Pastoral Pictures paints three contrasting ‘sound pictures’. The first movement is solemn and majestic the second dreamy and serene and he final movement joyous and cheerful. A fantastic concert work for all Grade 2-3 bands.

En 1848 Johann Strauss père (1804-1849) compose la plus célèbre de ses dix-huit marches la Marche de Radetzky . Cette œuvre pétillante commémore la victoire du Feld-Maréchal autrichien le Comte Radetzky sur des insurgés Italiens lors de la bataille de Custozza. Cette marche souvent interprétée lors des Concerts du Nouvel An ou à l’occasion de grands concerts de gala est connue dans le monde entier.

This volume includes a series of short varied pieces that are suitable for performance or as additional material to any method book.This book is supplementary material for the second method book in the Look Listen & Learn series.

Queen Greatest Hits is a veritable feast of fantastic melodies from one of the worlds largest supergroups. Includes: Bohemain Rhapsody Another One Bites the Dust Crazy Little Thing Called Love We Will Rock You and We Are the Champions . Queen at their best!

Kids Play Easy Solos is an exciting first play-along book containing 16 pieces in a variety of styles including classical dance romantic rock and reggae. The book includes a backing CD that can be used for practising performing to parents or friends or in your first school concert.

Rondo Romantica est une évocation de l’Italie de la période dite “rococo”. Dans cette pièce colorée Otto M. Schwarz décrit l’atmosphère insouciante de l’époque. Mais l’œuvre comporte également des éléments actuels représentés par la percussion.

This colourful and beautiful composition by Tony Jabovsky combines Eastern melodies and Jamaican rhythms in an imaginative and creative manner.

Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da is a song by The Beatles from their 1968 album The Beatles (often called the ‘White Album’). Although credited to Lennon–McCartney the song was written solely by Paul McCartney. The tag line “ob-la-di ob-la-da life goeson brah” was an expression used by Nigerian conga player Jimmy Scott-Emuakpor an acquaintance of McCartney. This high profi le ‘New Sounds’ arrangement by Toshio Mashima is perfect to use as an encore for your next concert!

8 Famous Works for Flute-This book contains a selection of Bach’s best known compositionsarranged for players of a moderate standard. The accompanimentCD will enable you to give a truly authentic performance with thebacking being played on the organ harpsichord or cello. Eight famous works for Flute by Johann Sebastian Bach with a CD of demonstration and play-along tracks.

Sbandiamo! is a joyous—and swinging—work taking its title from the wind music event held annually in the medieval Italian city of Gubbio Umbria in which various bands from all over Italy participate. The first performance of this piece was given at the Piazza Grande Gubbio under the baton of the composer himself with a wind band of some 250 musicians. A stately introduction with festive percussion is followed by a catchy theme in alternating pop and march rhythms. The opening theme then returns as a marcia cantabile and the work is brought to a grand and compelling conclusion.

Musical Solos for Snare Drum-This volume of twenty-five melodic solos for snare drum will prove extremely useful for drummers who are looking for material to perform unaccompanied in concerts or contests. Titles include Next Generation Sun and Moon Route 66 and many more.

This expressive piece depicts three periods that play an important role in the history of the American state of Virginia the colonization slavery and the American Civil War. The first movement describes the adventures and hardships of the first colonists through lively American sounding themes.The expressive slow movement in which a melancholic minor theme forms the starting point depicts with clever use of blues elements the oppressed slaves on the tobacco plantation. This is followed by a illustration of the Civil War heralded by ceremonial figures from the brass section. The work is brought to a close with a slow but optimistic theme heralding hope for the future.

Addio Napoli is a medley of well-known Neapolitan melodies including Torna a Surriento by Ernesto de Curtis (1875–1937) Neapolitan Dance by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893) – which he used in his famous ballet SwanLake – Maria Mari! a Neapolitan song by composer Eduardo di Capua (1865–1917) and of course Funiculì Funiculà by composer Luigi Denza (1846–1922). This cheerful medley by the renowned arranger Wil Van der Beek is ideal for allof your concerts!

20 great songs and themes arranged for piano solo-Are you an enthusiastic cinema-goer? Then many of the melodies and themes in this collection will be familiar to you: they are soundtracks to some of the great classics from the world of film. If you’ve had just a few years of study on the pianoyou’ll be able to enjoy these wonderful pieces.

as performed by Queen- Somebody to Love from rock legends Queen is one of the most popular rock ballads of all time. Taking its inspiration from gospel choirs the band’s vocal lines were multiplied many times over to create a full choral sound. This layered effect has been carefully preserved in Peter Kleine Schaars’ powerful arrangement for fanfare band.

Pascal Proust has many years of experience as a musician and music teacher. His works include several hundred compositions for the most diverse range of instrumentations. He wrote 14 Intermediate Flute Quartets for flute players who have around 4-5 years of experience. It is important that these players have paid special attention to an easy-to-follow and attractive musical style. These quartets are ideal performance and competition works for young flute ensembles.

Firm friendship was the inspiration for the composer whilst writing Friends Forever. Flowing melodic lines create a warm relaxed atmosphere.

as performed by Christiano and his Magical Orchestra-If you are looking for a musical introduction with overwhelming energetic character lots of rhythms and a pumping bass and drum part this is the piece you are looking for. Sparks of Fire originated from a piece of music for pop band andstrings for the Belgian entertainment concept ‘Christiano and his Magical Orchestra’. Not many people sit still when listening to this energetic piece of music! It is perfect for opening or closing your concert.If you are looking for a musical introduction with overwhelming energetic character lots of rhythms and a pumping Bass and Drum part this is the piece you are looking for. Sparks of Fire originated from a piece of music for pop band and strings for the Belgian entertainment concept ‘Christiano and his Magical Orchestra’. Not many people sit still when listening to this energetic piece of music! It is perfect for opening or closing your concert.

Indian Sketches-The Dakota (or Sioux) Indians from the American states of North and South Dakota form the central figures in this composition. The work consists of five movements in which the culture and history of these Indians have been portrayed through musical paintings by making use of an old South Dakota Indian melody.

Ammerland brings you a vivid impression of this enchanting region by the Zwischenahner Lake (Germany)! The rural landscape of Ammerland combines fields covered with yellow rape blossoms lush meadows seemingly endless country roads and an exquisite lake. Let yourself be lured away on a short musical trip to beautiful Ammerland. Enjoy nature the lake and the brilliant colours of a unique landscape.