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Kees Vlak
Kees Vlak

Kees Vlak

* 30.09.1938† 05.12.2014
Cornelis (Kees) Vlak was born on 30th September, 1938 in Amsterdam. He was influenced by music at young age and when he was eight years old he got his first piano lessons. Later he played the trumpet in the fanfare orchestra “Waterland“. Vlak studied piano and trumpet at the Amsterdam Conservatory (exames 1959 and 1961), and composition and conducting at the Musiklyzeum Amsterdam. He earned...
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A Nice Family

A Nice Family

Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 233 (Trombone Quartet) How could the everyday life of a family be put into music ? Kees Vlak gives us a very amusing and entertaining answer to this question...
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Mittelstufe
MVSR5233
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A Sailors Adventure

A Sailors Adventure

This little overture is composed in Aeolian minor. As it is the leading tone which is missing here, the work is of a more undecided nature – which often is identical to the behavior of a young...
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Anfängerstufe
MVSR7001
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Andalucia

Andalucia

Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) Time MZ 294 (Woodwind Quintet - Flute / Oboe / Clarinet / Horn / Bassoon) Set of Parts: Score Flute Oboe Bb Clarinet F...
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Oberstufe
MVSR5294
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Blow Your Horn

Blow Your Horn

Our music heritage embraces a vast treasure of traditional marches of various styles. The “jazz march” or more generally spoken, the “swinging march” still is more or less an...
Accordion Orchestra
Mittel-/Oberstufe
MVSR2349AK
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Blow Your Horn

Our band heritage embraces a vast treasure of traditional marches of various styles. The “jazz march” or more generally spoken, the “swinging march” still is more or less an exception. This was...
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MVSR2349
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CAFFEE Variations

The majestic Lichtenberg Castle is located in the vicinity of the western Palatinate city of Kusel. It houses a musicians’ museum that is worth visiting. This museum is dedicated to the...
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Mittel-/Oberstufe
MVSR2338
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Celebration Overture

This brilliant overture by the renowned Dutch composer Kees Vlak is to bid farewell to the second millenium, and, at the same time, welcome the third millenium.
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Fanfare Band (Dutch Type)
Mittelstufe
MVSR2037F
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Celebration Overture

This brilliant overture by the renowned Dutch composer Kees Vlak is to bid farewell to the second millenium, and, at the same time, welcome the third millenium. The introduction is followed by a...
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Celebration Overture

This brilliant overture by the renowned Dutch composer Kees Vlak is to bid farewell to the second millenium, and, at the same time, welcome the third millenium.
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Chrissy Variations

Chrissy is Kees Vlak’s granddaughter. He composed his piece “Chrissy Variations” for her, drafting a musical picture of the relationship between he and his grandchild. After a...
Concert Band, Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass)
Unterstufe
MVSR4012
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Christmas Drummer Boy

A famous American Christmas carol tells the story of a little boy who was too poor to bring Jesus a gift. The only thing he could offer was a song on his drum. When the baby Jesus gratefully smiled...
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Unterstufe
MVSR7077
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Cinderella

Das Aschenbrödel
Kees Vlak created a cute little musical fairytale, the theme and variations are based on the magical story of "Cinderella". After her father's death, the lovely girl is tormented by her...
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MVSR7007
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Cinderella

Das Aschenbrödel
Kees Vlak created a cute little musical fairytale, the theme and variations are based on the magical story of "Cinderella". After her father's death, the lovely girl is tormented by her...
Fanfare Band (Dutch Type)
Unterstufe
MVSR7007F
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Clockwork

Many composers were inspired by the clock to write wonderful pieces, e.g. Joseph Haydn whose Symphony No. 101 is also called “The Clock”. Adding the melody of the most famous clock in the...
Concert Band, Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass)
Anfängerstufe
MVSR4013
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Colorado River

The mighty Colorado River is about 1450 miles long and runs from the snow-covered Rocky Mountains through the USA and Mexico to the Gulf of California. In his composition COLORADO RIVER Kees Vlak...
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MVSR2537
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Concert Fanfare

Es ist von grundsätzlicher Bedeutung, daß ein Komponist bei seiner Arbeit stets an den spezifischen Klang der Blasinstrumente und des Schlagwerks denkt. Für eine Eröffnungsfanfare ist es daher...
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Mittelstufe
MVSR1912
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Concert Fanfare

It is of fundamental importance to a composer keeping in mind the specific sound of wind instruments and percussion. Therefore, when composing an opening fanfare, it is essential to write for...
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Mittelstufe
MVSR1912F
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Concerto Italiano per Fagotto e Banda

In his "Concerto italiano per fagotto e banda" Kees Vlak shows the wonderful oportunities and musical quality of the basoon.
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Mittel-/Oberstufe
MVSR1841
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Concerto Italiano per Fagotto e Piano

RUNDEL Solo & Piano No. 2

Bassoon & Piano
Solo and Piano
Mittelstufe
MVSR3020
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Concerto per Clarinetto e Banda

