Quelle est cette odeur agreable. ‘Whence is that Goodly Fragrance Flowing?’ is the first line of an old French Christmas song that originated in the 17th century. In 1728 John Gay used this joyous and markedly festive melody that honours Jesus Christ and His miraculous birth in his Beggar’s Opera. Philip Sparke has given this melody a new lease of life with his charming and imaginative arrangement…

Par CROCKETT DONALD. The original Capriccio was commissioned in 2005 by the University of Southern California as a short piano concerto. Capriccio II is a response to, a re-thinking of, the original Capriccio, now for two pianos instead of piano and orchestra. The overall mood is one of joyous abandon, with fast, rather athletic music surrounding a central chaconne of lyric intensity. Capriccio II…

Masterful transcriptions include Rossini's La Danza, Bach's Organ Fantasy and Fugue in G minor, Beethoven's Joyous gathering of the peasants from the Pastorale Symphony, Mendelssohn's Wedding March and Dance of the Elves from A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Trout and Erlkonig by Schubert, the Polonaise from Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin, and many others.

Par SIXTEN FREDRIK. Following the amazing success of Alleluia for mixed choir (EP11432), Fredrik Sixten has arranged a new version for female choir (SSAA). Alleluia seeks to be both a meditation as well as expressing a joyous praise. The composition starts out as a subdued Laud and then gradually evolves through a long crescendo into a climax of splendour and vigour. It subsequently returns, with …

Par SCHOONENBEEK KEES. As the title suggests Pleasure for Band is a pleasant composition it is based in five equal parts. The first movement makes use of A-B-A form, with the A theme having a bright joyous character and the B theme having a contrasting more lyrical feel. This work will make an idea encore for any concert. / Niveau : 2 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Brass Band

A triumphant fanfare motive is echoed across the choir before breaking into a joyous refrain, punctuated with rhythmic handclaps. Suitable for concert, festival, and church use, this celebratory choral features optional parts for trumpet and snare drum. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Par MURPHY RYAN. for SATB chorus and orchestra This joyous arrangement of a traditional spiritual for choir and orchestra is propelled by a light swing tempo. The mood grows more and more euphoric with each succeeding stanza of text, and the uplifting music surges towards an opulent conclusion. / Date parution : 2021-12-09/ Répertoire / Choeur SATB et Orchestre

Par KERNEN ROLAND. Pastoral Pictures paints three contrasting ‘sound pictures’. The first movement is solemn and majestic, the second dreamy and serene and he final movement joyous and cheerful. A fantastic concert work for all Grade 2-3 bands. / Niveau : 2.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

An up tempo and joyous romp thru modified blues changes with a 16 bar bridge. Features a challenging saxophone soli and a key change to the final shout chorus. / Ensemble De Jazz

Upbeat and uptempo, this joyous anthem could be used in both worship and concert. Its accessible Vocal writing alternates between unison and harmonic passages and a straightforward Piano part further supports the choir, making this a perfect choice for church or school mixed choirs. / Choeur SSAA Et Piano