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Night in Havana

Night in Havana

Havana, the capital of Cuba, is not only the point of origin of exquisite cigars, but also the musical home of many dances and styles that have found their way into popular music: Cha Cha, Mambo,...
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Sweet Memory

Sweet Memory

Fortunately, nature has arranged that - in the long - run we remember the positive things more than the negative ones. Beautiful memories never fade and stay with us for life. And if on top of that a...
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The Wellerman Comes

The Wellerman Comes

Sailor songs are probably as old as the seafaring itself, because in old times the sailors only had their own singing as cultural entertainment. The typical shanty is mostly in minor and is often...
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A Bavarian Crossover

A Bavarian Crossover

The basis for the multi-faceted original composition A BAVARIAN CROSSOVER is the "Bavarian Polka", popular in Germany and Austria. It is a traditional couple's dance, and the name is...
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Welt in Farbe

World in Color
The composition WELT IN FARBE (“World in Color”) was written in December 2019 in the style of a singer-songwriter ballad; it offers a particularly wide range of possibilities: the piece...
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Signal to Start

The German trombone player, conductor and composer Walter Tuschla had a significant influence on the repertoire of numerous wind bands, especially in the 1970s and 80s. His works were creative and...
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36.5° C

36,5 Grad Celsius
Muenster (Germany), 36.5° C, the sun is blazing. I really like my office in the attic; it is always the best atmosphere to compose. In summer, however, my room becomes a little sauna on...
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Auf Wolke sieben

"On Cloud Nine" man feels - figuratively speaking - when he rises completely in the here and now and leaves all worries behind, or rather, under him. Peter Schad paints such a weightless mood...
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Song for One World

Das Lied der Welt
"Song for One World" is an ode to peace and freedom. With soft, flowing sounds, composer Luigi di Ghisallo creates a calm and conciliatory mood that is deliberately free of negative...
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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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Get Up and Go

“Get up and go” is a good mood piece of music that first of all wants to be jolly. It tells you to get up (even when you maybe have fallen before) and step ahead. This attitude shows in...
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Mini-Rock 'n' Roller-Skates

What do Miniskirts, Rock 'n' Roll and Roller skates have in common? Quite simply: They all turn our heads upside down! As a tribute to legendary rock 'n' roll, we are going on a...
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Straight Fit

“Straight Fit” describes a certain style of clothes, for example a pair of straight fitted jeans. They are very comfortable to wear and suitable for many different occasions. Thiemo Kraas...
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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...
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Rock Opening

A sweeping ouverture in rock-style with a swinging middle part.
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Mango Walk

Rumba is a couple dance, originating from the isle Cuba, adopted as ballroom dance by many industrial countries. The communication between the two partners is very characteristic. The dancers seem to...
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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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Träume der Nacht

Träume der Nacht (Dreams of the Night) is an emotional slow rock with elegant rumba elements. Lovely motives of the flute accompany sonorous brass melodies. Peter Schad created a catchy...
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Rhythm Impossible

For "Rhythm Impossible" Heinz Briegel not only uses a title that reminds of the famous score from the exciting "Mission Impossible" movies. There are also framgents in his...
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Rock Stone Intro

RUNDEL Rock & Wind Band Series Writing his composition ROCK STONE INTRO for Rock and Wind Band, Heinz Briegel had the creative idea that one could introduce the ensemble and rock band with this...
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Eastern Standard Time

James L. Hosay's "Eastern Standard Time“ is a nice solo for drum set in "doo-whop shuffle“ style. The drummer may come come into the limelight and present his skills....
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Smokin' Horns

"Smokin' Horns" by James L. Hosay is a impressive funky composition for pop horn section (trumpet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trombone and baritone saxophone). The soloists...
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Funky Afternoon

Serie ROCK & WIND BAND
(Rock Band opt.)

Spending a hot and sunny afternoon chilling on the balcony in a deck chair or a hammock, with a cool drink in your hand, sunglasses on your...
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Got It?-Flaut It!

„Got It ? – Flaut It !“ is a cool solo for two flutes in Funky-Rock-style by James L. Hosay. The American composer has the magic touch for easygoing grooves and catchy melodies. He...
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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...
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Summernight Rock

Gripping and at the same time relaxed like a summer night – that’s the sound of “Summernight Rock”. The composition by Steve McMillan is almost a classic today. It combines...
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Traumland

"Traumland" (Dream Land) by Peter Schad is an emotional, dreamy slow rock, featuring especially the trumpet section. A piece to dream and to wallow in romantic feelings.

