Sonata da Chiesa

Sonata da Chiesa for organ and wind orchestra is a work in three movements. The first movement presents three melodic lines which are developed in turn. The second movement introduces a theme by Johann Pachelbel followed by several variations on the theme - a technique favoured by Kees Schoonenbeek. The third movement is a neo-Baroque rondo which introduces thematic elements from the first movement. This is a work rich in colour and sound.

Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

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!

Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

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!

Caldas da Rainha : Overture for Winds

The city of Caldas da Rainha lies on the west coast of Portugal. The name refers to the thermal baths (caldas) as well as to the word for queen (rainha). This festive work depicts several beautiful venues of ‘Rainha’, and can beseen as a tribute to the queen Eleanor, who founded the settlement at the end of the 15th Century.

Caldas da Rainha : Overture for Winds

The city of Caldas da Rainha lies on the west coast of Portugal. The name refers to the thermal baths (caldas) as well as to the word for queen (rainha). This festive work depicts several beautiful venues of ‘Rainha’, and can beseen as a tribute to the queen Eleanor, who founded the settlement at the end of the 15th Century.

Beatlemania : Love Me Do - Penny Lane - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

The term Beatlemania was coined as the extreme enthusiasm exhibited by fans of the English rock band The Beatles in the 1960s. Norah Green compiled three of their 60s hits in an arrangement for quartet: Love Me Do, Penny Lane and Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.

Beatlemania : Love Me Do - Penny Lane - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

The term Beatlemania was coined as the extreme enthusiasm exhibited by fans of the English rock band The Beatles in the 1960s. Norah Green compiled three of their 60s hits in an arrangement for quartet: Love Me Do, Penny Lane and Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.

Beatlemania : Love Me Do - Penny Lane - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

The term Beatlemania was coined as the extreme enthusiasm exhibited by fans of the English rock band The Beatles in the 1960s. Norah Green compiled three of their 60s hits in an arrangement for quartet: Love Me Do, Penny Lane and Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.

Beatlemania : Love Me Do - Penny Lane - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

The term Beatlemania was coined as the extreme enthusiasm exhibited by fans of the English rock band The Beatles in the 1960s. Norah Green compiled three of their 60s hits in an arrangement for quartet: Love Me Do, Penny Lane and Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.

Beatlemania : Love Me Do - Penny Lane - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

The term Beatlemania was coined as the extreme enthusiasm exhibited by fans of the English rock band The Beatles in the 1960s. Norah Green compiled three of their 60s hits in an arrangement for Four part mixed ensemble: Love Me Do, Penny Lane and Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da.

A Bach Selection

These three pieces can serve perfectly well as a suite of sonatas - a coherent but varied whole - although in their original form they are unrelated. The adaptations have been kept to a minimum, so that the true Bach is still abundantly present in the music. Contains: Prelude XXII from The Well-Tempered Clavier • Adagio (originally from the Sonata for violin and obbligato harpsichord in B minor, BWV 1014) • Allegro from the Sonata for viola da gamba and harpsichord BWV 1028.

Sonata da Chiesa

Lentini's Ballad

Giacomo da Lentini was a 13th century Italian poet who was a notary at the court of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and is said to have invented the sonnet. Lentini’s Ballad is based on the famous poem ‘Amor è un desio che ven da core’ (Love is a desire that comes from the heart). It sounds great as an instrumental work, but there is also an option for a vocal version using the Italian lyrics of the poem, making the arrangement even more special!

Lentini's Ballad

Giacomo da Lentini was a 13th century Italian poet who was a notary at the court of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and is said to have invented the sonnet. Lentini’s Ballad is based on the famous poem ‘Amor è un desio che ven da core’ (Love is a desire that comes from the heart). It sounds great as an instrumental work, but there is also an option for a vocal version using the Italian lyrics of the poem, making the arrangement even more special!

Lentini's Ballad

Giacomo da Lentini was a 13th century Italian poet who was a notary at the court of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and is said to have invented the sonnet. Lentini’s Ballad is based on the famous poem ‘Amor è un desio che ven da core’ (Love is a desire that comes from the heart). It sounds great as an instrumental work, but there is also an option for a vocal version using the Italian lyrics of the poem, making the arrangement even more special!

