Par SPARKE PHILIP. To A New Dawn was commissioned by the United States Continental Army Band - Captain Timothy J. Holtan, Commander and Conductor. The brief was for a piece to celebrate the 3rd Millennium and it was the composer’s aim to provide a work which, as well as looking forward to the challenges of the new century, also contained moments of reflection about the last one. After a bright int…

Fantasie über das Rondo aus der Klaviersonate in A-Dur KV 331 von Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Par SAY FAZIL / CETINER YUDUM (Arr.). The final movement of the Sonata in A major KV 331 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Rondo Alla Turca, is one of the most famous piano pieces of all time. Once only familiar to musical experts, later a universal piece for all piano pupils, its opening melody is now even om…

In his choice of the title La Follia, Krzysztof Penderecki recalls the tradition of virtuosic variations on a Sarabande originating from the Baroque period. The theme is introduced first in pizzicato, then arco, and is developed in nine variations which exploit the full range of playing techniques on the violin. The breakneck speed of double stopping passages, artificial harmonics, extensive melod…

A fun collection of 35 easy arrangements of movie songs that kids love, including: The Bare Necessities - Beauty and the Beast - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Do-Re-Mi - Do You Want to Build a Snowman? - Everything Is Awesome (Awesome Remixx!!!) - Hakuna Matata - He's a Pirate - I See the Light - Lava - Linus and Lucy - Raiders March - Rey's Theme - Star Wars (Main Theme) - Tomorrow - Under the Sea - …

Novello Choral Pops: James Bond is a brilliant collection of James Bond theme tunes all expertly arranged for SATB Choir and accompanying Piano. This superb collection includes theme songs from Bond films On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Diamonds Are Forever, The Spy Who Loved Me, License To Kill, and most recently released Skyfall . Watch and listen to Skyfall here: / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

Par SCHOONENBEEK KEES. Sonata da Chiesa for organ and wind orchestra is a work in three movements. The first movement presents three melodic lines which are developed in turn. The second movement introduces a theme by Johann Pachelbel followed by several variations on the theme - a technique favoured by Kees Schoonenbeek. The third movement is a neo-Baroque rondo which introduces thematic elements…

NASA's Apollo program is known for landing the first humans on the moon in 1969. In this composition, your dauntless adventure begins with a powerful lift off. Once achieved, the main theme is presented by flutes, oboe, and then trumpets, with stabilizers provided by baritone, tenor sax, and eventually the remainder of the crew. Stage 1 boosters (a strong, rhythmic accompaniment) provide the propu…

Arr. Naohiro Iwai. Par LAI FRANCIS. Possibly the greatest and best-known movie Love theme of all time, the theme from ‘Love Story’ (subtitled ‘Where Do I Begin’) has become an absolute timeless classic of cinema. Naohiro Iwai has taken this melody and crafted a Jazz harmonic ballad edition featuring many of your band soloists. A definite must for all Film music concerts or for any occasion where r…

Par SHELTON MELVIN L.. Shifting harmonies in the stately but exciting opening introduce a lovely lyric theme. A gorgeous 8-measure Alto Sax solo (cued Tpt. ) brings in a second, extended lyric theme which gradually develops beautiful counterpoint reminiscent of a Romantic serenade. Melvin Shelton’s sensitive scoring makes this excellent concert and contest offering both accessible and worthwhile. …