I. Danse sacrée / II. Danse profane – transcription pour harpe et piano- Claude Debussy 's Danses (I. Danse Sacree - Ii. Danse Profane) for Harp with Piano accompaniment.

‘Panem et Circenses’ Bread and Games were essential for keeping the citizens of ancient Rome in check. While the bread was meant for the poorest among the Romans the Games were Popular Pastime Number One for everybody. There were different kinds of games such as chariot races (especially popular with female spectators) or wild-beast fights where lions tigers bulls or bears were set on one another or even on human beings. Most popular however were the Gladiator fights. In ‘Bread and Games’ William Vean depicts one of the many fights in the antique Colosseum. 1. Entrance of the Gladiators: By powerful bugle-calls the attention of the peoplewas asked for after which the Gladiators entered the Arena at the sound of heroic marching-music. 2.Swordfight: We can hear that the fights were not mere child’s play in this part.On the contrary they were a matter of life and death and were fought accordingly. 3.Mercy of the Emperor: Sometimes a wounded gladiator could be fortunate depending on the mercy of the audience. Waving one’s handkerchief meant mercy a turned-down thumb meant no pardon. The Emperor had the right to take the final decision but he usually complied with the wish of the majority of the public. 4.Lap of Honour: Gladiators were mainly selected among slaves convicted criminals or prisoners of war. Consequently winning was very important as it would mean fame honour and sometimes even wealth. A lap of honour therefore was the winner’s due reward.

Machera Impressions-The twofold title of this concert work is directly connected with the band who commissioned it. The ‘Harmonie Municipale Grevenmacher’ – from the town of the same name by the river Moselle in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg – was founded in the year1834. The name Machera is derived from the word machara which in turn originated from maceries (old wall). Later Machera evolved into Machern Grafenmachern and finally Grevenmacher.In 2009 this music society – the third oldest still in existence in the country – celebrated its 175th anniversary. And after all these years the society still flourishes! The dynamic committee led by Georges May fully supports and inspires themusical leader of the band Claude Weiland as well as his 60-strong ensemble. This well-functioning team took the initiative to ask Jan Van der Roost to write an anniversary composition inspired on the one hand by the rural character ofGrevenmacher and its surroundings (where the famous Moselle wine growing dominates the countryside) and on the other hand by the dynamics creativity and joie de vivre the band exudes. All of this resulted in a twofold work with alternating peaceand excitement virtuous and melodic features orchestral splendour and soberly orchestrated passages. The première on 10 January 2010 was conducted by the composer himself at a successful gala concert which brought a fine year full of musicalfestivities to a close. The ‘Harmonie Municipale Grevenmacher’ faces the future with confidence and will now prepare for its next milestone: the 200th anniversary!

Later Elementary Level-Over the Top is the perfect solo for a student to become comfortable with hand-over-hand motions! Key: C Major. Over the Top is the perfect solo for a student to become comfortable with hand-over-hand motions! Key: C Major.

from A Little Princess-This bright and Christmasy song from Andrew Lippa's musical A Little Princess will fill your stage with color and holiday delight! An excellent opener for choirs of all levels!

The Thunderbird is the spirit of thunder and lightning believed by Native Americans to take the shape of a great bird. It is also the symbol of the North Vancouver Youth Band who commissioned this march to commemorate their fi ftieth anniversary. It is a march rich in rhythms and melodies and everyone in the band has something exciting to play. A great way to open your concert.

Rafael Hérnandez (1892-1965) was probably the greatest composer in Puerto Rico. After serving in World War I he worked in the USA in Mexico and in Puerto Rico as a musician composer band-leader and actor. Masato Myokoin has written this new exciting arrangement of Rafael Hérnandez’ biggest international hit El Cumbanchero.

Isaac Watts (1674-1748) wrote the lyrics of There is a land of pure delight and is known as the Father of English Hymnody. Watts was for the English hymn as Ambrose was for the medieval Latin hymn and what Martin Luther was for the German chorale. He wrote about 750 songs and some of them survide the ravahes of time. (Joy To The World When I survey the wondrous cross I sing the Mighty Power of God) There is a Land of Pure Delight is usually in English-speaking areas sung on Luther Orlando Emerson's melody ('Ascription'). Here is used a traditional English melody ('Mendip'). There is a land of pure delight Wheresaints immortal Reign. Infinite day excludes the night And pleasures banish pain ..

Benjamin Britten's Eight Folk Songs for Medium Voice and Piano accompaniment.

