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Remember Me
Since the overwhelming success of his "St. Thomas Chorale" Pavel Stanék has repeatedly met with requests from many musicians for a further work of the same kind. The composer has certainly succeeded...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
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King Robert of Scotland
- Based on "Soldier's March of Robert the Bruce" -
In 1306 Robert I was installed as King of Scotland. The melody of the march "Robert the Bruce" was played for the first time at the coronation ceremony. James L. Hosay has now effectively composed...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
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Highland Cathedral
Michael Korb has always had a fondness for bagpipe music. When he came to Berlin after graduating from school in 1975, he immediately took lessons on the unusual instrument from the "pipe major" of a...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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Chorale for Winds
“Chorale for Winds” was written as a commissioned work for the Allgäu-Schwäbischer Musikbund (ASM / Allgäu Swabian Music Association). Composer Martin Scharnagl's idea was to create a piece with a...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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Chorale for Winds
“Chorale for Winds” was written as a commissioned work for the Allgäu-Schwäbischer Musikbund (ASM / Allgäu Swabian Music Association). Composer Martin Scharnagl's idea was to create a piece with a...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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Fein sein, beinander bleibn
People not only live together with their families, but often also in community with friends and like-minded people. It is precisely these connections that give life stability and meaning. The...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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Goin' Home
The melody of GOIN' HOME is based on the famous main theme of the 2nd movement from Antonin Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”). The melody is presented by the...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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Berenice
»Andante Larghetto«
BERENICE, Regina di Egitto (HWV 38) is an opera composed by Georg Friedrich Händel in 1736/37. It consists of three acts and was written along with Händel’s other two operas ARMINIO and GIUSTINO...Concert Band
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Mosaichoralmente
The composition „Mosaichoralmente“ was written for the Musikverein Endorf (Sauerland, Germany). A particular concern of its conductor at the time, Gerhard Vollmer, was the continuous work on a...Concert Band
Oberstufe
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Is schon still uman See
The melody of "Is schon still uman See" was written by Günther Mittergradnegger. As a composer and conductor, he treasured his love for the Alpine folk song. The theologian, folklorist...Concert Band
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Feierabend
's is Feierobnd
Feierabend (after work hours) is one of the most famous folk songs from the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains). It was written by popular poet and singer Anton Guenther (1876-1937). He is considered the...Concert Band
Unter-/Mittelstufe
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Famous Canon
The canon from "Canon and Gigue in D Major" brought German baroque composer Johann Pachelbel world fame. The central idea of the catchy four-bar bass and chord progression is the sequence,...Concert Band
Unterstufe
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Lohengrin
In addition to the wedding march by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, the “Bridal Chorus” from the opera “Lohengrin” by Richard Wagner is one of the best-known and most popular...Concert Band
Unterstufe
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May the Road Rise
Irish Blessings meet us in the field of literature and music in a variety of ways and enjoy great popularity for many years. German composer and teacher Markus Goetz has created a moving setting of...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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Psalm 148
- Erfreue dich, Himmel -
"Psalm 148" has its origins in the old German cities of Augsburg (1669) and Bamberg (1691). Today, in the form of the beloved hymn "Rejoice Heaven, Enjoy Earth", it is heard in...Concert Band
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Moonlight Sonata
The “Moonlight Sonata”, actually the first movement of Piano Sonata No. 14 in C# Minor (Opus 27), is Ludwig van Beethoven’s most iconic work. It has been arranged, rearranged,...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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Sweet Bells Fantasy
Austrian composer Martin Scharnagl presents SWEET BELLS FANTASY, a creative fantasy about the well-known German Christmas song "Suesser die Glocken nie klingen" (The Bells Never Sound...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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San Ludovico
Creating church musical celebrations is one of the most compelling tasks of a wind band. For the 60th birthday of the pastor of his hometown Ebensee am Traunsee (Upper Austria), the Austrian composer...Concert Band
Unter-/Mittelstufe
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Largo
