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Power Surge

Power Surge

Vita pro Musica

Vita pro Musica

Vita pro Musica

Vita pro Musica

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Young Fanfare

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So schön ist Blasmusik

So schön ist Blasmusik

“So schön ist Volksmusik” by Erich Becht is the catchy theme song of the Grand Prix der Volksmusik held annually between 1986 and 2010. Artists from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and...
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Zur großen Wachparade

Zur großen Wachparade

The March ZUR GROSSEN WACHPARADE (March for the Great Guard Parade) WoO 24 (WoO = Werk ohne Opus / work without opus) is a commissioned composition for the music banda of the Viennese civil artillery...
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A Little Opening

A Little Opening

“A Little Opening” by Thiemo Kraas characterizes the thrilling and exciting atmosphere of a concert that is to begin in a minute. It is determined by the highest concentration possible of the...
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Power Surge

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,...
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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...
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Maskarade

The opera “Maskarade” by Danish composer Carl Nielsen is based on a classic theater comedy that Nielsen turned into a comic opera. Literary circles first were critical about this, but...
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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...
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Rock Opening

A sweeping ouverture in rock-style with a swinging middle part.
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Jump and Joy

(Freudensprünge)
German composer Markus Götz wrote this modern overture “Jump and Joy” as a thoroughly joyous piece for concert band. Cheerful and bright rock melodies with staccato effects and...
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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...
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Apertum

“Apertum” is the Latin word for “free sky” or “open space”. On one hand, the title is programmatic because the piece is conceived for open-air events and joint...
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A Sign For Freedom

Ein Zeichen für die Freiheit
The hymn “A Sign for Freedom“ is a musical plea for peace and freedom by young Austrian composer Thomas Asanger. The strong German and Austrian sentiment to support refugees from various...
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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...
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Alpine Inspirations

The overture “Alpine Inspirations” describes the diverse beauty of the mountains. Listening to the impressive music, we can imagine a nice hike through the Alps, experiencing the fabulous...
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Ringgenberger Festmusik

Ringgenberg Festive Music
Composed for the Kreismusiktag 2014 in Ringgenberg (Switzerland): In 2014, the Ringgenberg Music Society was invited to the Kreismusiktag (local band festival) of the Bernese Oberland Band Music...
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Break-Up!

For this sweeping opening piece in the RUNDEL Series eXplora, Austrian composer Thomas Asanger chose the title “Break-Up”. In the context of the composition, this expression describes the...
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Festivus Fanfare

Young Tyrolean composer, arranger and drummer Martin Scharnagl attracts attention not only with his hit polkas like “Von Freund zu Freund” or “Augenblicke” – also his...
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Einzug der Gladiatoren

The world-famous march composer Julius Fučík was born in Prague in 1872. His best-known work is undoubtedly the triumphal march “Einzug der Gladiatoren” (Entry   of the...
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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...
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Valhalla

Very few composers throughout history have had more of an influence on romantic music and romantic composers than Richard Wagner. Whenever a performance of his music is scheduled, all of the local...
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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...
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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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New Festival Music

The repertoire of concert bands is incredibly versatile and suits many different occasions. Bands often play at festive events like dedications, openings, at churches, birthdays or anniversaries....
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Fanfarissimo!

FANFARISSMO is a typical fanfare, opening in proper style with a trumpet call, its motif and rhythm being redolent of a classic fanfare. This introduction with its festive alla marcia character...
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Opening

With this concert march, the German composer Ernst Hoffmann (1928-2016) wanted to create something very special: he wanted it to sound modern and be suitable above all as an opening theme. Therefore,...
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Universal Fanfare

UNIVERSAL FANFARE is an ambiguous title. On the one hand “universal“ means “versatile“, on the other hand it relates to the endless universe. The beginning of the fanfare sounds like the theme of a...
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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...
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Music for the Royal Fireworks

The “Music for the Royal Fireworks” (HWV 351) by George Frideric Handel was first performed on April 27th 1749 on the occasion of a fireworks display given by King George II in...
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Musik ist Trumpf

The legendary big Saturday evening show "Musik ist Trumpf" (1975-1981) was not only shaped by the unforgotten Peter Frankenfeld, but also by the rousing theme song by Heinz Gietz. The music is still...
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Another Opening

Austrian composer Fritz Neuböck sees a considerable danger to the progressiveness of wind music in a widespread "blinkered" attitude which is unable to liberate itself from...
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Mit der Kraft der Musik

The overture “Mit der Kraft der Musik” (“With the Power of Music”) was originally commissioned by the Hebel Foundation Basel. The Hebel Foundation “presented” this work to the ensemble “Hebelmusik...
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Enjoy the Moment

The overture ENJOY THE MOMENT for young band by Markus Götz is suitable for concert as well as for competition and contest. It is really based on two contrasting themes. The first theme is...
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Musica Aeterna

Musica Aeterna (Opening Fanfare) is a festive opening by Franz Gerstbrein.
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Festmusik der Stadt Wien

Richard Strauss (1864-1949) is revered not only for his programmatic orchestral music (tone poems) but also for his many songs and operas. Beyond his enormous importance as composer, conductor and...
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Olympus Fanfare

When the composer wrote this bright fanfare, he had the opening ceremonies of major sports events in mind, and he thought in particular of the Olympic Summer Games 2004 in Athens.
As the...
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Anterra

"Anterra" by Pavel Stanék was especially commissioned as a “one-hour-test-piece” (this means that bands participating in a contest are allowed one hour to rehearse such music, and then they have to...
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Start Up!

