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In The Pioneers Philip Sparke salutes the bicentenary of an expedition by two all time American heroes - Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. They were commissioned by US President Thomas Jefferson to find the headwaters of the Missouri and a route to the Pacific following the Louisiana Purchase which doubled the size of the USA. They set out as the ‘Corps of Discovery’ from Louisville Kentucky in May 1804 and not only did they succeed in reaching the Pacific through hostile territory but also found their way back - in 3 years! The piece is not descriptive of the journey but gives the composer the opportunity to celebrate the 200th anniversary of this amazing feat. Add atouch of the wild-west to any concert with this exciting work.

This composition paints a picture of belligerent and brave Vikings. After a short introduction the lofty main theme is heard accompanied by sombre drum sounds. A brief idyllic passage follows that evokes a beautiful landscape. Gradually a heroicmelody is revealed leading to a great tutti in which the rousing main theme is heard once more. Return of the Vikings closes with the sound of heroic brass and festive chords.

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Les Moulins; Danse des Galèriens; L'Age d'Or; Les Comédiens et Finale (wind (3334+6431) alto saxophones 4 timpani percussion celeste bells glockenspiel xylophone guitar 2 harps and strings)

Music of the Spheres was commissioned by the Yorkshire Building Society Band and first performed by them at the European Brass Band Championships in Glasgow May 2004. The piece reflects the composers fascination with the origins of theuniverse and deep space in general. The title comes from a theory formulated by Pythagoras that the cosmos was ruled by the same laws he had discovered that govern the ratios of note frequencies of the musical scale. (‘Harmonia’ in Ancient Greek which means scale or tuning rather than harmony - Greek music was monophonic). He also believed that these ratios corresponded to the distances of the six known planets from the sun and thatthe planets each produced a musical note which combined toweave a continuous heavenly melody (which unfortunately we humans cannot hear). In this work these six notes form the basis of the sections Music of the Spheres and Harmonia . The pieces opens with a horn solo called t = 0 a namegiven by some scientists to the moment of the Big Bang when time and space were created and this is followed by a depiction of the Big Bang itself as the entire universe bursts out from a single point. A slower section follows called The Lonely Planet which is a meditation on the incredible and unlikely set of circumstances which led to the creation of the Earth as a planet that can support life and the constant search for other civilizations elsewhere in the universe. Asteroids and Shooting Stars depicts both the benign and dangerous objects that are flying through space and which constantly threaten our planet and the piece ends with The Unknown leaving in question whether our continuallyexpanding exploration of the universe will eventually lead to enlightenment or destruction. Music of the Spheres was commissioned by the Yorkshire Building Society Band and first performed by them at the European Brass Band Championships in Glasgow May 2004. The piece reflects the composers fascination with the origins of the universe and deep space in general. The title comes from a theory formulated by Pythagoras that the cosmos was ruled by the same laws he had discovered that govern the ratios of note frequencies of the musical scale. (Harmonia' in Ancient Greek which means scale or tuning rather than harmony - Greek music was monophonic). He also believed that these ratios corresponded to the distances of the sixknown planets from the sun and thatthe planets each produced a musical note which combined to weave a continuous heavenly melody (which unfortunately we humans cannot hear). In this work these six notes form the basis of the sections Music of the Spheres and Harmonia . The pieces opens with a horn solo called t = 0 a name given by some scientists to the moment of the Big Bang when time and space were created and this is followed by a dep

Arranged and adapted by Andrea Cappellari. Include Backing Tracks CD.

In diesem offiziell von Journey lizensierten Songbook zum gleichnamigen 2011er Album findest Du alle neuen Songs der Langzeit-Songwriter Neal Schon und Jonathan Cain sowie zwei Lieder bei denen der Journey-Sänger Arnel Pineda als Co-Autor mitgewirkt hat. Die Klavier/Gesangsarrangements beinhalten die kompletten Lyrics und die Akkordgriffdiagramme für Gitarre. Titel: * City of Hope * Edge of the Moment * Cain of Love * Tandra * Anything Is Possible * Resonate * She's a Mystery * Human Feel * Ritual * To Whom It May Concern * Someone * Venus.

