With this surprising little work the composer not only intended to write a delightfully swinging composition. he also had an educational message up his sleeve. Especially as far as timing and rhytm are concerned there is plenty of action. Rhythm Forever might very well be an absolute showstopper on your next concert Met dit verrassende werk was het niet alleen de bedoeling van de componist om een heerlijk swingende compositie te schrijven hij had ook een educatieve boodschap in petto. Vooral wat timing en ritme betreft is er volop actie. Rhythm Forever is een absolute 'showstopper' op uw volgende concert.

for bassoon and concert band-Nicolaï Rimski-Korsakov disait du basson qu’il était « sénile et fourbe en Majeur souffrant et triste en mineur ». Dans le grave et en staccato il est indéniablement comique grotesque et bouffon. Cette diversité de caractère avait déjà inspiré la Commedia dell’arte qui confia à Signor Fagotto l’un des rôles comiques essentiels. Au XVIIIe siècle selon l’usage de l’opéra-comique italien ( opera buffa ) la voix était doublée par un instrument à vent. De Signor Fagotto au basson l’instrument qui allait le seconder il n’y avait qu’un pas. C’est aussi à cette époque que le basson devient un instrument soliste à part entière. Vivaldi lui consacrera près de40 concertos. Sans doute a-t-il été conquis par sa personnalité généreuse comme bien d’autres compositeurs dont Maxime Aulio. Il Signore Fagotto débute avec une introduction orchestrale brillante. Le soliste expose ensuite le thème premier de l’œuvre. L’utilisation presque constante d’un chiffrage de mesure irrégulier (7/8) permet au basson d’accentuer son caractère espiègle et charmant tout en laissant à l’auditeur un espace de liberté suffisant pour imaginer les facéties du personnage. Il Signore Fagotto est une œuvre captivante pour l’accompagnement orchestral et qui offre au basson une superbe partie soliste. Il Signore Fagotto a été donné en création mondiale le 24 avril 2002 par Laurent Le Chenadec (basson) accompagné de l’Orchestre d’Harmonie du Conservatoire National de Région de Toulouse.

The Golden Age is a programmatic composition in four movements. I Overture For the Netherlands the seventeenth century was a period of great flourishing in the fields of economy culture and politics; thus it is called the Golden Age. Overseas trade boomed and the Dutch East India Company (known as the VOC by the Dutch) was founded and expanded to become a powerful -and at the time - modern enterprise. II ¡Adiós españoles! (Farewell Spaniards!) In 1567 the Spanish army invaded led by the Duke of Alva. There was a fierce resistance against the Spanish tyranny; toward the end of the sixteenth century the Dutch proclaimed theRepublic. However the Spanish continued the war. Only with the Treaty of Münster in 1648 did the Dutch get their much sought-after independence. This was also the end of the Eighty Years’ War. III Rembrandt’s Night Watch The field of culture particularly literature painting sculpture architecture the art of printing and cartography developed fast. It was in the Golden Age that the celebrated painter Rembrandt van Rijn created his famous Night Watch. IV The Admiral Overseas trade entailed the colonization of large areas in Asia from where precious products that yielded lots of money were brought in. Surrounding countries were also involved in such practices. Colonizers poached on each other’s territories in the literal and figurative sense - in this context the Anglo-Dutch Sea Wars are legendary. The fourth movement starts with the English patriotic song Rule Britannia after which the Dutch Admiral Michiel de Ruyter makes the English change their tune; one can even hear the roaring of cannons. When the smoke of battle has cleared a small fragment of a Dutch song about Michiel de Ruyter appears followed by a fitting closing.

Giacomo Puccini was one of the all time great opera composers andis especially famed for his wonderful warm-blooded melodies hiscolourful instrumentations his compelling dramatics his musicalfantasy and his power to reflect exotic ambiences in sounds. ForPuccini Highlights Wil van der Beek has made use of musical materialfrom the tenor aria ‘E lucevan le stelle’ (Tosca) the choral aria ‘Girala cote’ (Turandot) and the soprano aria ‘Un bel di vedremo’ (MadamButterfly). An operatic masterpiece that will go down a storm at anyconcert.

A Collection of Attractive Easy Tunes-Children these days seem to want to learn to play instruments at anearlier age and need to be provided with plenty of easy short piecesto sustain their interest before and between examinations. This bookprovides plenty of easy familiar tunes that are fun to play and are anincentive to practice.

Chester's musical pursuit has been depicted so well that it is a feast to perform and to listen to this composition. In his typical manner Blackstone succeeds in transforming an apparently musical phenomenon into a valuable orchestral piece which is attractive to everyone.

3 Horns plus Rhythm (Grade 4-5) (Johnson)

Contents include: The Easy Winners - Cleanin' Up in Georgia - Original Rags - Maple Leaf Rag - The Entertainer - Bohemia - Echoes from the Snowball Club - Evergreen Rag - Doc Brown's Cake Walk - Elite Syncopations - Funny Folks - Sunburst Rag - One o' Them Tings! - Meteor Rag - syncopation exercises historical information and more. Contents include: The Easy Winners; Cleanin' Up in Georgia; Original Rags; Maple Leaf Rag; The Entertainer; Bohemia; Echoes from the Snowball Club; Evergreen Rag; Doc Brown's Cake Walk; Elite Syncopations; Funny Folks; Sunburst Rag; One o' Them Tings!; Meteor Rag; syncopation exercises historical information and more.

for Tuba and Piano- Love Song is a warm and beautiful piece for high tuba and piano from the pen of the Japanese composer Satoshi Yagisawa.

