Minuit Chrétiens - O Holy Night-Le compositeur français Adolphe Charles Adam (1803-1856) est initié à la musique par son père Jean-Louis Adam professeur de piano au Conservatoire de Paris. En 1821 il entre au Conservatoire de Paris dans la classe d’orgue et d’harmonium de François Benoist et celle de Boïeldieu pour la composition. Vers les années 1823 il connaît ses premiers succès grâce à ses chansons composées pour des vaudevilles parisiens. Il assied sa notoriété avec ses ballets notamment avec le gracieux Giselle et quelques opéras-comiques. Vers la fin de sa vie il est nommé professeur de composition au Conservatoire de Paris. En 1847 Adolphe Adam compose le Cantique de Noël surle poème Minuit Chrétiens de Placide Cappeau. L’Église émet de vives critiques à l’encontre de la musique jugée trop pompeuse et du texte trop païen. Bien à tort car le noël d’Adam éblouira le monde entier. Il est interprété encore de nos jours même dans les églises. Roland Kernen en a réalisé ce bel arrangement pour Fanfare.

Marching Blues was written in the blues and swing-jazz style of the great big bands. It is an ideal show march that can be used for encores popular performances family concerts and much more. It is unusual in that it features a 28 bar solo for tuba tenor saxophone or baritone saxophone. From small ensembles to large bands Marching Blues will bring great joy to all generations of performers and audiences at any occasion.

15 Attractive Pieces with Piano Accompaniment-Feeling Good contains fifteen compelling pieces that go with aswing for solo instrument and piano accompaniment. They arewritten in a range of styles and have beautiful melodies captivating harmonies and appealing rhythms. With this book thecomposer Leslie Searle shows you the ropes in the world of lightmusic in an enjoyable way. He has used as many musicalingredients as possible to make this an interesting and variedpublication. The CD offers a complete version as well as aplay-along version with the piano accompaniment of each piece.In the score chords for accompanying instruments have beenincluded so that you can easily play the pieces with a group. Foranyone wishingto get into the diverse styles of light musicFeeling Good is definitely a rewarding purchase. Feeling Good contains fifteen compelling pieces that go with a swing for solo instrument and piano accompaniment. They are written in a range of styles and have beautiful melodies captivating harmonies and appealing rhythms. With this book the composer Leslie Searle shows you the ropes in the world of light music in an enjoyable way. He has used as many musical ingredients as possible to make this an interesting and varied publication. The CD offers a complete version as well as a play-along version with the piano accompaniment of each piece. In the score chords for accompanying instruments have been included so that you can easily play the pieces with a group.For anyone wishing to get into the diverse styles of light music Feeling Good is definitely a rewarding purchase.

The five pieces in this attractive album have been specially written to acquaint players with different styles of music from around the world.

Roland Kernen has developed a true fascination for the traditional music scene and for Celtic folk music in particular. The Celts fed on a rich blend of legend and myth which is skillfully portrayed in Celtic Gathering. This lyrical piece embraces two musical atmospheres. The first melodic line written in a minor key expresses the cheerful character of a group dance whilst the second line written in a major key portrays perfectly the joyful mood of a Celt village.Why not add a touch of Celtic magic to your band repertoire.

from A Discovery Fantasy-This stately concert piece is a great choice for that change of pace for your next festival! A gentle flowing alto saxophone solo opens the piece and is joined by rich textures in the clarinets and low brass. A great opportunity to showcase the expressiveness and sensitivity of your band! Very nice!

Hymne an die Nacht is a deeply moving theme by the master composer Ludwig van Beethoven. It is taken from his Sonata No. 23 in F minor Op. 57 (Appassionata) which he composed between 1804-1806. This theme originates from the second movement of this famous sonata which Beethoven himself considered his best work in this genre. The passion of this sonata inspired Michael Bilkes to make this beautiful arrangement.

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.

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.