When speaking of big band music today, the word “swing” is generally implied in this instance. Benny Goodman and the Dorseys must be regarded as the great swing orchestras. Above all, names like Duke...
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Westminster Hymn

Westminster Abbey is a world-famous historical monument. It is the tallest Gothic building in the British Isles and reflects the unimaginable greatness of God by its soaring architecture. The special...
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Vier Altböhmische Intraden

Four Old Bohemian Intradas
Evzen Zámecník was born in Frýdek-Místek (Czech Republik) in 1939 . He studied violin and composition at the conservatory in Brno and continued his composing studies at...
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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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Prager Festmusik

Festive Music of Prague
Zdenek Lukaš (1928-2007) has already composed over 300 opuses including symphonies, stage music and vocal pieces. He has arrived at a personally-expressive style stemming from the Czech musical...
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Drei leichte Präludien

Three easy Preludes
"Three easy Preludes" contains three short and very ceremonial pieces by Klaus-Peter Bruchmann. No. 1 is very solemn. It begins with fanfares played by trumpets and cornets in turn with horns,...
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Musica Gloriosa

"Musica Gloriosa" by Alfred Bösendorfer is a festive opeing with beautiful lyical passages and fanfare-like interjections.
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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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Zwei Krönungsintraden

Two Coronation Intradas
The two festive openings were composed in 1745 for the occasion of the coronation of Empress Maria Theresia. They are written in the style of typical baroque festive music. Evzen Zamecník arranged...
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Kleines Vorspiel

Little Prelude
"Kleines Vorspiel" (Little Prelude) by Pavel Stanék is a striking overture, rich in contrast and therefore very enjoyable. The ceremonial beginning merges into a joyful vivace. The...
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The Big Opening

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10 leichte Spielstücke für Jungbläser - Band 1

10 Easy Pieces for Young Musicians - Vol. 1
Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 130 (Flexible Wind Trio with Drumset + Percussion opt.) Content:   1. Eröffnungsmusik   2. Reigentanz   3. Bimbo-Cha-Cha   4....
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Festmusik

"Festmusik" (Festive Music) is a festive concert piece full of dignity and charisma. Josef Böhnisch's five-minute composition opens with a gracefull fanfare. The following meno mosso passage with its...
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Festprolog

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Intraden Nr. 6-10

Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 83 (Flexible Wind Quintet with Drumset + Timpani opt.) Content: Intradas No. 6-10 Set of Parts (Expansion to a Wind Orchestra possible): C Score 1 x C...
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Festlicher Einzug

Festive Entry
"Festlicher Einzug" (festive entry) is a solemn opening by Hans Hartwig.
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Marsch aus Herkules

Hercules March
A majestic, festive march, taken from the oratorio "Hercules" composed in 1745, suitable as an opening piece for all occasions. Despite its brevity, the piece offers plenty of variety: tutti sound,...
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Jubilate Maestoso

Instrumentation: Direktion in C 1. Flöte in C 2. Flöte in C Oboe Klarinette in Eb 1. Klarinette in Bb 2. Klarinette in Bb 3. Klarinette in Bb Fagott 1. Alt-Saxophon in Eb 2....
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Intraden Nr. 1-5

Ensemble Time (Die Musizierstunde) MZ 47 (Flexible Wind Quintet with Drumset + Timpani opt.) Content: Intradas No. 1-5 Set of Parts (Expansion to a Wind Orchestra possible): C Score 1 x C...
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Salut d'Honneur
DN: Intrada rhythmica

DN = Doppelnummer 1. Salut d'Honneur      Musik: Hellmut Haase-Altendorf      (Spielzeit: 04:10) 2. Intrada rhythmica (Allegro...
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Trumpet Voluntary (H.Purcell)
DN: Trumpet Tune and Air (H.Purcell)

DN = Doppelnummer = two pieces in one package
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Intrada semplice

Pflichtstück der Mittelstufe für die Wertungsspiele 1981 im ASM
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Viva la musica

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Musik zu einem Fest

Instrumentation: Direktion in Bb Flöte in C Oboe Klarinette in Eb 1. Klarinette in Bb 2. Klarinette in Bb 3. Klarinette in Bb 1. Alt-Saxophon in Eb 2. Alt-Saxophon in Eb Tenor-Saxophon...
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Ständchen

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Pro musica

Pflichtstück und Gesamtchor des DVB-BVBW 1978
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Leuchtender Tag

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Introitus

Instrumentation: Direktion in Bb Flöte in C Oboe - Lyra Klarinette in Eb 1. Klarinette in Bb 2. Klarinette in Bb 3. Klarinette in Bb 1. Alt-Saxophon in Eb 2. Alt-Saxophon in...
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