Even before the blockbuster movie of 2006 this musical was a hit on Broadway. Featuring a driving pulse and memorable tunes Jay's energetic arrangement includes Dreamgirls And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going and Move (You're Stepping on My Heart). Even before the blockbuster movie of 2006 this musical was a hit on Broadway. Featuring a driving pulse and memorable tunes Jay's energetic arrangement includes Dreamgirls And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going and Move (You're Stepping on My Heart).

Play Boogie Duets is a great collection of easy Piano Duets in rock jazz and pop styles by Daryl Runswick.

A Service of Lessons and Carols-From majestically triumphant to quietly worshipful Gloria Deo weaves rich carol arrangements with scripture lessons for a moving Christmas worship experience. This appealing and accessible work will heighten your churchand community's celebration of the Incarnation with a blend of classic Christmas favorites and new texts Available separately: SATB Instrumental Pak-Full Orchestra (score and parts for Flute Oboe Trumpet 1 & 2 Horn Trombone Tuba Violin 1 & 2 Viola Cello String Bass and Percussion) Instrumental Pak-Chamber Orchestra (score and parts for Flute Oboe Violin 1 & 2 Viola Cello String Bass and Percussion) Preview CD ChoirTrax CD CD10-Pak and Preview Pak. Performance Length: Approx. 40 minutes

One of the most important compilations of traiditonal Irish Music. Out of print for many years the original volumes has become a rare collector's item. This new edition enables all musicians to share the pleasures of the these long-cherished airs and dances. 201 Classic Tunes arranged for Piano.

The powerful dynamic number Gospel John by the versatile Americancomposer producer and music educator Jeff Steinberg is known inparticular through performances by Maynard Ferguson. In his versionit seemed as if a typical Afro-American preacher ascended the pulpitand impassioned an enthusiastic congregation with his fiery plea.This exciting arrangement by Lorenzo Bocci has the same compellingtemperament and adds an energetic touch to any concert.

Adapted from a French carol this work tells the story of a humble child seeking shelter from the cold night. The new English lyrics allow this setting to be performed at any time of the year and will create a poignant andreflective moment in concert. Available: SSA 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

Mendelssohn was 34 when the premiere of A Midsummer Night's Dream 'in 1843 took place. Dance Of The Clowns is a part from this wonderful work but is also in the overture to be heard. He wrote the famous overture at the age of 17 (!).

Based on a Welsh folk song this simple melody is tastefully scored to fit the familiar style of Holst and Vaughn Williams. After an introduction that builds on fragmentary melodic elements in 4/4 meter the main theme of the variations appears in 3/4. Scored to feature different instrumental textures throughout in addition to a full ensemble treatment. Very appropriate for contest. Based on a Welsh folk song this simple melody is tastefully scored to fit the familiar style of Holst and Vaughn Williams. After an introduction that builds on fragmentary melodic elements in 4/4 meter the main theme of the variations appears in 3/4. Scored to feature different instrumental textures throughout in addition to a full ensemble treatment. Very appropriate for contest.

Two Gipsy Dances for Clarinet Ensemble- Hungarian Impressions (“Impressions hongroises”) est un excellent arrangement pour Choeur de Clarinettes des premier et deuxième mouvements de la suite Puszta une suite de quatre danses originales tziganes du compositeur belge Jan Van der Roost. Hungarian Impressions vient compléter l’arrangement des troisième et quatrième mouvements de Puszta (Réf. : DHP 0960783-070) publié et arrangé précédemment par Maarten Jense.

Learn to play scales on the banjo with this comprehensive yet easy-to-use book. The Banjo Scale Finder contains more than 1 300 scale diagrams for the most often-used scales and modes including multiple patterns for each scale. Also includes a lesson on scale construction and a fingerboard chart of the banjo neck. This edition is in A5 format (6ins x 9ins) and contains all the same scales and diagrams in a more compact and portable gig-bag friendly book. Learn to play scales on the banjo with this comprehensive yet easy-to-use book. The Banjo Scale Finder contains more than 1 300 scale diagrams for the most often-used scales and modes including multiple patterns for each scale. Also includes a lesson on scale construction and a fingerboard chart of the banjo neck. This edition is in A5 format (6ins x 9ins) and contains all the same scales and diagrams in a more compact and portable gig-bag friendly book.

His love for Italy explains Carl Wittrock solid in the composition Tignale named after the same village that he visited one of his vacations. This village dominates the image of the western shore of Lake Garda where it has a view on the Monte Baldo at the other side of the lake. It is a busy resort and center for excursions in the area. The enchanting location and stunning natural beauty inspired the composer to a musical description of Tignale and its surroundings. An impressive work and a wonderful challenge for orchestras in the middle section. De liefde voor Italië legt Carl Wittrock vast in de compositie Tignale genoemd naar het gelijknamige dorpje dathij op een van zijn vakanties bezocht. Dit dorp beheerst het beeld van de westoever van het Gardameer waar het uitziet op de berg Monte Baldo aan de overzijde. Het is een druk bezocht vakantieoord en middelpunt voor het maken van uitstapjes in de omgeving. De betoverende locatie en het overweldigend natuurschoon inspireerden de componist tot een zeer beeldende muzikale schildering van Tignale en haar omgeving. Een indrukwekkend werk en een prachtige uitdaging voor orkesten in de middenafdeling.