Go crazy with this amusing work for tuba (Eb Bass Bb Bass ad lib) and band. Lyricism humor and virtuosity packaged in a playful composition arranged for band by Marten Miedema Alles uit de kast met dit vermakelijke werk voor tuba (Es Bas Bes Bas ad lib) en blaasorkest. Lyriek humor en virtuositeit verpakt in een ongedwongen compositie gearrangeerd voor fanfare orkest door Marten Miedema.

The idyllic village Beetsterzwaag in the east of Friesland and its surroundings are depicted in this suite. The first part describes the main street with its liveliness. The second part brings us to the nearby church of St. Hippolytus-Olterterp while the final section describes the children playing in the woods of Sparjebird. Het idyllisch in de Friese bossen gelegen dorp Beetsterzwaag en haar omgeving staat model in deze landelijke suite. Het eerste deel beschrijft de hoofdstraat met al haar levendigheid. Het tweede deel brengt ons in het naburige St. Hippolytus-kerkje van Olterterp terwijl het slotdeel de spelende kinderen beschrijft in het speelbosSparjebird.

Le Champion de Tir is de muzikale uitbeelding van een schuttersfeest. In de opening horen we het aanbreken van de dag. Het haantje kraait. Even later luiden de klokken die de mensen ter kerke roepen voor een plechtige viering ter opening van het feest. Een koraalachtig gegeven met een dalende chromatische melodiek verklankt de alom tegenwoordige “mijnheer pastoor”. Dan klinkt de prachtige gregoriaanse melodie van het Veni Sancte Spiritus. Het geheel speelt zich immers af op tweede Pinksterdag. Na de kerk begeven we ons in een vrolijke optocht waarin de vogel wordt meegedragen naar het schietterrein. Er klinkt een gezellige mars. Dan horenwe het gebabbel en geroep van de marketentsers. Met hun zware en ook hoge stemmen praten ze druk door elkaar. De optocht gaat verder langs het huis van de oude schutterskoning. Deze trekt mee en voert zijn charmante gezellin mee hetgeen uiteraard een gevoelige muzikale wending teweegbrengt. Dan begint de wedstrijd. Er wordt lustig op los geschoten. Als het mis is wordt er gelachen is het raak dan komt er applaus. Als de vogel tenslotte is neergehaald is er een nieuwe schutterskoning en wordt er een feest aangericht. Horen we echter aan het eind toch nog niet even de vogel roepen?

In opdracht van de fanfare Flora uit Aalsmeer componeerde Goorhuis het werk Fiori Musicali. Het 4-delige werk is een ode aan de bloemenpracht een branche waarin Aalsmeer internationale bekendheid geniet. Vier delen alle genoemd naar een bloem vol contrasten geven het werk letterlijk en figuurlijk de kleuren die het nodig heeft. Narcissus (de trompetvormige bloem) straalt met haar scherpkopersignalen. De tere Fresia toont ons een prachtige sfeerschildering door het zacht koper. Het derde deel markeert de tulp (Tulipa) in een levendig scherzo. De Campanula (klokjesbloem) geeft een krachtig en feestelijk besluit aan de kleurrijke compositie. Het werk is opgenomen in het groot repertorium: Fanfare - 3e divisie.

In ‘A Summer Holiday’ Patrick Millstone takes us with him on a journey. After a year’s hard work we may finally enjoy a well-earned holiday. The first part of this three-part composition has the appropriate title ‘On Tour’. When we chose our holiday destination the brochure said that it would be bathed in sunlight every day. Unfortunately this turns out not to be the case. Somewhat melancholically we play round games in our summer house on a ‘Rainy Day’. However the next day when the sun again has driven away all the clouds we naturally visit the ‘Crowded Beach’ where we enjoy both sun sea and beach once again.

Vittorio Monti was born on January 6 1868 in Naples (Italy). His musical education (violin and composition) he enjoyed at the conservatory there. Around his 30's Monti went to Paris. He earned a living as a conductor and wrote several ballets and operettas. In his last years Monti died in 1922 he devoted himself to teaching and composing. His famous Czardas has made his name known even today. Initially the czardas was a Hungarian folk dance but after the mid-nineteenth century it was even a dance for the upper-class. Czardas begins with a slow introduction the Lassan (slow and sad) and then the fast part Friska follows. Czardas is not as somany people think typical gypsy music.

Johann Sebastian Bach could not have wished for a better accolade. A Tribute to Bach is a daring arrangement of Bach's Partita no.2 for pianoforte and a homage to the grandmaster of Baroque in a modern orchestration. Arranger Axel Norman has achieved this by adding percussion tastefully to the original. The woodwind section of the band however plays the leading parts.

