Sonata from 'die Bänkelsängerlieder'-A cantastoria or Bänkelsänger – German for busker – was a travelling musician who made music in streets and squares together with his colleagues. Die Bänkelsängerlieder (buskers songs) originally stem from the seventeenth century. Robert van Beringen who is known for his attractive arrangements of classical melodies created a colourful transcription for wind band based on this characteristic music.

De Haske's best-selling Pops for String Quartet series offers excellent arrangements for intermediate string quartets who want to bring some classic pop to their performances.This lyrical ballad was released by Billy Joel in 1977 and has gained popularity recently when it was used for a John Lewis television advert. This lyrical ballad was released by Billy Joel in 1977 and has gained popularity recently when it was used for a John Lewis television advert.

from the Paramount Picture ROMEO AND JULIET- Romeo and Juliet is a sensitive adaptation of the unforgettable love theme from Nino Rota’s soundtrack to Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film Romeo and Juliet. Retaining the tumultuous romance and tragedy of the story itself Toshio Mashima’s arrangement is ideal for concert or competition performance.

Everyone will be sure to recognise many of the ten hits from the world of the West-End Musical. Contains songs from Sweet Charity Aspects of Love My Fair Lady A Chorus Line Fiddler On The Roof The Blues Brothers Phantom of The Opera and Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat . A fantastic collection of some of the greatest songs form Musicals all arranged for Trumpet by Don Campbell and Peter Gistelinck. Features a CD of demonstration and accompaniment tracks for eac of the ten pieces here.

Jacob de Haan arranged the famous piece Amazing Grace for four-part variable ensemble which may be complemented with percussion. With this intrumentation it is possible to play the piece with almost any combination of instruments.The piece opens with the song theme which after a modulation flows into an intermezzo characterized by a free interpretation of the theme. The interlude reaches a climax introducing the finale where the melody can be heard once again in all its beauty.

The legend of Seolmundae Halmang creator of Jeju-This work is based on an old folksong from Jeju an island off the coast of South Korea. The song tells of the legend of the origins of the island through a volcano — the embodiment of a goddess. Along with various treatments of the folksong melody Jacob de Haan weaves into his work a repeating majestic theme to honour the goddess and powerful robust passages symbolising the powerful forces of nature that brought forth the island.

Based on famous themes by Antonio Vivaldi Ludwig van Beethoven and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with a unique twist!

On a war memorial in the Dutch village of Wons is engraved a list of names to honour the fallen in World War II. This is the basis for the name of this piece. However this composition was written for everyone who has made Wons what it is today: a pretty place near to Lake IJssel with a comfortable way of life. The piece begins with a celebratory introduction in which the village is presented to the listener. There follows a delightful rhythmic and high-tempo theme that reflects the happiness innocence and carefree atmosphere before the war. Now we hear a moody fragmented theme depicting soldiers shooting. This is brought to a close with dissonant clusters of sound intoning the dreadful tragedy of the war. The ensuing quiet gives way to a calm middle section in a minor key that portrays both frustration and consolation. The fast tempo of the beginning returns this time in the form of a victory march. We hear freedom being celebrated. We hear the previous happy innocent and carefree themes too. There follows a festive martial theme a tribute to the village before the piece closes with sounds of celebration.

11 Famous Pieces for Alto Saxophone and Piano-Let's go back in time to the roaring twenties a turbulent period between the two world wars... It was the era of the Charleston Ragtime short bob haircuts and Coco Chanel - and also of saxophone virtuoso Rudy Wiedoeft (1893-1940). In this album you will find his best-known compositions for alto saxophone and piano. They give you a glimpse of the cheerful music of the 1920s and introduce you to Wiedoeft's unequalled playing style. Rudy Wiedoeft - Spirit of the Saxophone : an homage to a great artist.

Based on famous themes by Antonio Vivaldi Ludwig van Beethoven and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with a unique twist!

An entertaining moment in a magnificent London park depicting the serenity of the foliage and the playing of children… The composer Pascal Proust has many years’ experience as a musician and music teacher. His output includes several hundred compositions for the most diverse instrumentations. He wrote Green Park for horn players at the level of approximately 3–4 years’ study and paid special attention to an easy-to-follow attractive musical style. As a result Green Park is an ideal performance or competition work for young musicians.

