for Symphonic Band-The commissioner of this piece a conductor and friend of the composer asked Satoshi Yagisawa to compose an item in the choral style of some of his earlier works. The result is the classic warm and gentle sound of Largo. A perfect moment of serenity for any concert.

Fantasy on Old Carols-Gustav Holst composed almost 200 works one being a very elegant and charming fantasy on the old English christmas carols: Good Christian Men Rejoice; God Rest You Merry Gentlemen; Come Ye Lofty Come and The First Nowell . The fantasy called Christmas Day was originally written for mixed choir with orchestra or organ accompaniment. Robert van Beringen has arranged this work for concert band exactly 100 years later. His arrangement can be performed as an instrumental piece or with a choir making it suitable for any occasion.

Ce medley signé Peter Kleine Schaars lève le voile sur quatre artistes ou groupes de la scène pop néerlandaise qui connaissent un succès national et international : : Damaru & Jan Smit ( Mijn Rowsu ) Nick & Simon ( Lippen op de Mijne ) Ilse de Lange ( So Incredible ) et Marco Borsato ( Dochters ).

for Recorder Quartet (SATB)- Es kommt ein Schiff geladen est un célèbre choral allemand du temps de l’Avent dans lequel la Nativité s’exprime par la métaphore du bateau portant la cargaison divine jusque sur la terre où il jette l’ancre. Daté du début du XVe siècle ce choral a la particularité d’être à la fois en ternaire et en binaire. La musique installe un climat de mystère étonnant avant de fêter la naissance de Jésus à Noël.

for Brass Quintet-Based on famous themes by Antonio Vivaldi Ludwig van Beethoven and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with a unique twist!

Ladies and Gentlemen! est une œuvre courte mais brillante. La fanfare d’ouverture écrite dans le style rock moderne capte immédiatement l’attention de l’auditoire. La partie centrale évolue dans un style groove-pop bien ficelé. Elle peut servir de fond sonore de votre discours d’accueil qui commencera tout naturellement par « Mesdames et Messieurs ! » En résumé : Ladies and Gentlemen! est l’œuvre qu’il vous faut pour débuter votre prochain concert !

for Recorder Quartet- Cartoon Music : une musique virevoltante pétillante espiègle et drôle à souhait.

Variations on Großer Gott wir loben Dich- Großer Gott wir loben dich is a well-known German hymn written by Ignaz Franz in the 18th century but based on the 4th century Te Deum laudamus . After a radiant introduction by the brass section the first variation on the chorale appears. Subsequently the song is rendered in its original form. Then three more variations follow. The result is a solemn work that is very fitting within the context of a church service but is also suitable for many other occasions.

Impressions of a Village- Bliss: Impressions of a Village contains three impressions of a village in the beautiful Brabant province in the Netherlands. The fi rst movement is in a very ‘classical style’ and appropriately captures the village’s history. Saxophones and a glockenspiel follow the path of a small playful river. The entire band join in as the small river approaches an ancient castle. The third movement contains lots of interesting rhythms portraying the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the village.

It may be surprising to see a fanfare piece commissioned by a Japanese ensemble since fanfare orchestras are typically found in Belgium Holland and Luxembourg and also France and Switzerland. Senzoku Gakuen is one of the largest and mostprestigious music universities in Japan and home to a wide variety of ensembles and orchestras. Since 2006 they have had a fanfare orchestra which was started by Sotaru Fukaishi a euphonium teacher who felt further performance opportunity wasneeded for saxhorn instruments. Fukaishi had loved the sound of fanfare orchestras ever since visiting the World Music Contest in Kerkrade (Holland) several years earlier. Jan Van der Roost was involved with this new initiative from the beginning and they were also joined by Manu Mellaerts for certain projects. The Dean of the music department Professor Kazuo Tomioka fully supports the ensemble and commissioned Ostinati . The première took place on June 11th at Maeda Hall inMizonokuchi (Kawasaki) where Senzoku Gakuen is based. The piece opens with an impressive timpani solo followed by brass and saxophone. The rhythmical pulse remains constant and the music is fiery and assertive in character. A pentatonic melodygradually emerges and the music loses its vehemency and softens. The initial percussion ostinati subsequently recurs and the first section of the piece concludes in a similar mood to the opening. The second movement is sweet and melodic opening witha long passage for the saxophone family in a minor key. The same theme then appears in the major and is developed upon; the music builds to a majestic orchestral forte reminiscent of a pipe organ in its sonority. The theme returns in the originalminor key with a change in instrumentation leading the movement to a quiet and peaceful end on a soft E minor chord. The finale starts with percussion: a four-bar pattern is repeated several times over which the movement’s melodic themes areintroduced. These melodic elements are varied and used in different versions and the ostinato idea which characterizes the entire piece is highlighted. The theme travels through the orchestra appearing on various instruments and in variousregisters. It captures the listener’s attention and displays the full range of sound and colour within the fanfare orchestra.

Spring has finally arrived. The days grow longer birds prepare to nest trees turn green and plants begin to bloom as nature wakes up from her winter sleep. This and the fact that the composer’s third grandson was born in the spring were the inspiration for Spring Song .

