The traditional concert march Liberty was composed in 2004 for the brass band Euphonia from Wolvega the Netherlands. Your band will feel truly liberated with this lively composition.

In 1950 Pope Pius XII selected Marche Pontificale from the OrganSymphony No. 1 by French composer Charles Gounod as the officialhymn of the Vatican. The first rendition of the official hymn took placein the same year in Saint Peter?s Square in Rome played by sevenmilitary bands. To celebrate the 80th birthday of Pope Benedict XVI in2007 Wil van der Beek has produced a first-class arrangement of thisfamous work for concert band.

This tender original carol recounts the nativity in a gently rocking rhythm with warm vocal lines and fresh contemporary harmonies.

This lovely Scottish hymn also known as The Lord’s My Shepherd first appeared in 1929 in the Scottish songbook Northern Psalter where it was incorrectly credited to David Grant an Aberdeen businessman and amateur musician. It was in fact composed by Jessie Irvine the daughter of the parish minister at Crimond. This arrangement will be a musical jewel in your concert repertoire.

This original concert piece is a fabulous addition to the repertoire for C trumpet.

Berlioz ne révèle aucun talent musical particulier dans son enfance ; ses parents ne sont pas musiciens. Vers l’âge de treize ans il apprend à jouer de la flûte à bec et de la guitare et prend des cours de chant. En 1821 il s’installe à Paris et marche sur les pas de son père en suivant un temps les cours de la Faculté de Médecine. Mais au bout d’un an et au grand désespoir de ses parents il abandonne ses études et entre au Conservatoire de Paris. Sa passion pour l’actrice irlandaise Harriet Smithson qu’il épousera quelques années plus tard (un mariage malheureux) a largement influencé sa vie et sa musique. Lorsqu’il remporte le Prix de Rome en 1830 Berlioz avait déjàcomposé quelques œuvres majeures dont la Symphonie Fantastique . Berlioz devient la figure essentielle du romantisme français. Ses œuvres sont dominées par ses idées novatrices.La première version de l’ouverture Le Corsaire remonte à un séjour que Berlioz fit à Nice en 1844. L’œuvre fut donnée en création sous le titre La Tour de Nice . Par la suite Berlioz remania sa composition et lui donnera son titre définitif Le Corsaire . La référence au roman poétique de Lord Byron à qui le compositeur vouait une grande admiration reste une supposition qui ne fait pas l’unanimité.Cette ouverture fut particulièrement saluée pour son originalité. La musique déborde d’énergie et les effets sont fantastiques. Il n’est donc pas surprenant de constater que Le Corsaire est une des œuvres orchestrales les plus connues et les plus jouées de Berlioz.

St. Michael-The French composer Louis Bourgeois lived from c.1510 to 1560. Bourgeois was cantor in Geneva and commissioned by John Calvin he composed melodies for metrical (rhyming) versions of the psalms. After completing about a hundred one-part psalms he made some four-part arrangements which were denounced and even resulted in his imprisonment for a day. Later Bourgeois published a number of psalm collections and judging from his book Le droict chemin de musique he was also an excellent educator. The melodies Bourgeois composed are (contrary to Gregorian chants) particularly suitable for community singing. This applies to his hymn tune Saint Michael which is why this melody hasbeen used for various texts written for many occasions. John Blanken made this arrangement for a wedding ceremony: an occasion in which faith and trust play a large - if not the largest - role. Hence the title Hymn of Faith. The arrangement contains four verses of the hymn. After a majestic opening the hymn follows twice the second verse being embellished in the tenor register. After a short interlude verse three follows played by a quartet. The majestic opening is then repeated as a modulation into the fourth verse which concludes the work in a brilliant tutti.

Overture-Hector Berlioz was known for his innovative and creative musical gestures. He composed the opera Benvenuto Cellini in 1838 based on the fascinating life of a 16th century Italian goldsmith of the same name. Unfortunately the work as a whole never gained much popularity however its colourful and exciting overture has on the other hand become a firm favourite. Tohru Takahashi has created a stunning concert band arrangement of this well-known overture.

Depuis des années Alice au Pays des Merveilles de Lewis Caroll figure parmi les best-sellers internationaux de la littérature jeunesse et continue de séduire des générations d’adultes. La trame musicale de cette œuvre est très librement inspirée du récit original. Elle est accompagnée d’une narration et d’un jeu scénique optionnel (chant et expression scénique) qui imaginent une histoire aux contours modifiés.Pour qui ne sait plus ce qui se passe dans l’histoire originale un résumé du livre s’impose :Tandis qu’Alice poursuit un lapin blanc elle tombe dans un puits interminable et atterrit dans un monde absurde et bizarre peuplé d'insolites créatures. Après unesuite d’aventures rocambolesques Alice rencontre la Reine de Cœur qui tente de la faire condamner pour un crime qu’elle n’a pas commis. Elle réussit à s’échapper puis enfin se réveille. Alice s’était endormie. Ce n’était qu’un rêve.La musique est un miroir qui réfléchit une vision de l’histoire. La musique illumine le récit.

