The city of Basel (Switzerland) is situated at a turn of the river Rhine where three countries touch noses: France Germany and Switzerland. The river divides the city in two and six bridges connect the two parts which differ greatly. One part is geared towards tourism and culture while the other part is more industrial with criminality and drug abuse a part of everyday life.

as performed by Katrina and the Waves-‘Sjaloom Chaverim’: With this Jewish-inspired traditional song you can give your Christmas concert a universal character. It is possible to have a two-voice choir sing but this piece also works well without vocals and should be on every Christmas programme.

This jewel by Bald Wyntin comprises wonderful melodies in all groups and provides excellent opportunities for playing great music. „Alake” is suitable for warming up before competitions or for a pause in your concert programme. The composer chose a very broad instrumentation and this means it can be played by practically all orchestras.

A medley of songs from one of today’s most celebrated pop stars Eros Ramazotti is certainly a challenge for every arranger. Sven Van Calster has made a great job of it including Un grosso no Cose della vita and of course Se bastasse una canzone.

Microtopia was inspired by the wondrous nature film Microcosmos in which the insect world is magnified into large-as-life tableaux. The title of the work is a combination of the words microscopic (micro) and biotope (topia) in reference to thisweird and wonderful world.The work consists of four parts.

Après une fanfare d’ouverture majestueuse plusieurs thèmes colorés se succèdent. Chaque pupitre est sollicité chaque musicien peut s’illustrer. Avec Music for a New Generation une nouvelle génération de musiciens est en marche. L’avenir s’annonce prometteur.

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

Who doesn�t know this monster hit by Kool & The Gang? This is probably the song that everyone remembers from the disco era. It�s still immensely popular at parties and functions today. Why not liven up your concerts with it?

as performed by J. Geils Band-This traditional song is probably the most famous and most international of all Christmas carols. This gem from the classic Christmas repertoire takes us back to the roots and has been arranged in a transparent manner by Willy Fransen.

Rapunzel is based on the famous Grimm fairy tale of the same name. The 4 parts of this piece tell the musical story of fantasy drama and adventure.This refreshing composition with a low level of difficulty can be performed with orwithout a storyteller. The spoken parts can be indicated on the score. This work won the first prize at the De Muziekgolf composition competition in 2004.

Raymond van het Groenewoud has been a well-known figure in Flanders and the Netherlands for many years now. He has been surprising the public with his original songs for more than 20 years often with a large dose of humour and social comment. At one moment his music is moving and sensitive and then full of Latin American temperament or pure rock �n� roll. In this medley Filip Sandras has included �Cha Cha Cha� �Warme Dagen� �Ik wil de grootste zijn� and of course �Vlaanderen Boven�.

With „Jump!” we would like to present to you for the first time British composer David Gray. This refreshing and short composition is based on two themes which are gradually brought to the foreground with a driving rhythm section in the background. This piece is ideal for opening a performance or for bringing your concert up to speed.

Joe Cocker became world famous thanks to his unexpected performance at Woodstock on the 17th August 1969. Today he is one of the biggest rock artists in the world. You Can Leave Your Hat On really swings and is bound to be a big success at any concert.

This subdued choral music with its Latin-derived title was commissioned by the True Friends or De Ware Vrienden of Malderen in honour of the previous chairman. This choral piece has been arranged in such a way that it can be played by every orchestra. It is the ideal quiet moment in your concert programme or a pleasant warming-up piece at a competition.

This summer smash hit from 2004 was No. 1 in more than five countries. The simplicity of this work and catchy tune and rhythm makes it the high point of every concert.

as performed by Edith Piaf-The �Circus Picolini� is one of the last Flemish circuses active in Belgium and is led by the Hartmann family. This circus is special because performances not only take place in tents but also in schools where children from the audience are given the opportunity to participate actively in the various performances.This work consists of three parts and each has its own personality. Come in and enjoy the CIRCUS PICOLINI!

The score of the motion picture ‘The Sea Hawk’ was so impressive that it began a life of its own and turned into a composition in its own right. Steven Verhaert has produced a transcription of this masterpiece specially for windbands which is true to the original. A must for lovers of film scores.

Raymond van het Groenewoud has been a well-known figure in Flanders and the Netherlands for many years now. He has been surprising the public with his original songs for more than 20 years often with a large dose of humour and social comment. At one moment his music is moving and sensitive and then full of Latin American temperament or pure rock �n� roll. In this medley Filip Sandras has included �Cha Cha Cha� �Warme Dagen� �Ik wil de grootste zijn� and of course �Vlaanderen Boven�.

No one will ever forget this terrible day during which two aircraft crashed into the WTC in New York. This choir piece is not a political gesture but a tribute to all the victims and their surviving relatives.

Just like the title suggests „Prayer” is a wonderful contemplative chorale by the Belgian composer Bert Appermont. This work is great for warming up at competitions and also ideal for a pause in your concert programme. You have the opportunity to develop the sound intonation and musicality.