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John R. Bourgeois

John R. Bourgeois composer / arranger

date of birth: 31.08.1934

Bourgeois John Roy geb. in Gibson, Louisiana, 31. August 1934. Er absolvierte die Loyola University in New Orleans und trat danach als Hornist und Korrepetitor in das New Orleans Philharmonic Orchestra und in die New Orleans Opera Company ein. 1956 schloss er sich dem U. S. Marine Corps an, zunächst in San Diegoin Kalifornien, danach als Solo-Hornist in der Pacific Marine Band, seit 1958 in The President's Own in Washington DC, 1974 zum Assistent Director, 1979 zum Director und 1983 zum 25. Chef-Dirigenten dieses berühmten Orchesters bestellt; 1996 in Ruhe. Sein besonderes Interesse gilt der Erforschung und Pflege des Schaffens von John Ph. Sousa. Als Gastdirigent und Vortragender, als Präsident und Mitglied nationaler und internationaler Blasmusikvereinigungen genießt John R. Bourgeois hohes Ansehen. Als Komponist schuf er u. a. den Gridiron Centennial March, 1985, sowie zahlreiche Blasmusik-Arrangements.

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From Maine To Oregon - John Philip Sousa / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

From Maine To Oregon John Philip Sousa / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

John Philip Sousa is well known throughout the world for composing the most popular marches ever written. Some of his marches were created from music originally written for an operetta, From Maine to Oregon, based on musical themes from Sousa's operetta The Glass Blower, which was renamed The American Maid. This new edition was created from the original parts as played by the S ...
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Composer: John Philip Sousa
Arranger: John R. Bourgeois
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Cossak Dance - Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky) / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Cossak Dance Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky) / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

This wonderful transcription comes from the only comic opera written by Tchaikovsky, 'The Slippers.' Opening with a short, stately fanfare before bursting into a flurry of rhythmic activity, the music depicts energetic Ukrainian dancers. A true programming jewel for accomplished bands. Colorful and lively!
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Polish Dance - Mikhail Glinka / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Polish Dance Mikhail Glinka / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Kategorie / Categorie: Concert Band Concert Band Grade 4 & Up Besetzung / Instrumentation: Concert Band Verlag / Publication: Wingert-Jones Publications AE Taken from the patriotic-heroic opera "A Life for the Tsar," in which Glinka presents a tableau of four Polish dances. One dance is the Krakoviak, a fast, syncopated imitation of horses. Well-loved in the Krakow region for ...
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Composer: Mikhail Glinka
Arranger: John R. Bourgeois
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Little Masquerade Suite - Johan Halvorsen / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Little Masquerade Suite Johan Halvorsen / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Kategorie / Categorie: Concert Band Concert Band Grade 4 & Up Besetzung / Instrumentation: Concert Band Verlag / Publication: Wingert-Jones Publications AE In 1922 Halvorsen was commissioned to write incidental music for the bicentennial performance of a comedy written by Norwegian playwright Ludvig Holberg. Masquerade calls for a diverse pallet of music depicting ballet and d ...
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Composer: Johan Halvorsen
Arranger: John R. Bourgeois
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Sunflower Slow Drag - Scott Joplin / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Sunflower Slow Drag Scott Joplin / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Kategorie / Categorie: Concert Band Concert Band Grade 4 & Up Besetzung / Instrumentation: Concert Band Verlag / Publication: Wingert-Jones Publications AE The music in Sunflower Slow Drag is full of brightness and levity, having the light, upbeat character found in many of Joplins happiest compositions. After a brief introductory passage, the jaunty main theme appears in all ...
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Composer: Scott Joplin
Arranger: John R. Bourgeois
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In Memoriam - Johan Halvorsen / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

