Adagio From Clarinetconcerto In D, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arr. Georges Moreau. Concert Band

Russian composer, pianist and conductor Sergeij Rachmaninow (1873-1943) is regarded as one of the most versatile musicians of his time. He wrote symphonies, piano concertos, chamber music, tone poems, operas and songs. As concert pianist he was in great international demand, his many concert tours brought him to Europe and the United States. During World War I he fled through Sweden to the U.S. with his family, and he almost totally lost his inspiration for composing. In 1930, he moved back to Europe, buying a property in Switzerland and building a great mansion. In consequence of World War II he had to flee to the U.S. again, where he died in Beverly Hills in 1943, just before his 70th birthday. Polka Italienne is based on a melody that Rachmaninow heard in Italy at the beginning of the 1900s, played by an old street organ. He liked the melody very much and wrote it down for piano right after he had returned to his hotel. Today, the edition for four-handed piano is regarded as the original version. German composer and arranger Stefan Schwalgin has carefully created a skillfully orchestrated new version, meeting the standards and requirements of a modern European wind orchestra and bringing 'Polka Italienne' to the wonderful sound of winds.

Windows of the World, (wind version written for the Royal Norwegian Navy Band), provides solo opportunities for several principal players. Graham takes us first to Latin America, then to Japan, and onwards to sub-Saharan Africa. We get a gentle reprieve via a nostalgic hint of the British Isles before we land in the melting pot of all styles, the USA. In this final movement the driving swing section is abruptly stopped and a drum cadenza leads us back into the opening Latin music, with hints of the other styles as well. Described by Professor Ron Holz as "a global musical village", stylistic diversity is celebrated, and young musicians have fun while learning to master and embrace the performance practice requirements of each.The six movements 1) Amazonia 2) Rainforest 3) The Rising Sun 4) Drums of Thunder 5) Celtic Dream and 6) Earth Walk can be programmed individually

Flanders FieldsDan PriceCommissioned in 2014 by the 2nd Rossendale Scout Band, Flanders Fields was composed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I, also known as the Great War. It is a reflective work which uses a hymn as its basis, infusing the sound of bugle calls and marching drums to convey the impression of a conflict rather than depicting a specific battle.Narration and wordless choir can be included as part of the performance.Duration: 00:07:30Grade: 3

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La Fiesta Mexicana (concert band)Following a year of studying Mexican folk music, Reed created this work which is subtitled A Mexican Folk Song Symphony for Concert Band. Set in three contrasting movements, the entire work musically portrays a religious festival. The variety of textures is evident from the beginning of the first movement entitled "Prelude and Aztec Dance." The second movement, "Mass," is more somber and reflective. "Carnival," the last movement, is joyous and invigorating. A hearty time-honored work. ISBN: BDM03027Publisher: WarnerGenre: Latin, ContemporaryGrades: Grade 5Language: EnglishDurata:21:58

DRAUMESPOR - KENNETH SIVERTSEN (1961-2006)Kenneth Sivertsen var født på Moster i Bømlo kommune i 1961 og døyde i 2006 berre 45 år gamal. Han var svært allsidig som gitarist, sanger og komponist og hans produksjon inneheld både klassisk, jazz og viser.Draumespor vart skriven i 1996 til tekst av søsteren Solfrid Sivertsen. Sangen har fire vers med denne teksten:Eg går her langs ein vegder eg har ofte vandra føreg ser ei grind eit tre eit huseg ser ei open dørog denne døra fører megtil dette rommet innså sit eg her og ventar påein draum som før var minEg leitar etter spor av barnsom budde her ein gongdå liv var draum og draum var livto vers av same songdå morgonen sto solkleddmed ein himmel høg av tidog natta var ei lommesom vi putta dagen iMen tida har no trødd forbimed lange tunge stegden smuldra åra oppog dekte til min barndomsvegno ventar eg mens skuggar felleg veit at dagen lidlangt borte høyrest barnestemmerfrå ei anna tidEg går her langs ein vegder eg har ofte vandra førforbi ei grind eit tre eit husno med ei lukka dørog stega mine førest borttil bitar av ein songved vegens slutt eg snur og serher drøymde eg ein gongDraumesporKomponist Kenneth SivertsenArrangør Per Olav PaulsenEdition PMP 0532020 Pop MusicDurata 2:35Grade 2Også tilgjengelig for Brass Band