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Punta Cana

During his holiday in the Dominican Republic, Markus Götz was fascinated by the local music with its lightness and vitality. He was so inspired that he composed PUNTA CANA, a joyful piece in...
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Groove Academy

Funk as a musical genre dominated by rhythm perfectly suits the concert band. Markus Goetz used the big band groove of the 1970’s in the new style of “Groove Academy” with cool,...
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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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Rock the Night

Playing ROCK THE NIGHT by Markus Goetz the musicians will burn the candle at both ends. This piece is an event for both players and listeners due to its catchy melodies and rocking drumbeats. The...
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Weil Musik verbindet


Refrain:

Weil Musik verbindet, sind wir alle hier
Weil Musik verbindet, darum feiern wir,
Weil Musik verbindet haben wir viel Spaß,
Weil Musik verbindet, geben wir...
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Cane E Gatto

Cat and Dog
The characteristics of different instruments are often compared with those of different animals. A famous example is "Peter and the Wolf" by Sergei Prokofiev. The flute is the little bird,...
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Coming Home

" Coming home" - that's pleasant anticipation about returning to a familiar place with beloved people because that is where we are home. We have the same feeling when spending time with...
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Nineteen-Fifty-Eight

1958
1958-2008 Kurt Gäble wrote "Nineteen-Fifty-Eight" to celebrate the anniversary of the youth band „Langenauer Schwäble“ - 1958 is the year of founding. Dear...
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Midnight Tears

"Midnight Tears" is an extremely moving and emotive trumpet solo. The Czech composer Miroslav Kolstrunk Jr. originally created this piece for his friend and lead trumpeter Vlado Kumpan. In 2006, the...
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Samba Tequila

Samba and Tequila - a combination that guarantees a happy mood and a joyful atmosphere. Willi März created a sweeping Latin-American composition.
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The Referees

Schiedsrichter und Linienrichter bilden bei jedem Fussball-Spiel ein wichtiges Gespann. Mit dem Show-Marsch „The Referees“ (Die Schiedsrichter) können ihre Posaunen die Regie übernehmen. Vielleicht...
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Parade of Glory

Scotland the Brave is one of the most famous bagpipe melodies and can been regarded as one of the three inofficial Scottish national anthems. It was even used as anthem with soccer world...
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Claudia

Many bands need to have music that may be performed at varying occasions. In fact, there definitely is a distinct requirement for such compositions, if they belong to the “gray zone” that ranges from...
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Tiger Rag

"Tiger Rag" is a Dixieland classic. There are several stories about its origin, but "The Original Dixieland Jass Band" was the first group to record it in 1917. Dick Ravenal tamed...
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Trumpet Dreams

Eine wunderschöne klangvolle Hymne für Solo-Trompete und Blasorchester von Fred Waldmann. Das Stück eignet sich sowohl für Unterhaltungskonzerte oder aber auch als musikalische...
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Caucho

“Caucho” is a very effective piece for concert band and solo trombone. Dick Ravenal created catchy Dixie rhythms, many glissando parts and a balanced interaction between solo instrument...
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Happy Spain

"Happy Spain" starts with a very energetic introduction and a festive atmosphere, leading to a driving samba with spanish flair. Hans-Reiner Schmidt composed a great show piece for trumpets, arranged...
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Baba's Reggae Rock

"BABA's REGGAE ROCK" by Kurt Gäble is a unique combination of various musical styles and personal experiences. Reggae has its roots in Jamaica, where it originated in the 1960s. Rock music, on the...
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Jazz Inspiration

Manfred Schneider (1953-2008) is doubtlessly one of the most successful composers of original light concert band music . He created many timeless works with his unmistakable style that is strongly...
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Singin' Sax

Eine klangvolle Show-Nummer im Billy-Vaughn-Stil für 2 Saxophone (Alt- und Tenorsaxophon oder 2 Altsaxophone). Die singenden Saxophone lassen grüßen ! 1. Solostimme in Eb...
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Saxophone Dreams

Solo for 2 Saxophones (Alto and Tenor Saxophone or 2 Alto Saxophones) Excellent show tune in the style of Billy Vaughn!
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Happiness March

"Happiness March" is a sweeping swing march composed by Marc Witman. Printed in practical march size.
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New Friends

Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service...
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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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Little Brown Jug

"Little Brown Jug" is originally a children's song from America that gained worldwide fame through a big band arrangement by Glenn Miller. For the series "eXplora," the song was specifically arranged...
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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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Hornblowers Farewell

Thomas Berghoff wrote "Hornblowers Farewell" after watching a motion picture, which centered on the life of soldiers, friendship, loyalty and comradeship. Just imagine that moving moment...
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SaxoPhoning

The efforts of the renowned instrument maker Adolph Saxe contributed immensely to the enhancement of the sonorous homogeneity of the wind band. This essentially goes back to two families of...
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Blond and Swedish

When looking for a name for his cheerful march, composer Luigi di Ghisallo was inspired by one of Europe’s most modern countries. Friendliness, optimism and a special awareness of fashion and style...
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Square Dance

The "Square Dance" comes from England and was originally an old rustic dance. It also was extremely popular in Ireland too. It was usually danced on village marketplaces accompanied by a...
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Choca Carioca

This piece gives a Latin impression of a little boy (or girl) selling at the beach his (her) chocolate. It is possible, to make a nice show tune with CHOCA CARIOCA: At first, the brass section has...
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Song for Little Jenny

For many years Pavel Stanék (1927) worked for the Czech Radio and the Vitkovák concert band. In the meantime he acquired an international reputation as a prolific composer especially in his creative...
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Kings of Swing

After the end of World War II, the United States exercised a strong influence on Europe. In the realm of music, jazz music set the tone. Great big bands like those of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and...
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