Lentini's Ballad

Giacomo da Lentini was a 13th century Italian poet who was a notary at the court of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and is said to have invented the sonnet. Lentini’s Ballad is based on the famous poem ‘Amor è un desio che ven da core’ (Love is a desire that comes from the heart). It sounds great as an instrumental work, but there is also an option for a vocal version using the Italian lyrics of the poem, making the arrangement even more special!

Sonata da Chiesa (organ part)

A Scottish Hymn

A Scottish Hymn is a chorale arrangement of a hymn composed by Charles Hutcheson, a Scottish merchant and amateur composer who lived from 1792 to 1860. This hymn was given the title “Stracathro,” a typical Scottish name after a town in the district Angus. The melody is used with various hymn texts in the Scottish church.

A New Beginning

A New Beginning begins with a beautiful and sensitive chorale shaping the musical ideas. This chorale builds up to a fast and rhythmical setting, creating a vivid and spectacular feel, with lots of percussion. The instrumentation is versatile and colourful, which makes the piece very pleasant to play and work on for each instrumental group within the band. The music slows down again in the finale, but in a maestoso style. This leads onto a dramatic and impressive ending!

A New Beginning

A New Beginning begins with a beautiful and sensitive chorale shaping the musical ideas. This chorale builds up to a fast and rhythmical setting, creating a vivid and spectacular feel, with lots of percussion. The instrumentation is versatile and colourful, which makes the piece very pleasant to play and work on for each instrumental group within the band. The music slows down again in the finale, but in a maestoso style. This leads onto a dramatic and impressive ending!

A Golden Jubilation

This work was composed as a commission by the Aikodai Meiden High School Symphonic Band, for the 50th anniversary of their annual concert; the title A Golden Jubilation is a reference to this. The close friendship between Hiroki Ito, theconductor of the band, and Satoshi Yagisawa resulted in this brilliant and exhilarating fanfare of approximately two minutes in length; the piece is ideal to use as a concert opener. The original composition was arranged for an extremely wide rangeof instruments and a band of 200 musicians, including a separate ‘banda’, harp and a variety of special instruments. This new version has been rescored for standard band instrumentation by the composer himself.

A Golden Jubilation

This work was composed as a commission by the Aikodai Meiden High School Symphonic Band, for the 50th anniversary of their annual concert; the title A Golden Jubilation is a reference to this. The close friendship between Hiroki Ito, theconductor of the band, and Satoshi Yagisawa resulted in this brilliant and exhilarating fanfare of approximately two minutes in length; the piece is ideal to use as a concert opener. The original composition was arranged for an extremely wide rangeof instruments and a band of 200 musicians, including a separate ‘banda’, harp and a variety of special instruments. This new version has been rescored for standard band instrumentation by the composer himself.

To a Friend

When you have been playing in a band for a long time, you will know that music belongs to the most beautiful moments in life, but also to the roughest times. Making music together can give you strength when things are difficult.To a Friend is a wonderfully comforting work for anyone going through a dark time. Jacob de Haan composed the work for his father in law, Gerard Bosch, a musician to the core. The piece received its first performance justweeks before his passing. On a sun-kissed evening, his friends, the musicians of his two music societies Oefening Baart Kunst (Practice Makes Perfect) Otterlo, and the Reünie Orkest Artillerie Trompetterkorps (Reunion BandArtillery Trumpet Corps) played the work for Gerard - an unknowing yet beautiful goodbye.

To a Friend

When you have been playing in a band for a long time, you will know that music belongs to the most beautiful moments in life, but also to the roughest times. Making music together can give you strength when things are difficult.To a Friend is a wonderfully comforting work for anyone going through a dark time. Jacob de Haan composed the work for his father in law, Gerard Bosch, a musician to the core. The piece received its first performance justweeks before his passing. On a sun-kissed evening, his friends, the musicians of his two music societies Oefening Baart Kunst (Practice Makes Perfect) Otterlo, and the Reünie Orkest Artillerie Trompetterkorps (Reunion BandArtillery Trumpet Corps) played the work for Gerard - an unknowing yet beautiful goodbye.

You're a Lady

Songwriter and composer Peter Skellern was a great writer of many truly sensitive love songs, with You’re A Lady being the most famous by far. This evergreen was originally performed with brass band backing, making it an obvious choice for a brass band arrangement.