Vienna Festival Music is an opening piece composed in the same style and sound that composer Otto M. Schwarz uses for his great dramatic historical concert works such as Nostradamus Man in the Ice and The Count of Monte Cristo. This piece features a drum set and an electric bass creating a kind of crossover sound by combining film music with pop music. For this composition Otto M. Schwarz received the prestigious Scholarship of the Wiener Symphoniker (Vienna Symphony Orchestra).

Song of Night-Cantus is the Latin word for song - and so this piece is a meditation set to music in a melodious vocal style. It should motivate both players and audience to turn their gaze inward to switch off and let themselves be carried away by the music to find an inner rest thatopens up a window to the ‘Self’. Cantus will add a touch of tranquillity and well being to any concert.The printed edition of Cantus contains a CD with sounds of the ocean that can be played during the performance.

Né en 1934 en Autriche Udo Jürgens compte parmi les plus grands auteurs-compositeurs et interprètes de la variété allemande. Il est un des rares artistes à séduire des générations d’auditeurs et ce depuis des décennies. Auteur de plus de 900 chansons il a vendu plus de 100 millions d’albums. Parmi ses plus grands succès on compte Ich war noch niemals in New York dont Gilbert Tinner a réalisé un arrangement rafraîchissant.

Finale from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1-To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the death of the legendaryNorwegian composer Edvard Grieg Stefan Schwalgin has producedGrieg as you have never heard him before. He has brought his musicinto the present date by arranging In the Hall of the Mountain Kingfrom the finale of the popular Peer Gynt Suite as a concert item witha rocking style. We?re sure if Grieg were alive today he would certainlyhave approved!

Pour célébrer son 85e anniversaire l’Harmonie Municipale de Forbach (1923-2008) a passé commande d’une œuvre au compositeur autrichien Otto M. Schwarz. Réputé pour ses grandes fresques historiques Otto M. Schwarz a choisi de créer un portrait musical d’un des personnages les plus célèbres et les plus controversés de l’histoire de France : Napoléon Bonaparte. Fidèle à son style d’écriture hautement descriptif et expressif Otto M. Schwarz livre une œuvre dont l’esthétique la structure et les lignes mélodiques s’apparentent aux caractéristiques de la musique de film. De l’Histoire avec un grand H nous passons à la musique avec un grand M. Né à Ajaccio en Corse le 15août 1769 Napoléon acquiert une notoriété aujourd'hui universelle pour son génie militaire et politique. Général puis Premier consul il se fait sacrer Empereur des Français en 1804. Napoléon met en place de nombreuses réformes de l’État dont certaines sont encore en vigueur aujourd’hui telles que le principe de la liberté religieuse et la séparation de l’Église et de l’État. Ses campagnes militaires et guerres (Italie Espagne Égypte Pays-Bas etc.) ont redessiné une nouvelle carte européenne. La désastreuse campagne de Russie et la bataille de Leipzig (contre une coalition européenne réunissant la Russie la Suède la Prusse et l’Autriche) marqueront la fin du règne napoléonien. Il abdique à Fontainebleau le 6 avril 1814 et est envoyé en exil sur l’île d’Elbe en Méditerranée. Mais le 1er mars 1815 l'empereur déchu qui n’a jamais renoncé au pouvoir rejoint le continent puis Paris et instaure un régime constitutionnel connu sous le nom des Cent-Jours. Réunie au Congrès de Vienne la coalition européenne formée par la Russie la Prusse le Royaume-Uni et l’Autriche décide d’intervenir militairement. Napoléon est définitivement vaincu le 18 juin 1815 lors de la légendaire bataille de Waterloo en Belgique. Il est déporté à Sainte-Hélène une petite île perdue au milieu de l'Atlantique Sud où il s’éteint le 5 mai 1821. Dix-neuf ans

Arranged and Performed by Franco Cesarini-It is often the case that at the end of a concert a soloist is requested to perform an additional item not listed in the programme in other words an encore. In general the piece that is chosen is short and emphasises the expressive qualities of theinstrument as well as the musical ability of the soloist. In this collection you will find a series of works that are suitable as encore pieces due to their duration and technical content. On the CD which accompanies this book you will find acomplete recording of each piece which you can use as a guide before performing the solo part with the piano accompaniment.

The power of this bright fanfare reflects the optimism joy and commitment to tradition that the people of the Italian town of Schlanders have deep within their souls. The golden trumpets from the valleys of South Tyrol echo across the mountains on both sides of the Austrian-Italian border and help to convey the composer's message: just as the sun shines on all parts of the world music knows no boundaries. This message echoes throughout this brilliant fanfare.

This light-hearted cheerful Christmas classic was written by the American composer Leroy Anderson. According to reports he wrote this piece during a heat wave in July 1948. Mitchell Parish wrote the lyrics to the music in 1950. Since then many famous artists have recorded and performed this song including the Carpenters Ella Fitzgerald and Diana Ross. This Sleigh Ride arrangement by Stefan Schwalgin is close to the original and will be a great addition to any Christmas Concert.

De toutes les chanteuses importantes de la fin du XXe siècle Nina Simone (1933-2003) est l’une des plus inclassables. Naviguant dans les eaux de la soul du jazz et de la pop elle se glisse aussi facilement dans le blues le gospel ou les musiques de Broadway. Son interprétation extraordinaire du titre Feeling Good co-signé par Anthony Newley et Leslie Bricusse a inspiré de nombreuses reprises dont celles du groupe Muse Michael Bublé et plus récemment George Michael.

This stately march was composed to mark any celebration and more specifically the anniversary of the foundation of a band. The main theme is a wonderful legato melody which is interrupted several times with flowing arpeggios. Following a regal trio melody the main theme returns with a triumphal feel. A great new march for use at any celebration.

