Overture for a Celebration- Jubilance was written to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Xinmin Senior School in Singapore. Appropriately for the occasion the composition is a festive virtuoso and dynamic opening work. The music of Benjamin Yeo is characterised by up-tempo melodies and widely scored dynamic contrasts. The ideal opener for your concert!

The Turtle Dove is without a doubt one of the most well-known British folk songs right up there with the likes of Greensleeves or Drink to Me Only . The Turtle Dove has been skillfully arranged for concert band by Swisscomposer and arranger Etienne Crausaz carefully keeping the mood and intimacy of the original melody.

I'm still standing is another way of saying You haven't beaten me yet and is an ode to stamina. This world famous song by Elton John has been arranged by newcomer Sven Van Calster. The stirring rhythm and the infectious famous melody enable this piece to be played at any concert irrespective of the level of your orchestra. Always a topper!

With Rock Collection Etienne Crausaz offers a set of two original works and one arrangement: Rock Feel is a very lively piece with a lovely dialogue between the wind and percussion instruments; Go Down Moses is a rock arrangement of the well-known harmonically colourful Negro spiritual; and Music School Rock written in a minor key alternates a rhythmic motif and a quieter more tuneful melody. This collection of four-part pieces for ensembles with varied instrumentation is suitable for any wind band.

Duke Ellington (1889- 1974) was a very successful American pianist conductor composer and arranger. His orchestra existed for decades and was able to survive thanks to the enormous hits that he and his collaborators wrote. Many of those songs now belong to the standard repertoire of jazz musicians.Billy Strayhorn (1915-1967) was arranger and composer with the orchestra from 1939 and also wrote Take the A-Train which became the band�s favourite song from 1941. Many recordings were made of it. Juan Tizol (1900-1984 valve trombone) played with Duke Ellington almost his entire career and composed Latin songs for the orchestra. He is co-composer of Caravan and Perdido.Justlike in the original Duke Ellington concerts the medley begins with Take the A-Train followed by a number of classics from the repertoire of the legendary orchestra. In some songs there are soloists notable a solo on kettledrums in C- Jam Blues. This solo can also be improvised.When rehearsing a lot of attention has to be paid to the drum and bass which together form the rhythm section and drive the orchestra on. The other sections have to be tight and create a coherent swing effect. The swing shouldn�t be too stiff and can vary per song. For example in In a Sentimental Mood the melody can be played almost straight (classically) while the rhythm section continues swinging.

This refreshing lively composition by the Japanese composer Naoya Wada is an ideal opening work but it can equally provide a boost of energy later in your concert programme. Brilliant themes supported by virtuoso runs and energetic counter melodies ensure that each section including percussion is given a chance to shine.

As written by Gerry Rafferty-Baker Street is a stop on the London underground also known as the Tube. Scottish guitarist Gerry Rafferty started his musical career deep underneath London’s streets busking at various stops. He finally made it big on the international scene with his song Baker Street. This hit also helped his album City to City sell over 4.5 million copies. Hans Thijssen has created an arrangement that captures the sounds of the subway and includes an optional solo for electric or bass guitar (also playable by the alto saxophone).

This music sounds as if it came straight off the cinema screen. However there�s no movie for this fantastic score! Just like EVERY good film score this work also includes moving melodies fast virtuoso passages and last but not least a romantic love theme. The instrumentation takes into account that a group may not be complete and this means that the piece can be played by practically every orchestra. Highly recommended for concerts and competitions.

This work was commissioned by Fanfare Sint-Willibrordus Wintelre from the Netherlands and describes the power and wonders of nature in 4 atmospheric movements: Birth Battle Silence and Water . Wonders of Nature was composed as a soundtrack for a nature film and even without the images the work will appeal to the performers as well as the audience. It appeals to the listener’s own fantasy and imagination as one can attempt to visualise the imagery whilst listening to the music. This work was commissioned by Fanfare Sint-Willibrordus Wintelre from the Netherlands and describes the power and wonders of nature in 4 atmospheric movements: Birth Battle Silence and Water . Wonders of Nature was composed as a soundtrack for a nature film and even without the images the work will appeal to the performers as well as the audience. It appeals to the listener's own fantasy and imagination as one can attempt to visualise the imagery whilst listening to the music.

