Sbandiamo! is a joyous—and swinging—work taking its title from the wind music event held annually in the medieval Italian city of Gubbio Umbria in which various bands from all over Italy participate. The first performance of this piece was given at the Piazza Grande Gubbio under the baton of the composer himself with a wind band of some 250 musicians. A stately introduction with festive percussion is followed by a catchy theme in alternating pop and march rhythms. The opening theme then returns as a marcia cantabile and the work is brought to a grand and compelling conclusion.

Musical Solos for Snare Drum-This volume of twenty-five melodic solos for snare drum will prove extremely useful for drummers who are looking for material to perform unaccompanied in concerts or contests. Titles include Next Generation Sun and Moon Route 66 and many more.

This expressive piece depicts three periods that play an important role in the history of the American state of Virginia the colonization slavery and the American Civil War. The first movement describes the adventures and hardships of the first colonists through lively American sounding themes.The expressive slow movement in which a melancholic minor theme forms the starting point depicts with clever use of blues elements the oppressed slaves on the tobacco plantation. This is followed by a illustration of the Civil War heralded by ceremonial figures from the brass section. The work is brought to a close with a slow but optimistic theme heralding hope for the future.

Addio Napoli is a medley of well-known Neapolitan melodies including Torna a Surriento by Ernesto de Curtis (1875–1937) Neapolitan Dance by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893) – which he used in his famous ballet SwanLake – Maria Mari! a Neapolitan song by composer Eduardo di Capua (1865–1917) and of course Funiculì Funiculà by composer Luigi Denza (1846–1922). This cheerful medley by the renowned arranger Wil Van der Beek is ideal for allof your concerts!

20 great songs and themes arranged for piano solo-Are you an enthusiastic cinema-goer? Then many of the melodies and themes in this collection will be familiar to you: they are soundtracks to some of the great classics from the world of film. If you’ve had just a few years of study on the pianoyou’ll be able to enjoy these wonderful pieces.

as performed by Queen- Somebody to Love from rock legends Queen is one of the most popular rock ballads of all time. Taking its inspiration from gospel choirs the band’s vocal lines were multiplied many times over to create a full choral sound. This layered effect has been carefully preserved in Peter Kleine Schaars’ powerful arrangement for fanfare band.

Pascal Proust has many years of experience as a musician and music teacher. His works include several hundred compositions for the most diverse range of instrumentations. He wrote 14 Intermediate Flute Quartets for flute players who have around 4-5 years of experience. It is important that these players have paid special attention to an easy-to-follow and attractive musical style. These quartets are ideal performance and competition works for young flute ensembles.

Firm friendship was the inspiration for the composer whilst writing Friends Forever. Flowing melodic lines create a warm relaxed atmosphere.

as performed by Christiano and his Magical Orchestra-If you are looking for a musical introduction with overwhelming energetic character lots of rhythms and a pumping bass and drum part this is the piece you are looking for. Sparks of Fire originated from a piece of music for pop band andstrings for the Belgian entertainment concept ‘Christiano and his Magical Orchestra’. Not many people sit still when listening to this energetic piece of music! It is perfect for opening or closing your concert.If you are looking for a musical introduction with overwhelming energetic character lots of rhythms and a pumping Bass and Drum part this is the piece you are looking for. Sparks of Fire originated from a piece of music for pop band and strings for the Belgian entertainment concept ‘Christiano and his Magical Orchestra’. Not many people sit still when listening to this energetic piece of music! It is perfect for opening or closing your concert.

Indian Sketches-The Dakota (or Sioux) Indians from the American states of North and South Dakota form the central figures in this composition. The work consists of five movements in which the culture and history of these Indians have been portrayed through musical paintings by making use of an old South Dakota Indian melody.

Ammerland brings you a vivid impression of this enchanting region by the Zwischenahner Lake (Germany)! The rural landscape of Ammerland combines fields covered with yellow rape blossoms lush meadows seemingly endless country roads and an exquisite lake. Let yourself be lured away on a short musical trip to beautiful Ammerland. Enjoy nature the lake and the brilliant colours of a unique landscape.

This volume includes a series of short varied pieces that are suitable for performance or as additional material to any method book.This book is supplementary material for the second method book in the Look Listen & Learn series.

