Why should rock musicians have all the fun? Now your band can experience the thrill of playing a piece in a classic 12-bar blues style. Many players are given the chance to show off their skills as a soloist before the work builds to a grand fortissimo finale with the whole band playin’ the blues!

Saint Benedict Cantata- Cantica de Sancto Benedicto is a three-movement work for mixed choir soprano solo concert band and organ ad libitum - on Latin lyrics that relate to the life of Saint Benedict. It was commissioned by the city of Norcia in Italy whereBenedict was born. The holy Benedict (480-547) is considered the founder of monastic life within the Roman Catholic Church. His enormous influence is especially owing to his monastic rule the Regula Benedicti.Jacob de Haan has named the movements of Cantica de Sancto Benedicto after the Holy Trinity: the Father ( Gloria Patri ) the Son ( Gloria Filio ) and the Holy Spirit ( Gloria Spiritui Sancto ). The lyrics of thehymn Gemma Caelestis (which like the othertexts were originally used in Gregorian chant) are voiced by the choir. To this purpose Jacob de Haan composed new choral-like homophone music. The sequence Laeta Quies is rendered by the soprano; the verses (divided over the threemovements) are alternated with those of Gemma Caelestis . The work closes with an impressive grand finale in which texts are used from the proprium of the mass in honor of the saint’s day of the holy Benedict (11 July). Notes to the conductor:For this cantata there are various possibilities for the performance. The first involves a performance in which the choir and soprano parts are only accompanied by organ. Such a performance has several advantages: since the band never soundstogether with the choir and the soprano no balance problems occur and even a performance with a large concert band and a small cantata choir is conceivable. A special layout is also possible - with which you can set up a three-dimensionalperformance in a church. For example the choir can sing in the chancel accompanied by the choir organ; the soprano can stand on the gallery accompanied by the main organ; and the band can be seated in another part of the church. The choir couldalso sing from a gallery. With layouts like this working with two conductors is advisable. Choral parts available separately.

Liberty est une marche contrastante de forme traditionnelle. La première partie développe un thème pétillant qui se fond dans un solo de basse solidement charpenté. Le trio plus lyrique expose quelques nouvelles idées formant un contraste marqué avec le passage d’ouverture. La musique s’enflamme pour un énoncé en fortissimo qui chemine à travers l’ensemble de l’orchestre puis cède sa place à un thème Grandioso dernier épisode de l’œuvre.

Variable wind quintet-Three well-known classical themes have been combined into this festive medley for variable wind quintet. Available parts:Part 1 Fl Ob Kl B S-Sax Trp Part 2 Fl Cor Ang Kl B Alt-Kl A-Sax Hrn Trp Part 3 Alt-Kl Fg T-Sax Hrn Pos Euph Part 4 T-Sax Fg Pos Euph Part 5 B-Kl B-Sax Fg Pos Euph Tuba Kb Der Nussknacker - Tchaikovsky Farandole from L'Arlesienne Suite No.1 - Bizet Georges Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah - Händel Georg Friedrich

Juliska aus Budapest from Maske in Blau-Fred Raymond (de son vrai nom Raimund Friedrich Vesely) est né à Vienne en 1900. Il débute sa carrière musicale en 1924 en tant que pianiste de cabaret. À cette époque il compose de nombreuses chansons et opérettes. Maske in Blau dont est extrait l’air Die Juliska die Juliska aus Budapest est un des chef-d’œuvres du genre. Cette opérette virevolvante et pétillante est structurée comme une comédie musicale. La musique est rafraîchissante et pleine d’allant.

When composing this work the brief from the commissioning band wasfor the composer to base the work on a chorale-like subject matter andthis he has done with aplomb. In the very first bars a chorale melody ispresented and gradually the same thematic material is more extensivelyorchestrated with the melodic themes becoming more varied. With afew surprising harmonic turns the piece comes to a majestic end. Thisis a well-structured work of extreme elegance.

6 play-along clarinet trios-After the great success of Fun for Clarinets the follow up is here: More Fun for Clarinets. Just like Fun for Clarinets this book is ideal for anyone who plays the clarinet in an ensemble or takes flute lessons. The six appealing modern pieces are perfect for the clarinet and can be used very flexibly. They are suitable for everyone who has been learning the clarinet for two to two and a half years.On the CD you will find several versions of each piece: first you will hear a complete recording to give you an impression of the possible end result. Then follows a version without the first clarinet a version without the second clarinet another without the third clarinet andfinally a version with only the swinging accompaniment. Of course this last version is the most fun since it allows three (or more) clarinettists to play together!

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.

Film music is usually written to match the action of each scene. In Jacob de Haan’s piece La Storia however there are no scenes and no plot yet the composer supplies us with music full of action and suspense. The performers and audience are left to create their own storyline to fit the music. Jacob de Haan has dedicated La Storia to one of the most famous composers of film music - the Italian Ennio Morricone.

Celebrate the Day-This magnificent song was the official anthem for the 2006 World Cupwhich took place in Germany. It is full of African influence which links itto the next tournament which takes place in South Africa in 2010. A trulyoriginal football anthem that will bring the house down at any concert.

