This separate piano accompaniment book is useful for live performances and also helps to develop the listening and interactive skills required for playing as part of an ensemble.

8 concert pieces for trombone and piano-The eight versatile concert pieces in this book were written by Allen Vizzutti. The relatively short individual compositions can be wonderfully combined to form longer suites. For performance you can either make use of the piano accompaniments provided on the CD or a pianist playing from the printed score.(Demo version played by Ian Bousfield). In this book Ian Bousfield principal Trombonist of the Vienna Philharmonic presents eight versatile pieces by Allen Vizzutti. Trombone players get the chance to be guided by Ian's artful performance of the pieces on the CD or to use him as an inspiration for their own interpretation. The relatively short individual compositions can be wonderfully combined to form longer suites. For performance you can either make use of the Piano accompaniments provided on the CD or a pianist playing from the printed score.

C’est l’amalgame des mots Ska et staccato qui a donné son nom à cette œuvre charmante de Tony Jabovsky. Le jeu est détaché piqué et tranchant comme l’exige le staccato . Le style est chaloupé à l’image du ska précurseur du reggae.

‘Toccata Festiva’ was commissioned in 1994 by the Dutch Brass Band Championships. The wind band version was made a year later by the composer himself. Historically speaking the toccata is considered to be one of the first independent instrumental forms for keyboard instruments. Originally the toccata was typically more or less improvised later this musical form was given a more regulated structure. Both elements are used in the ‘Toccata Festiva’: on the one hand the different themes are developed freely on the other the piece has an orderly structure. It is in a three part form (quick-slow-quick) and includes both strong rhythmical figures and broad melodic lines. Partof the composition is written in a more or less archaic tone idiom referring to the period from which the toccata form originates (16th century).

Clarinet Method - Learning made easy-The first volume in the Step by Step series contains 14 structured lessons a DVD and 2 CDs. The aim of this book is to provide all beginners with an opportunity to have fun whilst learning the clarinet. The 2 CDs included with this book contain performances of each piece to demonstrate how it should be done along with play along tracks. The separate piano accompaniment book that is available for live performances also helps to develop the listening and interactive skills required for playing as part of an ensemble. Throughout the clearly presented lessons the student will find entertaining pieces games and other activities which reinforce the area of learning within thelesson. Step by Step together with the DVD demonstrates the more practical aspects of playing and is a comprehensive and innovative method designed to achieve the theoretical and technical knowledge required for playing the clarinet. Due to the fact that Step by Step proceeds at a slow place it is an ideal method for younger learners or those who need to progress at a more gradual rate. Step by Step - A definitive method covering all aspect of learning.

Mame became Broadway Grammy winning composer Jerry Herman’s second international success following that of Hello Dolly! . Naohiro Iwai has chosen the biggest hits from Mame for his medley.

Last Respects-Cette collection de carnets (format défilé) rassemble des pièces idéales pour toutes les cérémonies commémoratives ou funèbres. Écrites à quatre voix pour ensemble à instrumentation variable elles apportent une solennité lumineuse en des circonstances parfois douloureuses.

Last Respects-Cette collection de carnets (format défilé) rassemble des pièces idéales pour toutes les cérémonies commémoratives ou funèbres. Écrites à quatre voix pour ensemble à instrumentation variable elles apportent une solennité lumineuse en des circonstances parfois douloureuses.

Clarinets to the Fore keeps the promise of its own title: the entire clarinet section of your band is put into the spotlight. The two virtuoso outer sections of this entertaining work are separated by a blues-style middle section. Here’s Harm Evers in top form!

In the course of the two centuries following the death of Henry Purcell in 1695 no British composer of any statue was apparent. Consequently the break-through of Edward Elgar (1857-1934) as an internationally known and respected composer at the end of the last century was of considerable importance. As a composer Elgar was largely self-taught and he looked towards the continent for his inspiration. He is without doubt on par with his contemporaries such as the somewhat younger Richard Strauss. The Belgian composer Jan Van der Roost is a genuine admirer of Elgar’s music and on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the composer’s death in 1984 he composed the “CeremonialMarch”. Van der Roost was inspired by the most famous and frequently played works from Elgar’s catalogue of works the characteristic “Pomp and Circumstances” marches and decided to add his own sixth march to the existing collection.

