Matériel : Conducteur
SKU: HL.4004106
UPC: 888680034399. 9x12 inches.
Commissione d by the Richardson (Texas) Community Band, Silver Celebration commemorates 25 years of service by their conductor, George Jones. The work combines elements of traditional march style and also the bravura of epic film scores, resulting in a piece that is both festive and celebratory in nature. The opening is a rousing 6/8 march featuring various sections of the band and exciting cross rhythms, and then contrasted with a beautifully flowing lyric statement. A brief percussion feature leads to the final section, recapping the opening themes with a flourish and dramatic appeal. Duration: 5:00.
Malcolm Williamson (1931-2003) was an Australian composer, who moved to Britain in 1950 and spent the rest of his life there. He was appointed Master of the Queen's Music in 1975, a title he held until his death, and was reputedly the most commissioned composer of his generation.
The song cycle Celebration Of Divine Love was written in 1963, making it one of the composer's earliest vocal works. It is scored for High Voice with Piano accompaniment, and dedicated to Barbara Elsy. The text was written by James McAuley, an Australian poet who Williamson often drew inspiration from
SKU: KJ.SO338F
UPC: 084027041710.
Join the celebration with this majestic and exhilarating selection. Featuring a fanfare in 5/4, heroic melodies, and propulsive motor rhythms, Celebration is sure to be a favorite with students and audiences alike. It's the perfect accompaniment to school festivals and an ideal opener on your next concert program. A rare treat! 3:58.
SKU: HL.4008045
UPC: 196288114697.
These days, many concert bands celebrate their centenary--this provided a good reason to compose the Centennial Celebration. This work has a festive, harmonious and optimistic vibe. A joyful introduction is followed by a lyrical passage with an enticing melody, after which the same theme can be heard in a pop style variation. Next is a kind of trio with a melody that will linger in your mind. Lively sounds bring us back to the lyrical main theme once more, but this time exuberant, like a pop ballad. Finally, we hear the festive sounds of the introduction again, now as a lustrous conclusion.
SKU: HL.4004426
UPC: 888680078041. 9.0x12.0x0.933 inches.
Commissione d by Edwin Frank Goldman for the American Bandmasters Association, Paul Creston's Celebration Overture was premiered at the 1955 ABA convention. His third work for symphonic band, it is a standard of concert band repertoire and is included on several state contest lists. This 2016 edition (edited by John T. Madden) is completely re-engraved, correcting errors from the earlier original printing. Dur: c. 7:45.
SKU: HL.4003289
UPC: 884088864170. 9x12 inches.
Commissione d by the Oshkosh (nickname “Sawdust City”) Area Community Band for their 25th anniversary, Sawdust City Celebration presents varied and creative settings of early American folk tunes commonly heard during Wisconsin's pioneer days. With styles ranging from dramatic and powerful to lighthearted and lyrical, this is a rich-sounding and impressive work for the concert stage. Duration: 5:50.
SKU: HL.4007560
UPC: 196288064855. 9.0x12.0x0.08 inches.
This powerful work for band is composed in two main sections. The opening slow section features stunning impact points mixed with moments of majestic lyricism and distinctive harmonies. The energetic Presto section in 3/4 is introduced using a percussion ostinato with heroic and fanfare-like figures layered in from various sections of the band. The piece builds to an exciting finish resulting in a true celebration of sound! Dur: 3:40.
