Concerto for Trombone was written especially for Jörgen van Rijen the solo trombonist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam. It is a composition without a story consisting of four overlapping parts. The solo part was not written for Jörgen van Rijen technical skills but rather for his expressive technique in the higher registers. According to Jan Bosveld Jörgen van Rijen has additional merits that distinguish him from all other trombonists. Concerto for Trombone was premiered at the International Music Festival in Saas-Fee Switzerland.The Repräsentations Orchester des Schweizer Armeespiel conducted by Christopher Walter accompanied him. This composition was made financially possible by the Music Lending and Information Centre (MUI) department of the library for the province of Gelderland in Arnhem The Netherlands. Special thanks goes to mr. Bert Aalders director of the MUI.

Mombassa Beat is an extremely infectious piece composed by Peter Martin which references the popular light music of Bert Kämpfert. Mombassa is a bustling port in Kenya and this characteristic can clearly be heard in the music. The bright fresh sounds of Mombassa Beat are sure to excite and delight performers and audiences alike!

‘Music’ by John Miles was one of Blackstone’s favourite numbers. With completely different notes but holding on to the same form and atmosphere the latter has tried to write an attractive composition for both young and old. Gate 11 refers to the ever agitated and noisy scenes at an airport especially during check-in. Yet there are also passengers who wait patiently letting their thoughts range at will looking forward to meeting a loved one at the end of their journey.

Written for St. Caecilia - Hoogland (NL). This concert piece can be performed with a large percussion group.

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.

A blues number that really makes a statement! A strong introductory piece that produces an impressive effect and includes sufficient work for every band member.

Eating is a feast. But you are not yet in a party mood? Then enjoy Sour Croute because that will make you move. This German waltz will certainly put you into the right mood.

‘Four Easy Dances’ is a four-part suite from Gobelin’s ’Flexy Band Collection’. This series is meant for starter ensembles i.e. youth orchestras which may not have the full range of instruments available yet. Therefore it is possible to combine various instruments. ‘Four Easy Dances’ comes from the ‘Flexy 3 Series’ and can in principle be played by only three instruments completed with three percussion instruments. ‘Four Easy Dances’ consists of: 1. Hop Skip and Jump 2. Little Polka 3. Spanish Dance (castanets are obligatory) and finally 4. Tango.

Nowadays vegetarian dishes are quite common on the menu. Music for vegetarians is also becoming more popular. Let yourself be carried away with the whimsical and stirring music from Israel.

This well-known gospel melody gets a swing make-over.

The world's most important sports event inspired Schulte to compose a magnificent new concert piece. In three parts he successively describes the opening ceremony (musical entry of the athletes) the hymn for the winner (an alluring ballad) and the party following the closing ceremony (rock party) during which all tensions disappear. Enter the world of the Olympic Games and enjoy!

Both the dish and the music are unmistakable Hungarian. Movement has always been characteristic for this type of Slavonic music. With a hint to the Czardas it is one big party on the puszta.

Only just a beginning musician but playing a 'grown-up' piece. This is possible with Prime Time because this is really cool!

Gate 11 is a piece by John Emerson inspired by the mood of a bustling airport in which passengers dream quietly of the loved ones that await at the end of their journey. Equally accessible to young and old alike Gate 11 is an atmospheric piece ideal for concert performance.

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.

A ballad that hints at Australia where its composer used to live for a couple of years. It was the friendliness of both its human and animal inhabitants that inspired him to write this little paragon of sonority destined to become a sure-fire crowd-pleaser. Its singing melody is accompanied by an altogether infectuous little motif.

Eating is a feast. But you are not yet in a party mood? Then enjoy Sour Croute because that will make you move. This German waltz will certainly put you into the right mood.

Is it too late? Certainly not for this jazzy ballad for flugel horn and band! Feel free to lie back and relax ...

‘Christmas Colours’ is a palette consisting of several Christmas songs. Bruce Fraser has mainly used the colours green (the colour of holly) and white (the colour of snow). This composition begins with the chiming of festive bells - if you listen well however you can already hear short fragments from 'The Holly and the Ivy' whose entire melody is finally played alternated with 'The Sussex Carol'. After this the pace slows down and the stately 'See amid the Winter Snow' sounds but parts from 'Jingle Bells' and 'Silent Night' can also be heard. Then after walking under 'The Holly and the Ivy' once again the celebration of Christmas may begin!

The drummer in the spotlight. A heavy piece with a fat heavy beat. In three sections. Great for the lower sections and youth bands.