One of the biggest hits of WetWetWet has been arranged in an excellent way by George Moreau. ‘Love is all around’ will certainly please the young audience.

What’s the perfect way to start the day? Stef Minnebo tries to answer this age-old question musically with his Rise and Shine . This three-movement composition for a fourpart flexible instrumentation begins with Snooze in honour of the most treasured feature of the alarm clock. Then we have The Shower a refreshing number and finally the lively Breakfast Groove . No chance of a sleep in!

This composition was inspired by the adventure novel Treasure Island by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The music does not recount the tale verbatim but rather sketches particular events and moods in scenes.

Reiner Lüghausen composed this march in the early Seventies and it has never before been published. He gave the work this title because he actually comes from the valley of the same name in Germany. The most important sources of inspiration were the typical American military marches the undertones of which you will certainly recognise.

The Corrs are a well-known contemporary Irish band. They take Irish folk tunes and dress them up with pop rock and Celtic influences. They also use a mix of contemporary and traditional instruments to create interesting sounds. Lough Erin Shore is one of their biggest hits to date and can become one of yours as well!

March of the Molenberg-This joyful festive march by the Belgian composer Sven Van Calster was written specially for young ensembles looking for a challenge. In Festiva all instrument groups are featured but the parts include sufficient doublings to cover any missing players. In a balanced concert programme a march is of course an absolute must!

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.

This short but brilliant work was written to honour the crowning of the Spanish queen. The elegant march of this piece depicts how the queen arrives slowly. The queen is subsequently crowned and this can be heard in the heavy chords of the brass instruments. The spectacular ending of this work is the proverbial cherry on the cake of this ceremony.

De los Zapatos Rotos-‘El batallón de los zapatos rotos’ literally means ‘the regiment of the wornout shoes’. This composition is a sort of hybrid between the typically Spanish paso doble and a Belgian hunters’ march. The title is a metaphor for fighting for a just cause even without the necessary means. An original variation on the standard paso doble!

The originally Russian word ‘Maslenitsa’ carries different meanings depending on the religious background and context. But it always refers to a celebration! One plausible interpretation is the winter solstice a feast that’s celebrated deep into the night. Here a doll that symbolises the winter is burned. Sven Van Calster’s Maslenitsa will fan the flames at your concert!

Adventure in the Sky- Flight is a programmatic work that is divided into six short segments each describing a different aspect of a young pilot’s experience in the sky. The motor can be heard starting up. The plane finally takes off and an exciting musical journey gets underway. Breath-taking views scary turbulence and finally a full-fledged storm are all part of the view from above. Fortunately all goes well. Special musical effects such as the sound of the propeller add a sense of realism to this Flight.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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!