The second movement LARGO from the "New World Symphony" (9th Symphony) is undoubtedly one of the most moving works by the Czech composer Antonín Dvorák. The original English...Concert Band
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Power Surge
"Power Surge" can also mean "adrenaline rush". In addition to the first more technical expression, American composer James L. Hosay had especially the adrenaline rush in mind,...Concert Band
Unter-/Mittelstufe
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Bist Du bei mir
If Thou Be Near
The universal genius Johann Sebastian Bach ist still arousing admiration today and there is no composer, no musician that could get around his legacy. There is no composer whose works have been...Concert Band
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Morning Has Broken
On the one hand, the tune of this song shows us the way to the Celtic world of the Hebrides off the western coast of Scotland. On the other hand it reveals the power that dwells in an air, if it is...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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Vita pro Musica
The composition “Vita pro Musica”, meaning “a life for music”, was written in winter of 2015 to celebrate the 60th birthday of Ernst Oestreicher, chief conductor of the...Concert Band
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Gospel Day
“Gospel Day“ is a fascinating and sweeping concert piece, inspired by the exuberant energy of American gospel music. This kind of music celebrates and lives out faith and worship. Luigi...Concert Band
Unterstufe
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Abendmond
Evening Moon
This little nocturne “Abendmond” (evening moon) combines two German folk tunes: “Abend wird es wieder” (It’s evening again) and “Der Mond ist aufgegangen”...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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My Dream
Peter Leitner is composer, arranger, trumpeter and singer of the successful Carinthian group “Fegerländer”. Under the slogan “Der Blasmusik Schlager” (wind band schlager) the 13 musicians combine...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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Pomp and Circumstance No. 4
op. 39/4
The five marches from the series “Pomp and Circumstance” op. 39 surely belong to the most famous compositions by British composer Edward Elgar. He wrote them between 1901 and 1930. The...Concert Band
Ober-/Höchststufe
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Vita pro Musica
The composition “Vita pro Musica”, meaning “a life for music”, was written in winter of 2015 to celebrate the 60th birthday of Ernst Oestreicher, chief conductor of the...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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Prayer and Jubilation
As the title “Prayer and Jubilation” suggests, this piece is one of a spiritual nature. The first part is slow and reflective, almost meditative. The second part is upbeat, joyful and...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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König David
The overture „King David“ draws musical pictures of the great King of Israel, based on excerpts from the first and second Book of Samuel in the Holy Bible. The first part describes...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
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Respicere
The composition “Respicere” was commissioned on the occasion of the 1250th anniversary of Röhlingen and written for the Röhlingen Community Band and their conductor Michael...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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Cortege Solennel op.91
Alexander Konstantinowitsch Glasunow was born in 1865 and showed a striking musical talent from a very early age, which was furthered by his teacher Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov. He was taken as a member...Concert Band
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Sankt Cäcilia
“It is a huge privilege to be exposed to music from early childhood. Before birth I was lucky enough to listen to the sounds of my mother playing piano and cello. My family encouraged the...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
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Threnody
I wrote “Threnody” in memory of an old friend of mine, saxophonist Thomas Liley. We knew each other since high school. We were in university together and even played in the same dance...Concert Band
Oberstufe
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Patria
From his many visits to the Allgäu region the young composer Thiemo Kraas of North Rhine-Westphalia noted one particular feature of the people living there: a deep sense of home. When the Legau...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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Bayerisches Osterfest
Bavarian Easter Festival
“Bayerisches Osterfest” (Bavarian Easter Festival) was commissioned by the Bishop Ireton High School Band, the band of a private Catholic school in Virginia, USA. The band’s...Concert Band
Höchststufe
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Mentis
To many people Advent is a very special time of the year, and so it is to composer Thiemo Kraas. In his eyes, waiting on the feast of love, accompanied by so many beautiful impressions and special...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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O Sanctissima!
