Who Want to Live Forever is a rather grim title given Freddie Mercury’s untimely death but his songs and especially his recordings with Queen will live on forever. The title refers to the immortal Connor MacLeod from the movie Highlander and reached number 24 on the British charts. Now Thijs Oud’s arrangement lets this song live on forever as part of your brass band’s repertoire.

The Broken Sword is one of the five ceremonial swords kept in the Tower of London and is used during the coronation of a new king or queen. Legend has it that an angel broke off the tip of the sword in an effort to prevent an unjust killing. Composer Kevin Houben lets his music retell this intriguing legend. Broken Sword resembles a film score in many ways and will paint vivid images as the band plays its way through the legend. Many different moods create a contrast-rich work that makes for an exciting listening and playing experience every time!

Enjoy the Future was composed for the Politie Orkest Noord-Nederland (Police Band of the Northern Netherlands) to mark its 75th anniversary. This composition dedicated to manager and assistant conductor Reinder C. Klei is a dazzling musical number suitable for performance at any festive occasion.

Dance of Joy (Danse de joie) vous invite à découvrir l’ambiance festive d’une foire médiévale. Échassiers jongleurs danseurs jeux banquet et musique tout est réuni pour vous faire vivre un inoubliable voyage dans le passé. Entrez dans la danse !

Enjoy the Future was composed for the Politie Orkest Noord-Nederland (Police Band of the Northern Netherlands) to mark its 75th anniversary. This composition dedicated to manager and assistant conductor Reinder C. Klei is a dazzling musical number suitable for performance at any festive occasion.

As recorded by QUEEN-Since their formation in 1971 Queen’s hits have defined entire generations. Thijs Oud has created an excellent arrangement of a Queen-classic Crazy Little Thing Called Love that is sure to be a guaranteed smash hit!

As recorded by QUEEN-Freddie Mercury was actually born Frederick Bulsara in Zanzibar Tanzania in 1946. After several attempts at becoming successful with other bands and as a solo artist he formed the now legendary band Queen in 1971. Since then Queen’s hits have defi ned entire generations. Thijs Oud has created an excellent arrangement of a Queen-classic Crazy Little Thing Called Love that is sure to be a guaranteed smash hit!

As recorded by QUEEN-Freddie Mercury was actually born Frederick Bulsara in Zanzibar Tanzania in 1946. After several attempts at becoming successful with other bands and as a solo artist he formed the now legendary band Queen in 1971. Since then Queen’s hits have defi ned entire generations. Thijs Oud has created an excellent arrangement of a Queen-classic Crazy Little Thing Called Love that is sure to be a guaranteed smash hit!

During the 1980’s the English super-group Supertramp were hardly ever out of the charts. This medley by Andre Waignein includes their hits: The Logical song Breakfast in America and It’s Raining Again.

During the 1980’s the English super-group Supertramp were hardly ever out of the charts. This medley by Andre Waignein includes their hits: The Logical song Breakfast in America and It’s Raining Again.

Richard Strauss’s Also Sprach Zarathustra is used in this great medley to introduce the King of Rock and Roll. Just imagine him walking onto the Las Vegas stage and then put your whole heart into performing three of his best known hits. An extra touch of entertainment can be added with members of your band singing the chorus to CC Rider. Everyone will love this tribute to the legendary performer.

Rock About is an eight part work in which parts can be distributed according to the players available. The light pieces are full of joy and are sure to make your audience want to get up and dance!

La bagatelle est une courte pièce instrumentale au propos modeste généralement destinée au clavier (clavecin ou piano). André Waignein a composé trois bagatelles pour Orchestre Junior. Ces compositions légères de caractère développent des lignes mélodiques colorées et contrastées fluides et puissantes sereines et dynamiques.

The story of the origin of Diagram for Symphonic Band is a curious one. André Waignein was enjoying a meal together with his great friend Jean-Marie Vivier - representative director of l'Oreal Belgilux and the same man who made the performance of the famous Cantate aux Etoiles with 750 performers possible. Jean Plaquet an appreciated associate of both gentlemen was also present.As an acknowledgement André Waignein wanted to dedicate a composition to the band where Mr. Vivier has been chairman for 20 years. In connection with this André Waignein was supposed to receive some extra information about the 120 years old history of this band which has always been led by a memberof the Vivier family. In a flash this history was presented : using a diagram Mr. Vivier drew the power-lines of this more than 100 year old band.And of course the title was found ! The only thing left to do was for André Waignein to transform this diagram into music.

This classic pop song by Chicago is now avilable for brass band in the Pop classics series. The atmospheric ballad with it’s swinging finale will bring a touch of emotion to any concert.

Festivity as its title indicates can be used at any celebratory occasion. Whether on the stage or hitting the streets Festivity will delight audiences everywhere. A piece like this is a must in any band’s repertoire!

Sergio Leone a renouvelé les codes du western en lui redonnant un souffle épique et moderne. C’est ainsi qu’est né le western italien. The Italian Western est un arrangement qui rassemble trois thèmes ( Santa Fe Express Funerale Nero et Marcia dei MacGregor ) composés par Ennio Morricone pour deux westerns “made in Cinecittà”.

As recorded by QUEEN- The Show Must Go On was one of the last hits for Freddie Mercury in 1991 the year of his death. In this context the title has a tragic significance. This arrangement will please both musicians and audiences and will throw off the sad associations of this song.

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Suite Folklorique