With Adagietto Jacob de Haan demonstrates his ability to write in all kinds of styles. A sense of pure calm emanates from the flowing main melody. The tasteful orchestration fully supports the harmonic suspense as the piece progresses towards a fantastic climax at the end.

Metalla was commissioned by the 'Kreisverband Altenkirchen' of Germany and dedicated to Ottomar Jung. The composer himself conducted the premiere of the piece which was performed by the 'Jugendorchester Kreisverband Altenkirchen' on 25 March 1999.The region of Altenkirchen is known for its iron mines which find musical expression in the dark mood of the introduction (andante misterioso). This effect is accomplished with overlapping seventh intervals orchestral crescendos a succession of broad chords and the presentation of most themes in the middle register of the band.The dynamic section (allegro energico) that follows the introduction is characterized by concise figures inthe brass and a second motif a kind of rippling motion depicting the Sieg River an important element in the landscape of the Altenkirchen region.The work closes with a final theme that returns a number of times albeit in different guises. After a brief repeat of the seventh intervals from the beginning a last radiant chord signals the end of the piece.

In this stunning work French composer Christian Bouthier has created a nostalgic French chanson a form of song popularised by the ambassador of French song Charles Aznavour. The piece is characterised by a peaceful moving melody filled with meditative sounds that encourage a blissful dreaminess.

It is interesting to recall that Handel wrote Messiah his most famous work whilst at the lowest point of his career suffereing from fianantial hardship and depression. It was only composing that distracted him from this misery. In He Shall Feed His Flock based on texts of Isaiah and Matthew we hear praise for the peace that the Messiah has brought to earth.

Jazz Pieces with Piano Accompaniment-An album of pieces in the ‘mainstream’ jazz styles of the 30s and 40s. This easy series makes an ideal introduction for players who want to explore the world of jazz. Each book has a piano accompaniment for concert performances.

for Euphonium BC-Steven Mead has chosen this collection of 19 original concert studies by such well-known composers as James Curnow Jacob de Haan Jan van der Roost and Allen Vizzutti. It will be of great use to all euphonium players who are looking for short unaccompanied solos.

The Play ‘em Right collection is aimed at musicians who wish to familiarise themselves with jazz rock and Latin styles. Each of the solo books contain many unaccompanied pieces together with keyboard and guitar chords which explore the particular genre. In Play ‘em Right - Latin Volume 1 you will find 8 exercises and 8 pieces to perform. These are aimed at wind players who would like to become acquainted with latin at home. Although graded in difficulty it is not necessary to first study all the exercises before being able to play the pieces.

This book is part of the Play ‘em Right collection in which besides rock also the Latin and jazz styles are represented. Every one of these books is a challenge for the brass or woodwind player looking to become well-versed in the varied styles of light music. Each book contains a number of exercises in increasing degrees of difficulty - with attention given to various bass rhythms and articulation techniques - plus different performance pieces in which the techniques addressed can be applied. In Play ‘em Right - Rock Volume 2 you will find 8 exercises and 8 pieces to perform.

Minerva by Jan Van der Roost was composed on the commission of the German “Musikverein Braunshausen” on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the orchestra. The composition first performed on September 17 1999 is not a street march but a concert march just like Mercury and Arsenal. The use and variation of different rhythmic patterns gives the first part of this march a distinctly dynamic character. Two main themes are presented in several instrumental combinations. The theme from the trio on the other hand is characterized by a broad melodic approach using large intervals. This theme wreathed by high woodwinds is heard one more time after a contrasting newpart but now in a somewhat slower tempo. The counterpoint in this part refers to the first part of the march. The brilliant ending suits a festive anniversary march!

La vie est une succession de hauts et de bas de calme et de tempêtes d’instants de bonheur et de tristesse etc. Spirit of Life illustre ces différents aspects au travers d’une série de variations construites autour de l’alternance entre thèmes gais mélancoliques nostalgiques et rythmiques.

With Adagietto Jacob de Haan demonstrates his ability to write in all kinds of styles. A sense of pure calm emanates from the flowing main melody. The tasteful orchestration fully supports the harmonic suspense as the piece progresses towards a fantastic climax at the end.

The studies in this book are based on symphonic repertoire and composed for training and guiding the serious timpani student. The book contains plenty of basic practice material but it can also be used as solo material for concert performances. Nick Woud's Symphonic Studies for Timpani.

Rhapsody in Blue is probably George Gershwin's best known work. This publication provides all advanced level pianists the chance to experience this delightful piece.

Seven Pieces for Clarinet-A delightful collection of folk music arranged as duets whith both parts recorded on the enclosed CD allowing the clarinettist to play either part with fantastic accompaniment.

With this composition Otto M. Schwarz shows himself totally capable of composing a work with a somber almost melancholic character. Melody and counterpoint accompanied by a peaceful harmony play a kind of question and answer game in this short composition. The piece is written in a rather ABA form with the perusiion complementing the whole very effectively.

This exciting book contains a collection of pieces in various styles of popular music including pop reggae blues rock R&B rock and roll and ballad. They are easy to play and easy to listen to and the accompanying CD enables you to feel you are playing with a real pop group.

Michael Jackson the King of Pop died in Los Angeles on June 25th 2009. He can without any shadow of a doubt be compared with artists such as Elvis Presley Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon - all of them musicians who will never die in the hearts of their fans. Why not keep the legend of Michael Jackson alive in your next concert with this hit from Michael Jackson’s repertoire arranged for Concert Band.

One or more accordions-Famous traditional tunes and pop hits which all players will love. All themelodies are easily playable and are suitable for one or two accordionists.

This evocative concert piece begins with a dreamy introduction in which we here the firt theme. The musical tension is gradually increased in the Grandioso with a new forceful theme being heard. These ever present two themes are further developed with the introduction of striking rhythmic patters bringing the work to a climax.

The theme tune from the action movie Mission: Impossible starring Tom Cruise is a great example of film music that takes on a life of its own becoming even more popular than its film. The melody from Lalo Schifrin’s soundtrack has since become a classic and in this skilful arrangement by Toshio Mashima a sure-fire hit with any audience.