This dynamic overture makes a good beginning of your concert and can be played by every orchestra thanks to the well-considered instrumentation. The colorful themes constantly alternate which results in a movement that characterizes this energetic composition. With Aperitivo Energico we proudly introduce you to Philip Gorts.

La Prière is a musical fragment that forms part of one of the numerous compositions made by Paul Gilson (1865-1942) for the HaFaBra litterature namely Retour au Pays. Juri Briat took care of the arrangement resulting in a magnificent choral.This piece can be used as study material as well as opening music for concerts or contests.

This composition is written for the Dutch municipality Woensdrecht (Netherlands) at the occasion of it’s seven hundreth anniversary. ‘A celebrating village’ is a stately composition based on a choral which can be if desired played with a choir.

This composition is written for the Dutch municipality Woensdrecht (Netherlands) at the occasion of it�s seven hundreth anniversary. �A celebrating village� is a stately composition based on a choral which can be if desired played with a choir.

The attacks in Brussels on 22 March 2016 created a shockwave throughout Belgium and the rest of the world. Equally the attacks in Paris and Nice led to great public indignation fear and disbelief. Bert Appermont’s intention was to voice certainemotions that these acts of terror have caused: particularly fear grief anger and helplessness. He uses the French children’s song Au Clair de la Lune as a connecting thread throughout the work. The attacks in Brussels on 22 March 2016 created a shockwave throughout Belgium and the rest of the world. Equally the attacks in Paris and Nice led to great public indignation fear and disbelief. Bert Appermont's intention was to voice certain emotions that these acts of terror have caused: particularly fear grief anger and helplessness. He uses the French children's song Au Clair de la Lune as a connecting thread throughout the work.

This majestic processional march entitled Cortège de Bacchus (Procession of Bacchus) is an extract taken from one of the most popular scenes in the ballet Sylvia by the celebrated 19th Century French composer Léo Delibes. In this arrangement for brass band by Stephen C. Barnwell it can be used an ideal concert opener or for any festive occasion. This majestic processional march entitled Cortège de Bacchus (Procession of Bacchus) is an extract taken from one of the most popular scenes in the ballet Sylvia by the celebrated 19th Century French composer Léo Delibes. In this arrangement for brass band by Stephen C. Barnwell it can be used an ideal concert opener or for any festive occasion.

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.

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.Just likein 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.

Just as the magnificent blooms of the magnolia appear in springtime so this simple choral melody opens slowly and gracefully eventually blossoming to a glorious climax. The delightful opening theme is taken up again and eventually everything comesto rest like a bud that closes at the day's end.

as performed by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee- Despacito was without doubt the most popular summer hit not only smashing all charts but also breaking records on YouTube! In some parts of the world there was controversy about the lyrics which made this song even more iconic than it already was. This nice playable arrangement will conserve the summer mindset of you audience! Despacito was without doubt the most popular summer hit not only smashing all charts but also breaking records on YouTube! In some parts of the world there was controversy about the lyrics which made this song even more iconic than it already was. This nice playable arrangement will conserve the summer mindset of you audience!

Terra Fecunda was commissioned by the Provincial Government of Limburg Belgium with the aim of fostering an increased awareness within youth orchestras of Limburg their home - an awareness equally of the Belgian and the Dutch part. The title of this work means ‘Fruitful Earth’ and refers to the fruit industry the creative people and also the rich and varied social life in the province. A piece of music that will bring musicians and audience alike great joy!

20 Chorales Hymns and Folk Songs for Fanfare 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.

Terra Fecunda was commissioned by the Provincial Government of Limburg Belgium with the aim of fostering an increased awareness within youth orchestras of Limburg their home - an awareness equally of the Belgian and the Dutch part. The title of this work means ‘Fruitful Earth’ and refers to the fruit industry the creative people and also the rich and varied social life in the province. A piece of music that will bring musicians and audience alike great joy!

Sinfonietta No. 3 was commissioned by the Association Suisse des Musiques (ASM) for the Fête Fédérale des Musiques in Montreux in 2016. It’s a challenging and energetic piece in which lyrical material is altered by rhythmical patterns jazzyelements and several cadenzas for different instruments. Sinfonietta No. 3 was commissioned by the Association Suisse des Musiques (ASM) for the Fête Fédérale des Musiques in Montreux in 2016. It's a challenging and energetic piece in which lyrical material is altered by rhythmical patterns jazzy elements and several cadenzas for different instruments.

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!

In Greek mythology the Phoenix is the son of the sun. He symbolizes immortality renewal and life after death.Spanish composer Teo Aparicio Barberán created an epic musical journey that starts with Lacerated Heart The Man I Want to Be and ends with New Times. The Phoenix also represents the present and future of one of the oldest orchestras in Valencia Spain Banda de Música de Enguera. Barberán dedicates The Rise of the Phoenix to his wife Sara.

Solemnity gives expression to the different emotions that we feel at solemn official or ritual events: quiet pride hope and reflection but also grandeur stateliness and joy. The work contains one large construction with different high points whereby the main theme is varied or orchestrated each time in one way or another finally ending in an impressive finale.

This work was commissioned by two fanfare bands from Loksbergen and Kortenaken in Belgium that have merged to form one single ensemble. This festive work has been constructed using two contrasting elements: a rhythmic fast theme full of character combined with a melodic sensitive and slow theme. The title refers to the enthusiastic fiery character of the opening passage the fast section and the renewed passion and drive that has been created due to the merging of the two bands.

With Disco Time ! we are proud to welcome Eddy Avonds as the new Beriato composer. He has been a continual asset on the Belgian Harmony Fanfare Brass band scene. This swinging number is ideal for setting the right tone at all your concerts.

Concert Suite-Deliverance is an exciting concert suite by Etienne Crausaz. The first movement is in the style of a siciliana starting out quiet and calmly then slowly building in excitement and energy. The second movement a scherzo allows for colourful sounds and timbres and is full of humorous musical elements and contrasts. The third movement the vivace presents a dialogue between the higher and lower registers of the band with plenty of time changes. Deliverance is an action-packed composition full of colour and contrast.