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Sparkling Overture was written to celebrate the centenary of the Swiss brass band La Musique Militaire de Rougemont. This energetic and dynamic piece opens with a festive and resolutely positive fanfare. The much more tranquil and lilting second theme is a magnificent chorale which is then followed by a brilliant return of the first motif. Used as a theme tune this piece will be ideal as a contrasting joyful and sparkling concert opening. Sparkling Overture was written to celebrate the centenary of the Swiss brass band La Musique Militaire de Rougemont. This energetic and dynamic piece opens with a festive and resolutely positive fanfare. The much more tranquil and lilting second theme is a magnificent chorale which is then followed by a brilliant return of the first motif. Used as a theme tune this piece will be ideal as a contrasting joyful and sparkling concert opening.

Utilizing an array of sparkling brass figures contrasted with brief lyric passages and dynamic shifts in texture this work is equally effective as a concert opener or any type of celebratory event. Carefully paced for a dramatic and powerful impact. Utilizing an array of sparkling brass figures contrasted with brief lyric passages and dynamic shifts in texture this work is equally effective as a concert opener or any type of celebratory event. Carefully paced for a dramatic and powerful impact.

Originally recorded and made popular by the Jackson 5 this Motown classic is here arranged with all of the style and groove from this iconic studio.

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Yankele is a folksong-like Yiddish song by the Polish-Jewish songwriter Mordechai Gebirtig who was killed in the Kraków ghetto during the Second World War in 1942. Written for the University of Birmingham’s CrossCurrents Festival as part of CrossCurrents a new set of eleven specially commissioned folk-inspired songs. First performance: Lucy Schaufer Birmingham Contemporary Music Group conducted by Richard Baker Elgar Concert Hall University of Birmingham 20th February 2016Yankele is a folksong-like Yiddish song by the Polish-Jewish songwriter Mordechai Gebirtig who was killed in the Kraków ghetto during the Second World War in 1942. Written for the University of Birmingham’s CrossCurrents Festival as part of CrossCurrents a new set of eleven specially commissioned folk-inspired songs. First performance: Lucy Schaufer Birmingham Contemporary Music Group conducted by Richard Baker Elgar Concert Hall University of Birmingham 20th February 2016.

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When Christmas is coming a nice medley should always be in your programme. This accessible medley by Simon Fahnholz includes ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ ‘Christmas Time’ ‘Feliz Navidad’ and ‘Thank God It’s Christmas’. A nice alternative to the usual Christmas anthems! When Christmas is coming a nice medley should always be in your programme. This accessible medley by Simon Fahnholz includes ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ ‘Christmas Time’ ‘Feliz Navidad’ and ‘Thank God It’s Christmas’. A nice alternative to the usual Christmas anthems!

Captured - Escape

Belinda Carlisle the lead singer of the Go-Go's scored a number one hit with this chorus-belting power ballad in 1987! Mark Brymer's arrangement ups the ante with extensive use of vocables with a unique bridge section sure to get your audience singing along!

This item is for sale in Belgium and France only! Contents: Deux pièces (Valse caprice Danse) Poème Vocalise.This item is for sale in Belgium and France only! Contents: Deux pièces (Valse caprice Danse) Poème Vocalise.

Synergy' is the combined power of a group when they are working with each other - in musical terms it's that magical something that happens when people create music together. Written as a celebratory piece Synergy is a rousing overture that explodes with energy and effervescence - an ideal concert opener or festival piece full of joy and excitement that showcases all sections of the band. Dur: 4:30

During his brief lifetime Sidney Lanier (1842-1881) was at one time or another a soldier musician teacher lawyer and a college professor. He is perhaps best remembered as a poet and for the middle school in Fairfax Virginia which bears his name. Inspired by a favorite Lanier quote (Music is love in search of a word) Johnnie Vinson has fashioned a musical theme which captures the essence of this sentiment. With a bit of early American flavor this main theme progresses through a series of contrasting variations culminating in a grand and heroic closing statement. Dur: 4:50

Panther Rising was composed in celebration of a new school whose mascot is the Panther. Skillfully designed for first-year players this driving and energetic piece features an intense attitude with interesting parts for all sections. Dur: 2:10

Here is an emotion-filled arrangement for young players based on the folk tune Down to the River to Pray which is thought to have been composed by an African-American slave. There is an element of sadness in the music but also a glimmer of hope as the slaves dream of freedom and being reunited with family and friends. Dur: 2:45

The source of inspiration for this work is the magical world of gemstones. The special powers of four of these stones appealed to composer Bert Appermonts’ imagination. In this work different distinguishing atmospheres are evoked. The work is composed as a suite containing four movements: Carnelian: The Stone of Perseverance Opal: The Stone of Misfortune Amethyst: The Stone of Wisdom and Amazonite: The Stone of Playfulness . This is a challenging and striking piece of music to inspire your audience in a concert or a jury during a contest.The source of inspiration for this work is the magical world of gemstones. The special powers of four of these stones appealed to composer Bert Appermonts’ imagination. In this work different distinguishing atmospheres are evoked. The work is composed as a suite containing four movements: Carnelian: The Stone of Perseverance Opal: The Stone of Misfortune Amethyst: The Stone of Wisdom and Amazonite: The Stone of Playfulness. This is a challenging and striking piece of music to inspire your audience in a concert or a jury during a contest.

Psalm 92 praises the works of God lyrically and joyfully. As early as pre-Christian times it belonged to the liturgy of Sabbath worship. Japanese composer Matsushita has set this beautiful psalm in motet style and was strongly inspired by the Catholic liturgical Gregorian melody of the antiphon of the same name and a well-known Halleluja on the 8th tone. His hymn of praise therefore begins almost modestly and humbly. Characteristic of this is Matsushita’s omission of the martial-sounding verses of the psalm. Only in the concluding Halleluja does the composition intensify through a dance-like rhythmic figure to fortissimo to then return to the introverted openingmood. Matsushita’s setting treats the text in a humble and sensitive way and is mainly homophonic to match its mood. He writes the vocal lines in ranges which are grateful and rewarding to sing. The vocal lines split in all four parts and there are short solos in tenor and soprano. This tonal work is also well within the capabilities of choirs less experienced in contemporary music and a great addition for liturgical and concert use.

Bring Me Sunshine

Introspective and haunting with a catchy hook this mid-2000s gem from Northern Ireland's Snow Patrol rose to popularity by being featured in the second season finale of Grey's Anatomy. Perfect for a mid-tempo change of pace in your concert the sweeping power-ballad like structure will keep your audiences rapt.

British singer/songwriter Calum Scott has created this power ballad which transfers perfectly to the choral situation. Here is a chance for you and your singers to talk about the meaning of human love and what we will do to keep it.