for Concert Band-In the summer of 1990 Kumiko Tanaka travelled around Europe and whilst in Spain she was most impressed by the places in the Andalusian region such as Cordoba Granada and Malaga. Blue skies white walls and the bright sun all attracted her. Eachalley she explored reflected Arabian Islamic or Jewish tradition and had its own unique feel which remained in the traveller’s heart for many years. Add a little Spanish romance to any occasion with this atmospheric concert item.

Nikolaï Rimski-Korsakov occupe une place de choix dans la musique symphonique russe de la fin du XIXe siècle. Parmi ses opéras d'une exceptionnelle richesse musicale on citera Sadko créé en 1898. Cet opéra-byline en sept tableaux est basé sur Sadko le riche négociant Conte du Roi des mers et de la sage Vassilissa et d'anciennes ballades russes. La ballade Song of India (Chant du marchand hindou) est extraite du quatrième tableau.

In this lyrical piece Jacob de Haan has created an atmospheric piece reminding in many ways an on-stage stage musical production. Dreamy passages alternate with festive and swinging fragments as various aspects of village life such as the beauty the nature the peace and quiet are portrayed. Why not add a unique twist to your performance by projecting images or films of your town onto a screen behind the band.

Designed as an opener or finale for a concert or special occasion Fanfare Prelude on 'Lobe den Herren' is based on Johann Cruger's majestic hymn tune which firs appeared in the Stralsung Gesangbuch in 1665. The setting strives to capture the spirit of the text - 'Praise to the Lord the Almighty'.

ette composition variée est basée sur l’indicatif de l’émission À la recherche de la Musique diffusée par la télévision nationale néerlandaise entre 1986 et 1988. Élaborée par Jan de Haan l’émission faisait découvrir aux téléspectateurs à travers un lieu ou une région particulière la grande diversité de la pratique musicale aux Pays-Bas. S’inspirant de ce programme couronné de succès Jan de Haan a rassemblé dans cette pièce en cinq mouvements courts (thème - boléro - rondo - intermezzo - thème) quelques-uns des plus grands moments musicaux.

Modern Arrangements of Old Favourites-The compositions of George Gershwin have a special place in jazz music. Every professional jazz musician knows the Gershwin songs. Although composed long ago - in the first half of the previous century - they remain ever popular. Simply because of the genius of the melodies rhythms and texts the Gershwin tunes have transcended their original conception and are still extremely popular. In his own characteristic manner Rik Elings has arranged these Gershwin melodies in a contemporary and interesting fashion. Everyone - amateur musicians students of jazz and audiences alike - will take pleasure in Eling’s inspiring exploration of the Gershwin oeuvre. Enjoy!

This unusual addition to the repertoire for advanced horn players is based entirely on the twelve note tone row and is excellent for displaying the versatility of the instrument.

for bassoon and concert band-Nicolaï Rimski-Korsakov disait du basson qu’il était « sénile et fourbe en Majeur souffrant et triste en mineur ». Dans le grave et en staccato il est indéniablement comique grotesque et bouffon. Cette diversité de caractère avait déjà inspiré la Commedia dell’arte qui confia à Signor Fagotto l’un des rôles comiques essentiels. Au XVIIIe siècle selon l’usage de l’opéra-comique italien ( opera buffa ) la voix était doublée par un instrument à vent. De Signor Fagotto au basson l’instrument qui allait le seconder il n’y avait qu’un pas. C’est aussi à cette époque que le basson devient un instrument soliste à part entière. Vivaldi lui consacrera près de40 concertos. Sans doute a-t-il été conquis par sa personnalité généreuse comme bien d’autres compositeurs dont Maxime Aulio. Il Signore Fagotto débute avec une introduction orchestrale brillante. Le soliste expose ensuite le thème premier de l’œuvre. L’utilisation presque constante d’un chiffrage de mesure irrégulier (7/8) permet au basson d’accentuer son caractère espiègle et charmant tout en laissant à l’auditeur un espace de liberté suffisant pour imaginer les facéties du personnage. Il Signore Fagotto est une œuvre captivante pour l’accompagnement orchestral et qui offre au basson une superbe partie soliste. Il Signore Fagotto a été donné en création mondiale le 24 avril 2002 par Laurent Le Chenadec (basson) accompagné de l’Orchestre d’Harmonie du Conservatoire National de Région de Toulouse.

The four-movement work Saludos desde Espana is a musical description of four Spanish holiday spots. The composer uses the musical idiom to represent picture postcards portraying an untouched sandy beach a charming fishing village a beautiful pine forest and the historic centre of a lively Spanish village. Saludos desde Espa?a will add a little holiday magic to any concert.

