Music by Kees Vlak
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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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The New Village
In a vast, forested land, people settled and founded a village. However, marauding tribes and the forces of the sea posed a continuous threat to the growing settlement. Throughout history, the...Concert Band
MVSR1717
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
MVSR2506
Accordion Summer
RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 118 Nürnberger Akkordeonorchester (NAO) - Leitung: Stefan Hippe Opening - Blue Night - Hotline - Charming Charly - Crans Montana - Banana Rock -...CD (Compact Disc)
MVSR118-2
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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...Concert Band
MVSR7077
explora disc 20 (christmas)
Little Sweet Bells (Scharnagl) - Noël Provençal (Carros) - Noche Buena (Llano) - Fantasia di Natale (Ghisallo) - Christmas Drummer Boy (Vlak)CD (Compact Disc)
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Venite Adoremus
RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 117 The Christmas King (Hosay) - Venite Adoremus (Briegel) - Sweet Bells Fantasy (Scharnagl) - Schlittenfahrt in den Alpen (Boesendorfer) - Go Tell It !...CD (Compact Disc)
MVSR117-2
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Monumentum
RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 116 Monumentum (Scharnagl) - San Ludovico (Neuboeck) - Power Surge (Hosay) - Dramatic Tales (Goetz) - Song for One World (Ghisallo) - Renaissance Suite (Susato...CD (Compact Disc)
MVSR116-2
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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
MVSR2038
New Compositions for Concert Band Vol.67
Western Rapsody - Intermezzo Sinfonico - Two Songs from Porgy and Bess - Overture La Poupée de Nuremberg - Une Vida, un Dia - American Suite - Lascia ch'io - Pianga - Sarabande - Pie JesuCD (Compact Disc)
T8170
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explora disc 15 (christmas)
Cantus Angelus - Mentis - Mary's Boy Child - La Nuit des Cloches - O Jubel, O FreudCD (Compact Disc)
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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
MVSR7059
RUNDEL Promo 2014
The RUNDEL promo catalog 2/2014 includes 45 new band pieces from RUNDEL Music Publications plus sample audio CD. You can listen to the audio samples here online or order the printed catalog with...Concert Band
KAT14.2
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Paperhat Collection
This collection consists of five variations on the Dutch song “One, two, three four hats from paper” (“hoedje von papier”). It’s a song that tells people not to take...Concert Band, Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass)
MVSR4015
Nordic Suite
A musical suite consists of several pieces that all relate to a certain topic, in case of the “Nordic Suite” that is Scandinavia and its countries. 1. Swedish March Sweden is depicted...Concert Band, Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass)
MVSR4011
The Old Fortress
Traveling to Southern France, on the highway to Lyon – l’aoutoroute du soleil – you pass a fortress that dates from the 11th century. It lies high and invulnerable on a rock and is...Concert Band, Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass)
MVSR4014
Young Concert Collection
The first performance and the first concert experience together on stage: for this special moment, the Dutch composer Kees Vlak wrote a small concerto. It consists of five equally small...Concert Band, Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass)
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Jubiläumsfanfare
“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
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Panta Rhei
RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 90 Die Rückbesinnung der Menschen auf Traditionen und heimische Kultur nimmt in den letzten Jahren immer mehr zu. Geprägt durch unseren modernen...CD (Compact Disc)
MVSR090-2
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RUNDEL Promo 2013
The RUNDEL promo catalog 1/2013 includes 36 new band pieces from RUNDEL Music Publications plus sample audio CD. You can listen to the audio samples here online or order the printed catalog with...Concert Band
KAT13.1
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Westcoast
RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 95 New Festival Music - Westcoast Concerto (for Piano & Band) - Aria d'Amore - Die Gedanken ... Spiele Lead Me Home - Crith Mhonadh (Crimond Church...CD (Compact Disc)
MVSR095-2
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RUNDEL Promo 2012
The RUNDEL promo catalog 1/2012 includes 38 new band pieces from RUNDEL Music Publications plus sample audio CD. You can listen to the audio samples here online or order the printed catalog with...Concert Band
KAT12.1
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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...Concert Band
MVSR2617
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Arcus
RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 80 Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Tokyo Band Stabsmusikkorps der Japanischen Marine Tokio Der Zigeunerbaron (Ouvertüre) - Arcus - Die Rheinreise...CD (Compact Disc)