(1)
For his "Concerto per Clarinetto" the composer Kees Vlak deliberately chose a world-famous model, i.e. the Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra in A Major, K.622 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,...
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Mittel-/Oberstufe
MVSR1828
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Concerto per Clarinetto e Banda

(2 + 3)
For his Concerto per Clarinetto the composer Kees Vlak deliberately chose a world-famous model, i.e. the Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra in A Major, K.622 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as the sound...
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Mittel-/Oberstufe
MVSR1829
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Concerto per Clarinetto e Piano

RUNDEL Solo & Piano No. 1 Bb Clarinet & Piano For his "Concerto per Clarinetto" the composer Kees Vlak deliberately chose a world-famous model, i.e. the Concerto for Clarinet...
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Mittel-/Oberstufe
MVSR3025
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Drei Fanfaren

3 Fanfaren - 3 Fanfares
Kees Vlak wrote "3 Fanfares" about different topics. You should perform them separately, for example as opening piece of a concert. „Euro Fanfare“ is very festive; it celebrates...
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MVSR2076
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Dschingis Khan (1162-1227)

The overture recalls the feats of one of the great heroic personalities in the history of the Mongols and one of the great conquerors in the history of mankind: Genghis Khan. He succeeded in...
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MVSR2385
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Dschingis Khan (1162-1227)

The overture recalls the feats of one of the great heroic personalities in the history of the Mongols and one of the great conquerors in the history of mankind: Genghis Khan. He succeeded in uniting...
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Mittel-/Oberstufe
MVSR2385F
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Dschingis Khan (1162-1227)

The overture recalls the feats of one of the great heroic personalities in the history of the Mongols and one of the great conquerors in the history of mankind: Genghis Khan. He succeeded in uniting...
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Euro Swing Parade

Our swinging tour of Europe is a musical salute to those states, which introduced the Euro as their common currency on January 1, 2002. The introduction is followed by unmistakable echoes of the...
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MVSR2367
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First Dynamic Suite

The „First Dynamic Suite“ was composed in line with pedagogic viewpoints and may be well used during rehearsals both as warm up and for orchestral training. In addition, the individual movements may...
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Mittelstufe
MVSR1721
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Five Continents

Kees Vlak put the five continents of our planet into musical impressions. In Europe and America we can hear well-known melodies, in Asia and Africa there appear typical sound effects like gong and...
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MVSR4001AK
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Five Continents

Mixed Quartet with opt. Percussion/Keyboard. | Grade 2 Instrumentation: Conductor Part 1 C (8va) (Flute) Part 1 C (Oboe, Trumpet) Part 1 Bb (Trumpet, Cornet, Flugelhorn, Clarinet, Soprano...
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Unterstufe
MVSR4001
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Five Continents

5 Kontinente
With optional Percussion

Kees Vlak put the five continents of our planet into musical impressions. In Europe and America we can hear well-known melodies, in Asia and Africa there appear...
Fanfare Band (Dutch Type)
Anfängerstufe
MVSR4001F
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Halloween Night

HALLOWEEN is celebrated on the night of October 31st, before the feast of All Hallows on November 1st. The name HALLOWEEN is derived from the expression “All Hallows Eve” (eve or even and hallow are...
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MVSR2520
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Il Signore è con te

The composer Kees Vlak has a preference for the Italian language which he refers to as “language which sings in itself”. When he read the words for an AVE MARIA he simply could not refrain from...
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MVSR2488
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Il Signore è con te (Chor SATB)

The composer Kees Vlak has a preference for the Italian language which he refers to as “language which sings in itself”. When he read the words for an AVE MARIA he simply could not refrain from...
Choir SATB, Choir
Mittelstufe
MVSR2488C1
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Il Signore è con te (Chor SSAA)

The composer Kees Vlak has a preference for the Italian language which he refers to as “language which sings in itself”. When he read the words for an AVE MARIA he simply could not refrain from...
Choir SSAA, Choir
Mittelstufe
MVSR2488C3
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Il Signore è con te (Chor TTBB)

The composer Kees Vlak has a preference for the Italian language which he refers to as “language which sings in itself”. When he read the words for an AVE MARIA he simply could not refrain from...
Choir TTBB, Choir
Mittelstufe
MVSR2488C2
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Il Signore è con te (Solo Vocal & Piano)

The composer Kees Vlak has a preference for the Italian language which he refers to as “language which sings in itself”. When he read the words for an AVE MARIA he simply could not refrain from...
Choir (one-part), Solo and Piano
Mittelstufe
MVSR2488V
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Indian River

The overture INDIAN RIVER starts in the minor mode and thus depicts a somewhat melancholic mood. This is an allusion by the composer to the fate of the Indians which by no means had been a peaceful...
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Unterstufe
MVSR7042
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Israel Shalom

