This melodic hymn begins with a lyrical melody handled by various instrument groups. After a gradual build a first climax is reached in which the brass instruments give full vent to their glorious sound in jubilation. Now we hear a second theme resounding in the euphoniums which ushers in a moment of rest. Then the excitement gathers again building to a great tutti. The main theme is taken up once more sounding now as a kind of universal gratitude.

The magnificent concert march Aurum (lat. gold) was written on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the cunductor of the municipal band of Wolfach in Baden-Württemberg Germany. The march begins with a light and playful theme. The following lyrical trio provides a contrast with its nod to Edward Elgar. After a number of key changes the introductory theme returns in canon. Finally the music heads to a majestic finale inwhich the trio theme is played as a splendid baroque chorale.

The rather static character of the first part is built up of only 1 bar which consists of a sequence of two extended triads above a pedal note (B-flat). The main motive derived from these triads is introduced by the horns giving a threatening initial atmosphere. This is abruptly taken over by the clarinet and the oboe after which violence erupts.In contrast to the mysterious character of the first section the second part shows a more resigned atmosphere with long drawn out phrases. These are constantly interupted by references to the initial material and develop into a dramatic climax. The main motif reappears for a final time on the trumpet which under theinfluence of the second theme takes on a more resigned character as it gradually fades into silence.

Tylman Susato (approximately 1500-1561) was an accomplished Flemish composer musician and music publisher. He composed numerous works and published several collections among them Danserye (1551) the third volume of his Musyckboexken which contained his own four-voice airs and dances. Several of these were inspired by traditional Flemish airs. Renaissance scholar Manu Mellaerts has created a graceful arrangement of the most famous pieces from La Mourisque.

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 musicalelements 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.

subTERRA tells the story of a miner who miraculously survives the collapse of a mine shaft. The work consists of five movements:1. The Dream: A horrible nightmare plagues the miner. Dissonances and unusual sounds foreshadow the imminent disaster.2. The Work: The rhythmic second part describes the daily grind of a miner from driving into the mine shaft to working deep underground.3. The Accident: Suddenly a piercing alarm is heard. Everyone tries to escape the mine amidst the ensuing chaos as the mine shaft collapses trapping the unfortunate miner.4. Hope: Buried under rubble and debris the miner regains consciousness. A prayer can be heard.5. The Rescue: A powerfulmaestoso symbolizes the successful rescue and survival of the trapped miner.

Earth - Fire - Water - Air: According to the four element theory of temperaments earth fire air and water are the building blocks of the universe. Without them life would not exist. They shape our view of the world around us affect our thoughts and guide our feelings. Classifying our cosmos according to the four elements is probably one of the oldest principles of mankind dating back to the ancient Greeks and maybe even before them. While we know more about the elements and atoms these four are still deeply embedded in the human psyche. According to ancient Greek philosophers each of the four elements has its own particular attributes. All other substances in nature aresaid to have emerged from these elements and can be broken down into them. All creatures including human beings contain a mixture of these fourelements which shape their senses. The elements are even able to balance out the body and the soul.This suite Elements of Nature is in four movements each corresponding to one of the elements.Dances of Fire: Savage occult dangerous - Fire signifies the will of man.The Circle of Water: Flowingly endless mighty - Water sums up the feelings of human beings.Planet Earth: Structured material fertile - Earth stands for the awareness of the self.Air - The Spirit of Life: Stirring altering sensual - Air signifies human intellect.Elements of Nature contains a main theme that combines the female elements (earth and water) with the male elements (fire and air). The four movements are also linked to each other by their motifs. A majestic prologue and an epilogue frame the suite.

�Late Night Music� takes us right back to the sounds of the 1970�s with a great collection of fabulous megahits:�In the Stone� �Can you feel it� �Relight my Fire� and �I�m so excited�.This arrangement by Juri Briat provides a highly varied combination of powerful rock songs and swinging big-band sounds along with intimate romantic ballads for a blue-lit dance floor.

The Round Table a project of the concert band Odyssey in Belgium was specially composed to present the various instrumental groups and separate instruments of the orchestra. With this sparkling composition you can familiarise the audience with the wealth of sounds and the strength of your ensemble. As an opening or concert piece.

