Roland Kernen has arranged the songs Macht hoch die Tür (Open Wide the Gates) Maria durch ein Dornwald ging (Maria Walks Amid the Thorns) and O Little Town of Bethlehem in his magical Advents-Fantasie . Within thiswork O Little Town of Bethlehem is skilfully used to connect the individual sections. A very varied and beautifully constructed composition to enrich any Christmas programme.

Piano accompaniment book for concert performances.

In October 1997 Jacob de Haan visited the Swiss village of St. Moritz where he worked as a conductor with a symphonic wind band. The Mountains around St. Moritz were covered in marvelous autumn colors. The Colors the quietness and nature itself inspired Jacob de Haan to compose this lyrical composition.

The Emmylou Harris version of Pat Ballard's Mr Sandman was an international hit. In this arrangement Klaas van der Woude shows this song is also perfectly suited for three instrumental soloists (saxophones) with brass band accompaniment. The special close harmony effect is obtained by a tight three-part arrangement of the melody. Effective use of percussion particularly the vibraphone gives this version the same feel as the original.

The songs of Elton John have been in the charts for over thirty years. This medley combines three instantly recognisable melodies: Nikita Blue Eyes and Don’t Go Breaking My Heart. This work will prove a favourite with both players and audience.

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.

From blues to disco rock to ska and reggae this book contains it all. A piano/keyboard book is available for accompaniment during live performances but you can perform the pieces anywhere anytime with the play along CD.

A fantastic volume of pieces which introduces various popular dance styles.

A collection of 15 fairly easy pieces in a variety of pop and folkstyles with play-along CD. Titles include: Bossa for Rosa Greetingsfrom Jamaica Hey Sheriff The Gypsy Fiddler and many more.

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 - Rock Volume 1 you will find 9 exercises and 8 pieces to perform. These are aimed at wind players who would like to become acquainted with rock 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 contains the principal instrumental parts for six works by the leading concert band composer Jacob de Haan. Using the enclosed CD you will be able to play-along with full concert band recordings. Titles include: Free World Fantasy Queen’s Park Melody Concerto d’Amore and many more.

A classic song that has become a firm favourite with many generations of ‘Trad Jazz’ performers When the Saints is as popular as the Jazz scene itself. Here you have a phenomenal arrangement in the ‘New Sounds for Concert Band’ series that gives your musicians a chance to play ‘dixie-style’. An ever-popular arrangement that your band will enjoy performing and your audiences will enjoy hearing for many years to come.

An album of easy traditional and pop tunes arranged for twoinstruments. Includes: I Want It That Way (Backstreet Boys) If YouBelieve (Sasha) Molly Malone Music (John Miles) and A Groovy KindOf Love (Phil Collins).

Le Chateau des Amoureux-The magnificent castle Chenonceaux in France was the source of inspiration for this major work by the composer Claude Fressigot. Over the years this castle been the home to many great counts and countesses and is rich in history. In this piece you can feel the typical atmosphere of an old castle in the romantic Loire region.

based on 'From Highest Heaven I Come to Tell'-The words and lyrics of the Christmas Carol From Highest Heaven I Come To Tell were written by the great Martin Luther (1483-1546) and can be found in The Hymns of Martin Luther . Martin Luther expressed radical views which began the reformation movement. His followers protested at the treatment given to Martin Luther the event from which the term 'Protestant' was derived. It was first published in Joseph Klug's Gesangsbuch in around 1535. Add a majestic Baroque feel to any concert with this simple yet effective arrangement.

Asteroids and comets have played an important role throughout the history of life on earth. It is quite probable that the dinosaurs have been exterminated by an asteroid's impact in the Gulf of Mexico. Huge tidal waves and fire storms wiped out all life. This is the year 2067 according to the Christian calendar. A collision has just taken place in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter and caused an asteroid to enter the earth's power of gravitation. It is instoppably approaching the blue planet. As its peoples have been fighting each other continuously they missed the building of a global defence system against dangers coming from space. A scanner records the asteroid andimmediately sends a message to the President of the Anglo-American Union. The probability that the asteroid will hit the earth is judged 50% by the experts. Plans are made to shoot the celestial body with rockets live with hydrogen bombs or laser guns in order to throw it off its track but they fail. The asteroid's size seems to threaten the existence of mankind. Those in the know stare at the night sky in bewilderment. But for the time being there is still peace on earth....

Variazioni in Blue is a series of variations in which elements from the Blues such as the specific ‘blue notes’ run throughout the piece. Following a stately introduction which includes part of the theme is an ornamental variation in ‘classical style’. We then hear a variation in ‘Blues style” followed by a fast variation with an Eastern European folklore feel. The ‘Andante con espressivo’ is particularly fine with its attractive harmonic changes. This variation develops into a repeat of the previous folklore variations with its ‘major’ variation forming a climax towards the end.

From Coppelia Ballet-French composer Léo Delibes (1836-1891) was primarily known for his operettas and short comic operas. He was also famous for the ballet Coppelia from which arranger Wil van der Beek has transcribed the czardas for concert band. Characteristic of this work and the music of Delibes' in general are rhythmic alternating melodies. Another trademark of Delibes' work is the skilful choice of instrumentation a facet which this transcription honors thoroughly.The piece is a succession of the various themes the composer uses to work towards a brilliant climax.

The characteristic so typical of Jewish folk music is clearly apparent in this arrangement of the Jewish folk song Shalom Alechem. It is typical in the sense in that in spite of the minor key songs are often cheerful by nature Johan Nijs managed to capture this perfectly in this outstanding arrangement.

When you say Mascagni you immediately think of Cavalleria rusticana. This work brought Mascagni overnight fame after his wife - without him knowing - entered the score in a composition contest and it won first prize. Cavalleria rusticana became an incredible success overshadowing the premiere of his next opera L’Amico Fritz. L’Amico Fritz can still be considered a successful opera with its highlights being the ‘Cherry Duet’ and this intermezzo arranged by the Japanese Kimura.