Kees Vlak dedicates the rhapsody "Israel Shalom" to the modern Israeli state. He uses folkloristic elements and creates a new piece of music. The work begins with impressions from Purim...
Fanfare Band (Dutch Type)
Mittel-/Oberstufe
MVSR2038F
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Israel Shalom

Kees Vlak dedicates the rhapsody "Israel Shalom" to the modern Israeli state. He uses folkloristic elements and creates a new piece of music. The work begins with impressions from Purim...
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MVSR2038AK
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Israel Shalom

Kees Vlak dedicates the rhapsody "Israel Shalom" to the modern Israeli state. He uses folkloristic elements and creates a new piece of music. The work begins with impressions from Purim...
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Jubiläumsfanfare

Golden Jubilee Fanfare
“Jubiläumsfanfare“ (Golden Jubilee Fanfare) is Kees Vlak’s musical gift to Musikverlag RUNDEL on the occasion of its 50th anniversary in 2014. In the same year, the Dutch...
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Oberstufe
MVSR2957
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Kilkenny Rhapsody

A rhapsody is defined as an ”instrumental composition of free folkloristic form”. In his ”Kilkenny Rhapsody” Kees Vlak takes yet one step farther, as it is intention to...
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Oberstufe
MVSR2065AK
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Kilkenny Rhapsody

A rhapsody is defined as an ”instrumental composition of free folkloristic form”. In his ”Kilkenny Rhapsody” Kees Vlak takes yet one step farther, as it is intention to portray the nature of both the...
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MVSR2065
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Kilkenny Rhapsody

A rhapsody is defined as an ”instrumental composition of free folkloristic form”. In his ”Kilkenny Rhapsody” Kees Vlak takes yet one step farther, as it is intention to portray the nature of both...
Fanfare Band (Dutch Type)
Mittel-/Oberstufe
MVSR2065F
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Kumbayah Variations

Kees Vlak composed five expressive variations on the popular folksong "Kumbayah". Following an appropriate introduction of the thematic material, it reappears as a lively...
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MVSR1864
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Kumbayah Variations

Kees Vlak composed five expressive variations on the popular folksong "Kumbayah". Following an appropriate introduction of the thematic material, it reappears as a lively...
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L.A. California

With his orchestral panorama “L.A.-California”, Kees Vlak wanted to create a homage to the beauty of California and the city of Los Angeles. Even though this area of America can not look back on a...
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MVSR2528
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Ladybirds

Since time immemorial, the ladybug (or "Ladybird") has been understood by humans as a creature that brings happiness and joy. We also appreciate its fine and light-footed appearance. The...
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MVSR2404
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Land of the Pharaohs

Chords of fifths and the gong open the "Land of the Pharaohs" in an impressive way. A soft and mysterious theme follows the introduction. Twelve measures later chords of fifths are added...
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MVSR7009
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Last Flight of the Dragonfly

Der letzte Flug der blauen Libelle
The lavender is still sweet with fragrance and many insects are cavorting over the garden pond. Fall has already arrived, but the air is still agreeably warm. A silvery blue dragonfly attracts...
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Ober-/Höchststufe
MVSR2372
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Lord of Seven Seas

The plot of this overture takes place in the year 3000 A.D. At that time traffic between the earth and the planets relies exclusively on space flights. War as a last resort to “settle”...
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Oberstufe
MVSR2375
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Lord of Seven Seas

The plot of this overture takes place in the year 3000 A.D. At that time traffic between the earth and the planets relies exclusively on space flights. War as a last resort to “settle” arguments...
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Oberstufe
MVSR2375F
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Maple Leaf Rag

Scott Joplin is regarded as one of the founders of classical ragtime. The strictly rhythmic character, the zestful harmonies and impulsive dynamics of this genre find perfect expression in his...
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Oberstufe
MVSR2506
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Mary's Boy Child

„Mary’s Boy Child” tells the Christmas tale. It is a newish Christmas song but yet in America it is already quite traditional. Several famous singers and bands have performed and...
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MVSR2508
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Mary's Boy Child (eXplora)

„Mary’s Boy Child” tells the Christmas tale. Although it is a newer Christmas song, it is already quite traditional, mainly in the United States. Several famous singers and bands...
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MVSR7059
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Mein Brandenburg

“Mein Brandenburg” was written by Kees Vlak as a commission for the Brandenburg Police Band on the occasion of the ceremony marking the retirement of Brandenburg’s Minister of the Interior, Jörg...
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MVSR2617
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Music Is My World

MUSIC IS MY WORLD was specially written for such occasions, when many people come together, e.g. in a football stadium or at an open air concert. The idea for this piece came from the musicians...
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MVSR2320
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My Secret Lovesong

The beautiful melody of this secret love song expresses the feelings of two people. You can also perform this composition with choir or solo vocal (lyrics in German and English). The accordion...
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MVSR2026AK
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My Secret Lovesong

The beautiful melody of this "secret love song" very impressively characterizes the feelings of two people towards each other. "My Secret Lovesong" can also be performed with a choir or vocal...
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MVSR2026C1
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