This delightful new composition takes its inspiration from the classic French swash buckling tale of Cyrano de Bergerac and his fight to win the love of the beautiful maiden Roxane. The subject was a perfect departure point for composing a symphonic poem with a variety of musical aspects reflecting the story. Lyricism (the theme of Roxane) dramatic episodes as well as Debussy-inspired impressionist moments are some of the elements that give the band and its conductor the chance to expose themselves as a versatile ensemble being able to create colour to sing and to play like virtuosi. This work is sure to become a standard item in the concert band repertoire.

Chernovil est une pièce pour Quintette de Cuivres ; un défi musical aux sonorités contemporaines en mémoire de la catastrophe nucléaire de Tchernobyl (1986). Ferrer Ferran a dédié cette œuvre aux centaines d’enfants et d’adultes qui ont été exposés à un haut niveau de radiation source de graves problèmes génétiques et d’effets dévastateurs sur le système immunitaire. Cette musique à programme reflète l’ampleur de la tragédie ; du début alors que la centrale nucléaire fonctionnait normalement à l’explosion du réacteur synonyme de chaos. Ferrer Ferran a composé cette œuvre dans l’espoir qu’un tel désastre ne se renouvellera plus.

As the title suggests this opening work consists of a fanfare and a hymn. This work was written for the opening ceremony of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oberstdorf (Allgäu Germany) and can be played in four different versions depending on your needs or the players available. You can use a complete version a short fanfare played just by trumpets (cornets) trombones and timpani a double fanfare (extended with tutti-band) or a fanfare version followed by the hymn. Nordic Fanfare and Hymn is an extremely practical and versatile ceremonial opening piece.

The swing classic Sing Sing Sing which in 1937was a major hit for the Benny Goodman Orchestra was written by its trumpet player Louis Prima.Prima born in New Orleans did not only laterbecome known for his spectacular live and radioperformances he also created his own jazz style- a mix of dixieland and swing. This arrangementfor concert band brings the unforgettable soundof the big bands from the thirties back to life. The swing classic Sing Sing Sing which in 1937 was a major hit for the Benny Goodman Orchestra was written by its Trumpet player Louis Prima . Born in New Orleans Prima did not only later become known for his spectacular live and radio performances he also created his own jazz style - a mix of dixieland and swing. This arrangement for Concert Band brings the unforgettable sound of the big bands from the thirties back to life.

In 1880 Edvard Grieg composed twelve song poems by Aasmund Olavsson Vinje. He arranged two of these songs for String Orchestra published under the title of Two Elegiac Melodies Op. 34. These two deeply meloncholy pieces were titled The Wounded Heart and Last Spring. The latter of these two titles inspired Tohru Takahashi to produce this expressive and sensitive transcription for Concert Band which will make a fantastic encore piece for any concert.

8 Pieces for Clarinet-High quality solo pieces for young musical explorers with orwithout piano accompaniment. The CD contains each work played by a professional soloist together with a pianist followed by the piano accompaniment for you to play along to. The piano accompaniment is available in a separate book.

Medley of Three Russian Love Songs-A characteristic of many Russian folksongs is the emotion that they contain - sometimes exceptionally fierce sometimes in contrast resigned and melancholic. This makes the music captivating and gives it its special distinctive atmosphere. The same can also be said for From Russia with Love in which Roland Kernen has made use of three beautiful Russian love songs. In the cheerful and stirring Kalinka the singer tells of a girl whom he fell head over heals in love with so much so that she is always on his mind. Lutshje Bulo is the story of a man who wants to break up with his girlfriend and in Otschi Tschornije attention is focused on a dangerous woman who can seduce many menwith her piercing black eyes.

