O Mio Babbino Caro : from Gianni Schicchi

Giacomo Puccini composed Gianni Schicchi in 1918. It was the third opera of Il trittico (a trilogy). O mio babbino caro is a famous arietta sung by Gianni Schicchi’s daughter Lauretta. The song is very melodic and it has a beautiful harmonization. This arrangement is ideal for smaller bands or bands missing certain players as it offers alternatives for many parts and will make an ideal encore.

O Mio Babbino Caro : from Gianni Schicchi

Giacomo Puccini composed Gianni Schicchi in 1918. It was the third opera of Il trittico (a trilogy). O mio babbino caro is a famous arietta sung by Gianni Schicchi’s daughter Lauretta. The song is very melodic and it has a beautiful harmonization. This arrangement is ideal for smaller bands or bands missing certain players as it offers alternatives for many parts and will make an ideal encore.

O Mio Babbino Caro : from Gianni Schicchi

In 1918 componeerde Puccini Gianni Schicchi: de derde opera van Il trittico (een trilogie). ‘O mio babbino caro’ is een beroemde arietta, gezongen door Gianni Schicchi’s dochter Lauretta. Het lied is melodieus en de harmonisatie is prachtig. Bij een incomplete bezetting biedt dit arrangement alternatieven voor verschillende partijen. Het werk is geschikt als oefenstuk (met het accent op de toonvorming), maar zeker ook als toegift.

Cantabile e Allegro : for trumpet and piano

Cantabile e Allegro was written in 1976 and was comissioned by the Conservatory in Antwerp for a test piece for a trumpet exam. A lively allegro follows the slow 'cantabile' introduction. This is a fantastic work in the repertoire for trumpet.

E-Mail from Brazil

The inspiration for this piece came from an e-mail received by the composer from a friend who was travelling around Brazil. The music depicts the countries great contrasts, from the extreme poverty of the street children to the lavish lifestyle of the top footballers and the carnival revellers in Rio de Janeiro. Bring an exotic feel to any concert with the lively Latin American rhythms of E-mail from Brazil.

Caro Mio Ben

Caro Mio Ben

Caro Mio Ben

Caro Mio Ben

Caro Mio Ben

O Mio Babbino Caro : from Gianni Schicchi

O Mio Babbino Caro : from Gianni Schicchi

O Mio Babbino Caro : from Gianni Schicchi

Fanfare - HAYABUSA

On June 13, 2010 the capsule from the Hayabusa satellite successfully returned to earth after enduring a grueling six billion kilometer, seven year journey to retrieve samples from the Hayabusa meteor. Composer Satoshi Yagisawa was asked to write a piece to commemorate this momentous occasion. Fanfare - HAYABUSA’s premiere was so successful that the piece was performed a second time in response to the audience’s standing ovation. Out of this World!

Canta Napule

Canta Napule is a medley of Funiculì, Funicul , O sole mio, Come facette mammeta and O surdato ‘nnamurato - unforgettable melodies that have made the Neapolitan song famous all over the world. The music reflects street musicians, organs, comedians and small cafes, a lively picture of old Naples. Your audience will love to go back in time to this spirited, typically Italian city!

Contemplation : Doloroso e Contemplativo

Contemplation is the first movement from the Clarinet Concerto by Jan Van der Roost, which was commissioned by Musica Reservata VOF, Belgium, and is dedicated to the famous clarinet soloist Eddy Vanoosthuyse. A slightly mysterious intro leads to an orchestral climax with ascending melodies and the entrance of the soloist. This occurs at first with fragmentary musical ideas, and then with longer melodic lines. The orchestra delivers the dialogue withthe soloist, and creates a fitting musical frame with a delicate and colourful instrumentation. Towards the end of the music, the atmosphere from the beginning is restored, and the soloist finishes on the same note that he started the piece on. The concerto is also available as a piano reduction.

Contemplation : Doloroso e Contemplativo

Contemplation is the first movement from the Clarinet Concerto by Jan Van der Roost, which was commissioned by Musica Reservata VOF, Belgium, and is dedicated to the famous clarinet soloist Eddy Vanoosthuyse. A slightly mysterious intro leads to an orchestral climax with ascending melodies and the entrance of the soloist. This occurs at first with fragmentary musical ideas, and then with longer melodic lines. The orchestra delivers the dialogue withthe soloist, and creates a fitting musical frame with a delicate and colourful instrumentation. Towards the end of the music, the atmosphere from the beginning is restored, and the soloist finishes on the same note that he started the piece on. The concerto is also available as a piano reduction.

Canzona per Organo e Orchestra a Fiato

Canzona per Organo e Orchestra a Fiato

Canzona per Organo e Orchestra a Fiato

Canzona per Organo e Orchestra a Fiato

Watermelon Sugar

Harry Styles' Watermelon Sugar was a summer hit in 2020 and proved to be a fun song to groove to! This arrangement was made by the renowned German recorder soloist and teacher Ralf Bienioschek for his special „Ralf Bienioschek Signature Edition“ series. The arrangement is for a standard quartet of Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Great Bass Recorder, with additional parts provided Bass Recorder and Sub Bass (Contrabass) Recorder. Optional parts for (Electric) Piano, (Electric) Guitar, Western Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar, (Electric) Drum Set, Cajon/Shaker, Cowbell and a playback (available on our website www.bandmusicshop.com) are also included. You can also find a Score Play demo and a "How to play" video on our YouTube channel Hal Leonard Europe Ensemble. There are several ways to play the song. In principle, many options are conceivable, e.g. - with a band: (E)-Piano, (E)-Guitar, Western Guitar, E-Bass Guitar, (E)-Drum Set, Cowbell - with an acoustic band: Western Guitar, E-Bass Guitar, Cajon/Shaker, Cowbell - or just with the Recorders, a Western Guitar and with (or without) the playback. Have fun with it!

Bella Italia

Bella Italia is a medley of three Neapolitan songs that were made famous and popular by the tenor Mario Lanza. The work opens with the graceful waltz Santa Lucia, which is followed by a Latin-style version of O Sole Mio, a melody that became even more well known when used by Elvis Presley as the basis of the song It’s Now or Never. The cheerful Funiculì, Funicul ends the medley in 6/8 time. This arrangement for concert band by Roland Kernen will appeal to a broad audience and will leave both the band and the audience in a high-spirited mood.

Bella Italia

Bella Italia is a medley of three Neapolitan songs that were made famous and popular by the tenor Mario Lanza. The work opens with the graceful waltz Santa Lucia, which is followed by a Latin-style version of O Sole Mio, a melody that became even more well known when used by Elvis Presley as the basis of the song It’s Now or Never. The cheerful Funiculì, Funicul ends the medley in 6/8 time. This arrangement for concert band by Roland Kernen will appeal to a broad audience and will leave both the band and the audience in a high-spirited mood.

Fortuna : Recitativo, Arioso e Scherzo

Fortuna for trumpet and piano came about as a commission by the Belgian trumpeter Manu Mellaerts. The title of the work refers to the goddess Fortuna of Roman mythology, who represents fate and fortune. The composition is characterised by its modern but by no means avant-garde tonal language, with which composer Jan Hadermann creates a wide variety of musical expression. This, together with its playing time of some nine minutes, makes Fortuna an ideal examination work for the conservatory-level student.