The French-speaking Flemish singer composer and lyricist Jacques Brel was born in Brussels in 1929. In the 1950s he broke away from his bourgeois social background of his family and started an artist’s life in Paris where he initially wrote chansons and earned a living by performing in small cabarets and bars. Over the following years he achieved worldwide fame with his chansons which were alternately harsh and melancholic Roland Kernen has selected a number of the wonderful chansons written by this most creative artist to produce this unforgettable chanson medley.

Big Band-In the best Count Basie tradition here is an exciting burner from this respected writer. This chart features saxes off the top hot brass punches and a driving ensemble shout to the end. Includes solos for Piano and Tenor.

George Butterworth was born in London on July 12th 1885 to a well-to-do family. Eton School was followed by university at Trinity College Oxford where he met Vaughan Williams and Cecil Sharp. He taught for a while at Radley studied for a short time at the Royal College of Music then concentrated more or less full time on collecting folk songs sometimes with Vaughan Williams. When the First World War started in 1914 he joined the Durham Light Infantry as a Lieutenant. In the trenches he was mentioned in dispatches for outstanding courage and won the Military Cross. He led a successful raid on August 15th 1916 in the Battle of the Somme but during the raid Butterworth was killed by a sniper's bullet. Much of his music is influenced by folk-song. The idyll ' Banks of Green Willow ' is one of his best works and perfectly captures the nature of the English countryside. It is almost as if the music occurred naturally and Butterworth just discovered it. This pack comprises one full score string parts 4/4/3/4/2 and any wind brass and percussion parts. Orchestration: 2 Flutes 2 Oboes 2 Clarinets in A or Bb 2 Bassoons2 Horns in F Trumpet in Bb Harp Strings (Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello Double Bass)

The Ring of Fire describes the battle between two rival tribes for control of an area on a musical way. The goal is to achieve the magic Ring of Fire! A bright and spectacular composition for the lower sections!

Concertpiece for Cornet is a valuable and tremendous addition to the solo repertoire of the instrument. Full of fireworks and technicalities the soloist is also put to the test with an expressive slower melody along with a varied and interesting accompaniment as you would expect from James Curnow. Showcase your cornet soloist with this tremendous ‘concert piece’.

An arrangement for Violin Cello and Piano of the central part of Love 200 (1970) for rock band and orchestra. It acts as a nocturne-like slow movement the only part of the work in which the rock band is silent. In this arrangement the solo violin follows the original vocal line which is concerned with solitary thoughts at night while becalmed on a distant sea. Set in a straightforward strophic manner the four verses of the original are followed by an extended coda. Duration c. 6 minutes.

(I do it for you)-This massive hit by Canadian singer/songwritter Bryan Adams has now become a classics rock ballad. This arrangement for brass band will bring great pleasure to both performers and audience.

This witty and entertaining movie brought some amazingly strong musical themes. While paying homage to the classic WWII movie themes kazoos and whistling are cleverly incorporated for a bit of whimsy.

This famous melody from the soundtrack of the film The Gadfly will be instantly recognised by all.

Featured on the King's Singers' Christmas album this gently rocking lullabye is beautifully reflective in nature. Arranged for SATB divisi a cappella by Philip Lawson. Performance Time: Approx. 4:20. Featured on the King's Singers' Christmas album this gently rocking lullabye is beautifully reflective in nature. Arranged for SATB divisi a cappella by Philip Lawson. Performance Time: Approx. 4:20.

From the stage version of The Ten Commandments this choral song is a call to peace and unity for all the world. From the stage version of The Ten Commandments this choral song is a call to peace and unity for all the world.

Specially arranged and simplified these Beethoven works for beginner pianists will delight students and teachers alike. Discover the joys of playing the great Beethoven melodies including such popular melodies as Für Elise Ode to Joy and the opening of the Moonlight Sonata along with excerpts from other sonatas and highlights from the symphonies.

Bach was considered the master of choral music composing over 200cantatas. This sumptuous arrangement of Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring for guitar solo now gives players the chance to experience thejoy of Bach at his best.

In this medium up-tempo swing chart the unison melodic phrase is completed by the full ensemble which then builds to the solo section. The solo changes are well suited for less experienced players. Recorded by the groupSuperblue on Superblue 2 (Blue Note: CDP 92997 2).

A powerful message of hope from Rogers and Hammerstein with instant recognition. This Jon Nicholas arrangement is a must for any music repertoire. A great compliment to the Don Gray setting of “If I Lovwd You ” also from Carousel. A powerful message of hope from Rogers and Hammerstein with instant recognition. This Jon Nicholas arrangement is a must for any music repertoire. A great compliment to the Don Gray setting of If I Lovwd You also from Carousel.

The ‘czardas’ Anitschka depicts the love story of a Hungarian and a gipsy girl called Anitschka. She is not easily seduced by her admirer but perseverance prevails in this musical tale: all’s well that ends well.

from Flower Drum Song-This charming song from Rodgers & Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song makes an excellent addition to Broadway repertoire for a women's chorus.

A Rocker's Guide to Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar (Book And CD)-If you're a rock player and the world of acoustic fingerstyle has always seemed foreign and hard to grasp have no fear. Power Plucking teaches the technique from a purely pop-rock standpoint. You won't waste your time here learning classical pieces you don't want to know. This book concentrates on the type of riffs you've heard from all your favourite artists including Jimmy Page James Taylor Elliott Smith John Frusciante Eric Clapton Jeff Buckley Nick Drake etc. You've never felt this comfortable treading new ground! If you're a rock player and the world of acoustic fingerstyle has always seemed foreign and hard to grasp have no fear. Power Plucking teaches the technique from a purely pop-rock standpoint. You won't waste your time here learning classical pieces you don't want to know. This book concentrates on the type of riffs you've heard from all your favourite artists including Jimmy Page James Taylor Elliott Smith John Frusciante Eric Clapton Jeff Buckley Nick Drake etc. You've never felt this comfortable treading new ground!

ABBA always wins over any audience. The countless hits of the legendary pop band are as popular today as they were when they first came out. New fans are turning up every day and who can blame them? Party along with Ron Sebregts’ medley! ABBA always wins over any audience. The countless hits of the legendary pop band are as popular today as they were when they first came out. New fans are turning up every day and who can blame them? Party along with Ron Sebregts ’ medley!

L'Ordre du Temple- The Order of the Temple (L'Ordre du Temple) du compositeur français Thierry Deleruyelle est une fresque musicale sur ces moines-chevaliers à qui l’on prête bien des légendes. L’Ordre du Temple est un ordre religieux et militaire qui fut très puissant au Moyen Âge. Fondé en 1119 à Jérusalem après la première Croisade la mission initiale des Chevaliers du Temple était de défendre la Terre Sainte et d’assurer la protection des nombreux chrétiens en pèlerinage à Jérusalem. L’Ordre s’enrichit immensément pendant les deux siècles des Croisades si bien que les Templiers devinrent les banquiers de la Papauté et des rois suscitant ainsi jalousie et convoitise.L’œuvredébute par l’exposition du “thème du chevalier” leitmotiv servant de repère tout au long de la pièce. Très vite un deuxième thème apparaît plus héroïque celui de la Croisade avec ses rythmes syncopés et ses mesures asymétriques. Après un court épisode à la manière d'un récitatif le climat change. La musique se fait plus sereine. La flûte solo dévoile une nouvelle mélodie qui résonne comme une expression de la foi révélée par l’harmonie modale. Enfin le tutti de clarinettes fait entendre le Choral de la Paix apportant soudain une nouvelle lumière l’éclat du Majeur. L’Orchestre reprend le choral dans un grand finale plein d'allégresse.