April In Paris - Vernon Duke

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Aqua Dance

Aquamarine - Günter Noris

Aquarium - Johan de Meij

The Suite 'Aquarium' is Johan de Meij's third composition for symphonic band and features six tropical fishes, each of them represented by a motif, and surfacing as such in several guises. The composition consists of three movements of which the second and third merge uninterruptedly into each other. I) Allegretto grazioso (Neon Tetra, Electric Eel and Angelfish) II) Andante / Adagio (Sea Horse and Zebrafish) III) Finale: Allegro giocoso (Guppy & Co.) The Neon Tetra motif functions as a kind of 'Leitmotiv' and descibes the beautifully coloured, frisky fish: A number of variants have been derived from this theme and will also appear in the other movements.The Electric Eel in fact is not represented by a motif, but by a rhythm based on the restless electric pulses made audible in some aquaria. The Angel fish is represented by elegant cluster chords. In the second movement the Sea Horse emerges out of the water vegetation and starts a dialogue with the Zebrafish, which is represented by one melodic phrase in unison, getting more and more threatening by added parallel fifths and octaves. Simultaneously with the Sea Horse motif the Neon Tetra theme emerges, this time in 3/4 time and in Eb minor. The third movement starts with only two instruments (trumpet and xylophone), but as it is often the case with Guppies their number rapidly increases. Piccolo and Alto Saxophone introduce the Guppy Theme followed by several instrumental combinations. Every theme from the first movement 'swims by' once more, after which the principal motif leads us to a brilliant ending.

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Aquarius Samba - Günter Noris

Aquia Hills - Gary Fagan

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Aquia Landing (Gateway to Freedom March) - Paul Murtha

During the Civil War, this pivotal transportation point located on the Potomac River and Aquia Creek was an important hub for both north and south. In addition, it was a key link in the network of freedom for fugitive slaves. PaulMurtha pays tribute to this historical site with this great-sounding Sousa style march at an easy level.

Aquila Chrysaetos - Alex Poelman

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Aquila non capit muscas(Epomanduodurum) - Maxime Aulio

Aquila Volante - Michael Geisler

This is a typical openingsoverture. The piece is characterized by the image of a flying hawk. We feel the wind tugging at its wings, the fury of the hunt, the dizzying nosedive, and all the splendor and beauty of a majestic bird.

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