Par MACMILLAN JAMES. A setting of passages from the Book of Revelation, with particular reference to the angels who appear with seven trumpet blasts, heralding a series of apocalyptic scenes. Commissioned by Jeffrey Skidmore, director of Ex Cathedra, and first performed by them at Birmingham Town Hall in 2015. The composer states, ?There is a vividness and strangeness in these dramatic texts, whic…

Par CURNOW JAMES. Perfect for a combined Choral/Band concert as an opener, closer or anywhere in between. This medley of familiar tunes is tied together by the recurring concept that MUSIC SHALL LIVE. A swingin' WADE IN THE WATER, a soulful NOBODY KNOWS THE TROUBLE I'VE SEEN, and an inspiring BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC make it a crowd pleaser. The unison choral part makes sure the chorus can come…

Par RAE JAMES. This collection of five original pieces has been composed to give saxophonists of moderate ability the experience of playing duets in the jazz idiom. Both parts are of equal importance and difficulty but written in 'comfortable' keys. They can either be played by two saxophones in the same key (i. e. two altos, two tenors, alto and baritone, tenor and soprano, etc. ) or by using the…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Blackbeard and his crew of ruffian freebooters, aboard the ship Queen Anne’s Revenge, were the terrors of the Atlantic and the Caribbean in the early 18th century. Composer James L. Hosay captures those turbulent times in music with his vivid and exciting new tone poem, SWORDS AGAINST THE SEA. This presents an excellent opportunity for cross-curriculum teaching with history. SW…

Par RAE JAMES. This is the second book of Progressive Jazz Studies and it includes over 40 original studies for the developing jazz saxophonist. In the first section the book shows players how to take a tune and jazz it up , they learn to craft a simple, rhythmic jazz solo from any well-known tune. Section two teaches about various jazz tonalities helping to develop confidence with whole-tune, dim…

Music Of Chopin, Satie And Faure For Flûte And Piano. Par GALWAY JAMES. This collection of works for flute and piano is edited by one of the world's foremost authorities on the classical flute repertoire, Sir James Galway. The edition includes Galway's own performance notes and markings. Works included: Two Chopin Nocturnes and Prelude Op. 28 No. 15, Faure's Berceuse from Dolly, and Satie's Gymnop…

Par CURNOW JAMES. This two-movement work has an overall rich and dark quality, brought about by the modal tonal centers. The broad, flowing 'Chorale' is based on an original tune by James Curnow and is written with wonderful variety in texture. The 'Caprice' creates an interesting contrast with its more lively, aggressive feel. / Niveau : 1 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band