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To my Country

The Hymn To My Country is the trio part of the second movement, entitled 'In the Country', from the third Symphony To My Country (1886 - 1890) by the Dutch composer Bernard Zweers (1854 - 1924). This symphony was written at a time when a lot of composers were largely inspired by patriotic feelings. The compositions of Zweers have apparently been influenced by his contemporaries such as Antonin Dvoràk, Jean Sibelius (Finlandia), Bedrich Smetana (who also wrote a work entitled 'My Country' (Ma Vlast) - a cycle of symphonic poems including the famous Moldau) and Edvard Grieg. Although his father, a music dealer and amateur musician, at first described his son's musical activities as'a waste of paper and time', Zweers did not abandon his vocation. When the 27-year-old Bernard Zweers conducted his first symphony in 1881, his father was so impressed that he allowed his son to devote himself completely to music. Thre arrangement of this chorale was written on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands on May 5th, 1995, and is dedicated 'To My Country'.

To my Country

To My Country comes from the trio section of the Dutch composer Bernard Zweer (1854-1924) third symphony. The third symphony was composed at a time when many composers were inspired by great patriotic feelings, and Zweers compositions were said to have been an influence on Dvorak, Smetana, Sibelius and Grieg. The arrangement of this chorale was written for the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands on May 5th 1995 and is dedicated ‘To My Country’.

Elton John in Concert

The songs of Elton John have been in the charts for over thirty years. This medley combines three instantly recognisable melodies: Nikita, Blue Eyes and Don’t Go Breaking My Heart. This work will prove a favourite with both players and audience.

Elton John in Concert

The songs of Elton John have been in the charts for over thirty years. This medley combines three instantly recognisable melodies: Nikita, Blue Eyes and Don’t Go Breaking My Heart. This work will prove a favourite with both players and audience.

Conducting Favourite Concert Pieces

Relight My Fire : as performed by Dan Hartman & Take That

In 1979, Dan Hartman's disco classic, Relight My Fire, occupied the top slot of the US dance charts for six weeks. In 1993, the song was back at No. 1 reworked and sung by British boyband, Take That. Both of these versions inspired Peter Kleine Schaars in his arrangement of Relight My Fire for concert band.

Answer Me, My Love : Mutterlein

“Answer Me, My Love” was originally written with German lyrics by Fred Rauch and music by Gerard Winkler under the title “Mutterlein”. Shortly after, Carl Sigman wrote the English lyrics and gave it the title “Answer Me, My Love” which is now the most famous version. It became a hit in 1953, but it was during 1954 that Nat King Cole recorded it and made it a chart-topper in both the US and Europe. In 2000 the Canadian composer and singer Joni Mitchell included it on her successful record album “Both Sides Now”. Available solo parts in this arrangement: C-Instruments TC C-Instruments BC Bb-Instruments Eb-instruments

Harbison John Rubies (After Thelonious Monk Ruby My Dear) Sc/Pts

Composer John Harbison writes: ' Rubies is a version of Thelonious Monk's 'Ruby, My Dear', which he composed while still in his teens. When I was invited by the Seattle Symphony to make a short piece reflecting my first musical passions, my thoughts were of Bach and Monk. Since I had recently made some Bach-like chorale preludes, I chose to make a version of Monk's tune, first in a chamber-musical, contrapuntal manner, then in the grand orchestral style I had always heard lurking there .' Dur: 5:30 (Recorded live by the Rutgers Symphony Band - Peter Stanley Martin, guest conductor).

You on my Mind : Recorded by Swing Out Sister

‘You on My Mind’ was the first single from Kaleidoscope World, the second album by the successful British pop group Swing Out Sister. The catchy song features a refined mix of interesting musical components which PeterKleine Schaars has utilized expertly in a fantastic sounding arrangement. This exhilarating tune is sure to give both the musicians and the audience a positive vibe!