“Yamanobe no Michi” (road at the foot of a mountain) is located east of the Yamato basin. It is the oldest road in Japan and is about 35km (21.5 miles) long. The oldest market and positions used for trading merchandise over the centuries are found along this road. While composing this work the composer visualised the activity along “Yamanobe no Michi” imagining the solemn procession of the aristocracy as well as the chaos that traffic often presents. He also kept in mind the tumultuous history that this road has seen and still represents today.

from the opera Rinaldo van Georg Friedrich Händel-Let Me Weep (‘Lascia ch’io pianga’) is an aria from Handel’s opera ‘Rinaldo’. According to reports he composed the music for the complete opera in just 14 days using many melodies from earlier works. The melody of this wonderful aria is known all over the world and this arrangement by Jacob de Haan retains all the passion of the original.

for Trumpet and Concert Band-This fantastic new work is set to become a classic in the trumpet repertoire. Each of its three contrasting movements can be played alone as shorter pieces or together as a mini concerto. The second movement is particularly interesting in the fact it is a fantasy in theme and variations form based on a Handel minuet. A must for all trumpet players of an intermediate to advanced level.

35 Recorder Tunes in Different Styles- Special Songs is a varied collection of melodies written for use with the De Haske recorder method - Recorder World however you don’t need to use the method to enjoy this book. The tunes all have acontemporary character and give you the chance to let everybody hear that you can give fantastic performances of pop-like tunes on your recorder. On the CD you will find enchanting varied and sometimes funny accompaniments. You will surprise everyone as you play along beautifully on your recorder![Key Stage 2-3]

Jacques Offenbach was born in 1819 in Cologne Germany but as a child he moved to Paris where he received a thorough musical education. In his operetta Orpheus in the Underworld Offenbach parodies the famous Greek legend of Orpheus and Euridice. Indirectly however he criticises the complacency of many of his contemporaries. The overture was not written entirely by Offenbach Carl Binder added various pieces to it for a Viennese production of this operetta in 1860 and since then these pieces have remained part of the composition. This appealing transcription includes the famous Can Can which is sure to get your audience high kicking in the aisles!

for Trumpet and Concert Band-This fantastic new work is set to become a classic in the trumpet repertoire. Each of its three contrasting movements can be played alone as shorter pieces or together as a mini concerto. The second movement is particularly interesting in the fact it is a fantasy in theme and variations form based on a Handel minuet. A must for all trumpet players of an intermediate to advanced level.

This is a book with cool pieces for those who haven’t been playing very long but still intend to steal the show! The terrific musical accompaniments on the CD will really add to the enjoyment and there is room to make up your own solos in some of the pieces.

Hayato Hirose spent his childhood and college days in the United States and it was his impressions and experiences from these years that acted as the inspiration for this exciting ‘American style’ overture. American Overture will make an ideal opening piece to any concert.

Be the principle in a live concert band-Every player of a wind instrument probably wishes they could play the lead part in a professional concert band. With this book this wish can be fulfilled. It contains wonderful concert works from the pen of the well-known composer Jan Van der Roost arranged in order of difficulty. The book comes with a CD which contains professional performances of the pieces in their entirety so you can play the first part along with the CD at home. Book and CD

There are many ways of explaining exactly how you should perform swing music but of course it’s most fun to learn as you play. With Swing Starters you will become acquainted with the idea of swing feel as you work through the book. The book contains 20 two-part swing exercises and two great bonus pieces. You can also play them as three-part pieces when combined with other instruments.

Quartet-A musical journey around the world in thirteen pieces... Imagine yourself in sunny Portugal; experience the atmosphere of Scandinavia in Denmark; explore the heart of Africa in Zimbabwe; be an American with the Americans; perform the folk music of Bosnia-Herzegovina; enjoy Turkish sounds; play a Brazilian melody; discover the character of Russia; feel the melancholy of Poland; learn about Egypt; dance along in Greece and return to England. Even with easy recorder pieces you can go a long way...

O Take My Hand Dear Father-This celebrated song is based on a poem by Julie Hausmann (1826-1901) a Latvian teacher who was probably blind. The text draws on her personal experience and unshakeable faith in God death and eternal life. The melody by Friedrich Silcher is written in a simple and delicate style but also draws on the grand romantic tradition of Wagner and Bruckner. This arrangement can also be performed with a mixed choir. The choir parts are in German.

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 .