The Book of Urizen is a work for concert band solo soprano and a male narrator in which sound collages of religious expressions are used. The piece is inspired by the compelling visionary poem of the same name (which the poet illustratedhimself) by the Englishman William Blake (1757-1827) who occupies a unique position in western literature and the visual arts. He was not just a poet and a writer but he was also a graphic artist a painter an illustrator a spiritualist areligious visionary and a mystic philosopher. For the performance of this work a professional sound system including two microphones and a CD player is needed. The three sound collages are three separate tracks on the enclosed CD and can beplayed easily at the right moment. The Book of Urizen bears resemblance to Genesis and Exodus of which the contents form the basis of the Christian Jewish and Islamic faith. Blake adhered to the principle that all religions are in fact one and that deities reside in human beings. In The Book of Urizen this is represented in “The Net of Religion ” which is spanned over the earth by Urizen. The sound collages compiled by Jacob de Haan in the studio find their origin inJerusalem the Holy City where the afore-mentioned faiths “come together.” In the first movement of this composition The Vision Urizen prepares his vision of the world and he presents this to the “Eternals.” His vision is rejected and Urizen locks himself up in his own abstract world. When he does emerge again he is confronted with rage by the gathered Eternals. Urizen flees the wrath of the Eternals “the flames of eternal fury ” and enwombs himself in his own world. Whenthe Eternals see Urizen in his “stony sleep ” they wonder if this is death. The blacksmith Los is torn by grief because of the isolation of Urizen. It brings him to rouse his fires prepare his forge and to give Urizen’s world concrete form. In the second movement The Creation Urizen’s world but also man woman and child are created. Los is horrified with the appearance of Urizen’s body. He mourns and pities Urizen and from his blood a female form comes into being with thename Enitharmon. The Eternals fearful of the female form decide to erect a tent to obstruct their view to eternity. Enitharmon and Los beget a son called Orc. Los baptizes him as a child of the “fallen world.” Orc is fed at Enitharmon’s breast which makes a girdle of jealousy restrict Los’ chest. He takes the child to the top of the mountain and chains him down. The cries of Orc awaken Urizen who explores his world creating instruments of scientific measurement to do so. Los encircles theface of Enitharmon from the sight of Urizen and Orc. She then populates the earth by giving birth to an enormous race. The Web third movement of The Book of Urizen is now available: DHP 1125252

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.

The madrigal was a musical art form which originated in Italy but which migrated to England where English composers enthusiastically took up the genre. Adew Sweet Amarillis is a superb example of the madrigal and the vocal lines are ideally suited to brass instruments. Parts included in this set are trumpet 1/2 horn in F horn in Eb trombone (BC) Bb trombone Tuba (BC) and Eb bass (TC / BC).

Music occupies an important role in the cultural life of Russia. Russian Dance is based on a famous traditional song and reflects the characteristic elements of this expansive country. This composition develops over a steady tempo using varied and colourful effects to bring pleasure to musicians and audience alike.

Real Time Drums - More Great Grooves is the second supplementary level 1 book in the series Real Time Drums . The book contains twelve more pieces from percussion teacher musician and composer Arjen Oosterhout accompanied by valuable information for drummers who want to groove. Along with the CD included(which contains two versions of each piece - one to listen to and one to play along with) Real Time Drums - More Great Grooves gives you great rehearsal and playing material which can be used either in conjunction with or independently of the Real Time Drums - Basic Method for Drumset (level 1) .

First Jazz a fine swinging piece was written byRoland Kernen who is the composer and arrangerof a great deal of successful concert band music.It’s a cheerful piece in ABA form for four-part variableinstrumentation and additional percussion. It isvery suitable for beginners who want to play lightmusic and the swing style will appeal to themusicians as well as the audience.

This album offers a varied selection of solos from the Baroque period. Robert van Beringen has made a careful selection of the main repertoire from this period of composers including works by Purcell Handel Bach Hasse Rameau Tartini Lully and especially George Philipp Telemann. This publication comes with a play-along CD featuring complete performances together with organ accompaniments.

12 New Bossa Novas-Leslie Searle has composed twelve new bossa novas for this bookfollowing in the tradition of such well-known compositions as the GirlFrom Ipanema Corcovado and Black Orpheus. The outstanding liverecording on the accompanying CD will ensure that all these pieceswill bring hours of fun. Leslie Searle has composed twelve new bossa novas for this book following in the tradition of such well-known compositions as the Girl From Ipanema Corcovado and Black Orpheus . The outstanding live recording on the accompanying CD will ensure that all these pieces will bring hours of fun!

For Bb Bass TC/BC-This book is a wonderful opportunity to explore the sound of two tubas playing in close harmony. This chamber music will give young players the opportunity to work on the ‘ear’ part of their limits. Careful study of the intervals presented in this music will enhance the ability to provide consistent pitch for large ensemble work as well as helping to develop an understanding of the different pitch tendencies necessary to make various intervals “ring”.

Marching Blues was written in the blues and swing-jazz style of the great big bands. It is an ideal show march that can be used for encores popular performances family concerts and much more. It is unusual in that it features a 28 bar solo for tuba tenor saxophone or baritone saxophone. From small ensembles to large bands Marching Blues will bring great joy to all generations of performers and audiences at any occasion.

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.