The Ultimate Comedy Collection. (New and Old Favorites). Lillenas Publications. Sacred. CD Rom. Lillenas Publishing Company #MP868CD. Published by Lillenas Publishing Company (HL.71901080). A unique blend of hand-picked favorites collides with newly “brewed” sketches from funny duo Martha Bolton and Torry Martin creating an ultimate collection of laughs. Spanning their history of writing with Lillenas, the two acclaimed and award-winning writers share what inspired them to craft scripts that have stood the test of time. And they also share their 10 latest scripts to delight and amuse. And with this CD-ROM, you load everything onto your computer and forget about keeping track of which drama team member borrowed your favorite funny scripts last. Do yourself a favor and start learning through laughter today! Most sketches run 4 to 8 minutes. Compatible with Windows & Macintosh.

Volume 3, The Humorous Trumpet (with CD) by Paolo Baratto. For trumpet (or cornet) & piano (or CD accompaniment). Swiss import. Play Along. Grade 4. Sheet music and accompaniment CD. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-6148).

Comedy Overture by John Ireland (1879-1962). For Concert Band (Piccolo, 1st Flute, 2nd Flute, 1st Oboe, 2nd Oboe*, 1st Bb Clarinet, 2nd Bb Clarinet, 3rd Bb Clarinet, Eb Alto Clarinet*, Bb Bass Clarinet, 1st Bassoon, 2nd Bassoon*, 1st Eb Alto Saxophone, 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone, Bb Tenor Saxophone, Eb Baritone Saxophone*). Band Music. Grade 5. Score and parts. Duration 10:30. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.R10004). Originally composed for Brass Band in 1934 "Comedy Overture" is, despite its name, a serious piece of writing. The term Overture does not imply that there is anything else to follow; it is used in the 19th century sense of Concert Overture (like Mendelssohn's "Fingal's Cave" - in other words, a miniature Tone Poem).The 1930's was a period of Ireland's mature writing - yielding the Piano Concerto (1930), the Legend for piano and orchestra (1933), and the choral work "These Things Shall Be" (1936-1937). We are fortunate therefore to have both "Comedy Overture" and "A Downland Suite" (1932) written for band medium at this time.As with "Maritime Overture" (written in 1944 for military band) Ireland approaches his material symphonically. The opening three notes state immediately the two seminal intervals of a semitone and a third. These are brooding and dark in Bb minor. It is these intervals which make up much of the thematic content of "Comedy," sometimes appearing in inverted form, and sometimes in major forms as well.The concept that some musical intervals are consonant , some dissonant, and some perfect is perhaps useful in understanding the nature of the tension and resolution of this work. The third is inherently unstable, and by bar 4, the interval is expanded to a fourth - with an ascending sem-quaver triplet - and then expanded to a fifth. The instability of the third pushes it towards a "perfect" resolution in the fourth or the fifth.The slow introduction is built entirely around these intervals in Bb minor and leads through an oboe cadenza, to an Allegro moderato brillante in Bb major.Once again, the semi-tone (inverted) and a third (major) comprise the main, chirpy, theme-inspired by a London bus-conductor's cry of "Piccadilly." (Much of the material in "Comedy" was re-conceived by Ireland for orchestra and published two years later under the title "A London Overture.")The expansion of the interval of a third through a fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh now takes place quickly before our very ears at the outset of this quicker section.Immediately the theme is developed, inverted, and accents displaced across the bar line to give a 3/2 feel against the written meter. But this restlessness leads to a tranquillo built around an arpeggio figure and presented by flute and clarinet. Ireland weaves his flowing counterpoint around this melody until the original slow introduction returns leading to a stretto effect as the rising bass motifs become more urgent, requesting a resolution of the tension of that original semitone and minor third.Yet resolution is withheld at this point as the music becomes almost becalmed in a further, unrelated tranquillo section marked pianissimo. It is almost as if another side of Ireland's nature is briefly allowed to shine through the stern counterpoint and disciplined structure.This leads to virtually a full recapitulation of the chirpy "brilliante," with small additional touches of counterpoint, followed by the first tranquillo section-this time in the tonic of Bb major. But the instability of the third re-asserts itself, this time demanding a resolution. And a triumphant resolution it receives, for it finally becomes fully fledged and reiterates the octave in a closing vivace. The opening tension has at last resolved itself into the most perfect interval of all.

Humorous Duo / Heiteres Duo by Gerhard Track. Bassoon. For 2 bassoons. 3. 16 pages. Published by Doblinger Music Publishers (DB.05-00512). ISBN M-012-16662-7. Dieses humoristisch-parodistische Stuck findet in der Besetzung durch zwei Fagotte seine Entsprechung. Der 1. Satz a!! Intrada (Let's play) a!! erinnert an amerikanische U-Musik. Der 2. Satz a!! Excuse me, Strauss besagt es ist eine Parodie auf Strauss-Walzer.

Overture To A Lyric Comedy by Byron Adams. For string orchestra. Contemporary. 3. Parts. Composed 2003. Duration 4'30''. Published by Editions BIM (ET.ORCH51C).

Pilger und Fuchs by Jost Meier. For musical comedy, 6 solo voices and orchestra. Contemporary. Study score. Composed 1994. Duration 70'. Published by Editions BIM (ET.OPER1D).

