(1929-1945)-The impressive musical images created by Otto M. Schwarz tell the story of the German girl Anne Frank who lived in hidden rooms of an Amsterdam town house until her family was betrayed and deported to Auschwitz where they all - apart from her father - went to their deaths. The composer who himself is the father of two daughters has illustrated various scenes from this young girl's short life in a dramatic and cinematic style.

An Alpine Reflexion- Homeland was created to commemorate the 100th birthday of the Hohe Tauern National Park in the Austrian Alps. The many achievements in this largest reserve in the Alps include the reintroduction of the bearded vulture the golden eagle ibex and deer as well as the preservation of the landscape in its original form and the maintenance of traditional alpine grazing with domestic breeds of livestock. Austria's largest classroom boasts with mountains millions of years old thousand-year-old glaciers and a centuries-old history of culture and settlement. Share the vision!

In A Christmas Night Marc Jeanbourquin revisits four great Christmas Eve classics in a fresh style. From the majestic chorale Adeste Fideles to the famous Joy to the World and a jazz version of the equally well-known Jingle Bells followed by We Wish You a Merry Christmas as a fitting conclusion this medley expresses in music a traditional Christmastime to your audience.

Polkalied- Nun geht es los meaning “off we go ” is a spirited polka taken from the most recent CD of concert band music released by well known band leader Michael Klostermann and his musicians. Amongst a marvellous selection of polkas waltzes and marches Nun geht es los (Let's get started) stands out as an exceptional piece. Ideal to play as a concert opener!

Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Concert Band-The Pilgrim Concerto written for the 2012 World Music Contest Kerkrade is a highly demanding yet rewarding work for alto saxophone and wind band. It is one of a series of spiritual works by the composer which also includes Symphony inGreen . Sometimes minimalistic and at other times romantic it describes a pilgrim who is at times calmy meditative but also full of anxious impatience to reach his goal.

The Waltz Joan of Arc-In 1981 the group OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) managed to turn the ancient legend of Joan of Arc into a modern electro-pop song-and thus leave a landmark in the landscape of pop themselves. The solemn melody over the steady drums in 4/4time creates an almost hypnotic effect that will charm anyone who hears this wind band arrangement.

Hava Nagila-If there’s one Hebrew folk song that’s known the world over it’s Hava Nagila . The title translated means ‘let us be happy’. The melody of this festive song - often sung at Jewish weddings - comes originally from a Romanian folk song. This rousing arrangement is sure to get your audience tapping their toes or singing along!

Ihr Hirten erwacht (Ye Sherperds Awake) is one of the most beloved of all German Christmas songs. The origins of this reflective folk tune are unknown but it was printed for the first time in a song book in 1852. Michael Friedmann has crafted an outstanding arrangement that features all sections of the band.

Polkalied- Nun geht es los meaning “off we go ” is a spirited polka taken from the most recent CD of concert band music released by well known band leader Michael Klostermann and his musicians. Amongst a marvellous selection of polkas waltzes and marches Nun geht es los stands out as an exceptional piece. Ideal to play as a concert opener!

as performed by Earth Wind & Fire- In the Stone is an entirely appropriate title for this song from pop legends Earth Wind & Fire whose funky tunes characterised the disco era like no other artist. In the Stone is a lively concert band arrangement that maintains the soulful character of the original record which featured exciting saxophone trumpet and trombone parts.

The title refers to the historical period that marked the transition between the baroque and classical styles. Rococo music is characterized by a profusion of ornaments by graceful elegance and lightness of writing. Concerto Rococò consists of three movements: Toccata Elegie and Gigue en Rondeau - typical musical forms of that time. The concerto is very demanding on the technique of the soloist but consequently highlights the instrument's capabilities for both agility and lyricism. Also available for Flute and Concert Band (DHP 1811-11-140/010).

Bulgarian folk music has a long tradition and numerous typical characteristics such as particular dissonances and complex irregular rhythms. In Bulgarian Dances (Part II) (which can be performed together with the previously published title Bulgarian Dances ) Franco Cesarini has preserved the original spirit of Bulgarian folk music yet has imbued it with a symphonic character and brought it into the concert hall. The three different movements give us a meditative moving folksong and a lively dance before a distinctly symphonic part leads to a glittering finale.

With record sales of over 11 million Marius Müller-Westernhagen is counted among the most successful of German musicians. His lyrics are provocative yet thought provoking. His music covers all sorts of styles but mainly rock. Wolfgang Wössner hascreated a rousing rocking medley out of six of Westernhagen’s best-known numbers: Es geht mir gut Sexy Freiheit Lass uns leben Willenlos and Mit Pfefferminz bin ich dein Prinz.

British rock band The Police enjoyed their greatest successes during the early 1980’s. The group’s members were Stewart Copeland Andy Summer and Gordon Sumner who went on to enjoy a massive solo career as Sting. Stefan Schwalgin’s medley The Police on Stage brings together some of the trio’s biggest hits: Roxanne De Doo Doo Doo De Da Da Da Every Breath You Take and Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic.

Stone Age Middle Age and New Age are the three distinct sections of this single movement work at the highest level. Whilst Stone Age has a menacing and ancient atmosphere an old German song can be made out in Middle Age – vocals guitar recorder or even bagpipes can be incorporated into the melody which gradually gives up merry Celtic dances. In New Age the ‘present’ the Celtic sounds finally connect with untamed rousing dance rhythms.

The Imperial Royal State Railways was the first rail company in the Austro-Hungarian empire. Imperial Overture tells the tale of a tourist who visits Austria and travels by rail across Austria. During his journey the train passes through the Vienna Woods and the beautiful scenery of Lower and Upper Austria stopping for a short while in Wels before reaching Salzburg Mozart’s home town.

Firework is a composition commissioned by Musikkapellen Energie-AG and Magistratskapelle Stadt Linz.This sparkling work shows that from time to time Thomas Doss is happy to produce music of sheer entertainment.Fireworks are always joyful and festive. Whether big or small we all love watching fireworks. In this piece of music the audience experiences not so much a visual feast as a spectacle in sound—a star-burst of colourful melody and rhythm that guarantees high spirits and a good mood.

Lullaby-The composer dedicated Goodnight to his two youngest daughters Teresa and Sarah creating another addition to his series of children’s pieces which includes Powerplay and Romantic Ballad . The intimate atmosphere created by the music reflects the unique and precious connection between a father and his daughters. As the name implies Goodnight was conceived as a lullaby making it a perfect encore to end an evening concert.

The Discovery of the New World- Mundus Novus (‘New World’ ) is a travelogue in the form of letters sent by the sailor and explorer Amerigo Vespucci in 1502 to the Florentine nobleman Lorenzo di Pierfrancesco di Medici. Vespucci is credited with four journeys to America eventually leading to Martin Waldseemüller’s map ‘Cosmographiae Introductio' in which the name ‘America’ first appeared.

for Eb Alto Saxophone and Concert Band-Ive been arguably credited with having written some 300 songs 299 of which enjoyed a rather bumpy ride from relative obscurity to total oblivion. Heres the other one. These are the words of the great Jazz pianist and composer George Shearing about his hit of the century Lullaby of Birdland . The list of famous artists who performed this Jazz standard runs from From Ella Fitzgerald to Amy Winehouse. Gilbert Tinner wrote this arrangement for Concert Band preserving the distinctive George Shearing Sound.