Portée par le grain boisé de la voix de velours d’Artie Kaplan la chanson Harmony (1973) connaît un vif succès dans de nombreux pays européens mais passe quasiment inaperçue aux États-Unis. Optimiste et plaisante la mélodie traverse la texture ouatée des chœurs. L’arrangement de Don Campbell reste fidèle à la version originale.

Clarinets to the Fore keeps the promise of its own title: the entire clarinet section of your band is put into the spotlight. The two virtuoso outer sections of this entertaining work are separated by a blues-style middle section. Here’s Harm Evers in top form!

In composing Puszta Jan Van der Roost wrote folk dances related to Slavonic folk music. Its character and sounds are comparable to the Hungarian and Slavonic dances by Brahms and Dvorak and to the Hungarian Rhapsodies by Liszt. All the melodies however are newly composed not adapted from existing dances.

Cette pièce est un voyage musical à travers l’Oregon État du nord-ouest des États-Unis. À bord d’un train de la Northern Pacific Railroad l’auditeur est invité à découvrir les paysages somptueux de l’Oregon. Au fil du trajet sur la route empruntée par les chariots des pionniers on rencontre des Indiens des cowboys et des chercheurs d’or. Et la musique prend la forme d’une aventure digne d’un western.

Song of Liberation-A composition with the liberation from the Second World War as its theme. After a solemn introduction one hears the melody of the hymn Abide with you which was sung a lot during the war. Following there are variations on the theme finally leading to the magisterial conclusion that represents the ultimate liberation.The work may be interpreted as popular music (with the part for drumset) but a more serious version without drums is possible and indeed preferable.

Inspiration was commissioned by the Solothurnischer Kanotonal Musikverband in Switzerland in 1993. The composition begins with an A-theme written in a Phrygian tonality and after an enormous climax moves on into a quicker B-section characterized by the use of wide interval jumps. Then follows the development in which both themes return individually and together. Peace and quiet is restored in the slow middle movement based on the B-theme. The movement comes to a close with a tutti B-theme brutally interrupted by fragments from the A-theme. Without a break the final movement of this contrastive piece develops from these fragments. The theme of this extremelyrhythmical closing movement is built up of elements from the A-theme whilst the B-theme (from the slow middle movement) returns in full once more. Before the piece comes to a close in a resounding fortissimo the cornet soloist performs the A-theme from the back of the auditorium to special effect.

Who doesn’t know the children’s TV series Thunderbirds . The Gerry Anderson classic is still as popular today with both children and adults as when it was first shown in the sixties. This arrangement of the theme tune will be loved by all and will leave your audience humming it all the way home.

In Camel Ride you will experience the magic of a colourful Arabic caravan as it slowly passes by. With this short work for a flexible ten part instrumentation composer Jan de Haan has brilliantly reflected the atmosphere of the parade and carefully capturing the mysticism of the East. Camel Ride will make a great interlude in your concert performances.

Eric Clapton’s CD Unplugged is one of the top-selling albums of all time. The collection of hits inspired Ron Sebregts to create the medley The Cream of Clapton . It consists of Sebregts favourite songs by this legendary blues and rock guitarrist singer and songwriter. This medley is guaranteed to be an audience and band favorite for many years to come!

Rares sont les artistes à célébrer 50 ans de succès dans l’univers impitoyable du show-biz. Cliff Richard a réussit cette performance exceptionnelle en étant au sommet des classements britanniques durant 6 décennies d’affilée (1950-2000). Ce medley rassemble cinq de ses plus grands succès : Congratulations Power to All Our Friends Living Doll Lucky Lips et We Don’t Talk Anymore .