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.

four popular pieces for string orchestra orchestra-De Haske String Orchestra Series offers attractive pieces which have been specially composed and arranged for string orchestras. Students and teachers are treated to a great variety of musical styles. Each part presents a challenge to the player. Each book within this series comes with a CD containing demo tracks of each piece. Instrumentation (all levels): Violin 1 & 2 Viola (Violin 3) Cello Double Bass (Cello 2) and Piano.The four pieces in Sunny Strings allow the string orchestra to sound predominantly sunny in mood. Have fun playing together!Demo Tracks:1. A Sunny Day 2. Sunday Party 3. Sunny Blues 4. The Ghost of Tom To download the Demo Tracks right click on the title of your choice and choose Save As in the menu.

William Blueheart March de Rudy Böhmer est une marche (de concert ou de plein air) idéale en toute circonstance solennelle. Structurée de façon conventionnelle avec une introduction (en mineur) une ligne mélodique un solo de basse et un trio cette marche est techniquement peu exigeante mais pleine de charmantes couleurs sonores.

Les Trois Mousquetaires- Les Trois Mousquetaires (The Three Musketeers) was commissioned by the Miraphone company for the Miraphone Tuba Quartett and the Musique des Gardiens de la Paix (Paris France). It was premièred in Guebwiller (France) on 28 June 2003 by its dedicatees.Even if you have never read a line of the mythical novel The Three Musketeers (1844) by Alexandre Dumas father you will at least have heard of the “four invincibles”; four extraordinary names - D’Artagnan Athos Porthos and Aramis - and one unique motto “All for one and one for all.” The musical texture of Les Trois Mousquetaires is focused on specific elements of a character’s personality rather thanon its influence on the book's plot. Maxime Aulio has largely turned his attention on D’Artagnan the sensitive romantic and perfect gentleman who is easily charmed by women such as the gentle Constance Bonacieux and the perfidious Milady de Winter whose beguiling beauty seduced him. The first movement - D’Artagnan - is true to the character of the young provincial noble of the Gascony region: heroic and enthusiastic in all circumstances. The second movement entitled Constance Bonacieux is romantic delicate and passionate. The third and last movement is as duplicitous as the bewitching femme fatale its reveals: Milady de Winter .

13 solo pieces in swing and pop style-Big Swop - a household name in the world of wind players - is now also available for pianists. Fons van Gorp a pianist himself has by popular demand decided to make a piano solo version of his hugely successful Big Swop - a collection of pieces in the styles of beat rock swing Latin and funk.

King Arthur is a five-movement suite based on the famous Arthur ledged. It forms part of the ‘Easy Band 4’ series in which all pieces have ten-part instrumentation (+ percussion) so can be performed by bands who do not have a full compliment of players. Bring a little Arthurian magic to your concert with this easy and exciting suite.

In the most literal sense: a piece for an occasion. The actual occasion was Jan de Haan’s twentieth anniversary as a conductor of the top Dutch brass band “Soli Deo Gloria” (Leeuwarden). To mark the occasion the band commissioned the Belgian comopser Jan Van der Roost to create a surprise piece: without knowledge of the person being celebrated a suitable source of inspiration was sought for. After some thought the chorale-theme from Camille Saint-Saëns organ symphony was chosen a piece with which Jan de Haan has a special bond.Apart from this chorale Homage is also based on the names of notes taken from ‘Jan de Haan’ and ‘Soli Deo Gloria’ resulting in the tonerow: DEGAH. Both elements are combined together and form a grand climax towards the end of the piece when the whole band unites in the Saint Saëns’ theme.

Stay with me till the Morning-Based on the famous melody from the Adagio movement of the Clarinet Concerto by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart this work has a beautiful lyrical quality to it. Compositions of this nature require the ability to play with great expression. The wonderful talent and genius of Mozart is clearly perceptible in this unforgettable melody. Celebrate Mozart’s 250th anniversary with this most popular brass band work.

from 'Der Bettelstudent'-Karl Millöcker (1842-1899) compte parmi les plus éminents représentants de « l’opérette viennoise dorée ». Sa musique toujours rafraîchissante et bien écrite dénote une certaine académisation stylistique. Der Bettelstudent (L'étudiant pauvre) créé à Vienne en 1883 constitue une des œuvres maîtresses de l'opérette viennoise. Non seulement la musique est magistrale mais le livret est excellent. Grâce au succès de cette opérette Millöcker put acquérir une indépendance financière qui lui permit de se consacrer entièrement à la composition.

from Boris Godunov-Modest Moussorgski (1839-1881) a largement puisé son inspiration dans la Russie médiévale. Son chef-d’œuvre lyrique Boris Godounov lui valut une reconnaissance internationale posthume grâce à la version retouchée par son ami Rimski-Korsakov éclipsant complètement la version originale. Wil van der Beek a arrangé l’un des plus beaux extraits de l’opéra le duo entre Marina et Dimitri/Grigori : O tsarévitch je t’implore .

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 .