SKU: TM.13909XSC
Score in set. With posthumous assistance from some real composers. Fanfare for the Significant Birthday, West Side Party, Many Happy Returns Waltz, Firebirth Suite.
SKU: BT.AMP-423-020
English-German-French-Dutch.
Variations Paris, 1846 was composed specifically for the 25th anniversary of ‘Brass-Aux-Saxes’ in 2014, coincidentally the 150th anniversary of Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone. As a result, Philip Sparke created this work to pay homage to Adolphe Sax. The work is a series of variations based on one original theme and gives the ‘fanfare orchestra’ a unique and rare setting you would usually only find in Belgium, the Netherlands and parts of Japan. Consequently, this shows all of the different aspects of the band through both colour and technique.Variations Paris, 1846 werd geschreven voor het 25-jarig bestaan van Fanfareorkest Brass-aux-Saxes uit het Belgische Westerlo in 2014, dat toevallig samenviel met het tweehonderdste geboortejaar van Adolphe Sax, de uitvinder van de saxofoon. Componist Philip Sparke schreef dit werk als hommage aan Sax. Het werk bestaat uit een reeks variaties op een originele koraalmelodie. Het is geschreven voor fanfare een ensemble dat in België en Nederland veel voorkomt, en hier en daar ook in Japan en laat alle verschillende aspecten van het orkest horen, zowel in klankkleur als techniek. Variations Paris, 1846 wurde anlässlich des 25-jährigen Jubiläums von Brass-Aux-Saxes im Jahr 2014 komponiert, in dem sich zufälligerweise auch der 200. Geburtstag von Adolphe Sax, dem Erfinder des Saxophons, jährte. Daher schrieb Philip Sparke eine Hommage an Adolphe Sax. Das Werk besteht aus einer Reihe von Variationen über ein Originalthema und bietet der Fanfare einer einzigartigen Besetzung, die man nur in Belgien, den Niederlanden und manchmal in Japan findet die Möglichkeit, die verschiedenen Facetten des Orchesters hinsichtlich seiner Klangfarben und technischen Möglichkeiten darzubieten.Variations Paris, 1846 fut composé en 2014 l’occasion du 25e anniversaire de Brass-Aux-Saxes, qui co ncidait aussi avec le bicentenaire de la naissance du grand inventeur belge Adolphe Sax. Philip Sparke rend donc hommage Adolphe Sax avec cette œuvre basée sur une série de variations sur un thème original. Elle permet l’orchestre de fanfare (un regroupement rare que l’on ne retrouve qu’en Belgique, aux Pays-Bas et quelquefois au Japon) de mettre en valeur les différents aspects de la formation, tels que des couleurs variées et leur technique.
SKU: BT.AMP-423-120
SKU: BT.DHP-0900200-130
Variations on a Chord was composed on the occasion of the second lustrum of the Dutch Brass Band Championships celebrated in 1990. The piece is the immediate sequel to Contrasten a piece which was composed in 1986, and which is performed all over the world. Not only was the final chord of this previous work used as a starting point for the new composition, but Variations on a Chord is also the first concert piece for brass band composed by Jan de Haan since then. The several variations are based on a solemn theme. The so-called minor-major seventh chord is easily detectable. The structure of the piece is such that the lyrical theme is preceded by a majestic introduction, and isfollowed by eight variations each strongly contrasting in character. The piece finishes in a short but extremely spectacular coda. Dit werk is een directe opvolger van het in 1986 geschreven Contrasten. Niet alleen vormde het slotakkoord van dit laatstgenoemde werk het uitgangspunt voor deze compositie. Variations on a Chord is tevens het tweedenadien geschreven concertwerk voor brassband van Jan de Haan. De verschillende variaties zijn gebaseerd op een gedragen thema. In dit thema, voorafgegaan door een majestueuze introductie is duidelijk de karakteristiek van het zogenaamdeklein-groot (of naamloze) septiemakkoord te herkennen. Daarna volgen acht qua karakter zeer verschillende variaties op dit thema.
SKU: PR.110418370
ISBN 9781491135075. UPC: 680160686247.