Mitt hjerte alltid vanker - Fantasi : Fantasy on My Heart remains in Wonder

This arrangement was commissioned by B3 (The Bergen Woodwind Ensemble). B3 is a large woodwind ensemble located in Bergen with a mix of professional and amateur players. My Heart Remains in Wonder is a well-known Christmas hymn in Scandinavia. I wanted my version to be different to the traditional hymn tune style in which it is normally performed. One day I was outside walking and this idea came to me: an ostinato-like, mechanical skeleton of arpeggio semiquavers on which I could 'hang' the melody. However, I also wanted to do the melody line a bit different. The inspiration for this comes from folk music and the way fiddlers hardly ever lift their bow off the strings when they play. Because of this, it is important that the melody is played in a very sostenuto style in this arrangement. The harmonies lie somewhere between jazz and folk music with a little nod towards Grieg (himself heavily influenced by folk music) in the slow middle section.

Jingle Bells

The classic Christmas favourite is given a fantastic swinging makeover in this arrangement by leading Japanese arranger Naohiro Iwai. Your players will absolutely love performing this work that is definitely NOT that same old Christmas arrangement.

Jingle Bells

The classic Christmas favourite is given a fantastic swinging makeover in this arrangement by leading Japanese arranger Naohiro Iwai. Your players will absolutely love performing this work that is definitely NOT that same old Christmas arrangement.

Love : Because, Drive My Car, The Word, What You're Doing, Hey Jude, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Created by famed Beatles producer George Martin along with his son Giles for the ambitious Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas show spectacular, the album “Love” utilizes original Beatles recordings recast in new andimaginative settings and mixes. Effectively adapted for the concert stage by Jay Bocook, this terrific medley features Because, Drive My Car, The Word, What You're Doing, Hey Jude and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts ClubBand. Dur: 7:45

Praise my Soul

My Victory Won

To my Country

American Folk Rhapsody Vol. 2 : Quarter Military Band QMB 243

Contains the tunes: Billy Boy · Skip to My Lou · Shenandoah.

Bestefarvise : My Fantastic Gramps

Bestefarvise : My Fantastic Gramps

Oh My Darling Clementine

My Soul A Canvas

Pop and Rock Legends: Music of the Beatles : Medley of 13 hits

Includes: All My Lovin', A Hard Day's Night, Ticket To Ride, Yesterday, Norwegian Wood, Got To Get You Into My Life, Here, There and Everywhere, The Fool On The Hill, Penny Lane, Maxwell's Silver Hammer, Lady Madonna, and Something.

Wiener Frauen (Ouvertüre zur Operette) : Viennese Women (Overture to the Operetta)

The Austro-Hungarian composer and conductor Franz Lehár is mainly known for his operettas. Wiener Frauen (Viennese Women), from 1902, is one of the first operettas that Lehár wrote. The overture has quality, sounds joyful, is very catchy and at times thrilling! This will surely be a favourite with all audiences.

Goodnight Moon

Over the past few years I must have read Goodnight Moon to my son a thousand times - maybe more. Somewhere around reading number 500, I began hearing little musical fragments as I read, and over time those fragments began toblossom into a simple, sweet lullaby. I knew it was a long shot, but I asked my manager, Claire Long, to contact HarperCollins and see if they would allow the text to be set to music. To my surprise and delight they agreed - thefirst time they had ever allowed Goodnight Moon to be used in such a way. I composed the piece relatively quickly, originally setting the text for harp, string orchestra, and my son's mother, soprano Hila Plitmann. I laterarranged Goodnight Moon for SATB choir and piano. More recently, my dear friend Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant arranged the piece for wind ensemble and soloist. The melody of Goodnight Moon will forever make me think of those quietnights, reading my son to sleep. -Eric Whitacre

Mysterious Waltz : to my mother

Mysterious Waltz: this title should draw your attention! This particular waltz is not based on any specific example, least of all the Viennese waltz. Two souls are latent in this work, one lovely and cheerful and one melancholic with a touch of irony. Which of these two characters will finally dominate the listener depends on the conductor, who will reveal this secret according to his personal disposition…