In Memoriam Johan Halvorsen / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Kategorie / Categorie: Concert Band Concert Band Grade 4 & Up Besetzung / Instrumentation: Concert Band Verlag / Publication: Wingert-Jones Publications AE Johan Halvorsens In Memoriam, Opus 30 was written for the great Norwegian poet Bjornstjerne Bjornson. The two men became very close friends and Halvorsen composed a funeral march in Bjornsons honor upon his death in 1910. T ...
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Composer: Johan Halvorsen
Arranger: John R. Bourgeois
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Polonaise - Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky) / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Polonaise Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky) / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Kategorie / Categorie: Concert Band Concert Band Grade 4 & Up Besetzung / Instrumentation: Concert Band Verlag / Publication: Wingert-Jones Publications AE While not well known, some of Tchaikovskys best symphonic writing is found in his operas and ballets. This selection from his only comic-fantasy opera actually featured a large on-stage wind band performing this polonaise! ...
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Three Dances From The Maid Of Orleans - Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky) / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Three Dances From The Maid Of Orleans Piotr Ilich Tchaikowsky (Pyotr Peter Ilyich Iljitsch Tschaikovsky) / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Kategorie / Categorie: Concert Band Concert Band Grade 4 & Up Besetzung / Instrumentation: Concert Band Verlag / Publication: Wingert-Jones Publications AE This fine addition to the Bourgeois Editions is from Tchaikovskys grand opera, The Maid of Orleans. Based on the story of Joan of Arc, the three movements can be performed together, or the first and last dances can stand al ...
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Processional (Wedding March) - John Philip Sousa / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Processional (Wedding March) John Philip Sousa / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Kategorie / Categorie: Concert Band Concert Band Grade 4 & Up Besetzung / Instrumentation: Concert Band Verlag / Publication: Wingert-Jones Publications AE During World War One Sousa was asked to compose an American wedding march, and he fulfilled this request with this processional march. Subtitled Wedding March, Sousa dedicated the work to the American people. Stately and di ...
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Composer: John Philip Sousa
Arranger: John R. Bourgeois
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Beau Ideal - John Philip Sousa / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Beau Ideal John Philip Sousa / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Upon leaving the U.S. Marine Band to form his own professional band, Sousa wrote this classic original march. It has since become a standard in the repertoire of American concert bands and is now available in this historically accurate edition.
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Duration: 3:40 min
Difficulty: 5
Composer: John Philip Sousa
Arranger: John R. Bourgeois
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Bach's Toccata and Minuet - Johann Sebastian Bach / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Bach's Toccata and Minuet Johann Sebastian Bach / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Kategorie / Categorie: Concert Band Concert Band Grade 2-2.5 Besetzung / Instrumentation: Concert Band Verlag / Publication: Wingert-Jones Publications AE Two of Bachs most popular and best known compositions, Toccata and Fugue in D Minor and Minuet in G are combined for the first time in this work, enabling young performers to enjoy playing two of the most famous musical them ...
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Article Nr: 164499
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Homage March - Richard Wagner / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Homage March Richard Wagner / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Kategorie / Categorie: Concert Band Concert Band Grade 4 & Up Besetzung / Instrumentation: Concert Band Verlag / Publication: Wingert-Jones Publications AE This original work for military band was written by the great composer in honor of the young king, Ludwig II, who became Wagners greatest patron. This meticulously edited new edition enables the modern concert band to play ...
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Composer: Richard Wagner
Arranger: John R. Bourgeois
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Northwind March - William Paris Chambers / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Northwind March William Paris Chambers / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Kategorie / Categorie: Concert Band Concert Band Grade 4 & Up Besetzung / Instrumentation: Concert Band Verlag / Publication: Wingert-Jones Publications AE One of the approximately 88 marches written in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by the gifted cornetist/band leader, this work is as exciting today as it was when it was new. (2:00)
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March From Tabasco - George Whitefield Chadwick / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

March From Tabasco George Whitefield Chadwick / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Kategorie / Categorie: Concert Band Concert Band Grade 4 & Up Besetzung / Instrumentation: Concert Band Verlag / Publication: Wingert-Jones Publications AE Chadwick (1854-1931) taught harmony, composition, and orchestration at the New England Conservatory, and in 1897 he became the schools director. This unique march is from Chadwicks light operetta, Tabasco. (2:40)
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Revelation March - William Paris Chambers / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Revelation March William Paris Chambers / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Kategorie / Categorie: Concert Band Concert Band Grade 4 & Up Besetzung / Instrumentation: Concert Band Verlag / Publication: Wingert-Jones Publications AE W. Paris Chambers was one of the most acclaimed march composers of the latter half of the 19th century, and this wonderful march shows why! The unique organ-like middle section has an almost hymn-like character that makes i ...
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Parade Militaire - Jules Massenet / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Parade Militaire Jules Massenet / Arr. John R. Bourgeois

Kategorie / Categorie: Concert Band Concert Band Grade 4 & Up Besetzung / Instrumentation: Concert Band Verlag / Publication: Wingert-Jones Publications AE As a gifted young composer, Jules Massenet (1842-1912) wrote several operas that were never produced or printed; but at the age of 25, he enjoyed his first opera production in Paris. Following that success he became a popul ...
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Composer: Jules Massenet
Arranger: John R. Bourgeois
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Rev. 4.118 - Time: 95 ms | SQL: -1 ms