Unsere schönsten Weihnachtslieder-Most of the German carols that are still popular today date from the period between the 17th and the early 19th centuries. Thus only very few modern musical approaches to these songs can be found. Stefan Schwalgin has taken the opportunity to give five well-known German Christmas melodies a new sound in this colourful modern arrangement. Contains: Silent Night Ihr Kinderlein kommet Zu Bethlehem geboren Alle Jahre wieder and O du fröhliche. At a little bit of German Christmas spirit with this beautiful medley.

Vienna Festival Music is an opening piece composed in the same style and sound that composer Otto M. Schwarz uses for his great dramatic historical concert works such as Nostradamus Man in the Ice and The Count of Monte Cristo. This piece features a drum set and an electric bass creating a kind of crossover sound by combining film music with pop music. For this composition Otto M. Schwarz received the prestigious Scholarship of the Wiener Symphoniker (Vienna Symphony Orchestra).

Toccata e Fantasia was inspired by the composers’ love of Anton Bruckner’s fantastic wind instrument scoring in his symphonies. Within Toccata e Fantasia Thomas Doss has used several of Bruckner’s motifs. In addition to these obvious references you will also find hints of Eastern music with the small motifs being repeated again and again in a sort of Indian guru’s mantra and an improvised blues section with a Big Band feel! A unique concert work that will thrill your audience.

(Is This the Way to) Amarillo was first recorded in 1971 by Tony Christie and was a great hit throughout Europe. In 2005 the re-release of the original Tony Christie version promoted by the comedian Peter Kaye was Britain’s best-selling single. The catchy melody of the chorus is also widely sung by sports fans and in 2006 it was played at the Football World Cup Final in Berlin. Stefan Schwalgin’s expert arrangement will certainly spice up any concert.

Opus 37-Demand for studies which - in addition to technique - also concentrate on musicality interpretation and expression has increased during recent years. These are precisely the aspects advanced players will encounter in New ModalStudies . Arranged in increasing level of difficulty these studies from the flutist and composer Franco Cesarini offer varied material going beyond routine major and minor scales. These pieces are also ideal for performances or examinations- played separately or combined in little suites. On the CD you can hear Franco Cesarini playing all the studies helping you on the way to your own interpretation!

« Jolly Roger » est le nom donné au célèbre et terrifiant pavillon pirate à tête de mort. Hissé peu avant l’abordage pour intimider l’équipage du bateau convoité il lui intimait l’ordre de se rendre sans résistance. Le pavillon noir est devenu un symbole de la piraterie cruelle mais aussi pleine d’aventures romantiques. Jolly Roger d’Armin Kofler raconte l’histoire d’un bateau pirate voguant en haute mer. L’ouverture est sereine ; la mer est calme. Mais le calme est trompeur c’est le calme avant la tempête. Le climat change la musique se fait plus sinistre. Le pavillon noir est hissé. Le bateau toutes voiles dehors file sur la mer quand soudain les piratesrepèrent une proie. Commence alors une poursuite dramatique chaotique et pleine de rebondissements. Après un passage puissant la musique dessine la fin du combat. Le « thème du pavillon noir » réapparaît et trouve sa conclusion dans un accord Majeur qui modifie complètement le décor : la menace pirate s’est enfin éloignée. La musique se focalise sur la fin heureuse de l’équipage du bateau abordé. On ressent un soulagement un signal d’apaisement. Les débuts sont hésitants fragiles ; le doute s’efface progressivement. Les marins finissent par comprendre que le danger est définitivement écarté. La ligne mélodique serpente vers le finale de l’œuvre dans lequel le thème principal légèrement modifié se présente sous une forme majestueuse.

Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Percussion-Landscapes is a work structured around two main ideas. On the one hand the music freely paints some of the superb landscapes I’ve seen during several of my trips around the world. Listeners should however not be influenced by this programmatic framework and are encouraged to build their own ‘mind pictures’.On the other hand Landscapes constitutes a test piece for each section of the brass band. Indeed each musical landscape highlights a particular register. A small group of soloists is given the opportunity to fully display its skills in dialogue with the rest of the band (the tutti) hence the name ‘concerto grosso’. Landscapes also relies on the band’s different soloistmusicians when it comes to express highly complex musically and technically challenging passages.

Romania boasts an endless wealth of folk music and culture. Whilethe music of the north still sounds familiar to West-European ears it becomes gradually faster and fierier towards the south. The sixmovements of Romanian Dances consist of various folk songs whichthe composer collected and arranged and represent a cross sectionof styles from dances with stomping and drumming to dancesassociated with prayer. Each movement can be performed separatelyensuring you will find something for all occasions.

8 Konzertstücke für Klarinette und Klavier-The pieces in Schönbrunn Gardens are written by young Austrian composers who continue the old tradition of Vienna as a music metropolis. These easy to intermediate pieces cover a wide range of styles and so are ideal for working on aspects such as dynamics phrasing and articulation. At the same time they are excellent performance pieces. On the enclosed CD professional musicians have recorded their interpretation of each piece as an example; then every player is invited to give his or her own interpretation with the play-along version. The piano accompaniment allows you to play the pieces together with a pianist which is educationally even more valuable.

Ellens Gesang/ Hymne an die Jungfrau Op. 52 Nr. 6-The Ave Maria by Franz Schubert is known and loved worldwide and was originally written as part of the song cycle The Lady of the Lake . In the course of time the German text has been replaced by the traditional Latin prayer so often that the song has become known as the Ave Maria by Schubert. This lyrical melody stirring in its simplicity is complemented by a murmuring accompaniment that imitates a harp a feature that Thomas Doss fully does justice to in this arrangement.