8 swinging play-along pieces with live band!-Take a nostalgic trip back to the era of Count Basie Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington. In this book you will find eight wonderful new pieces written in the big band tradition. The play-along CD contains a live jazz band together with a complete version of each piece to show you exactly how it should be done.

Knock on Wood was originally recorded in 1966 by Eddie Floyd who wrote the song together with Steve Cropper. Since then the song has been covered in literally every decade by famous artistes - including David Bowie Cher Eric Clapton and Michael Bolton - so that this hit really spans the generations and appeals to every audience.

This musical fantasy depicts the history of the Dutch fortified town of Elburg. The work begins with an atmospheric medieval picture of the Convent of St Agnes the nunnery that was built in the first half of the 15th century. We hear the sound of the convent bells together with an upward motif which will reappear later in the work. Next the rest of Elburg is featured including the fortress - from which the bells of the Sint-Nicolaaskerk (Saint Nicholas Church) are ringing. Then cheerful sounds can be heard at the Vischpoort (Fish Gate) where a dancing group is performing a 16th century French folk dance (a branle des chevaux). We also hear old wagons rumbling over the town’scobble stones. Trade made this Hanseatic town a lively place. The repetitive upward motif first heard in the introduction now develops into a more distinct feature reflecting the mercantile spirit of the town residents.Then follows the slow middle movement in which the clock has been turned back to the time when Elburg was still lying on the Zuiderzee (which was a bay of the North Sea) and was struggling with floods. After the second St. Marcellus Flood (1362) and the water flood of 1367 it was decided that the town would be relocated. We now hear the theme of branle des chevaux in a minor key followed by a death bell sounding in remembrance of the drowned citizens of the former town. Back in our own time a slow expressive theme in Baroque style mirrors Elburg’s tranquil places such as the Feithenhof (Feithen Court) and the Weduwenhofje (Widow Court). Then the bustle returns with motifs from the introduction followed by an attractive theme in which present-day Elburg is portrayed with its many tourists. Now suddenly there is an echo from the past depicting the dramatic floods and wars that once plagued the town. This leads to the grand closing theme: branle des chevaux is heard for a final time from the perspective of the historic town centre.

This work in four sections is written for a four-part variable instrumentation together with drums. We start off_x001E_ in the _x001F_first movement on an adventurous safari. In the second and third movements we’re on the hunt for great beasts of Africa which can also be heard with all their stomping screeching and yelling. A wonderful musical safari that all musicians and listeners alike will enjoy!

Solo Arrangements of 14 Classic Songs with CD Accompaniment-Now solo instrumentalists can play play along with 14 intermediate-level tunes from TV-series and movies like The Lion King Family Guy Pirates of the Caribbean and Twilight. These books include CDs with orchestral accompaniment.

While he was in the middle of writing a large-scale musical production Rik Elings sought diversion in composing these pieces for clarinet quartet. During a period of merciless deadlines working on PLAYTIME 4 CLARINETS turned out to be an excellentway of release. Out of the blue he created three playful little works in a mostly classical early Romantic idiom with a touch of jazz. The three short pieces are quite catchy and they guarantee some pleasant playtime for four clarinets.

This is a great value collection of 24 pop songs and traditional melodies arranged for unaccompanied solo. Every style of pop music is included with songs by Britney Spears (Sometimes and Born To Make You Happy) Queen (Crazy Little Thing Called Love) Lou Bega (Mambo No 5) Brian Adams (Everything I Do) Elvis (You’ll Never Walk Alone) and many more.

pour saxophone alto et quator à cordes-Cette pièce courte au caractère léger s'apparente par son style au divertimento dans son acception classique de pièce divertissante. Différentes couleurs harmoniques parsemant le développement du morceau de la monodie folklorique aux rythmes syncopés du jazz semblent émerger sous une forme déguisée et sortir tout droit d'un rêve.

for Alto Saxophone and Piano-The heat of the day ebbs away as the sun slowly dips from view over the western horizon. A dazzling display of warm hues vibrant yellows glowing oranges and burning reds lights up the evening before cooling to calm blues dark cool purples andfinally the black of night. Such are the unforgettable sunsets that inspired Jan de Haan to write this piece.