The Millennium Song

The Millennium Song

Ach wie flüchtig ach wie nichtig

Ach wie flüchtig ach wie nichtig

Chariots of Fire

Limelight Fanfare

Guards of Honour

This work for soprano and concert band was originally written for a special occasion: the wedding of one of the composer’s children. It therefore matches another piece written for a similar occasion “ I Shall Love But Thee ”. The lyrics are from the book Respiro Neve by the internationally renowned art photographer Luca Artioli – who possesses poetic talent as well. The first movement is stately and serene as where the contrasting allegro is much more dynamic and cheerful requiring the solid high register of the singer. The conclusion is festive and radiant partly thanks to the contribution of a piccolo trumpet! This work is a wonderful addition to the bandrepertoire wanting to perform with an excellent vocal soloist!

Killarney

High Society

High Society

Jubilus!

Band Time Expert ( Bb Flugelhorn 1 )

Band Time Expert ( Eb Bass TC/BC )

When Christmas is coming a nice medley should always be in your programme. This accessible medley by Simon Fahnholz includes ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ ‘Christmas Time’ ‘Feliz Navidad’ and ‘Thank God It’s Christmas’. A nice alternative to the usual Christmas anthems! When Christmas is coming a nice medley should always be in your programme. This accessible medley by Simon Fahnholz includes ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ ‘Christmas Time’ ‘Feliz Navidad’ and ‘Thank God It’s Christmas’. A nice alternative to the usual Christmas anthems!

Bring Me Sunshine

More Than Conquerors-The Greek word ‘hypernikon’ roughly translates as ‘More Than Conquerors’ the motto of Gordon College in Wenham Massachusetts – the commissioner of this piece. The work is inspired by David Rox’s very own name – the first two letters of his name D and A sets the first theme is in D major with these notes being the tonic and dominant of the scale. After the stately intrada the tempo accelerates and the festive feel of the march emerges. The trio melody serves as a beautiful contrast before finally ending with the opening theme in a grand tutti .

Hora Est! (Latin for ‘it is time!’) was composed to bid adieu to Sjoerd de Boer’s following forty years as conductor of the Chr. Fanfare Band based in the town of Wjelsryp in the Netherlands. In the Netherlands this small phrase hora est is traditionally said upon awarding a university doctorate at graduation ceremonies. The composition was written with Sjoerd de Boer firmly in mind mirroring various aspects of his life. The main motif of the work consists of three notes forming his initials: S (Eb) – D – B. At a certain point the music is interrupted by a thunderstorm and heavy rain (forever a bad omen: the debut for this work took place a day after such a deluge but fortunately their open-air concert was met with clear blue skies.) The fanfare then plays an Italianesque march with the motif of de Boer’s initials interwoven throughout. The work re-uses this motif twice towards the end of the piece – as one might expect by the saxophones – to create a festive driven and virtuosic atmosphere. Finally the work comes to an end with the initials motif played across the ensemble in complete unison. The powerful closing chords symbolise a fond farewell to de Boer: a driven and extremely capable conductor whose musical mark on Concordia will be felt for years to come. Hora Est! is suitable as a contest piece and would be a definite highlight for any upcoming concert.

Capriccio is a term for a musical work that doesn’t strictly adhere to formal ‘classical’ conventions but rather follows its own ideas. The composer Pascal Proust plays about with the listener’s normal expectations in an amusing way such as presenting a slow swing groove in the piano that is overlaid with a barcarolle-like theme in in the winds or the colourful coming-together of straight rock and tango… A varied and effective concert piece for four ambitious musicians! Capriccio is a term for a musical work that doesn’t strictly adhere to formal ‘classical’ conventions but rather follows its own ideas. The composer Pascal Proust plays about with the listener’s normal expectations in an amusing way such as presenting a slow swing groove in the piano that is overlaid with a barcarolle-like theme in in the winds or the colourful coming-together of straight rock and tango… A varied and effective concert piece for four ambitious musicians!

Legend - Theme - Chorale-The title Ex Tribus Fontis (Latin for ‘from three sources’) refers to the three sources of inspiration that were used for this composition. The legend of Saint Donatus patron saint of the commissioning band describes how he and his soldiers prayed to God during a losing battle the result of which being a thunderstorm which annihilated the Teutonic opponents. This three movement piece is extremely impressive and very much suitable for both concerts and contests.The title Ex Tribus Fontis (Latin for ‘from three sources’) refers to the three sources of inspiration that were used for this composition. The legend of Saint Donatus patron saint of the commissioning band describes how he and his soldiers prayed to God during a losing battle the result of which being a thunderstorm which annihilated the Teutonic opponents. This three movement piece is extremely impressive and very much suitable for both concerts and contests.