O du fröhliche
”O how joyfully” (O du fröhliche) is one of the most famous German Christmas songs. More than most other songs it grandly conveys the heartfelt joy and gratitude for the birth of...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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Crossbreed
I composed “Crossbreed” as a commission for the Ellwangen youth band and its conductor Wendelin Dauser honoring the 1250th anniversary of the town Ellwangen. I tried to learn a lot about...Concert Band
Oberstufe
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Giudita
Für Judith
Alfred Bösendorfer dedicates this lovely romanza entitled “Guidita” to Judith, the little daughter of his publisher Thomas Rundel. For solo instrument the composer chose the oboe, as...Concert Band
Unterstufe
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Mountain Wind
“Mountain Wind“ is a fine small concert piece by Martin Scharnagl. This delightful composition has beautiful melodies set in a sentimental atmosphere. With ease, Martin Scharnagl portrays...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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Patria
From his many visits to the Allgäu region the young composer Thiemo Kraas of North Rhine-Westphalia noted one particular feature of the people living there: a deep sense of home. When the Legau...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
MVSR2680M
Cinderella's Dance
Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel
The successful fairy tale film “Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel” (Three Wishes for Cinderella) has enchanted young and old for many years with the deeply moving story of...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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Aria d'Amore
Florian Ziller wrote his “Aria d’ Amore” as a heartfelt declaration of love. A compelling melody passes amongst different instruments and tonal colors of the band. The atmosphere of...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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Lead Me Home
Composer James L.Hosay drew the inspiration for “Lead Me Home” from a 19th century American gospel hymn. The exceptional depth of traditional gospel music, touching our hearts, is...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
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Crith Mhonadh
Alfred Boesendorfer invites us on a journey to Scotland, more precisely to Crimond, a village near the Scottish Northeast coast. The local church reveals a striking offset: The clock, bearing the...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
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Adagio for Winds
Markus Goetz blends baroque with romantic elements in this musical meditation for concert band. He encourages the musicians to show their emotions. An interpretation influenced by the individual...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
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Present
I wrote the composition “Present” in the early morning of a cold and sunny day. The view through the window of my home office on the unspoilt countryside, seeming to be still asleep,...Concert Band
Unterstufe
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Elsas Zug zum Münster
Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral
Diese Musik entstammt der vierten Szene aus dem zweiten Aufzug der Oper "Lohengrin", als Elsa in einem feierlichen Zug zum Münster geleitet wird, wo sie ihren geheimnisvollen Retter heiraten soll....Concert Band
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Toccata & Fuge in d
Toccata und Fuge in d-Moll
In its intellectual complexity, its formal incomparability and musical variety, Bach’s oeuvre shines out across the centuries. All composers who have come after him must prepared to be measured...Concert Band
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Huldigungsmarsch
Hardly any composer was so rejected, and so celebrated by his contemporaries as Richard Wagner. The Leipzig musicologist Hugo Riemann (1849-1919) describes him as “the greatest dramatic composer of...Concert Band
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Salzburg Dance / Prague Dance
Dance music has existed for a long time. Great composers like Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Schubert wrote many dances which were popular in courts of the day. The pieces SALZBURG and PRAGUE...Concert Band
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Genji Koto
GENJI KOTO is a wonderful Japanese love song, composed by Luigi di Ghisallo. The first few notes of the introduction transport us directly to the far east, and the following main theme is calm and...Concert Band
Anfängerstufe
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Dona Nobis Pacem
DONA NOBIS PACEM is from an old Latin liturgical text offering a prayer to peace. The melody is very calm and peaceful. Alfred Bösendorfer wanted to emphasise the pleading character of the text...Concert Band
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Schlittenfahrt in den Alpen
AN ALPINE SLEIGHRIDE - Alfred Bösendorfer takes us on a musical sleigh ride in the Alps that is as romantic as it is humorous. With jingling bells and under snow-covered trees, we ride through a...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
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Wade In The Water
"Wade in the Water" is a famous African-American spiritual. The catchy melody was already written in the 19th century and has its origins in the singing of African slaves in America. With their...Concert Band
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Nessun Dorma
Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) came from a tradition-steeped family of musicians. After seeing a performance of “Aida” in 1876 he decided to compose operas. “Turandot” was...Concert Band
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For the Love of Johann
Stephen L. Melillo dedicates his life to his own philosophy, which he calls “Stormworld”. His works deal with the contrast between good and evil – between sorrow, darkness, threat and war on the one...Concert Band
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Le Nozze Veneziane
In the eyes of many people Venice, with its historic buildings, canals and gondolas, is the most beautiful city in the world – and absolutely perfect for the most beautiful day in one’s life. LE...Concert Band
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Spiritual Song
"Spiritual Song" by Alfred Bösendorfer is a placid and compelling piece. It is based on an old English tune, known now as “Amazing Grace”. The vocal text is: O how...Concert Band
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