Variazioni in Blue est basé sur une série de variations dans laquelle des éléments du blues (comme les fameuses blue notes ) servent de fil conducteur. Après une introduction majestueuse qui révèle partiellement le thème central on entend une première variation ornementale dans un style classique. Elle est suivie par une deuxième variation dans le style du blues et par une troisième plus rapide dont le caractère provient des musiques traditionnelles d’Europe de l’Est. L’ Andante espressivo contient de subtils changements harmoniques. Ce mouvement évolue en une reprise de la variation folklorique précédente dont l’intensité est augmentée par le passage enMajeur qui conduit vers le finale.

At the end of the nineties Porto Rican born singer Ricky Martinstarted a new trend in the world of pop music - Latino-pop. In 1996 heconquered the world with his catchy single Livin la vida loca whichwent to number one in many countries including five weeks at thetop spot in the USA. Today he has sold more than 48 million albumsmaking him one of the most successful pop artists of recent times.Latin Pop Special combines two of the most popular songs from thissuperstar of Latin music!

Saxophone Jubilee rend hommage au célèbre inventeur Adolphe Sax qui vers 1840 décide de fabriquer un nouvel instrument qu’il baptise d’après son propre nom. Cette pièce pleine de fraîcheur met en valeur un trio de saxophones dont la composition peut varier (voix solistes éditées en Sib et Mib). Le rythme swing donne à la pièce un effet sautillant et divertissant.

Arrows of Lightning (“Les flèches de l’éclair”) est une œuvre en quatre mouvements du compositeur luxembourgeois Marco Pütz. Cette composition puise ses racines dans un recueil de chants et de poèmes améridiens anciens. Le titre de l’œuvre est la traduction d’un vieux chant indien chanté avant la chasse et généralement accompagné d’une danse pour ensorceler les flèches afin qu’elles soient rapides comme l’éclair. Séduit par cette histoire c'est donc tout naturellement que le compositeur décida de reprendre ce titre pour définir son œuvre.1. Rocking the Cradle (“Berceuse”)2. The Mystical Song (“Chant mystique”)3. Circle Dance (“Danse en cercle”)4. Battle Dance (“Danse de combat”)Si les thèmes des différents mouvements émanent pour l’essentiel de danses ou chants amérindiens ils sont enrichis d’éléments thématiques issus de l’imaginaire du compositeur. Les Indiens d’Amérique leur grande culture leur manière de vivre en harmonie avec le milieu naturel ont toujours fasciné Marco Pütz.L’orchestration a été réalisée de manière à être également adaptée à des ensembles à effectif incomplet. Cependant il est conseillé de couvrir toutes les voix de percussion.

Close your eyes and drift away with the sweet music of Nicola Piovani in the world of Roberto Benigni with a movie that between laughter and tears will surely remain in the history of cinema. Set in World War II La Vita è Bella (Life is Beautiful) is the story of Guido (Roberto Benigni) and his family in a Nazi concentration camp. A highly expressive work from a truly dramatic Oscar winning movie.

Alto Saxophone & Piano-Team up together! The pieces in this book are perfect for playing with a friend a classmate or even your brother or sister since the piano part is not very difficult. The enclosed CD will be a great study aid. Nearly all the tunes have been written in the pop and swing rhythms of our time: you will definitely be successful performing them. Have lots of ‘fun on stage’!

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.

This Christmas carol arrangement consists of two continuous parts: Introductie and Koraal . Jan de Haan has orchestrated the hymn Macht hoch die Tür and has added his own introduction based on the melody.

A collection of 5 short works in pop style which can be performed by any kind of compilation. The titles can be presented on the programme as separate works but the Universal Band Collection can also be performed as a complete suite. From a didactic point of view it is a suitable work to teach musicians something about the structure in music. For this purpose not only the big structure but also the small structure was kept very clear.Western Girl : A girl from the west of the USA rides her horse across the prairie dreaming of her future. The rough structure: introduction - theme in a blues scale - the same thing in a different instrumentation - finale.Just a ballad : A balladin pop style with a rough A-B-A form. First there is the introduction of the main theme (A) then follows a tenor melody in minor with a rhythmical reference to the main theme (B). Finally there is the main melody performed tutti with a different rhythm in the drums (A').Play the Game : An English saying meaning: play fairly. Playful music in up-tempo with a wink to China where almost all games are manufactured nowadays. Once again an A-B-A structure here.San Diego : A Mexican fugitive enjoys his freedom in America but also remembers his place of birth with melancholy. A sad minor melody with a straight trendy beat appears twice. The second time it has a slightly different instrumentation in which the muted trumpets represent the Mexican feeling.Final Dance : Eventually there is a dance with an introduction in renaissance style followed by a fast dance in rock style. All this composed in a classical song structure: introduction verse bridge chorus shortened verse bridge chorus chorus.

A composition of much contrast based on a well-known psalm melody. As its title announces it starts with a majestic introduction in which parts of the psalm melody can be heard. Next we hear the complete psalm melody in the trombones interrupted by passages full of dance in the discant. This is continued in a lively Allegro Molto in which the psalm melody emerges in the trumpets and cornets again interrupted by rhythmically pulsing quaver movements. The work ends with a flashing passage in a presto tempo. Majestic Prelude typically is a composition for the start of a concert.