Episodes - Alfred R. Stevenson

Episodes - Jean Pierre Pommier

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Epitaph - Bill Locklear

Powerful in its simplicity, this beautiful work by Bill Locklear memorializes a departed band member.

Epitaph - Piet Swerts

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Epitaphe - René Bernier

In September 1925, on the occasion of the sixty-fifth birthday of their 'master', seven students of Paul Gilson gathered to form the first composers' collective in Belgian national music history. The members of Les Synthtistes (the Synthetists) are Ren Bernier, Francis de Bourguignon, Gaston Brenta, Tho Dejoncker, Marcel Poot, Maurice Schoemaker and Jules Strens. Their intent is twofold and both theoretical and practical. Les Synthtistes want to distinguish themselves as the 'Brussels seven' by breaking away from the prevailing late-romantic music of their time. Their theoretical aim is to synthesize the modern tendencies in music from 1925 onwards, to connect with the 'acquisitions of contemporary music' and to apply them within balanced and well-defined forms. Their practical goal is to make it easier to find a stage to perform their new symphonic music by uniting. In a period when there is no professional symphonic orchestra in Belgium, apart from the opera orchestra, they compose and transcribe their original symphonic works for wind band. They work together with Arthur Prevost and the Royal Band of the Belgian Guides which grew into a model instrumentation of 85 musicians during the interwar period. Thanks to Prevost and the Guides a unique collection of original, modern music for wind band by Les Synthtistes can be heard on the Brussels concert stages during the interwar period. Because only a few works of this unique, forgotten collection of 75 works were published, this unique canon remained largely unknown. Thanks to a historical study of sources by Luc Vertommen, these works for wind band are now, a century after their creation, made accessible and recorded for the first time.

Epoch Fantasy - Richard Summers

New to Carl Fischer Music, composer Richard Summers gives us a stunning concert overture based on Renaissance and early music styles. Students will find that Epoch Fantasy is pleasantly reminiscent of music from current video games. The modal first theme is contrasted nicely with a sweet lyrical middle section that will highlight the budding musicianship of your developing band.

Equestrian Symphonette - Franco Cesarini

Equestrian Symphonette was written for the Orchestre d'Harmonie de Laval, France. Laval is the capital town of the department of Mayenne, and the surrounding countryside is home to many thoroughbred race horse stables. The composition incorporates the principal gaits of the horse (walk, trot, canter and gallop) as the musical cornerstones of this work and incorporates into the composition colourful depictions of the natural environment and surroundings as well as the characteristics of each stride. Interesting rhythmical patterns, together with rich melodies, are interwoven throughout this original piece which makes it an excellent choice for a contest or as anenterprising part of your concert.

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Equilibrium - Michael Oare

Propelled throughout by a constant driving pulse, Michael Oare's exciting work pits opposing elements of harmony and rhythm against each other, portraying a sense of musical equilibrium. Creative interplay between winds andpercussion, along with shifting meters and changing textures, adds to the effectiveness of this unique piece commissioned by the U.S Navy Band for their performance at the 2014 Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois. Dur: 4:00

Equinox - Ed Huckeby

Take a good look at this superior overture for mid-level bands by Ed Huckeby. A brief andante introduction drives straight into an animated allegro, punctuated by heart-stirring rhythms. Excellent teaching material for developing musicianship in your young players. You can't go wrong with this one - a clear winner from one of the most popular composers.

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Equinox - Michael Sweeney

Written in one tempo, this outstanding piece contrasts timbres and dynamics between the brass, woodwinds, and percussion. The themes are rhythmic and the percussion writing is creative and interesting. Another winner from Michael Sweeney.