Composed as an organ solo by the 17-year-old Ives for his own performance purposes, the beloved Variations on America is a treat for any occasion, whether a holiday concert, a serious recital, or other special event. Danny Holt’s transcription for Piano, Four Hands adds a dazzling new option to play at home or on stage, taking best advantage of Ives’ tremendous contrasts in color, dynamics, and texture.Composed when Charles Ives was a teenager, Variations on “America†is both a convenient introduction to Ives’ body of work, and an early example of his iconoclastic musical voice and creative genius. Just a few years after composing this piece, Ives would leave home to study music at Yale. But until then he had been taught by his father, George (who had been a bandmaster in the Civil War). George subjected the young Ives to experiments such as singing a song in one key while being accompanied in another, or arranging for two marching bands to converge on a town center, with the resulting cacophony that ensued.The Variations exemplifies an early period of experimentation in Ives’ work, spurred on by the unusual pedagogy of his father. The piece is particularly notable for its use of bitonality in the two interludes, subtly foreshadowing more well-known examples by Stravinsky, Bartók, and others by approximately two decades.The bitonal interludes were so ahead of their time, in fact, they were omitted from the first copy that was submitted to a publisher in 1892. (Alas, the piece was rejected even despite these “shocking†elements having been left out, and it wasn’t published until more than five decades later.) There is some ambiguity about when exactly Ives added the interludes into his manuscript copy, though ample evidence suggests he had performed the piece with the interludes around the time he notated the piece in 1891-92. In any case, in light of this piece and his other polytonal explorations from the last decade of the 19th century, it seems fair to give Ives credit for being a pioneer in this area!This arrangement for Piano, Four Hands, closely follows Ives’ original version for organ, setting aside William Schuman’s popular adaptation for symphony orchestra and William Rhoads’ band transcription of the Schuman orchestration. Pianists will find that the piece translates well to the instrument. Ideally, the choreography and logistics of elbow-to-elbow four-hands playing approximates the wild joy one gets from watching an organist play the piece (e.g., the elaborate pedal part in the final variation).In preparing this publication, attention was paid to details in the dual Critical Editions (Presser 443-41003) of both Ives’ manuscript edition and the 1949 publication edited by organist E. Power Biggs (who is credited with discovering what had been a long-lost, forgotten work.) But as with much of Ives’ output, attempting to create a true ‘urtext’ score is a futile endeavor, and especially with a piece such as this one – in which Ives incorporated improvisation in live performance – seems unnecessary anyhow. True die-hards are of course encouraged to consult the critical editions and even find inspiration in the orchestrated version. Generally, performers are advised to be wild, have fun, and not to be too rigid in their interpretive choices.Dynamics in this arrangement mostly follow the organ score closely. Pianists will use good judgment about pedaling throughout, which should be straightforward and intuitive. Courtesy accidentals have been provided frequently – without parentheses – balancing the need for extra clarity in the context of Ives’ murky musical language, and a desire to avoid unnecessary clutter.A few notes that might inform interpretive decisions:mm. 15-16: There are inconsistencies here between Ives’ original manuscript and the 1949 Biggs edition, regarding the top voice in m. 15, beat 3 (C# vs. Cn) and m. 16 (D Major vs. D Minor).mm. 76-84 & 143-146: In both Interludes, Ives emphatically notates extreme dynamic contrast, in order to highlight the bitonality. Although it may seem counterintuitive (or even a misprint, as has apparently been misconstrued by some), performers are urged to follow the composer’s marking!m. 109: Two-note slurs have been added here for clarity and consistency with other similar passages, though they do not appear in either the original manuscript or Biggs.m. 112: The last two eighth notes of Primo appear as 16ths in the original manuscript.mm. 183-186: The original manuscript has a slightly different bass line.mm. 184 & 186: Primo gestures have been re-written to be slightly more idiomatic for Piano, Four Hands.m. 186: The breath mark at the end of this bar does not appear in either the manuscript or Biggs, but is an editorial suggestion – aside from being appropriately dramatic, it will indeed be necessary in a reverberant hall!I would like to thank Steven Vanhauwaert, the other half of my piano duo, 4handsLA, for his input on early drafts of this arrangement.— Danny Holt, April 2022.
SKU: BR.MN-510
ISBN 9790004790090. 9 x 12 inches.
These variations on Happy Birthday to You came about - well, how else - on the occasion of a birthday: A nice colleague of mine was acquainted with an excellent flutist. Her twin sister was friends with a good oboist. So, two birthday girls and two melody instruments - what was more obvious than to write a dozen congratulations for this line-up.A viola part in viola clef, a part in b-flat transposition and another part in bass clef have been added so that these variations can be performed in a variety of ways (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, soprano saxophone, violin, viola, cello, etc.). (Ulrich Kaiser, Munich)For all the Birthday Boys and Girls around the World.
SKU: HL.49046358
ISBN 9781540082923. UPC: 842819108566.
On the occasion of Beethovens anniversary year 2020, the Munich-based composer and professor for organ wrote a masterly cycle of variations on Beethovens most famous theme: Ode to Joy. A rewarding concert and study piece.