A Suite of Five Dances (early 16th Century)-For this collection of instrumental dances the composer musician and publisher Tielman Susato (ca. 1510-1570) focused on well-known folk melodies of his time. In 1551 the album was published by his own Antwerp company bearing the title ‘Het derde musyck boexken’. Manu Mellaerts has already made numerous transcriptions of renaissance works for concert band and this time he sought to create a suite of five dances based on Susato’s collection. A good challenge for those who would like to try something different!

La musique ne connaît pas de frontières. Elle unit les hommes ; elle est un langage universel. Sven Van Calster nous le rappelle à travers cette pièce optimiste qui alterne entre mélodies chantantes et rythmes entraînants. Une pièce idéale pour tous les musiciens de 7 à 77 ans.

Rock Around The Clock - Shake Rattle & Roll - Mona Lisa - Are you Lonesome Tonight - Jailhouse Rock-Albert Miles has made a good playable arrangement of a selection of the best known numbers of the Sixties The Good Old Days of Rock & Roll!! This medley with sections from Rock Around The Clock Shake Rattle & Roll Mona Lisa Are you Lonesome Tonight and Jailhouse Rock will make it difficult for your audience to stay in their seats.

A Miniature Tone Poem for Band-This miniature tone poem for concert band is a sequel of Benjamin Yeo's earlier work Flight . Voyage to the End of the Earth depicts a voyage by ship across the sea. The music expresses the calm of the sea before the ship sets sail towards the horizon. The ringing of the ship's bell and the blowing of the ship's horn signal the start of the journey. Now we hear the lyrical song of the sea with lovely views of the ocean accompanied by whale song and seagull calls. Let yourself succumb to Mother Nature's beauty through this music! The piano part in this composition is optional.

This timeless world-wide hit of the Flying Pickets has perhaps been arranged many times for all possible types of orchestra. However there are practically no arrangements for wind orchestras. Hans Vansant has arranged this jewel in an original way.

Olhos Verdes means nothing other than green eyes. A nice and light interim piece for all concerts. The infectious rhythm and the stirring melodies guarantee a good mood.

The Ultimate “Europe” Collection is an exciting medley of explosive 80s rock! Europe who originally went under the name of Force were founded in 1979 in the Swedish town of Uppland Väsby. At the beginning the band wrote progressive rock but soon switched their direction to a more accessible keyboard-laden rock sound. Their worldwide breakthrough came in 1986 with the snappy The Final Countdown . This infectious rock number occupied the number one slot in the charts the world over. At the end of the 80s Europe had various other hits of which Rock the Night Carrie and Superstitious are the best known. The band which over time has released eightstudio albums is still going strong and has a loyal fan base. In The Ultimate Europe Collection four of the biggest of Europe’s hits are brought together: The already-mentioned Rock the Night Carrie and Superstitious and of course also the megahit The Final Countdown !

This work is suitable for the lower school classes and especially for youth orchestras.Every group is highlighted with its own theme against a heavy beat. Peanuts will get your audience on their feet and adds a cheerful note to your concert.

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.

Symphonic Contrasts is an original composition in three harmoniously connected movements. The fi rst movement opens with a brilliant introduction and presents two themes that are developed simultaneously and become intermingled. The second movement is at a slower tempo and gives several soloists the opportunity to showcase their expressive skills. The last movement begins with a musical dialogue between timpani bongos and cymbals. Symphonic Contrasts has been selected as the set piece (2nd section - Brass Band) for the 2010 Lucerne Cantonal Band Music Festival Competition in Willisau (Switzerland).

‘Canzun’ is the Rhaeto-Romanic term for ‘song’ or ‘chant’. The work Canzun is based on two songs from the folk tradition of the Alps. In the middle movement we hear the Canzun della Sontga Margriata an old song from the Bündner Mountains about the legend of Saint Margriata. At the beginning and the end of the composition motifs from a Maria hymn from Vorarlberg can be heard. Thus two songs from neighbouring Alps regions are connected and developed together creating lively dynamic sections as well as lyrical lofty passages. The strength of the concert band gives room to wide expressive melody lines in many contrasting sound colours.