être interprétée dans quatre versions différentes. Une version intégrale ; une version constituée d?une courte fanfare jouée par les trompettes (cornets) trombones et timbales ; une version en double fanfare (suivi d?un tutti orchestral) et une version composée d?une fanfare suivi d?un extrait de l?hymne.

From the Paramount and DreamWorks Motion Picture S-Quand on pense à Steven Spielberg on évoque facilement ses films à grand spectacle. Mais c'est occulter l'homme engagé qui a signé plusieurs chef-d'oeuvres dont Saving Private Ryan (Il faut sauver le soldat Ryan) couronné par 5 Oscars. Avec Hymn To The Fallen le générique de fin John Williams nous offre un puissant hymne en mémoire aux soldats qui ont sacrifié leur vie sur l'autel de la liberté lors du débarquement en Normandie le 6 juin 1944. Une note d'humanité dans un océan de noirceur et de violence.

In this colorful ballad is charity high in standard. Egbert van Groningen composed Hymn of Brotherhood for the youthband of St. Jan in Wierden (NL). The music exudes respect appreciation and devotion. In our current increasingly individualized society a beautiful reflective contemplative time.