Vittorio Monti was born on January 6 1868 in Naples (Italy). His musical education (violin and composition) he enjoyed at the conservatory there. Around his 30's Monti went to Paris. He earned a living as a conductor and wrote several ballets and operettas. In his last years Monti died in 1922 he devoted himself to teaching and composing. His famous Czardas has made his name known even today. Initially the czardas was a Hungarian folk dance but after the mid-nineteenth century it was even a dance for the upper-class. Czardas begins with a slow introduction the Lassan (slow and sad) and then the fast part Friska follows. Czardas is not as somany people think typical gypsy music.

Wonderfull piece. Cornet section has tacet in this composition.

This piece features two folksongs from Israel each portraying a different mood. The first section.'Ma Averech'(How shall this child be blessed) is calm and nostalgic with a slight hint of melancholy. In the second section 'Zemer Atik' (Old Song) the celebration breaks out! An exciting varied composition that your band will love playing!

Listening to Holiday Impressions you are instantly touched by the atmosphere of far-off lands exotic cities and lonely beaches. Rob Goorhuis has translated his holiday impressions into a light surprising and occasionally whimsical piece for trumpet or flugelhorn and band. The lively 'dialogue' between soloist and band makes this work a rewarding addition to the repertoire for musicians and audience alike. Luisterend naar Holiday Impressions wordt u direct geraakt door de sfeer van verre landen exotische steden en eenzame stranden. Rob Goorhuis heeft zijn vakantie indrukken vertaald in een lichte verrassende en soms grillige compositie. Een solo voor bugel oftrompet in een levendige conversatie met het orkest waarin de muzikale indrukken van een vakantie zijn weergegeven. Het werk werd geschreven n opdracht van het NIB ter gelegenheid van de tweede nationale bugeldag.

Energetic music which invites you to dance because it is hard to keep still with this shuffle. And you don't have to. Feel like a fish in water in this Seafood Shuffle which includes some flashy solos. Solo parts in C Eb and Bb are included.

Fanitullen is a lively beautiful ‘Sl?tt’ i.e. an old Norwegian melody which is played on a traditional ‘Hardingfele’ (Hardanger fiddle). Because of its violent rhythm and exciting character playing a Fanitullen for a long time was considered improper. It was believed that a person playing this melody would come under the influence of the devil. Therefore Fanitullen could be regarded as a kind of Rock’n Roll from the 18th century. Tom Brevik’s adaptation is based on a composition for piano by Ole Olsen (1850-1927)

The party atmosphere of the beaches in Rio de Janeiro is famous worldwide. Holiday in Rio brings this party to life and right from the first bar conjures up a Brazilian spirit on the concert stage. No one will be able to resist the infectious rhythms of this exciting piece!

The title is a popular saying in England. It means that's where the money is. Where there's muck there's power is such a popular expression in the United Kingdom. The saying inspired Peter Martin to compose a highly attractive piece in four parts consisting of contemporary dances that can also be performed separately. Let's dance!

Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean. In 1494 it was discovered by Christopher Columbus who used it as private property until 1509. After some skirmishes it fell under British rule and the sugar trade on the island flourished. After the abolition of slavery in 1834 it was only granted Home Rule in 1944 but it remained a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations. Whereas the export of cane sugar used to be Jamaica’s main export product for many years nowadays music has taken over this role. At first American music used to be very popular on the island. Later however Jamaican musicians started to experiment and thus in the end created their ownmusical style called Reggae. Well-known Reggae musicians are Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. The most important instruments used in Reggae are the bass and the drums. Together they form the base for the style: the riddim. A bass drum accent on the second and fourth beat are characteristic of a typically reggae drum beat. To this syncopic patterns are often added. The rhythm guitarist plays chords in a characteristic Reggae rhythm not on but between the beats.

A delicacy for the eye ear and taste buds that was originally created by a Parisian cook in London. A musical haven of peace as a dessert and a romantic highlight of a diner a la carte. The melodic lines are relaxed and smooth and will definitely take you to another dimension for a while.

Yo-ho It's Christmas Time could be just a cry from the mouth of Santa Claus. David Well used this as the title for this three-part composition. First the very familiar Jingle Bells in a relaxed style followed by the sensitive Negro spiritual Mary Had a Baby.. Finally hear We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

Timothy Travis composed this wedding march for a relative. This march in an Italian format brings the warmth of a southern European wedding party (matrimonio) within reach.

Latin Music in three variations. Caribbean Sketches takes the band and audience from the reggae sound of Beach Party to the siesta Lazy Afternoon and concludes with a rousing finale in Let's dance. Don't forget your sunglasses!