Pilger und Fuchs by Jost Meier. For musical comedy, 6 solo voices and orchestra. Contemporary. Score. Composed 1994. Duration 70'. Published by Editions BIM (ET.OPER1B).

Pilger und Fuchs by Jost Meier. For musical comedy, 6 solo voices and orchestra. Contemporary. Choir score. Composed 1994. Duration 70'. Published by Editions BIM (ET.OPER1A).

Comedy Capers. (Ouverture (Opus 181)). By Gerard Boedijn. For Concert Band. Joke/Fairy Tale/Narrator / Original Overtures / The Best Original Pieces for Concert Band. Original Pieces. Grade 4. Score. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.011000080-S).

Comedy Capers. (Ouverture (Opus 181)). By Gerard Boedijn. For Concert Band. Joke/Fairy Tale/Narrator / Original Overtures / The Best Original Pieces for Concert Band. Original Pieces. Grade 4. Score and Parts. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.011000080).

Old Chelsea (Selectie Uit De Musical Comedy). By R. -Grun, B. Tauber. Arranged by C. M. Mellema. For Concert Band. TV / Selections of Opera/Musical/Movies/TV / Arrangements of Modern Light Music. Movie and Musical. Grade 4. Score. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.010707070-S).

Old Chelsea (Selectie Uit De Musical Comedy). By R. -Grun, B. Tauber. Arranged by C. M. Mellema. For Concert Band. TV / Selections of Opera/Musical/Movies/TV / Arrangements of Modern Light Music. Movie and Musical. Grade 4. Score and Parts. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.010707070).

Scenes from a Comedy by Philip Sparke (1951-). Score & Parts. Anglo Music Concert Band. Grade 5. Anglo Music Press #AMP197. Published by Anglo Music Press (HL.44007320). This work has no specific programme, but represents scenes from an imaginary pantomime in the commedia dell'arte tradition. A fine work with many contrasts, from triumphal fanfares through tender waltzes to a peasant dance, this major new work for advanced concert bands is sure to become a much-performed item in your concert repertoire. Dur: 8:30.

Comedy Capers. (Ouverture (Opus 181)). By Gerard Boedijn. For Fanfare Band. Original Overtures / Joke/Fairy Tale/Narrator / The Best Original Pieces for Concert Band. Original Pieces. Grade 4. Score. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.021000080-S). Take advantage of this over-stock pricing while supplies last.

Comedy Capers. (Ouverture (Opus 181)). By Gerard Boedijn. For Fanfare Band. Original Overtures / Joke/Fairy Tale/Narrator / The Best Original Pieces for Concert Band. Original Pieces. Grade 4. Score and Parts. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.021000080).

Old Chelsea (Selectie Uit De Musical Comedy). By R. -Grun, B. Tauber. Arranged by C. M. Mellema. For Fanfare Band. Arrangements of Modern Light Music / TV / Selections of Opera/Musical/Movies/TV. Movie and Musical. Grade 4. Score. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.020707070-S).

Old Chelsea (Selectie Uit De Musical Comedy). By R. -Grun, B. Tauber. Arranged by C. M. Mellema. For Fanfare Band. Arrangements of Modern Light Music / TV / Selections of Opera/Musical/Movies/TV. Movie and Musical. Grade 4. Score and Parts. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.020707070).

Iphigenia in Brooklyn - Large Score by PDQ Bach (1935-). Arranged by Peter Schickele. Full score (large). Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.41641173L).

Overture from the Fairy Tale Comedy by Ole Olsen (1850-1927). Arranged by Bjorn Mellemberg. Overtures. Band Music Series. Score and set of parts. Duration 8 minutes, 25 seconds. Published by Molenaar Edition (ML.07776706690520).

Pastiche by John Biggs (1932-). For full orchestra (2.2.2.2-4.3.3.1, timpani, 2 percussion, strings). A humorous montage of 27 quotes from 19 composers. Eclectic. Intermediate. Score and parts. Duration 6 minutes. Published by Consort Press (CT.CP-313).

Concerto for Two Pianos Vs. Orchestra (Piano II). By PDQ Bach (1935-). Arranged by Peter Schickele. For Piano 4 Hands. Part. Standard notation. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.41641220B). With Standard notation.

Concerto for Two Pianos Vs. Orchestra (Piano I). By PDQ Bach (1935-). Arranged by Peter Schickele. For Piano 4 Hands. Part. Standard notation. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.41641220A). With Standard notation.

Six Contrary Dances (For Concert Band (Full Score and Parts)). By PDQ Bach (1935-). Edited by Professor Peter Schickele. Concert Band. For Piccolo, Flute I, Flute II, Oboe I, Oboe II, Clarinet (in Eb), Clarinet I, Clarinet II, Clarinet III, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon I, Bassoon II, Contra Bassoon, Alto Saxophone I, Alto Saxophone II, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Cornet I, . Score and Set of Parts. Standard notation. S 39. 34 pages. Duration 12 minutes. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.115401610). With Standard notation.

Capriccio "La Pucelle De New Orleans" ("the Maid of New Orleans") (For Various Instruments). By PDQ Bach (1935-). Edited by Professor Peter Schickele. For Oboe I, Oboe II, Bassoon I, Bassoon II, Flute I, Flute II, Clarinet, Trumpet, Tenor. Score and part(s). Standard notation. S under 18. 16 pages. Duration 4 minutes. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114405780). With Standard notation.