Music of Kees Vlak
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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...Ensemble (Brass)
Mittelstufe
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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...Concert Band
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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
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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...Concert Band
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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...Concert Band
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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...
Fanfare Band (Dutch Type)
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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...Accordion Orchestra
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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...
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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
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...Concert Band
Unterstufe
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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...Concert Band
Unterstufe
MVSR7007
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)
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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
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...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
MVSR2537
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...Concert Band
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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...Fanfare Band (Dutch Type)
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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.Concert Band
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Concerto Italiano per Fagotto e Piano
RUNDEL Solo & Piano No. 2Bassoon & Piano
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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,...Concert Band
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Concerto per Clarinetto e Banda
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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...Concert Band
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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...Solo and Piano
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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...Concert Band
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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...Concert Band
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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...Fanfare Band (Dutch Type)
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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...Accordion Orchestra
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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...Concert Band
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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...Concert Band
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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...Accordion Orchestra
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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...Concert Band, Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass)
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Five Continents
5 Kontinente
With optional PercussionKees 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...
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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...Concert Band
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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...Concert Band
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...Concert Band
Unterstufe
MVSR7042
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)
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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...Accordion Orchestra
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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...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
MVSR2038
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...Concert Band
Oberstufe
MVSR2957
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...Accordion Orchestra
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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...Concert Band
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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)
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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...Concert Band
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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...Accordion Orchestra
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MVSR1864AK
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...Concert Band
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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...Concert Band
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MVSR7009
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...Concert Band
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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”...Concert Band
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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...Fanfare Band (Dutch Type)
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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...Concert Band
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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...Concert Band
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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...Concert Band
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MVSR7059
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...Concert Band
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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...Concert Band
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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...Accordion Orchestra
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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...Choir SATB
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