Excerpts from Movement 1. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. Mozart belongs to everyone! The experience of actually playing Mozart's music makes him real and more than just a name we associate with old music. Stephen Bulla's arrangement of the first movement of what may arguably be Mozart's greatest symphony has a great deal of authenticity. Much more than many 'just the tune' type transcription/ arrang…

(An ancient magical spell) Overture for Band. Par BULLA STEPHEN. Move over, Harry! Your band members are the sorcerers this time as they take the audience to mystical realms. A captivating spell is cast as the music conjures up the drama and mystery of ancient magic. The foreboding opening will appeal to the young musician’s sense of adventure, and as the piece progresses every listener will be me…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. A beautiful offertory-style addition to the brass band repertoire. This endearing traditional English melody, originally collected and harmonised by Raph Vaughan Williams, is now included in many of today’s hymn books. An uplifting piece for schools or church concerts, this skilfully crafted arrangement also makes a delightful warm-up piece. / Niveau : 3 / Musique pour célébra…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Langue: Deutsch / Niveau : 5 / Ouverture / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Fish Flew Like Birds is a great piece of entertaining band music based on Gospel and Blues music, which are two of America’s most influential contributions to the world’s musical palette. / Niveau : 2 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Commissioned by the Williamsburg Consort Symphonic Band - Sally Craig, Founder and Director An exquisite 18th century American musical quilt! So many stirring melodies artfully stitched into a rich mélange of early Americana: anthems of the revolution, songs of political protest, and so much more. Those who are familiar with Mr. Hosay’s previous works will be eager to examine t…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. What is the top secret method for getting the most out of your youngmusicians? There is no guaranteed secret method. However you can motivate all musicians with Spy Flix which puts a fun spin on the ‘secret agent music’ typical of the great Hollywood spy movies. Turn your otherwise routine band practice into Music 007 with Spy Flix. / Niveau : 3 / Musique légère originale / …

(This Train is Bound for Glory) Trombone Ensemble Feature. Par FARRELL NATHAN. Pour mettre en valeur votre pupitre de trombones, Nathan Farrell a composé All Aboard! (“En voiture !”), une oeuvre basée sur le spiritual The Train is Bound for Glory. Rythmiquement dynamique All Aboard! possède un charme et une ingéniosité très authentiques. / Niveau : 3 / oeuvre solo et Orchestre / Répertoire / 3 …

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Liberate your band with the sounds of 1940’s swing! James L. Hosay has combined the styles of WWII era big-band legends Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington with the unmistakable sounds of Glen Miller to create a swingin’ swayin’ piece you are sure to love. Salute the veterans of WWII with this rip-roaring throwback to the 1940s. / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique légère originale / Réper…

Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. This energetic overture with delightful natural contrasts is sure to find its way into your repertoire. Opening with a wonderful F Horn melody (cued in Alto Saxophone) the classic overture style piece sparkles with interesting twists and turns. There are many style, dynamic and articulation contrasts in the piece so there are plenty of things to teach and learn. / Niveau : 2.5…