Brazil - Ary Barroso

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Brazil : Ceremony, Song and Samba - Robert W. Smith

At long last, Robert W. Smith continues his musical journey that began in western Africa years ago and now takes us to Brazil. Based upon authentic Afro-Brazilian percussion grooves, "Brazil: Ceremony, Song and Samba" is comprised of three musical sections illustrating the impact of the African experience on music of this part of the world. Beginning in northern Brazil with the Ceremony, the piece transitions to Rio di Janiero and the smooth sounds of the bossa nova that has become so popular throughout the world. The piece concludes with the exciting sounds of Carnaval and the Samba Schools that fill the streets during the annual celebration. Exciting, musically rewarding and extremely effective in any concert setting!

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Brazilian Bay Dance - Harm Evers

This piece, by the Dutch composer Harm Evers, takes you and your musicians to the hot atmosphere of a Brazilian beach party. Everyone celebrates until late at night and dances to the cheerful sounds of Latin American music.

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Brazilian Beach Party - Carlos Montana

Brazilian Bombshell - Chris Siegal

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Brazilian Folk Dance Suite

This suite consists of three songs adapted for concert band and set in rhythmic dance forms native to Brazil: Bossa Nova, Beguine and the Brazilian Quickstep. A real concert favorite!

Brazilian Impressions - Hardy Schneiders

Brazilian Polka - W. Robinson

Brazilian Suite - Mickey Nicolas

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Bread and Games - William Vean

'Panem et Circenses', Bread and Games were essential for keeping the citizens of ancient Rome in check. While the bread was meant for the poorest among the Romans, the Games were Popular Pastime Number One for everybody.There were different kinds of games, such as chariot races (especially popular with female spectators), or wild-beast fights, where lions, tigers, bulls or bears were set on one another or even on human beings. Most popular, however, were the Gladiator fights. In 'Bread and Games' William Vean depicts one of the many fights in the antique Colosseum. 1. Entrance of the Gladiators: By powerful bugle-calls the attention of the peoplewas asked for, after which the Gladiators entered the Arena at the sound of heroic marching-music.2.Swordfight: We can hear that the fights were not mere child's play in this part.On the contrary, they were a matter of life and death and were fought accordingly.3.Mercy of the Emperor: Sometimes a wounded gladiator could be fortunate, depending on the mercy of the audience. Waving one's handkerchief meant mercy, a turned-down thumb meant no pardon. The Emperor had the right to take the final decision, but he usually complied with the wish of the majority of the public. 4.Lap of Honour: Gladiators were mainly selected among slaves, convicted criminals, or prisoners of war. Consequently, winning was very important, as it would mean fame, honour and sometimes even wealth. A lap of honour, therefore, was the winner's due reward.

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