The “Devil’s Trill” Sonata is the most famous of the violin sonatas of Giuseppe Tartini (1692–1770). In the new scholarly-critical edition it holds many a surprise in store. For the first time all available contemporary sources have been consulted to produce an edition closely approximating Tartini’s lost autograph. The solo part offers several ossia passages and alternative articulation marks and the score have been given an eminently playable realization of the continuo part offering ample scope for improvisation. Also for the first time this edition includes a separate part for violoncello or violone. A detailed preface sheds light on the genesis and subsequentreception of this sonata. There is also a critical report discussing and evaluating all sources used and providing explanations of a number of important passages including the famous trill itself. The Devil's Trill Sonata is the most famous of the Violin sonatas of Giuseppe Tartini (1692-1770). In the new scholarly-critical edition it holds many a surprise in store. For the first time all available contemporary sources have been consulted to produce an edition closely approximating Tartini's lost autograph. The solo part offers several ossia passages and alternative articulation marks and the score have been given an eminently playable realization of the continuo part offering ample scope for improvisation. Also for the first time this edition includes a separate part for violoncello or violone. Adetailed preface sheds light on the genesis and subsequent reception of this sonata. There is also a critical report discussing and evaluating all sources used and providing explanations of a number of important passages including the famous trill itself.

Spanish Fantasy for Bb Trumpet (Bb Cornet / Bb Flugel Horn) or A. Sax and Band-El Cid was the name of the legendary knight and folk hero Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar Cameador the man who never lost a duel. After a typically Spanish opening a slower section follows in which the composer makes reference to Albinoni's Adagio and to the slow movement from Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto d'Aranjuez . The music is whipped up with Spanish passion at the close and castanets are a must! The solo part can be played by trumpet flugelhorn cornet or alto saxophone and is also available in a simplified version.

Centone Di Sonate comprises six sonatas for Violin and Guitar by Niccolo Paganini edited by Erwin Schwarz-Reiflingen.

Le Gratie d'Amore- The Graces of Love (Le Gratie d’Amore) is the title of a book published in 1602 by Cesare Negri the famous dance master of the Milan court in the Renaissance. It contains numerous dance tunes and precise descriptions of courtly dances. It also includes the tune Il bianco fior (The White Flower) on which the first movement of the present piece is based. A vigorous dance in three-four it leads to an acceleration and a sudden shift to an even meter towards the end. The second movement calm and contemplative in character features the tune Vaghe bellezze ... (Veiled Beauty …). Widely spaced melodic parts surround two solos during which the tune is variedand developed. Finally the third movement contains a saltarello with a hypnotic rhythm ending the work with flair and gusto.

Work for Organ dating from 1937. Work for Organ dating from 1937.

The 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta acted as the inspirationfor Wim Laseroms to compose this piece. It is in the form of aconcert march and its brilliant festive lyrical style reflects the bestof everything about this most prestigious sporting event. Why notcelebrate this year’s Olympics in China by performing this spiritedand energetic march.

Variations by Eugène Bigot is a piece for Trombone and Piano written for advanced players. Initially composed for the Paris Conservatoire contest this lyrical piece is quite long and difficult. It covers numerous sections using a good knowledge of the instrument and a great ability to play it. Variations is divided in five parts: Cantabile Comodo Gracioso Scherzando and Impetuoso. This interesting and challenging piece can be used for contests as well as recitals. Eugène Bigot (1888-1965) was a professor at the Paris Conservatoire a conductor and acomposer.

“As if a voice were in them…” runs William Wordsworth’s poem about the High Alps. Nature is presented in this poem as an all-powerful and nameless force but also as a creative energy and a mirror on man’s soul. It was commissioned by the Swiss Brass Band Association for the 2014 Montreux Swiss Championships. A stunning winning piece for your contests!

This magnificent choral from Bert Appermont begins very slow. The different groups of instruments play the same theme and lead to a big climax. After that the instrumentation gets smaller to end in a silent way.

Suite of Israeli Folk Songs-The long history of Jewish folk song has resulted in a rich and varied repertoire of songs which deal with religion history festival and celebration. The melodies featured in Shalom! reflect this panoply of subjects and range widely in mood from lament to rejoicing.

Sur des Airs populaires d'Espagne

Motet. Score with piano reduction.