Né en 1758 à Muttersholtz en Alsace le compositeur et pianiste virtuose Jean-Louis Adam (père du compositeur Adolphe Adam) est considéré comme le fondateur de l'école française de piano. Professeur au Conservatoire de Paris il rédigea une excellente Méthode de Piano . Louis Adam a composé de nombreuses sonates (pour violon et pour instruments à clavier) ainsi que des œuvres de musique légère. Adam’s Song est l’arrangement d’un Adagio d’une sonatine pour piano.

The inspiration for this piece commissioned by the United States Army Band came from the Gulf and its constant presentation to the world as a media event on television. The composer wanted to capture the colour and events of war as they were played out on the television screen. Composed as a single movement rhapsody the work is framed by the riveting sounds of airborne bombing raids with brass and percussion combining to create a gripping sense of tension.

The classic Christmas favourite is given a fantastic swinging makeover in this arrangement by leading Japanese arranger Naohiro Iwai. Your players will absolutely love performing this work that is definitely NOT that same old Christmas arrangement.

Es löscht das Meer die Sonne aus-C’est à Venise que naquirent les barcarolles chants des gondoliers au rythme toujours ternaire (6/8 9/8 ou 12/8) qui suggère par la répétition constante d'un même rythme de basse le balancement régulier des embarcations sur la lagune. La mélodie du chant Schifferlied (Chant du batelier) de Friedrich Silcher (1789-1860) dérive non pas d’une barcarolle vénitienne mais d’une barcarolle de Provence.Après avoir arrangé la barcarolle provençale Friedrich Silcher écrit un texte et publie le chant sous le titre Es löscht das Meer die Sonne aus (premier vers du texte) dans un recueil d’airs et de chants traditionnels. Schifferlied développe une ligne simple fluide et limpide à l’instar des mélodies viennoises. L’arrangement pour Orchestre d’Harmonie est fidèle à cette approche. Il peut être accompagné par un Chœur d’Hommes (TB - texte en langue allemande -Set vendu séparément - DHP 1094593-050).

Young people have their whole future in front of them. Such a message is reflected in this fresh and sparkling short work by Christian Bouthier. It is composed for a flexible line-up with each part plays a significant role meaning there is something of interest for all players. The lively rock tempo is maintained throughout providing an easy work which is full of energy!

‘The retinue of the wine god Bacchus’ - just the title of this well-known work from the Sylvia ballet by Léo Delibes engenders a sense of excitement. Wil van der Beek’s excellent instrumentation makes sure that this piece will be a repertoire highlight!

Meet the Band! was written as an ‘opening work’ but it is also perfectly suitable for performing halfway through a concert programme. During the introduction the cornet players are lined up on both sides of the stage while the trombone players take centre stage. Gradually all the sections of the band are introduced to the audience. Meet the Band? You certainly have!

The recent passing of pop icon David Bowie led to a wave of sadness and disbelief worldwide. Bowie's music and personality influenced the music industry internationally over several decades. His thought provoking experiments and continuous search for innovation made him a respected figure around the world. This song Life on Mars is one of the hits that made Bowie immortal.

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) Norway’s most famous composer has written a lot of music which is definitely worth playing and listening to! Play Grieg features a selection of well-known and lesser-known works or themes. Since most of these were originally written for instruments other than the one for which they are intended in this volume things such as tempi have been carefully adapted from the original parts or pieces have been shortened to ensure playability.

Over the course of time many composers have honoured the mother of Jesus with a musical Ave Maria (a Hail Mary). One of the most well-known is that of the French composer Charles François Gounod (1818-1893) who added a melody to the first prelude from Das Wohltemperierte Klavier by the German master-composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). The result is a long lyrical melody line with a wonderfully built-up curve of tension floating above a softly sparkling accompaniment. Lorenzo Bocci has arranged the Ave Maria by Bach/Gounod for clarinet ensemble.