Beethoven Forever was written to introduce beginner players to ensemble playing as early as possible. Thanks to the low grade of difficulty of this piece this it is possible to play in a ‘real band’ after only a few lessons. Because of the four-part instrumentation Beethoven Forever is suitable for smaller strengths taking into account that it is important to divide parts evenly among the players. Also includes an ad-lib keyboard/piano part to support the ensemble.

11 Swinging pieces with optional second part-Play-along with your very own swing band with this jazzy new bookthat contains fairly easy melodies varying in styles from Jazz Waltzto Boogie. The pieces can be used as solos with the backing CD oras duets with the optional second part. The accompanying CD containing backing tracks performed by leading jazz musicians willbring all performances to life. Play-along with your very own swing band with this jazzy new book that contains fairly easy melodies varying in styles from Jazz Waltz to Boogie. The pieces can be used as solos with the backing CD or as duets with the optional second part. The accompanying CD containing backing tracks performed by leading jazz musicians will bring all performances to life.

Weihnachtsliedersammlung für Bläser-Gott Zur Ehre is a collection of hymns and chorales compiled by Jan de Haan. Each pieces are arranged in a four part flexible instrumentation so enabling them to be used by bands with a small number of players. Volume 2 contains many famous German and international Christmas carols. Although not all pieces may be recognised instantly they will fit perfectly in any church service or concert. They are also extremely useful for improving the sound quality of your band! Score and individual parts can be ordered separately.

This expressive piece depicts three periods that play an important role in the history of the American state of Virginia the colonization slavery and the American Civil War. The first movement describes the adventures and hardships of the first colonists through lively American sounding themes.The expressive slow movement in which a melancholic minor theme forms the starting point depicts with clever use of blues elements the oppressed slaves on the tobacco plantation. This is followed by a illustration of the Civil War heralded by ceremonial figures from the brass section. The work is brought to a close with a slow but optimistic theme heralding hope for the future.

Weihnachtsliedersammlung für Bläser-Gott Zur Ehre is a collection of hymns and chorales compiled by Jan de Haan. Each pieces are arranged in a four part flexible instrumentation so enabling them to be used by bands with a small number of players. Volume 2 contains many famous German and international Christmas carols. Although not all pieces may be recognised instantly they will fit perfectly in any church service or concert. They are also extremely useful for improving the sound quality of your band! Score and individual parts can be ordered separately.

The popular Swedish children's series Pippi Långstrump (Pippi Longstocking) is about an exceedingly strong and strong-willed little girl with red braids - who is the brainchild of Astrid Lindgren. This series has been broadcasted in many countries. I arranged its cheerful theme tune in samba style. Even with the new rhythm the original song is still very recognizable. In the exuberant samba style the percussion plays an important role. Within the Långstrump Samba this is especially clear in the ad libitum percussion solo halfway through the arrangement. The solo can go on as long as desired and offers plenty of freedom because of the free choice of the instruments used.

Indian Sketches-The Dakota (or Sioux) Indians from the American states of North and South Dakota form the central figures in this composition. The work consists of five movements in which the culture and history of these Indians have been portrayed through musical paintings by making use of an old South Dakota Indian melody.

Tonleitern im Bau - Gammes en construction - Tonladders in uitvoering-It’s important to practise scales because they help to develop technique and a sense of key. In Scales Under Construction all the major scales up to three sharps and three flats are tackled; firstly in the form of an exercise and then as a short piece using groups of notes from the scale. This book covers all major scales up to those with three sharps or flats in their key signatures - first in the form of an exercise and then in a short fun piece made up of scale fragments.

This piece takes you on a journey to the sunny Californian city of Pasadena. The piece reflects two contrasting aspects of the city . Firstly the serene expressive side with exquisite statues works of art and sun drenched villas and secondly the hot Latin side with the street parade which leads up to the famous American Football final in the Rose Bowl stadium.

Pride of the Forest reflects the pride that is associated with the character of the people who live in the Fryske Wâlden (‘The Frisian Woods’) a region in the northeast of the Dutch province of Friesland. Generally speaking the inhabitants are tough stalwart straightforward tenacious honest and most of all proud. During the piece the typical landscape as well as all characteristics of the Frisian people are described in a fantastic and colourful way. A lovely piece for your contest or concert!