This work was written especially for the Belgian trombonist Ben Haemhouts and was created on Dec. 29 1998 in Ravels. Colors for trombone is a virtuous composition based on four colors Yellow Red Blue and Green. Each Color characterizes a typical musical quality. This masterpiece of Bert Appermont is undoubtedly a superb addition to the trombone repertoire!

As performed by J. Geils Band-The ´J. Geils Band´ from Massachusetts in the USA played blues-rock in the 1970s but by the beginning of the 1980s had evolved their sound to a somewhat more pop style. And not without success: the album Freeze Frame sold by the million! The eponymous song Freeze Frame was the second single release from the album and has become an absolute favourite with audiences everywhere.

From the first beat Sven Van Calster’s new composition gives the message - it’s time for celebrations to begin! Let’s Celebrate was composed for the youth band SJOW in Hoboken Belgium to commemorate their 10th anniversary and now bands around the world can use it to celebrate their own special occasions. This dynamic work gives every section a chance to shine. Lyrical melodies are heard in the woodwinds hip beats are laid down by the drum set and the brass plays with bravura. Perfect as an opener encore or simply to wake up the audience!

20 Chorales Hymns and Folk Songs for Band-To help provide smaller bands with suitable material to improve basic skills like intonation phrasing dynamics balance sound and interplay Bert Appermont has carefully selected ten popular chorales and folk songs and composed a further ten himself. The works are organized by key and are well-suited as warm-up pieces for competitions concerts or church services.

This original Christmas Suite by Filip Ceunen combines a selection of holiday favorites in new and interesting ways. O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree) Joy to the World and The First Noel will enchant and delight your audiences. This suite is very accessible and contains ample voice doublings making it sound just as good when played by smaller bands.

Jennifer Lopez caused a world-wide furore with this gigantic summer hit. What many people do not know is that this song was actually written by another pop diva Gloria Estefan. Easy to play and masterfully arranged by our arranger Steven Verhaert.

This composition was commissioned by the Musique Municipale d’Ingwiller for the occasion of their 150th anniversary. The source of inspiration for this work was the municipality of Ingwiller in the French region Alsace. The title of the work refers to the many buildings there that are made of red sandstone and to the ‘Schlembe’ a train connecting Ingwiller with Bouxwiller for sixty years. It consists of 4 movements all related to the city of Ingwiller and its history. This bright and positive work offers beautiful melodic themes slow passages perfect for working on intonation and phrasing as well as pleasant parts for percussion.This composition was commissioned by the Musique Municipale d’Ingwiller for the occasion of their 150th anniversary. The source of inspiration for this work was the municipality of Ingwiller in the French region Alsace. The title of the work refers to the many buildings there that are made of red sandstone and to the ‘Schlembe’ a train connecting Ingwiller with Bouxwiller for sixty years. It consists of 4 movements all related to the city of Ingwiller and its history. This bright and positive work offers beautiful melodic themes slow passages perfect for working on intonation and phrasing as well as pleasant parts for Percussion.

March-Hermann Pallhuber’s traditional march was commissioned by the Austrian Television and was used as festive incidental music at a convention for conductors and concert bands in Innsbruck Austria. That is why it is subtitled “Wildschönauer Festmarsch” (Wildschönau festival march). A Village Festival will make an ideal opening piece but will work equally well to bring a concertto a lively close.

Juventino Rosas composed Sobre las Olas or Over the Waves and was one of the best known Mexican composers of salon music. It remains popular as a classic waltz and has also found its way into jazz and Western music. Naoya Wada has arranged this popular song for 5-part Flexband playable by every concert band and fanfare band.

Saint Paul’s Cathedral in London has been rebuilt several times over the centuries. The building of today’s cathedral began at the end of the 17th Century and lasted some 30 years. It was partly damaged in the bombing raids of the Second World War. The building is known above all for the monumental dome and for the many personalities who are laid to rest - such as Admiral Nelson Florence Nightingale and Winston Churchill. In Saint Paul’s Cathedral Philip Ceunen gives his own impression from his visit to this iconic building.

This original Christmas Suite by Filip Ceunen combines a selection of holiday favorites in new and interesting ways. O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree) Joy to the World and The First Noel will enchant and delight your audiences. This suite is very accessible and contains ample voice doublings making it sound just as good when played by smaller bands.