Par HIMES WILLIAM. Who but William Himes could have composed this one? Filled with humor, pathos, excitement and surprise, LIFE DANCES is a brilliant and rhythmic overture for the adventurous band. The dauntless contemporary sounds of the opening are contrasted by an almost Medeival character. You’ll traverse many intriguing and unpredictable paths before dazzling rhythmic interplay drives the ban…

Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. We are often so focused on presenting the entire ensemble that it’s easy to forget we can also program solo feature pieces. There are so many reasons to do just that. It rewards that special player who has been working so hard. It sets an example for other players in the section. It provides a nice contrast regardless of what else is programmed. Be sure to put on the demonstra…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. / Niveau : 1.5 / Hymnes et chorals / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par CONNERY BRIAN. This heroic march strives to capture the spirit in which young musicians make music. The stately and joyous introduction underlies this factor. Following the introduction a triumphal second theme tells us in music how this was accomplished. Through practise the band has reached its musical goal. Let your band take you on its triumphant tour. / Niveau : 1.5 / Répertoire / Concer…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Langue: English(UK)/Deutsch/Français/Nederlands / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band

La musique des grands maîtres a longtemps été l'objet d'étude par des musiciens à travers le monde. Malheureusement, ces pièces sont souvent trop difficiles pour les jeunes joueurs à réaliser. Avec ce nouveau livre de musique de Beethoven, Brahms, Clarke, Grieg, Haydn, Strauss, Mozart et Purcell a été arrangé dans un format qui convient pour le jeune instrumentiste. / Clarinette / 24 pages / nivea…

In Powhatan County and Song of the James. Par HOSAY JOHN. Powhatan County, Virginia was named after the great Native-American Chief Powhatan, whose confederacy of tribes once dominated the costal Virginia plain. He is most remembered for being the father of Pocahontas. His people are best known as the Native Americans who helped the Jamestown colonists survive. Several of these original tribes sti…

Par PASTORE CARMINE. La musique latino-américaine est une musique exubérante, souriante, vive, romantique, passionnée et ensoleillée. Ces adjectifs correspondent également à cette oeuvre de Carmine Pastore. La magie des rythmes et des sons envoûte l’esprit des musiciens et les mélodies trotteront dans la tête des auditeurs pendant des semaines. Une oeuvre sur mesure pour élargir les horizons styli…

Par HIMES WILLIAM. And now for something completely different! Who but William Himes would think of deconstructing and the reconstructing the 'birthday' song into this amazingly creative overture? And, who else could do it so well? The cognitive and the affective domains are both in for a treat as you prepare this intriguing new work for performance. Be sure to hear the CD demo and look closely at…

Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. Bring American history to life on your concert band stage this year with Timothy Johnson’s delightful new Suite Of Colonial Dances. Authentic colonial period melodies are now available for your Grade 21/2 band. The three contrasting songs are masterfully interpreted in this enjoyable and accessible arrangement. “Successful Campaign, ” “Congress Minuet, ” and the delightful hoe…