A thoroughly gripping melody of Irish descent constitutes the basis on which this exceedingly beautiful little piece of music rests. Down by the Salley Gardens is a guaranteed heartbreaker on your next concert. Since the lyrics of this Irish traditional are also supplied with the set a combination of band with solo voice or even choir is a definite possibility. The Arranger: Leafing through a song-book containing traditionals etc. I was immediately struck by this song and its exceptionally beautiful and atmospheric melody. I simply had to do something with it. Een meeslepende traditional van Ierse komaf staat aan de basis van dit wonderschone werkje. Down bythe Salley Gardens belooft een hartenbreker te worden op uw eerstvolgende concert. De tekst van deze Ierse traditional wordt meegeleverd en daarmee is een combinatie met zang ook zeer goed mogelijk. De arrangeur: Bladerend door een liedboek met traditionals enz. was ik meteen getroffen door dit nummer en zijn uitzonderlijk mooie en sfeervolle melodie. Ik moest gewoon iets mee doen.

In upstate New York lie the Catskill Mountains - an extraordinary combination of tranquillity and power peace and majesty. Once seen they call you back again and again. This brass band transcription has been made by Phillip Littlemore and explores the sonorous and warm sounds of the brass band. The Catskills is the second movement of East Coast Pictures originally written for wind band and was commissioned in 1985 by the British Youth Wind Orchestra with funds from National Westminster Bank plc. These three short pictures' were inspired by several visits by the composer to a small part of the USA's East Coast an area that provides great extremesin the geography and the people.

Originally a pop hit recorded by The Brotherhood of Man in 1970 this moving song has been brought back recently as an anthem of the American spirit. Your band can make a powerful statement with this dramatic arrangement by John Wasson.

Twelve duets-This delightful book of easy saxophone duets introduces saxophonists to the music of JS Bach. It contains a variety of musical styles including minuets marches and chorales.

In Lord Tullamore composer Carl Wittrock shows us his vision for Irish folk music. The result is a diverse three-part composition of rousing Irish folk with a continental touch. Lord Tullamore reflects the full variety of the folk music of the Emerald Isle featuring not only brilliant technical passages but also tranquil sections of lyrical calm.

4 Horns Plus Rhythm (Grade 4-5) (Keezer)

A festive way to open or close a Christmas program! Opening with a fanfare-like statement moving into the familiar Angels We Have Heard on High the excitement builds to a grand finish.Available separately: SATB SAB and SSA. Performance time approx. 3;30.

This substantial arrangement for young band features the March Waltz of the Flowers and Trepak. Andrew Balent has done a superb job keeping this well within the abilities of young musicians while retaining the character and quality of the original. The Nutcracker has become a tradition during the holidays - now you can bring it right into your own concert hall. Highly recommended! This substantial arrangement for young band features the March Waltz of the Flowers and Trepak. Andrew Balent has done a superb job keeping this well within the abilities of young musicians while retaining the character and quality of the original. The Nutcracker has become a tradition during the holidays - now you can bring it right into your own concert hall. Highly recommended!

Op. 39 No. 16-Thaikovsky's 'The Children's Album' was a delightful set of 24 pieces written for young players. Thomas Johnson has selected six of these pieces and skilfully arranged them for oboe and piano to bring out the beauty of Thaikovsky's melodic lines. An easy piano accompaniment makes them accessible to most players.

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

Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean. In 1494 it was discovered by Christopher Columbus who used it as private property until 1509. After some skirmishes it fell under British rule and the sugar trade on the island flourished. After the abolition of slavery in 1834 it was only granted Home Rule in 1944 but it remained a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations. Whereas the export of cane sugar used to be Jamaica’s main export product for many years nowadays music has taken over this role. At first American music used to be very popular on the island. Later however Jamaican musicians started to experiment and thus in the end created their ownmusical style called Reggae. Well-known Reggae musicians are Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. The most important instruments used in Reggae are the bass and the drums. Together they form the base for the style: the riddim. A bass drum accent on the second and fourth beat are characteristic of a typically reggae drum beat. To this syncopic patterns are often added. The rhythm guitarist plays chords in a characteristic Reggae rhythm not on but between the beats.

Avalon est une pièce dont le décor et les personnages sont empruntés aux légendes arthuriennes. L’œuvre débute par quelques mesures surprenantes qui nous font entrer subitement dans un autre monde. Une mélodie produisant l’effet d’un chœur représente la procession des fantômes et des esprits qui vivent dans l’île magique d’Avalon avec à leur tête le puissant magicien Merlin. Soudain des figures ostinato et des phrases bitonales expriment la tentative d’une horde maléfique conduite par Mordred d’envahir le monde paisible d’Avalon. Après que le Roi Arthur soit intervenu avec force on entend un glissando qui rappelle les toutes premières mesures et… noussommes de retour dans le monde réel. Le voyage se termine et un rêve prend fin.

for Descant(Soprano) Recorder and Basso Cont.-This Suite No. 9 in G Major for soprano recorder and basso continuo from Michel de la Barres Deuxième Livre is a short suite in the French style with an extended and highly gratifying chaconne.This edition has been edited and recorded by Manfredo Zimmermann professor of recorder at the Wuppertal Musikhochschule and a specialist in early music.1-3 Sonate lInconnue4-7 Vivement8-11 Chaconne These wonderful editions from Dowani come with CDs with the continuo accompaniment at three different speeds to allow players to play along at a tempo which suits their level of playing.

In a suite of three parts arranger Dagmar Kildevann makes a bridge between starting musician and classic composer. You hear the following parts: Grand march from Aida - Verdi. Aria from The Marriage of Figaro - Mozart. Can-Can from Orpheus in the Underworld - Offenbach.

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

Eugene Rogers Choral Series-Considered by choral scholars to be the first notated vocal polyphony in the Americas this hymn tune from Peru but written in a European classical style is a wonderful addition to the mens choir repertoire. An IPA pronunciation guide is includedwith the octavo as well as percussion parts for three hand percussion players. This arrangement also works well when performed a cappella.

(In memoriam Kenneth Leighton)-In this piece nostalgia tinged by regret is swept away with a positive assertion of the value of life as something worthy of celebration. This work is suitable as either a voluntary or a recital piece.

Fanitullen is a lively beautiful ‘Sl?tt’ i.e. an old Norwegian melody which is played on a traditional ‘Hardingfele’ (Hardanger fiddle). Because of its violent rhythm and exciting character playing a Fanitullen for a long time was considered improper. It was believed that a person playing this melody would come under the influence of the devil. Therefore Fanitullen could be regarded as a kind of Rock’n Roll from the 18th century. Tom Brevik’s adaptation is based on a composition for piano by Ole Olsen (1850-1927)

An arrangement for standard concert orchestra. Excellent encore material.

Written for the composer's daughter for use in her piano lessons. In seven movements. Intermediate Level. Written for the composer's daughter for use in her piano lessons. In seven movements. Intermediate Level.