Musica Helvetica takes the form of a three-part concert work. The first part Musica Prima has a jazz flavour and is a brisk virtuoso opening. The following section Musica Sacra has a contrasting and beautiful main themcontaining extraordinarily colourful instrumentation. The final part Musica Alpina is inspired by the amazing variety of scenery in Switzerland.

Formé en 1977 par deux auteurs et producteurs français (Jacques Morali et Henri Belolo) le groupe Village People se distingue par l'originalité presque politique de son concept artistique qui se voulait dénonciateur et parodique de la non-reconnaissance des minorités. Avec des chansons comme In the Navy Macho Man et l’incontournable Y.M.C.A. le groupe connaît un succès mondial et devient emblématique de la musique disco.

Go West est à l’origine une chanson du groupe The Village People (1979). En 1993 le duo britannique Pet Shop Boys reprend dans une version plus dancefloor cette chanson qui va faire le tour du monde des discothèques et devenir l’hymne de nombreux stades de football. Réveillez la passion de votre public avec l’arrangement enflammé de Toru Kanayama.

The Wooden Soldier is a short and simple piece commissioned by the Singapore Ministry of Education. It was originally intended as a compulsory piece for the 2012 Singapore Youth Festival. Because many school bands in Singapore are incomplete the composer was specifically asked to create a work that could equally be played by a limited ensemble - which explains various doubled andoptional parts.

Klezmer is actually a conglomeration of different musical styles including sounds of the Balkans as well as oriental influences and ‘gypsy music’. At the end of the last century klezmer experienced a revival worldwide and is now extremely popular. For this varied concert band composition Jan de Haan wrote a series of his own melodies in klezmer style.

As performed by Stevie Wonder- Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing is one of the most popular songs by Stevie Wonder and has been performed by various other famous artists throughout the years. The version from Al Jarreau is probably the most well known and has been arranged by the Norwegian arranger Richard Johnsen.

Sinfonia Hungarica is a three-movement symphony that depicts the history of Hungary. All three movements were inspired by historical key figures wars and other important events from this country. This symphony is a celebration of Hungary’s millennium in 2001.The final movement is named after ISTVAN the King who introduced Christianity into Hungary and who was crowned by Pope Silvestro II on January 1 1001. A rather solemn start leads to another war-like passage ending with some loud crashes. This symbolizes the fact that the body of the pagan Koppany was cut into four pieces and sent to the four castles of the country as an example. After a quiet almost religiousintermezzo the National Hymn of Hungary is introduced. This broad “grandioso” ending also has a symbolic meaning: after ten centuries Hungary has many reasons to look back on the past with pride and to look forward to the future with optimism and confidence.

Sinfonia Hungarica is a three-movement symphony that depicts the history of Hungary. All three movements were inspired by historical key figures wars and other important events from this country. This symphony is a celebration of Hungary’s millennium in 2001.The second movement focuses on ARPAD the actual founder of the Hungarian State. It starts with an atmospherical passage evoking his grandmother Emese who dreamt about his future destination. One of Arpad’s opponents the Bulgarian Prince Zalan was chased away after a fight. After this Arpad officially named the territory “Magyarorszag.”

Five years after the release of the monster album Thriller which sold a record-breaking 105 million copies worldwide up to this date this second single from the album Bad released in 1987 also peaked at number one on the Billboard chart. This song was performed during Michael’s first solo world tour that started from Japan (Korakuen Stadium) in September 1987. The short film directed by Martin Scorsese also generated great publicity. In particular the animated group dance scene in the subway made a huge impact on the viewers and distinguished Michael’s image. As the video depicts “bad” in this song’s lyrics indicate the kicking cool unruly living on thestreets. As the opening number Bad strikes out a course of slight-but-right edginess with its dynamically groovy arrangement that underscores the electric funk in the original tune. Don’t miss the last punch line: Who’s bad?

as performed by Supertramp-It’s Raining Again was pop band Supertramp’s second largest hit following closely behind The Logical Song. Thanks to Peter Kleine Schaars’ arrangement you can now perform one of Supertramp’s most popular hits at your next concert. Your audience will be ecstatic!

Alphamonic Overture is an opening piece that serves equally well at other points in a concert programme. This unique work is based on the syllables of the name of the orchestra: just as Ravel once wrote a piece using the letters of Haydn’s name Satoshi Yagisawa transformed ‘Alphamonic’ into ‘la-mi-si-la-la-fa-la-so-ti-do’ and employed this note row into the basis for the entire composition.

A fantastic book containing 13 varied songs all of which have beenTop 10 hits. A perfect book for all budding pop stars.

The title of this piece gives a clue as to how it came about: Jan de Haan took the setting of psalm 149 from the Geneva Psalter of 1562 and created from this simple beautiful melody a glorious lively opening work for concert band. So it was that from a psalm and an intrada (prelude) a Psaltrada was born - for you to begin your next concert in splendid fashion.

12 Pieces based on famous themes-Twelve classical works arranged for wind or brass with play-along CD.Includes works by Gounod Leoncavallo Beethoven Borodin Meyerbeer Verdi Chopin Dvorak Bizet Schubert and Brahms. Apiano accompaniment book is also available for concert performances.

This book contains a mix of fifteen pieces in classical and popularstyles varying from songs suitable for parties to pieces suitable forformal gatherings. A play-along CD is included so you always have abacking band at hand.

This book contains a mix of fifteen pieces in classical and popularstyles varying from songs suitable for parties to pieces suitable forformal gatherings. A play-along CD is included so you always have abacking band at hand.

Dreaming of love. This is the theme of the folksong on which the composition was based. Its characteristic melody inspired Jacob de Haan to this instrumental romance with a transparent structure consisting of an introduction the folk-melody a development of the theme the folk-melody accompanied by ornamental triplets followed by the final bars.

for Flutes-Are you looking for a duet book full of surprises? Then 10 Klezmatic Duets is just the right book for you! It is available for flute or saxophone and each book can be combined with the other making these truly flexible duets. The book contains a selection of well-known traditional melodies which are very different in character. Ideal for practice or concert performances. Are you looking for a duet book full of surprises? Then Ten Klezmatic Duets is just the right book for you! It is available for flute or saxophone and each book can be combined with the other making these truly flexible duets. The book contains a selection of well-known traditional melodies which are very different in character. Ideal for practice or concert performances.

Grand Overture-In 2014 Philharmonic Winds OSAKAN (Japan) celebrated its fifteenth anniversary for which this work was composed. From the very beginning Yoshihoro Kimura has been the artistic leader of the ensemble. Jan Van der Roost became the band’s first guest conductor in 2013. In this spectacular work the composer looks back at one of his most famous earlier works ‘Apollo' and to Adolphe Sax the Belgian inventor of the saxophone.

This book contains a mix of fifteen pieces in classical and popularstyles varying from songs suitable for parties to pieces suitable forformal gatherings. A play-along CD is included so you always have abacking band at hand.