Es löscht das Meer die Sonne aus-C’est à Venise que naquirent les barcarolles chants des gondoliers au rythme toujours ternaire (6/8 9/8 ou 12/8) qui suggère par la répétition constante d'un même rythme de basse le balancement régulier des embarcations sur la lagune. La mélodie du chant Schifferlied (Chant du batelier) de Friedrich Silcher (1789-1860) dérive non pas d’une barcarolle vénitienne mais d’une barcarolle de Provence.Après avoir arrangé la barcarolle provençale Friedrich Silcher écrit un texte et publie le chant sous le titre Es löscht das Meer die Sonne aus (premier vers du texte) dans un recueil d’airs et de chants traditionnels. Schifferlied développe une ligne simple fluide et limpide à l’instar des mélodies viennoises. L’arrangement pour Orchestre d’Harmonie est fidèle à cette approche. Il peut être accompagné par un Chœur d’Hommes (TB - texte en langue allemande -Set vendu séparément - DHP 1094593-050).

In the course of the two centuries following the death of Henry Purcell in 1695 no British composer of any statue was apparent. Consequently the break-through of Edward Elgar (1857-1934) as an internationally known and respected composer at the end of the last century was of considerable importance. As a composer Elgar was largely self-taught and he looked towards the continent for his inspiration. He is without doubt on par with his contemporaries such as the somewhat younger Richard Strauss. The Belgian composer Jan Van der Roost is a genuine admirer of Elgar’s music and on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the composer’s death in 1984 he composed the “CeremonialMarch”. Van der Roost was inspired by the most famous and frequently played works from Elgar’s catalogue of works the characteristic “Pomp and Circumstances” marches and decided to add his own sixth march to the existing collection.

Per Clarinetto e Pianoforte-A lively work that is an unusual piece within the standard repertoire for advanced clarinettists.

What a stunning piece of cinematic history and what a stunning soundtrack. John William’s wonderfully compassionate main theme is woven into this arrangement that will haunt both band and audience. The magnificently simple melody reflects both the sadness and hope portrayed in the epic Steven Spielberg film.

Les vacances approchent ; la famille est en ébullition. Tout est prêt mais il vous manque cette mélodie aux couleurs estivales pour vous détendre durant le voyage. Johan Nijs y a pensé. En associant un air simple à fredonner à des percussions endiablées les ingrédients de la réussite sont rassemblés. À vous de jouer.

From the first bars the stately character of this solemn yet celebratory march is clearly heard. The introduction of the main theme takes place in the medium register immediately resulting in a noble tone. A lyrical trio melody provides contrast but the march closes in a festive and imposing mood. A march worthy of any concert program.

For a long time John Rutter has been the composer of contemporary music for choirs. His Gloria is world-known and also his Nativity Carol is sung all around the world at Christmas time. A simple melody of great beauty accompanied by perfect chords get you in the true Christmas spirit.

Based on the Old Testament biblical story of the building of the Tower ofBabel a tower built to reach the heavens composer Hayato Hirose hascreated this dramatic programmatic work in seven movements that areplayed without interruption. With skilful detail each movement portrays an aspect of the story of the tower and its ultimate destruction. A magnificent epic work!

Many of the numerous chorals Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) composed during his lifetime are still very popular today. An example is the melody Ich steh an deiner Krippen her (BWM 469) composed in 1736 and first published in the Schemelli hymn-book.In Jacob de Haan's magnificent instrumental arrangement for band this piece will certainly enrich your Christmas concert programme.

Een groep kinderen speelt aan de rand van het oerwoud. Allerlei vreemde dierengeluiden prikkelen hun nieuwsgierigheid en ze besluiten de geluiden te volgen. De paden slingeren door de dichte begroeiing en al snel is de terugweg niet meer te vinden. Angst en paniek slaan toe. De bosnimf Raneffa hoort de kinderen en ontfermt zich over hen. Zij laat hun de dieren zien die de vreemde geluiden maken. Ook vertelt ze over de bomen en de planten. De bedoeling van het werk is om kinderen in de leeftijd van negen t/m twaalf jaar kennis te laten maken met de fanfare als orkestvorm. Zoals in het bovenstaande verhaal worden ze ingewijd in de geheimen van het fanfareorkest.