as performed by Edith Piaf-This colourful and light piece is a great starter to warm up your audience.As the title suggests ‘A Touch of Salsa’ is not pure salsa; the salsa rhythm simply forms the foundation of this fantasy composition. A light musical snack to get your audience in that Mediterranean mood. Suitable for all orchestras and composed with the necessary doublings.

This is a footloose and fancy-free song that will undoubtedly put your audience in that Mediterranean mood. Tanga is a simple but swinging piece of music and highly recommended especially if you have a trumpet player in your band. The bridge section of this piece provides the opportunity to have a few Gringos shouting at each other in Spanish (optional). The words are provided for this. You’ll think you’re in Mexico thanks to the bossa nova of this concert.

The jazz icon Ray Charles died at the age of 73. With his death the music scene probably lost one of its most significant personalities: his soul has influenced many generations of musicians. This was a very good reason for Stef Minnebo to write a medley of his greatest hits: „Georgia on my mind” „This little girl of mine” „Hallelujah I love her so” and „What d’I say”.

‘Play that funky Music’ is an unflagging classic which since its first success in the seventies is still often played. The exciting and stirring groove always ensures an enthusiastic atmosphere. This atmosphere can only be reached if the groove is good. At the end everyone that isn’t playing can sing along.

as performed by Natalia-The Flemish soul singer Natalia is one of the few artists who remained popular after they had won the Idol competition. After she recorded her CD with the Pointer Sisters she was ready to start an international career. Risin’ is one her biggest hits to date.

It is no secret that most children are mad about stories and fairytales and that these are actually essential for their development.Willy Fransen has based his latest work which he has dedicated to his first grand-child Simon on this idea. The composition consists of themes that will intrigue children in a similar manner and they depict the twinkling eyes of children while fairytales are read to them.

En 1959 le chanteur belge d’origine italienne Rocco Granata (1938) décide de produire lui-même son premier 45 tours. Comme il lui faut une face B il compose à la hâte la chanson Marina sans de douter qu’il venait d’écrire son plus grand succès ! Marina se vendra à plus de 100 millions d’exemplaires à travers le monde et fera l’objet de nombreuses versions et adaptations. Il ne manque donc plus que la vôtre. Osez !

Paul De Leeuw is probably one of the most popular cabaret artists and presenters in the Netherlands and is also well known beyond that country�s borders. The song �Vlieg met me mee� (fly with me) is very popular and the ideal sing-along for your concerts.

Koen Pletinckx always surprises us with the freshness and youthfulness of his compositions for dynamic orchestras. Once again he has succeeded in mixing pop elements attractive melodies and a good beat in a beautiful composition called Poppy Times. It’s fun to play and a catchy tune: the audience will be delighted.

Karachi Boulevard is a piece of music is inspired by the city of Karachi in Pakistan. This composition was made according to the theme-and-variations principle.The main theme of the work consists of a whole musical scale and this immediately gives the arrangement an Oriental flavour. This theme is cleverly disguised in endless almost unrecognisable variations in a series of short interconnected fragments. Following a brief presentation of the thematic material a rhythmic allegro part in 7/8 time is played by the piccolo. Next some improvisation by the clarinet are played with vocal accompaniment by a number of inhabitants of Karachi. In the following part anextremely moody and impressionist andante breaks through the hectic confusion when a flute solo brings a totally different variation of the theme. After this variation a compelling folk dance in 3/4 time is played and the piece ends in a grand finale whereby the theme can be heard once again albeit reduced to its simplest form and enhanced by rhythmic decorations from the woodwind.Despite the many variations this exceptional piece is composed of different parts that form a logical sequence and make a very strong musical impression on the audience.

This world hit became famous through Joe Cocker�s interpretation of it. Juri Briat has turned it into a trombone solo.

Medusa is the name of the North African snake queen who was worshipped around 1400 BC and became the symbol of female wisdom and mystery. As the legend goes nobody was allowed to lift her veil because if you looked into her eyes you would be able to see your own death...This composition which includes elements from movie scores and light music is the musical translation of this mysterious and fatalistic tale.

‘Fanfare for a Friend’ was originally composed as an introductory piece for the brass ensemble Musica Mosana and their conductor Mark Prils. The work begins with a brilliant brass fanfare that presents the main theme for the first time. This stately theme can be heard in counterpoints throughout the first 28 bars. This is followed by a contrasting and rapid part whereby a melodic theme can be heard against a more rhythmic accompaniment. A virtuoso and sweeping passage then leads to the grandioso in which both themes are played simultaneously in a grand finale.

Demasiado Corazón from the Latino icon Willy (Mink) Deville has been adapted very professionally by Filip Sandras who already revealed his love for this kind of music in many of his previous arrangements. These sounds from the South will definitely put your audience in a good mood.

This world hit became famous through Joe Cocker�s interpretation of it. Juri Briat has turned it into a trombone solo.

Nena recently made her comeback after she became an overnight success several years ago with her pop song �99 Luftballons�. This unforgettable hit from the German �New Wave� period provides an ideal change of mood in your program and it is also very easy to play for any group.

Best of-As well as being a living legend in German showbiz Udo Jürgens is also popular in many other European countries. Despite his considerable age he can still be seen on international stages and his performances are always full of energy. Peter Schüller has composed a medley featuring his greatest hits. Not to be missed if you�re a fan!

Twinkling Tunes are two original Christmas songs written especially for children and which thanks to their flexible instrumentation can be played by any wind band. Lichtjes van Kerstmis (Christmas Lights) is about people gathering together around the Christmas tree. The Lied der Koningen (Song of Kings) brings the story of the Magi to life. The vocal part (with Dutch text) is optional and can be performed either solo or by a children’s choir but even without vocals this composition is sure to create a merry Christmas mood.

Toon Hermans is especially well-known in the Netherlands and Belgium as a cabaret artist. His upbeat style and smart humour can also be heard in his music which he mainly composed for his shows. Georges Moreau is the man who made this simple but stylish arrangement.

The book Gulliver�s Travels (1726) by author Jonathan Swift formed the provocation for writing this composition. Even though this composition isn�t a literal representation of the original story a number of elements were still retained. The ship�s doctor Gulliver finds himself in 4 (fictive) areas each with their own inhabitants and customs. Each part of this suite also received the name of one of these areas:I. LilliputThe enterprising Lilliputians are represented by a playful common theme in the first part.II. BrobdingnagIn the land of Brobdingnag Gulliver is carried off by gigantic giants which you hear approaching with the sounds of the bassinstruments. The same theme is constantly repeated and quickened in order to increase the tension.III. LaputaLaputa is an island that floats in the air; its inhabitants are strange people with slanting heads. The dreamy special atmosphere is especially well conveyed here.IV. The HouyhnhnmsFinally Gulliver finds himself in the land of the Houyhnhnms where intelligent and noble horses rule over the primitive undeveloped people (yahoos). The trumpets in the brilliant opening express the galloping horses; the gallant theme that follows (horns and trombones) symbolises the primitive yahoos. The whole composition ends with a big finale.I intentionally tried to limit the degree of difficulty of Gulliver�s Travels. Despite this I think that this work can appeal to many orchestras due to the colourful orchestration (cues are provided where needed) the simple and clear theme and the highly imaginative breeding ground of a beautiful story around which this composition is built.