This Canadian teen pop star is quickly gaining popularity with this debut album which reached #1 on the Billboard® 200 album charts. Our folio includes all 12 songs from the album: Aftertaste · Air · Crazy · I Don't Even Know Your Name · Kid in Love · Life of the Party · A Little Too Much · Never Be Alone · Something Big · Stitches · Strings · This Is What It Takes. Canadian pop-sensation Shawn Mendes took the internet by storm when he began posting covers on the popular social video app Vine in 2013. Handwritten is the teen star's debut album which reached #1 on the Billboard® 200 album charts in 2015. This matching folio includes all 12 songs from the album arranged for Piano Voice and Guitar: Aftertaste Air Crazy I Don't Even Know Your Name Kid in Love Life of the Party A Little Too Much Never Be Alone Something Big Stitches Strings and This Is What It Takes .

Full Score for Orchestra of George Benjamin's stunning Ringed By The Flat Horizon . 'This work contains some of the most startlingly precise storm music ever written - it seems less evocation than the sound of the thing itself. But there is more to it than that: Eliot's lines suggested form for the music and the piece is music and not just illustration. It moves through an original and convincing musical logic which is realized through a masterly control of varied sonorities'. Richard Dyer. Boston Globe September 1987

With Orchestral Reduction for Second Piano-The Grieg Concerto in A Minor Op. 16 and the Schumann Concerto in A Minor Op. 54 — two of the most popular of all piano concertos in the repertoire — reprinted from authoritative editions. In each the 2nd piano part is an orchestral reduction providing pianists with the 2-piano format that is the standard method for rehearsal. Reprint of selections from Concerto in A Minor for the Piano Op. 54 G. Schirmer Inc. New York 1918 and Konzert für Klavier Op. 16 A-Moll C. F. Peters Frankfurt n.c.

In memory of Alex Veld-Quand la mort survient le chagrin envahit l’âme les gens ont besoin de réconfort on évoque des souvenirs du défunt. Jacob de Haan a réuni ces trois éléments dans cet « in memoriam ». L’œuvre débute par l’exposition d’une mélodie en mineur qui exprime la tristesse et le réconfort. Le passage central écrit dans une tonalité majeure tisse une trame plus dynamique ; la musique ravive les souvenirs heureux du défunt. Pour finir le thème d’ouverture est repris.

Jealousy-Elegy I ‘Jealousy’ has been named after John Donne’s poem of the same name. This English poet (1572-1631) wrote an entire series of elegies each with its own theme. Jealousy can trigger various emotions ranging from disappointment grief or regret to madness and anger. All these emotions have been incorporated into this composition. Jacob de Haan was inspired by three different works of art: a poem (the aforementioned poem by John Donne) a painting by the Norwegian painter Edvard Munch (Jealousy in the Garden) and an old French chanson about jealousy (Je ne l’ose dire) by the sixteenth-century French composer Pierre Certon. The music refers repeatedly to thischanson - sometimes through key notes from the melody that serve as the starting point for new isolated themes and sometimes through quotations of the original version.

As performed by Andrea Bocelli-This beautiful duet was an appropriate way to mark the end of Henry Maske’s career and simultaneously introduce Andrea Bocelli to the international music scene. His collaboration with Sarah Brightman resulted in an unforgettable performance. Perfect for ending or providing an intimate moment during your concert this arrangement exhibits the high standards the New Sounds for Concert Band series is known for.

Cello and Piano version edited by J. Stutschewsky and I. Thaler.

For high voice and Piano.

15 großartige Titel aus den Bereichen Pop Jazz und Musical in leicht zu spielenden Arrangements mit professioneller Playback-CD.

...dann wachsen Flügel deinen Worten-...Then Thy Words Will Take Wing... is a four movement composition based upon drawings made by Russian painter Zinovii Tolkatchev (1903-1970) who served as official artist during the liberation of concentration camps in Auschwitz. After the war Tolkatchev’s works were published and now tour the world as a travelling exhibition. This composition is a tribute to the victims of the Holocaust who still remain nameless and is a powerful piece to include in any concert programme.

The Tuba Concerto was composed in 1953/4 after the London Symphony Orchestra invited Vaughan Williams to write a work for inclusion in the Orchestra's fiftieth anniversary concert. The first performance was given by Philip Catelinet in the Royal Festival Hall London on 13th June 1954 with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir John Barbirolli.The brass band arrangement is by Phillip Littlemore and is a welcome addition to the brass band repertoire.