Par HOFFMANN ROBIN. Une composition émouvante qui explore la beauté et la fugacité de la vie. Basée sur une idée simple de sept notes, l'œuvre évolue d'une ambiance tendre et presque intime vers un point culminant exaltant qui célèbre la joie de vivre. Robin Hoffmann, né en 1984, a étudié la composition et l'arrangement à la Hochschule für Musik Dresden. Depuis 2006, il travaille en tant que compo…

Opera in three acts. Par STRAWINSKY IGOR. New edition of Stravinsky?s largest work, his only full-length work for the theatre, and his first major work in English. It also represents the culmination of his neoclassical years, after which he started to rethink his musical language. Inspired by an exhibition in Chicago in 1947 of a series of Hogarth prints, the depiction of the ironic progress of th…

Par WILLIAMS JOHN / HVEEM DAVID (Arr.). «Cantina Band (or «Mad About Me») was written by John Williams in 1977 for the film Star Wars (later Star Wars IV: A New Hope). Even with quite a bit of the Star Wars music being quite well known, Cantina Band is literally in a style of its own. In the Star Wars-universe this style is called «jizz», Williams’ take on the more well-known genre «jazz». William…

Par CHURCHILL FRANK. Best known for his work with the Bill Evans Trio - as well as luminaries such as Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, and Stan Getz - Chuck Israels is also a masterful composer and arranger. Here is his vocal solo arrangement of this timeless standard, beautifully scored as a jazz waltz with tasteful background figures. Also included are short solos for trumpet and piano. / Date par…

Dances from 'The Cossacs'. Par ELLING CATHARIUS. The Opera “The Cossacs” by Catharinus Elling is based on the Nikolai Gogol novel about Taras Bulba. “The Cossacs” was premiered in 1897 at Eldorado in Kristiania (the old name on Norway’s capitol Oslo). Despite positive response in the papers of that time, the opera was newer performed again in it’s entirely. The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation h…

(He's a relatively short, but strong guy with an interesting accent) New Standards Band Series. Par ADAMS DAN. Mark is a relatively short, but strong guy with an interesting accent. He gives emphasis to everything he does. He often stands out in a crowd, sometimes even wearing a cap to get noticed. Your students will never forget this humorous, yet effective, lesson in marcato playing. / Date paru…

for Orchestra. Par KEISER LAUREN. Premiered by Odessa Philharmonic (Ukraine)/ Hobart Earle. 2 performances 9/11, 9/12/09. / Date parution : 2023-07-31/ Répertoire / Orchestre

Symphonic Opener. Par SCHWARZ OTTO M.. Fascination Fanfare - un hymne à la passion, à la fascination et à des générations de mélomanes ! Cette fanfare dynamique est une œuvre entraînante, avec des mélodies accrocheuses et des sonorités fascinantes. Cette pièce d'ouverture et la signature musicale incluse a été commandée par l'association autrichienne des orchestres à vent (ÖBV) et résonnera lors d…

Symphonic Opener - for Concert Band, Fanfare Band & String Ensemble. Par SCHWARZ OTTO M.. Fascination Fanfare - un hymne à la passion, à la fascination et à des générations de mélomanes ! Cette fanfare dynamique est une œuvre entraînante, avec des mélodies accrocheuses et des sonorités fascinantes. Cette pièce d'ouverture et la signature musicale incluse a été commandée par l'association autrichie…

Par OARE MICHAEL. With nothing faster than a quarter note (except 8ths in percussion) this terrific piece for first-year players features a noble and stately style with enough variety in scoring to provide a rewarding experience. A great opener for that first concert! / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Répertoire / Concert Band