SKU: HL.1455426
UPC: 196288209577. 9.0x12.0x0.736 inches.
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's VARIATIONS ON A THEME BY GLINKA was written for solo oboe accompanied by wind band. The theme of the Variations is in a fact a folksong melody which is still occasionally heard in Russia. This edition of VARIATIONS ON A THEME BY GLINKA is based on the full score published by the Russian state publishers and a number of editions of the same piece for solo oboe and piano. Adapted for the present day wind band, the corno basso accompaniment has been rescored for bass clarinet reinforced by optional string bass. Saxophones have been added to the instrumentation in tutti sections, along with rehearsal numbers throughout the meticulously edited full score.
SKU: HL.1455427
ISBN 9781638878735. UPC: 196288209584. 9.0x12.0x0.136 inches.
SKU: CA.5161300
ISBN 9790007110178. Key: F major. Language: all languages.
Here Rheinberger drew on his two-piano arrangement of the Goldberg Variations not only for the choice of instruments, but also for his arrangement technique. At times Mozart's piano part alternates between the two pianos, though usually new parts are added to flesh out the texture harmonically in various ways. Occasionally Rheinberger also adds motivic parts, though never with the same skill or density as in the Goldberg Variations. In this, however, he demonstrates a consummate sense of style precisely by adhering to the compositional fabric of his original models.
SKU: CF.YAS70F
ISBN 9780825869518. UPC: 798408069513. 8.5 X 11 inches.
This is probably the best known of all songs associated with sailing and sailors. It has been used in countless movies, cartoons, and television. Arranger Virginia Croft gives us a set of variations on this popular song that is just delightful, with lots of variety and very enjoyable to play.
About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series
This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:--Occasionally extending to third position--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts--Viola T.C. part included--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels
SKU: BT.DHP-1094669-140
9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
Großer Gott, wir loben dich is a well-known German hymn, written by Ignaz Franz in the 18th century but based on the 4th century Te Deum laudamus. After a radiant introduction by the brass section, the first variation on the chorale appears. Subsequently, the song is rendered in its original form. Then three more variations follow. The result is a solemn work that is very fitting within the context of a church service, but is also suitable for many other occasions.Grosser Gott, wir loben dich is een bekende traditionele Duitse lofzang die in de 18e eeuw werd geschreven door Ignaz Franz, op basis van het 4e-eeuwse Te Deum laudamus van - waarschijnlijk - Nicetas von Remesiana. Demooie melodie ligt goed in het gehoor. Het is een plechtig werk dat in de context van een kerkdienst goed tot zijn recht komt, maar ook voor diverse andere gelegenheden geschikt is.Nach einer strahlenden Einleitung der Blechbläser setzt die erste Variation über das bekannte Kirchenlied ein. Danach erscheint das Lied in seiner ursprünglichen Form, gefolgt von drei weiteren Variationen. Das Ganze fügt sich zu einem feierlichen Werk, das sehr gut in einen Gottesdienst passt, sich aber auch für zahlreiche andere Anlässe eignet. Grosser Gott, wir loben dich (Grand Dieu nous te bénissons) est un célèbre cantique allemand composé au XVIIIe siècle par Ignaz Franz. Sa mélodie est directement inspirée du Te Deum laudamus (IVe siècle), fréquemment attribué Nicetas, évêque de Remesiana. La ligne mélodique est facile suivre.Après une introduction brillante par les cuivres, la première variation sur le choral apparaît. La mélodie du cantique est ensuite interprétée dans sa version originale suivie de trois autres variations. L’œuvre est solennelle et se prête une interprétation dans le cadre d’un office religieux ou en toute autre occasion festive.Großer Gott, wir loben dich è un celebre cantico tedesco composto nel XVIII secolo da Ignaz Franz. La sua melodia è direttamente ispirata dal Te Deum laudamus (IV secolo) attribuito a Niceta, vescovo di Remesiana. Dopo un’introduzione brillante, appare la prima variazione. In seguito, la melodia del cantico è interpretata nella versione originale seguita da tre altre variazioni. Il brano è solenne e si presta ad una interpretazione in un contesto religioso e in tutte le occasioni festive.
