En 2007 Dirk Brossé compose Il Signor Brossini (Monsieur Brossini) à l’occasion du 70e anniversaire de son père. Il fait de la mélodie du célébrissime Happy Birthday (Joyeux anniversaire) le fil conducteur de son œuvre. Divers petits fragments successifs brossent le caractère de “Monsieur Brossini” : tantôt héroïque tantôt impressionniste et romantique parfois passionné et fougueux mais aussi fragile et émouvant et toujours avec humour.La mélodie de la chanson Happy Birthday a été composée par deux sœurs américaines Patty et Mildred J. Hill en 1893 lorsqu’elles enseignaient à Louisville dans le Kentucky. En 1990 cette mélodie fut vendueaux éditions Warner Chappell pour la coquette somme de quinze millions de dollars.D’après le Livre Guinness des Records Happy Birthday est l’air le plus chanté de tous les temps. Les orchestrations sont multiples et couvrent une pléiade de combinaisons instrumentales. Quant au texte il a été traduit dans presque toutes les langues. Si le titre Il Signor Brossini fait référence au brillant compositeur italien Gioacchino Rossini il rappelle également les origines italiennes de la famille Brossé.

Composer Jacob de Haan has based The Heart of Lithuania on five folk melodies from Lithuania a country that despite its small size has a rich cultural heritage. The choice and diversity of emotions largely determined by the characteristic melodies take the listener straight to the heart of the Lithuanian people.

Theodor Oesten a composé de nombreuses pièces pour piano inspirées des musiques traditionnelles. Ein musikalischer Streifzug (“Une promenade musicale”) rassemble quelques-unes de ces mélodies romantiques et nostalgiques arrangées spécialement pour l’accordéon par Renso Popstra.

Drei kurzweilige Impressionen-For Three Aspects of Kurt Weill Peter Kleine Schaars took inspiration from the three periods that characterise the life of Weill - he successivelylived in Berlin Paris and New York. One theme is used to create threetotally different atmospheres a protest march against the fascists inBerlin a French Musette (valse de Paris) and an American big bandstyle Broadway orchestra. Let this great work show the versatility ofyour concert band!

from Carmen-The opera Carmen perhaps the best known work by Bizet was firstcriticised in France because of the 'obscene libretto ' but was soonconsidered a masterpiece partly thanks to the appealing melodies the Spanish temperament and the lively rhythms. Especially from a musical viewpoint the lively march Les Toréadors is one of the most popular scenes from Carmen. Tohru Takahahsi was inspired by this catchy music to write a delightful transcription for Concert Band. A true classic that will remain popular with your musicians and audiences.

A lovely setting of the Latin Grace from Jesus College Cambridge featuring harmonic richness and subtle rhythmic and textural merits. An excellent a cappella selection for mature mixed choruses. A lovely setting of the Latin Grace from Jesus College Cambridge featuring harmonic richness and subtle rhythmic and textural merits. An excellent a cappella selection for mature mixed choruses.

Overture-In 1786 Mozart composed his wonderful opera Le Nozze di Figaro (KV 492). The Italian libretto based on the play Le mariage de Figaro by Beaumarchais was written by Lorenzo da Ponte—who also made the libretti of Mozart’s opera’s Don Giovanni and Così fan tutte. In the opera Le Nozze di Figaro Count Almaviva tries to seduce the fiancée of Figaro his valet. Eventually through four acts full of complicated intrigue he is outwitted. In his music Mozart—at times in a humorous way—reflects the numerous social and erotic intrigues with both empathy and insight. The brilliant overture is just as vivacious and witty as the opera itself. Mozart delightfullyanticipates the passion and playful love that is to come. The skillful transcription for concert band by Tohru Takahashi certainly does justice to this appealing music.

As the tile suggests Pop Plaza contains a turbulent market place full of favourite pop songs. In this varied selection you will find a mixture of both old and newer hits - something for everyone to enjoy. Contains: Every Breath You Take • Underneath Your Clothes • Lying in the Arms of Mary • The Most Beautiful Girl in the World •Ben • You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me • Wherever You Will Go • Beautiful • She Will Be Loved • Streets of London and more. In this varied selection you will find a mixture of both old and newer hits – something for everyone to enjoy.

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

It is high time to expand the series Peter’s Popular Collection with a medley in latin style - music that is appealing to both young and old. For this arrangement Peter Kleine Schaars has selected perhaps the three most well-known latin compositions ever written: the sultry rumba Bésame Mucho the spicy cha-cha-cha Guantanamera and of course the stirring samba Quando Quando Quando. A dance feast in tropical mood!

Besame Mucho - Quantanamera - Quando Quando Quando (Si tu m'aimes tant que ça)-It is high time to expand the series Peter’s Popular Collection with a medley in latin style - music that is appealing to both young and old. For this arrangement Peter Kleine Schaars has selected perhaps the three most well-known latin compositions ever written: the sultry rumba Bésame Mucho the spicy cha-cha-cha Guantanamera and of course the stirring samba Quando Quando Quando. A dance feast in tropical mood!