Albion was commissioned by the Swiss Brass Band Federation as the test piece for the National Brass Band Championships of England Belgium The Netherlands and Switzerland in 2001 and for Norway in 2002. The composition is dedicated to Markus Bach.Albion along with Excalibur and Stonehenge is the third major piece for brass band in which Jan Van der Roost took his inspiration from the British Middle Ages. Although the work is not based on an actual story there are unmistakable epic elements found in this symphonic poem. The piece paints a picture of the conquest of Albion (the earliest known name of the British Island) in which the listener is taken back to the timeof King Arthur and his legendary Knights of the Round Table.

Bb Trumpet/Cornet/Flugel Horn/Baritone/Euphonium TC- Look Listen & Learn has set the standard for contemporary brass and woodwind teaching. These exciting method book/CD packs for beginners engage students and develop their understanding of music and their instrument through songs puzzles games and lots of fun pieces to play. Three progressive method books form the basis of the series enhanced by several corresponding supplementary volumes. Some of the most beautiful melodies from the world of music theatre over the last several decades are collected together in Play Musicals . They have been arranged in increasing order of difficulty in such a way that they can be used in conjunction with all three volumes of Look Listen & Learn . Students can also play along to the provided accompaniment tracks which are available to download or stream. Look Listen & Learn has set the standard for contemporary brass and woodwind teaching. These exciting method book/CD packs for beginners engage students and develop their understanding of music and their instrument through songs puzzles games and lots of fun pieces to play. Three progressive method books form the basis of the series enhanced by several corresponding supplementary volumes. Some of the most beautiful melodies from the world of music theatre over the last several decades are collected together in Play Musicals. They have been arranged in increasing order of difficulty in such a way that they can be used in conjunction with all three volumes of Look Listen & Learn. Students can also play along to the provided accompaniment tracks which are available to download or stream.

This volume includes a series of short varied pieces that are suitable for performance or as additional material to any method book.This book is supplementary material for the second method book in the Look Listen & Learn series.

There are all sorts of marches: fast and slow solemn and energetic military and civil procession and funeral. Orion is a so-called ‘slow march’. However the moderate tempo does not make a passive or heavy impression. On the contrary this march contains natural optimism and spontaneity. The persistant ‘pulse’ gives this majestic march a noble character

Mike Costello has given three well-known pieces the Dixieland swing treatment in this arrangement for flexible five part woodwind/brass ensemble.Part 1 Fl Ob Bb/Eb Clar S Sax Tpt Part 2 Fl Bb/Eb Clar Eb Clar A Sax Tpt Hn Part 3 Cor Ang Bb Clar Eb Clar T Sax Tpt Hn Part 4 T Sax Bsn Trom Euph Tuba Part 5 Bass Clar Bari Sax Bsn Trom Euph Tuba Cont Bsn Opt. Perc Arranged by Mike Costello for Wind Quintet with variable instrumentation. Almost any combination of wind instruments can be used and also includes percussion. All parts and full score are included in this flexible arrangement set. The flexible parts included in this set are as follows: Part 1: Fl Ob Bb/Eb Clar S Sax Tpt Part 2: Fl Bb/Eb Clar Eb Clar A Sax Tpt Hn Part 3: Cor Ang Bb Clar Eb Clar T Sax Tpt Hn Part 4: T Sax Bsn Trom Euph Tuba Part 5: Bass Clar Bari Sax Bsn Trom Euph Tuba Cont Bsn Opt. Perc

Ammerland brings you a vivid impression of this enchanting region by the Zwischenahner Lake (Germany)! The rural landscape of Ammerland combines fields covered with yellow rape blossoms lush meadows seemingly endless country roads and an exquisite lake. Let yourself be lured away on a short musical trip to beautiful Ammerland. Enjoy nature the lake and the brilliant colours of a unique landscape.

Four top hits are included in All Time Favorites arranged by Naohiro Iwai. This arrangement proves that Calendar Girl The Loco Motion April Love and Land of a Thousand Dances are hits that have survived with time and will continue to do so.

Pre-Pop is has is a five-movement work composed for beginner bands and can be played with a minimum of four players (+ percussion). It is of course also suitable for a full beginner band. The five contrasting movements are titled: March of the Planets Lonely Stranger Pagode Lost in the World and Hot Pepper Boogie. Your players are certain to enjoy playing this work of great contrasts.