SKU: BT.DHP-1094669-010
SKU: BT.AMP-061-120
Between the Two Rivers was commissioned by Fanfare ‘Prins Hendrik’, from Aalst in the Netherlands. The title derives from the fact that the town of Aalst lies between two tributaries of the River Dommel. The community is a highly religious one, so the famous Luther chorale, Ein’ Feste Burg, was an obvious choice for Philip Sparke to use as the theme for this new work. It takes the form of a theme with four contrasting variations. Variation 1 is a moto perpetuo, variation 2 has a slower march like feel, variation 3 is a sinister slow movement and the final variation is in the form of a lyrical fugue. Between The Two Rivers is sure to become a major work in modern concert bandrepertoire. Between the Two Rivers werd gecomponeerd in opdracht van de Fanfare Prins Hendrik uit Aalst. De titel verwijst naar het feit dat Aalst tussen twee zijrivieren van de Dommel ligt. Aalst is een streng gelovige gemeente, dus was heteen voor de hand liggende keuze van Philip Sparke om het beroemde lutherse koraal Een vaste burcht te gebruiken als thema voor een viertal variaties. Variation I is een moto perpetuo, Variation II is langzamer en marsachtig van karakter,VariationIII is een sinister langzaam deel en Variation IV heeft tot slot de vorm van een fuga. Between the Two Rivers zal beslist een belangrijk concertwerk worden in het repertoire van blaasorkesten. Het werk is verplichtgesteld op het Wereld Muziek Concours 2005 te Kerkrade.Philip Sparke wählte sich den berühmten Luther-Choral Ein' feste Burg als Thema für eine Reihe von Variationen. Nach einer kurzen, lebhaften Eröffnung folgen vier abwechslungsreiche Variationen über den Choral. Between the Two Rivers, dessen Name sich auf die zwischen zwei Flüssen liegende, Auftrag gebende Stadt Aals in Holland bezieht, ist ein prachtvolles Werk, in dem alle Register des Blasorchesters zum Zuge kommen. Philip Sparke a composé Between the Two Rivers n l'occasion du centenaire de la Fanfare Prins Hendrik (1904-2004) de la ville d'Aalst aux Pays-Bas. Le titre de cette composition trouve son origine dans le fait que la ville est enserrée entre deux affluents de la rivi¬re Dommel. Aalst est une cité pieuse. La création d'un ensemble de variations sur le th¬me du cél¬bre choral luthérien Ein' feste Burg (C'est un rempart que notre Dieu) s'imposait comme une évidence. Between the Two Rivers est une ?uvre fluide, lyrique, mystérieuse et élégante.
SKU: HL.44012459
8.25x11.75x0.52 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
Between the Two Rivers was commissioned by Fanfare 'Prins Hendrik', from Aalst in the Netherlands. The title derives from the fact that the town of Aalst lies between two tributaries of the River Dommel. The community is a highly religious one, so the famous Luther chorale, Ein' Feste Burg, was an obvious choice for Philip Sparke to use as the theme for this new work. It takes the form of a theme with four contrasting variations. Variation 1 is a moto perpetuo, variation 2 has a slower march like feel, variation 3 is a sinister slow movement and the final variation is in the form of a lyrical fugue. Between The Two Rivers is sure to become a major work inmodern brass band repertoire. Between the Two Rivers werd gecomponeerd in opdracht van de Fanfare Prins Hendrik uit Aalst. De titel verwijst naar het feit dat Aalst tussen twee zijrivieren van de Dommel ligt. Aalst is een streng gelovige gemeente, dus was heteen voor de hand liggende keuze van Philip Sparke om het beroemde lutherse koraal Een vaste burcht te gebruiken als thema voor een viertal variaties. Variation I is een moto perpetuo, Variation II is langzamer en marsachtig van karakter,VariationIII is een sinister langzaam deel en Variation IV heeft tot slot de vorm van een fuga. Between the Two Rivers zal beslist een belangrijk concertwerk worden in het repertoire van blaasorkesten. Het werk is verplichtgesteld op het Wereld Muziek Concours 2005 te Kerkrade.Philip Sparke wahlte sich den beruhmten Luther-Choral Ein' feste Burg als Thema fur eine Reihe von Variationen. Nach einer kurzen, lebhaften Eroffnung folgen vier abwechslungsreiche Variationen uber den Choral. Between the Two Rivers, dessen Name sich auf die zwischen zwei Flussen liegende, Auftrag gebende Stadt bezieht, ist ein prachtvolles Werk, in dem alle Register der Brass Band zum Zuge kommen. Philip Sparke a compose Between the Two Rivers a l'occasion du centenaire de la Fanfare Prins Hendrik (1904-2004) de la ville d'Aalst aux Pays-Bas. Le titre de cette composition trouve son origine dans le fait que la ville est enserree entre deux affluents de la riviere Dommel. Aalst est une cite pieuse. La creation d'un ensemble de variations sur le theme du celebre choral lutherien Ein' feste Burg (C'est un rempart que notre Dieu) s'imposait comme une evidence. Between the Two Rivers est une oeuvre fluide, lyrique, mysterieuse et elegante.