Julius Fucik (1872-1916) was born in Prague Czech Republic. He studied under Antonin Dvorák and at a young age played in military bands and later became bandmaster a profession he practiced in various cities with many bands. In 1913 he settled in Berlin where he started his own music publishing house. As a composer Fucik is known for his light entertaining music however he also wrote chamber music songs choral works a mass a requiem and an unfinished opera. Many of his works have fallen into oblivion but many of his marches such as Einzug der Gladiatoren Regimentskinder and Florentiner Marsch are still often played. With the concert overture Marinarella Fucik takes us toan imaginary seaside resort on a beautiful spring day. Marinarella a girl of the sea accompanies us on our stroll. Leisurely walking couples on the boulevard the murmur of the sea fragments of a waltz melody from a café and a concert band performing a promenade concert pass you by. A fantastic opening work for any concert.

The Hida High School is in a highland city called Takayama in Gifu Prefecture. Takayama City has some of the highest mountains in Japan atmospheric rows of houses and streets and a beautiful landscape. The magnificent views from these mountains can be described as a paradise above the clouds. When the composer visited there in the summer of 2001 the lovely flowers spreading through the valley and the refreshing air welcomed him. The flowers looked as if they were fashionably dressed and fully enjoying conversation and a short summer at a reunion party. The composer was inspired by this scenery to compose this piece. The musical party opens with happy greetings of a reunion andjoyful themes follow one after another. A light xylophone solo a waltz and an adagio featuring alternate solos by alto saxophone euphonium and trumpet lead to a brilliant finale featuring brass and percussion played in irregular time. A beautiful musical picture that your band will enjoy performing for many years.

It is high time to expand the series Peter’s Popular Collection with a medley in latin style - music that is appealing to both young and old. For this arrangement Peter Kleine Schaars has selected perhaps the three most well-known latin compositions ever written: the sultry rumba Bésame Mucho the spicy cha-cha-cha Guantanamera and of course the stirring samba Quando Quando Quando. A dance feast in tropical mood!

Poem for Wind Orchestra- Hymn to the Infinite Sky est une prière mentale une reconnaissance spirituelle envers le ciel. Un poème de paix qui exige une grande sensibilité dans l’interprétation.

This piece was inspired by a variety of music such as Broadway musicals French cancan and circus marches. A special rhythm pattern called “Ipponjime” (or “Sanbonjime”) is played by the percussion (3 + 3 + 3 + 1) in the first four measures.This is how people freely clap their hands when ceremonies or parties end in Japan. This custom of clapping hands reflects Japanese people’s spirit to readily move on to the next step. As the infectious work comes to its exciting conclusion every player shouts “yeah!”ensuring you will definitely hear rapturous applause!

for Alto Saxophone and Concert Band-Dance of Uzume is a concertino that is based on a Japanese myth: out of anger toward her brother Susanowa the storm god the sun goddess Amaterasu hides in a cave. The goddess of joy Uzume succeeds in luring the sun goddess out of the cave by dancing wildly. The joy and laughter of the other gods as they watch Uzume arouses Amaterasu’s curiosity and with her appearance the light on earth returns. This fantastic new original work will make a much needed addition to the advanced repertoire for saxophone and concert band. A version for saxophone and piano is also available.

Solo features with a live big band-For many musicians playing in a big band is an ultimate high point. The special line-up of the big band guarantees amazing tuttis but equally allows the opportunity to perform quiet ballads. Playing in the wind section of a big band is an experience you will not forget in a hurry. Unfortunately playing a solo - as the word suggests - is reserved for only a few. However with this book you can be the centre of attention as you get the opportunity to play the leading part in these swinging pieces. On the enclosed CD you will hear fantastic solos which give you a good idea of the how it should be done. Of course you do not have to copy the solo you can also improvise to thewritten chords. Almost all the pieces have been newly written in the style of the great big bands but you will also come across two famous hits: Barry Manilow’s sultry Copacabana and Stevie Wonder’s fabulous You Are the Sunshine of My Life. For many musicians playing in a big band is an ultimate high point. The special line-up of the big band guarantees amazing tuttis but equally allows the opportunity to perform quiet ballads. Playing in the wind section of a big band is an experience you will not forget in a hurry. Unfortunately playing a solo – as the word suggests – is reserved for only a few. However with this book you can be the centre of attention as you get the opportunity to play the leading part in these swinging pieces! On the enclosed CD you will hear fantastic solos which give you a good idea of the how it should be done. Of course you do not have to copy the solo you can also improviseto the written chords. Almost all the pieces have been newly written in the style of the great big bands but you will also come across two famous hits: Barry Manilow’s sultry Copacabana and Stevie Wonder’s fabulous You Are the Sunshine of My Life . Big Band Highlights for Alto/Tenor Saxophone as composed and arranged by Johan Plomp. Includes play-along CD.

Who did it? is a composition for youth bands with limited instrumentation. While composing it Jacob de Haan was inspired by a familiar situation: a child caught doing something mischievous such as taking another child’s toy and trying to get away with it. The other children however notice this. The fast tempo of this work reflects the chase that follows - this will be fun for all the band members.

A Fun Collection of Original Pieces-This entertaining new play-along book contains 12 solos in styles varying from baroque to blues. The book comes with a CD containing both backing tracks and full performances performed by real musicians. You’re sure to have fun when you Go Solo.