MVSR080-2
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The Young Explorer Part 3
The trilogy THE YOUNG EXPLORER is a special edition of the series EXPLORA. Composer Kees Vlak wants to show with this extraordinary project how a composition and the work of the composer...Concert Band
MVSR7041
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The Young Explorer Part 2
The trilogy THE YOUNG EXPLORER is a special edition of the series EXPLORA. Composer Kees Vlak wants to show with this extraordinary project how a composition and the work of the composer...Concert Band
MVSR7040
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The Young Explorer Part 1
The trilogy THE YOUNG EXPLORER is a special edition of the series EXPLORA. Composer Kees Vlak wants to show with this extraordinary project how a composition and the work of the composer...Concert Band
MVSR7039
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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)
MVSR4012
RUNDEL Promo 2011
The RUNDEL promo catalog 1/2011 includes 43 new band pieces from RUNDEL Music Publications plus sample audio CD. You can listen to the audio samples here online or order the printed catalog with...Concert Band
KAT11.1
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Sakura Variations
The cherry blossoming “Sakura” is an annual Japanese highlight marking the beginning of spring. Starting in mid-March, the blooming wanders from the South of the country up to the...Concert Band
MVSR7069
explora disc 12
La Vida Mexicana - Fantâsia - Sakura Variations - Bolero Nocturno - Make Music!CD (Compact Disc)
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Rhapsodie Truffée
Truffles are regarded as delicacy worldwide. They are special because you cannot plant or cultivate them. You have to find them! This fact gives them a mysterious and precious character. A region...Concert Band
MVSR2638
Accordion Inspirations
RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 89 Nuremberg Accordeon Orchestra (NAO) - Conductor: Stefan Hippe All titles are published for Accordion Orchestra by RUNDEL Music Publications. Return to...CD (Compact Disc)
MVSR089-2
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Fiskinatura
RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 77 Fiskinatura (Thiemo Kraas) - Cabo Verde (Markus Götz) - Deutschlandbilder (Alfred Bösendorfer) - Northern Thai Suite (Thorsten Wollmann) - A Galactic Suite...CD (Compact Disc)
MVSR077-2
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RUNDEL Promo 2010
The RUNDEL promo catalog 2/2010 includes 38 new band pieces from RUNDEL Music Publications plus sample audio CD. You can listen to the audio samples here online or order the printed catalog with...Concert Band
KAT10.2
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The Young Christmas Album 3
A Collection of 12 modern Christmas Carols (+ ad lib. Percussion, Keyboard) Flexible 5-Parts for Clarinet Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, Brass-Ensemble, Fanfare-Orkest (+...Concert Band, Mixed Ensemble (Woodwinds/Brass)
MVSR4019
Uncle Sam on Parade
U.S.A. – the United States of America are often simply called the U.S. The outcome of this short form was the nickname “Uncle Sam”. UNCLE SAM ON PARADE was written in the style...Concert Band
MVSR7029
Sakura Variations
The blooming of the cherry trees each spring is a great event in Japan. In the evening friends meet under the pink and white cherry blossoms for a picnic. It is a striking sight, especially in big...Concert Band
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Accordion Panorama
RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 69 Nuremberg Accordeon Orchestra (NAO) - Conductor: Stefan Hippe All titles are published for Accordion Orchestra by RUNDEL Music Publications. Adventure...CD (Compact Disc)
MVSR069-2
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Tales from the Shore
“Tales from the Shore“, an irish rhapsody by Kees Vlak opens with a musical picture of the wild ocean (“The Sea“): Waves crash against the coast and rocks cleave the...Concert Band
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Sound of Spring
RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 62 A Day Of Hope - The Golden Lion - Lichtblicke (Rays Of Hope) - Spassvogel-Variationen - Tales From The Shore - Sound Of Spring - Sakura Variations - March...CD (Compact Disc)
MVSR062-2
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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
MVSR2508
Naniwa Orchestral Winds 2008
- NO LONGER AVAILABLE - Welcome the the Imagination World - Toccata Marziale - Russian Dance Suite - El Camino Real - Fanfare and Allegro - Folklore for Band - Molly on the Shore - Poem Montagnard...CD (Compact Disc)
TDIV558
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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...Concert Band
MVSR2537
Song for Benni
Kees Vlak, born in Amsterdam in 1938, can today doubtlessly be considered one of the most significant Dutch composers of his generation. His works are performed throughout Europe, and as an...Concert Band
MVSR2511
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
MVSR2528