La nouvelle collection Essential Elements European Band Series offre des pièces de concert idéales pour les Classes d’Orchestre les Orchestres Juniors ou les Orchestres à l’école. Ces pièces ont été conçues parallèlement et en complément de la méthode Essential Elements mais peuvent également être utilisées de manière indépendante. Chaque set est livré avec un CD sur lequel est enregistrée la version intégrale du morceau. Essential Elements European Band Series est une collection efficace pour progresser avec plaisir et satisfaction. GOSPEL HITS : Jan de Haan a rassemblé les célèbres gospels Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho et Go Tell Iton the Mountain dans un medley enthousiasmant et délicieusement agréable. L’orchestration est idéale pour les Orchestres Juniors ou les petites formations incomplètes.Œuvre accessible à partir de la page 34 Essential Elements 1 /CD inclus dans le set.

John Rutter master of melody is now available for your brass band. This beautiful carol tells the story of Christmas night and breathes the atmosphere of this joyous time. This arrangement does great justice to the original.

Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten- Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten was composed by Georg Neumark in about 1641 and was subtitled ‘Trostlied’ literally meaning consolation song. Songbooks at the time showed the popularity of this song and it is still well-known today partly due to Johann Sebastian Bach’s use of the melody for one of his own chorals. In Jan de Haan’s arrangement the choral is heard twice once alternating with the original motif from the introduction and a second time without interruption reflecting the composer’s original intention - a song of consolation.

For Cityscapes the composer used the metropolis of New York the largest city of the United States as a source of inspiration. The first movement mirrors the skyline of the ‘Big Apple’. In movement two Central Park is introduced and in the closing movement of this triptych the ever-sparkling Manhattan known for its many skyscrapers and its financial centre Wall Street is the focal point. Not only are the busy city traffic and the chaotic hustle and bustle expressed in the music but also the impressive buildings including the famous Empire State Building. Let the magic of New York shine with this dramatic new item.

Commitment to Courage est une œuvre de commande pour la Musique de la Brigade des sapeurs-pompiers de Nagoya (Nagoya City Fire Bureau Band - Japon) pour les festivités marquant son cinquantième anniversaire. La réalisation de cette commande a été rendue possible grâce au soutien financier de la Brigade des sapeurs-pompiers de Nagoya (Nagoya City Fire Bureau). L’œuvre fut donnée en création par la formation dédicataire placée sous la direction de Masaichi Takeuchi le 7 février 2009. Commitment to Courage (“L’obligation de courage”) est une œuvre en trois mouvements décrivant les missions que les pompiers réalisent pour sauver la vie de paisiblescivils. I. Oath - Fighting the Fire Un serment - Combattre le feu Ce premier mouvement débute avec une fanfare jouée par les cuivres. Les pompiers bravent les flammes pour sauver des vies humaines. II. Grief - Requiem for the VictimsLe chagrin - Requiem pour les victimes La petite harmonie (les bois) joue un requiem pour tous ceux qui n’ont pas pu être sauvés. III. Resolutions - For the Future Des résolutions - Pour l’avenir La mission des pompiers demeurera toujours la même : sauver la vie de citoyens ordinaires parfois au péril de leur propre vie.Hayato Hirose a composé cette œuvre en hommage aux soldats du feu avec l’espoir d’un avenir serein et heureux pour tous.

Satoshi Yagisawa’s Trombone Concerto is both impressive and original at the same time. It features a slow-fast-slow structure with each movement being connected to the next. The second movement with its rich choralelike writing is especially noteworthy bringing out the warmest and most delicate sounds of the trombone. Yagisawa also takes extreme care in how the soloist and band interact with each other creating an unforgettable work!

for Soprano Solo and Band-The hymn Nun ruhen alle Wälder (Now All Forests Rest) arranged by J.S. Bach (No. 6 So sei nun Seele deine from Cantata BWV 13) is a guiding light throughout this four-movement composition. Pütz wrote this work as a musical outcry against the wilful profit-driven destruction of our environment. When Bach used the word “ruhen” (to rest) over 350 years ago it probably had a different nuance from the meaning it has today. At the beginning of the 21st century - the so-called age of progress - “nun ruhen alle Wälder” should mean “now all forests die” . Massive industrialization and globalization coupled with pure greed corruption political scandals an ever-wideninggap between the rich and poor and other such senseless human actions are pushing our blue planet closer and closer to the point of no return. This work is not intended to be a ranting accusation. It should remind us of the beauty and harmony that can exist all around us in nature if we take care of it. Pütz hopes that this will one day help put a greater emphasis on humanity’s survival and coexistence with nature rather than the exploitation described earlier. All four texts were created by Australian poet Graeme King whose works were discovered by Pütz by chance on the internet. Pütz was especially captivated by King’s clarity and intrigued by the possibilities of adapting and melding the strong rhythmical structure of King’s writing with his own musical language. The four movements are as follows: 1. Tears of Nature 2. Grrrevolution 3. Stand up! 4. Tomorrow The world première of Four Earth Songs took place on 7 July 2009 at the 14th WASBE-Conference in Cincinnati (USA). This work is dedicated in friendship to Jouke Hoekstra conductor and the Frysk Fanfare Orkest (the Frisian Fanfare-Orchestra).

Till's voraussichtlich letzter Streich-Voici la toute dernière plaisanterie de Till l‘espiègle une personnage de fiction saltimbanque malicieux et farceur de la littérature populaire du nord de l‘Allemagne. Une composition originale de Marco Pütz dans une version pour Quatuor de Cors ou de Trombones/Euphoniums.

Fanfare for Korea was commissioned by the first Korea International Concert band Festival which took place in 2010 on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. In this triumphant fanfare composer Jacob de Haan uses the melody of Arirang the most popular folk song in Korea. The Korea Festival Concert band performed the première at the festival conducted by de Haan himself.