Sahara takes you on a journey to the largest desert in the world. Located in the north of the African continent it covers eight million square kilometres and spreads across ten nations. The work describes the various landscapes that the Sahara has to offer using different instrumental groups to underline different characteristics. Both an intense rhythmic passage with lots of percussion as well as a chorale part with beautiful brass segments make this a wonderful yet challenging piece. It also allows you to work on different technical aspects with your band and is suitable for a concert or a contest.

Around the Globe is an easy suite for youth band or ensemble. The work which was written for flexible instrumentation increases in difficulty. On this journey we travel through the United States Germany the Czech Republic and end in England with Rule Britannia ’ of course!

Pascal Proust has many years of experience as a musician and music teacher. His works include several hundred compositions for the most diverse range of instrumentations. He wrote 14 Easy Trombone Quartets for trombone players who have around3 years of experience and paid special attention to an easy-to-follow and attractive musical style. These quartets are ideal performance and competition works for young trombone ensembles.

This three-movement symphony musically depicts the history of Hungary. Key historical figures wars and other important events from this country inspired all three movements. The first movement depicts Atilla the King of the Huns and is characterised by fear threat and aggression. The second movement focuses on Árpád the founder of the Hungarian State and the final movement is named after István the King who introduced Christianity into Hungary. The beautiful theme of the national hymn appears throughout the symphony however it is often partially hidden. It is used as a “thread ” hardly recognizable at the beginning becoming more and more obvious near the end and itconcludes the symphony as the “final apotheosis ” making the band sound like a majestic living organ.

(Extended Edition)- Frontier Vision is a concert or contest piece based on three elements: the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of Reformation Day the Martin Luther melody A Mighty Fortress Is Our God ( Ein Feste Burg ist unser Gott ) on whichthis composition is based and thirdly the spreading of the evangelical movement in the late 19th century of which the analogous storyline forms the structural basis of this work. Multi-cultural ethnic influences along with the driving rhythms thatreflect the perseverance and hard work of those mission-minded pioneers are both important components that make Frontier Vision an outstanding choice for your concert or contest. Frontier Vision was the test piece for the seconddivision in the Dutch National Brass Band Championships 2017.

Pastoral Pictures paints three contrasting ‘sound pictures’. The first movement is solemn and majestic the second dreamy and serene and he final movement joyous and cheerful. A fantastic concert work for all Grade 2-3 bands.

This work was composed as ceremonial music as part of a march medley for the participants’ entry for the 71st National Sports Festival and the 16th National Disabled Personnel Sports Festival held in Iwate Prefecture in 2016. The European premiere of this piece took place in December of that year the composer guest conducting the Young Musicians from Fribourg Switzerland. This work fusing Japanese folk song with march music will have wide appeal like the sister work March-Bou-Shu also published by de Haske Publications.

This noble concert march was commissioned by the Musikverein Heek Germany for its 125th anniversary. In German mythology Donar is the God of Thunder and in the area around Heek ‘Thunder Mountain’ is a household name. The work begins with a stately opening followed by a beautiful trio melody with rhythmical and energetic sections. This is a march that features and showcases a range of musical aspects. It is perfect as an opener or to create variety during a concert.This noble concert march was commissioned by the Musikverein Heek Germany for its 125th anniversary. In German mythology Donar is the God of Thunder and in the area around Heek ‘Thunder Mountain’ is a household name. The work begins with a stately opening followed by a beautiful trio melody with rhythmical and energetic sections. This is a march that features and showcases a range of musical aspects. It is perfect as an opener or to create variety during a concert.

10 Famous Songs and Evergeens-Oldies but goodies - this book contains a selection of evergreens and folk songs that everyone will know and love.

Op. 114-KUROSHIO´S MESSENGER was written for Yukihiro Ikeda the tuba player with the NHK symphony orchestra of Tokyo Japan. The première was given on 21 March 2010 at the Yamaha Hall in Tokyo. Kuroshio is the Japanese name for a warm current in thePacific Ocean. In this free-form composition various sea creatures such as whales and tuna are depicted. This demanding solo piece is characterised by frequent changes in tempo and mood.