In this new work by Wim Laseroms the clarinet section appears in thespotlight. The classical etude forms the basis thus the elegant titleis aptly chosen. Virtuosity is the key in Claritude. With this wonderfulconcert work any band can show off their clarinet section.

The Belgian Kevin Houben entered the international concert band scene with this fabulous piece that caught attention of bands around the world.

A fanfare introduces This festive march is introduced by a lively fanfare which leads into the first playful melodic line which features a regular dynamic alternation and a light syncopated rhythm. After the traditional bass solo the first theme returns. The initial theme performed by piano and cantabile trio later sounds in a jubilant forte with various figurations in the higher woodwinds. The fine work Mountain March is suitable as a street march but will also gain much appreciation on the concert platform.

Bass Time as the name implies is the time for the bass section to take centre stage. Wim Laseroms composed this simple and elegant march not only with the low brass in mind but also with the intention of making the whole band shine.

Amity and Sweetness (“Amitié et douceur”) poursuit un double idéal : celui de la paix et du bonheur. Le compositeur belge Tom de Haes a dédié cette pièce à son amie. La sixte ascendante un des intervalles les plus expressifs est l’élément central de la musique. Elle exprime l’intensité lumineuse de la pièce.L’introduction volontaire et réfléchie développe un court et charmant motif qui s’étoffe progressivement pour former une ligne mélodique fluide et ample. La mélodie sillonne plusieurs registres et instruments dans une trame qui prend toute son intensité vers la fin du développement. Le motif initial est ré-exposé une dernière fois dans une grandeorchestration. Le finale est calme et serein.

for Soloist and Concert Band-Little Rhapsody is a contrasting triptych for solo trumpet and concertband. The warm and gentle introduction develops a lively theme andthe accompaniment is kept light to best underline the soloist's flexibilityand technique. The second movement is more romantic and reveals aserene and flowing melody. The third and last movement elaboratesupon several joyful rhythmic patterns which give the composition atouch of freshness and elegance. Let your trumpet soloist shine withthis first-class item.

for Soloist and Concert Band-Little Concerto is a most useful solo item due to the fact that thekey and the range of the solo part mean it can be performed byseveral different instruments from flute to baritone. Little Concertoconsists of three movements: an Allegro written in classicalstyle which alternates between tutti and soli passages; a secondmovement sweet and calm to fully display the richness of the soloinstrument’s sound colours and finally an Allegro giocoso. It is afairly simple piece and is therefore particularly suitable for youngor inexperienced soloists who want to display their artistic skills.

as performed by Lionel Richie-Lionel Richie c'est plus de 100 millions d'albums vendus dans le monde un nombre époustouflant de Grammy Awards et autant de succès classés au sommet des hit-parades internationaux. Après sa séparation avec les Commodores groupe mythique de la Motown Lionel Richie démarre une carrière solo exceptionnelle. C’est avec son second album Can’t Slow Down (1983) qu’il s’impose comme le meilleur interprète de ballades sentimentales soul. Le succès ne le quittera plus. En 1984 il clôt la cérémonie des Jeux Olympiques à Los Angeles en chantant sur scène et devant plus de 2 milliards de téléspectateurs à travers le monde : All Night Long .

4 Pieces for Saxophone Quartet (with optional sopr-In this arrangement for four saxophones the composer makes awelcome addition to the light modern repertoire for thisensemble. There are pleasing contrasts between alternating fastand slow passages and in Valse irreguliere you will need to haveyour wits about you to successfully bring off the time changes.The pieces have been written in such a way that each ensemblemember plays an equal part - so everyone has a vital role to play!

S’il fallait ne choisir qu’un seul adjectif pour qualifier cette pièce de Wim Laseroms nous choisirions le terme de « varié ». Variousity développe une série de variations sur un thème donné qui apparaît sous différentes formes dans différents tempi et dans divers chiffrages de mesure irréguliers. La diversité un remède sûr contre l’ennui.

This is a real toe-tapping work with strong melodiesand a catchy syncopated accompaniment. There is acontrasting middle section with a lovely cantabiletune but the upbeat melody from the beginningreturns to bring the march to a cheerful and rousingconclusion.

In 432 St. Patrick traveled from Scotland to Ireland and within a few years he succeeded in converting the entire Irish population to Christianity. The bishop died on 17th March 461 and in Ireland as a tribute to this remarkable bishop this date became a national holiday called St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day symbolized by the shamrock is one big party with traditional Irish dancing parades with highly decorated floats hundreds of concerts and all kinds of colorful characters on the streets. Bring a touch of Irish magic to any concert with this lively composition.

The travels of the Aztec people as they headed south through North America looking for a new home acted as the inspiration for Lake of the Moon . The composition contains small fragments of Oriental music and South American rhythms and occasionally Russian Cossacks seem to raise their heads. The journey from North to South is not without danger which is represented by threatening sounds within the music. In the Adagio divoto the composer takes us along to the Texcoco Lake which the Aztecs called the lake of the moon. Bring a little bit of South American history to your concert with Lake of the Moon .

Lying on high calcareous sandstone rocks are the monumental monasteries of Meteora a region in northcentral Greece which look down over the valley of the Pinios River. This region inspired Kevin Houben to compose Valley of the Pinios . You can almost hear the wind swirl around the chalk rocks. The sacred atmosphere of the monasteries the prayers the solitude the grandness of the valley and the splendour of nature are all reflected in this inspirational composition.

Amity and Sweetness (“Amitié et douceur”) poursuit un double idéal : celui de la paix et du bonheur. Le compositeur belge Tom de Haes a dédié cette pièce à son amie. La sixte ascendante un des intervalles les plus expressifs est l’élément central de la musique. Elle exprime l’intensité lumineuse de la pièce.L’introduction volontaire et réfléchie développe un court et charmant motif qui s’étoffe progressivement pour former une ligne mélodique fluide et ample. La mélodie sillonne plusieurs registres et instruments dans une trame qui prend toute son intensité vers la fin du développement. Le motif initial est ré-exposé une dernière fois dans une grandeorchestration. Le finale est calme et serein.

for alto saxophone and piano-A fine solo work for saxophone and piano which the emphasis on expression. This work is suitable for solo contests and other concert performances. The piano part has been kept easy.

for clarinet and piano-A cheerful and lively solo work for clarinet and piano that will make an ideal solo for use in contests or any concert. The piano part has been kept fairly easy.

The travels of the Aztec people as they headed south through North America looking for a new home acted as the inspiration for Lake of the Moon . The composition contains small fragments of Oriental music and South American rhythms and occasionally Russian Cossacks seem to raise their heads. The journey from North to South is not without danger which is represented by threatening sounds within the music. In the Adagio divoto the composer takes us along to the Texcoco Lake which the Aztecs called the lake of the moon. Bring a little bit of South American history to your concert with Lake of the Moon . The travels of the Aztec people as they headed south through North America looking for a new home acted as the inspiration for Lake of the Moon . The composition contains small fragments of Oriental music and South American rhythms and occasionally Russian Cossacks seem to raise their heads. The journey from North to South is not without danger which is represented by threatening sounds within the music. In the Adagio divoto the composer takes us along to the Texcoco Lake which the Aztecs called the lake of the moon. Bring a little bit of South American history to your concert with Lake of the Moon .

After the huge success of Magic Slides Wim Laseroms recently composed a work in which characteristic slides occupy centre stage once again. This new cheerful work has not only been issued in a version for trombone trio with band accompaniment but also in a version with just one soloist in the picture. Slides Pleasure : a surprisingly captivating intermezzo for your concert.

for Eb Cornet and Brass Band