This hymn was commissioned by “Antwerpen 93”. And this city on the banks of the river Schelde has been nominated “Cultural Capital of Europe” for 1993. The work-group “animatie” took the initiative and commissioned a hymn which -as the finale to a grand open-air event on 27th March- was premièred by hundreds of musicians from all over Europe. Philippe Langlet (France) was the conductor at this majestic occasion.Musically speaking the piece can no doubt be labeled easy. Indeed it is meant to represent a hymn playable by all in different instrumental combinations. Consequently a variable instrumentation was chosen and a type of music which by native is easily accessible anduncomplicated.The conductor is free -in the instrumentation- to score this piece according to his own taste. It is perhaps advisable to use the sharp brass in the forte parts in order to make the range in the sound of the orchestra as colouful as possible. The percussion parts are not absolutely essential so that the hymn can also be performed without percussion.

for Trumpet and Piano-The music the Baroque era is typified by its contrast and extreme expressiveness. This enchanting suite will make an ideal concert item or can simply be performed for fun.

Two for Christmas rassemble deux célèbres noëls internationaux O Little Town of Bethlehem et Douce Nuit . La trame est lumineuse et pétillante. Une pièce idéale pour enrichir votre répertoire de Noël.

Douze tubes planétaires de la musique pop.

Twelve duets-This delightful book of easy saxophone duets introduces saxophonists to the music of JS Bach. It contains a variety of musical styles including minuets marches and chorales.

Avalon est une pièce dont le décor et les personnages sont empruntés aux légendes arthuriennes. L’œuvre débute par quelques mesures surprenantes qui nous font entrer subitement dans un autre monde. Une mélodie produisant l’effet d’un chœur représente la procession des fantômes et des esprits qui vivent dans l’île magique d’Avalon avec à leur tête le puissant magicien Merlin. Soudain des figures ostinato et des phrases bitonales expriment la tentative d’une horde maléfique conduite par Mordred d’envahir le monde paisible d’Avalon. Après que le Roi Arthur soit intervenu avec force on entend un glissando qui rappelle les toutes premières mesures et… noussommes de retour dans le monde réel. Le voyage se termine et un rêve prend fin.

St. Michael-The French composer Louis Bourgeois lived from c.1510 to 1560. Bourgeois was cantor in Geneva and commissioned by John Calvin he composed melodies for metrical (rhyming) versions of the psalms. After completing about a hundred one-part psalms he made some four-part arrangements which were denounced and even resulted in his imprisonment for a day. Later Bourgeois published a number of psalm collections and judging from his book Le droict chemin de musique he was also an excellent educator. The melodies Bourgeois composed are (contrary to Gregorian chants) particularly suitable for community singing. This applies to his hymn tune Saint Michael which is why this melody hasbeen used for various texts written for many occasions. John Blanken made this arrangement for a wedding ceremony: an occasion in which faith and trust play a large - if not the largest - role. Hence the title Hymn of Faith. The arrangement contains four verses of the hymn. After a majestic opening the hymn follows twice the second verse being embellished in the tenor register. After a short interlude verse three follows played by a quartet. The majestic opening is then repeated as a modulation into the fourth verse which concludes the work in a brilliant tutti.

for one or two accordions-Cette suite en quatre mouvements pour un ou deux accordéons est écrite dans le style pop-jazz des années 1960. Dans les deux premiers mouvements on perçoit les influences du jazz et de la musique traditionnelle allemande. Le troisième mouvement développe une mélodie caractéristique de la musique latino-américaine. Le quatrième et dernier mouvement de caractère virtuose conclut l’œuvre avec brillance et vivacité. / 1. Valse musette / 2. Fox / 3. Tango / 4. Intermezzo

for Four Clarinets and Percussion-This unusual ensemble begins with a standard rendition of the well-known folksong. However the soft choral-like melody suddenly explodes into a jazz waltz version! Greensleeves but not as you know it - certainly something a little bit different for any concert!

The phenomenal success of the singer Nat King Cole eclipsed the talent of the jazz pianist to a legacy that remains a jazz master and model. For all of us there remains his own unique interpretations of such classic songs as Sweet Lorraine Mona Lisa Embraceable You Besame Mucho and of course Unforgettable which was re-released many years after his death by his daughter Natalie Cole. With more than 60 million discs sold Nat King Cole was one of the first black American artists to attain such international notoriety. His clear and distinguished voice allowed for him to become a renowed crooner to his legions of loyal fans.

for Brassinstrument and Organ-Eight religious works for trumpet (or other brass instruments) and organ or piano. The compositions are generally solemn in character and are equally useful for church performances or as moderately easy reading repertoire.