3 Tops
MVSR2351
When you feature a solo instrument or several soloists during a concert, this is more than merely a pleasant change for the audience. On the one hand you may be delighted by the artistry of the soloist, and you even “see something new”, and on the ...
A Galactic Suite
MVSR2583
„Lightness is difficult“ – we are invariably made conscious of this fact whenever we are confronted with musical works for preliminary level. These are often simplistic in their concept because composers or conductors mix up a ...
A Good Start
MVSR2012
"A Good Start" is a bright march written by Luigi di Ghisallo. With small and surprising, almost humorous elements this march really seems to be "A Good Start". Like dealing with something new, without any prejudices, and taking all the small ...
Balletti
MVSR1943
The six dances on themes of the “Balletti” by Giovanni Gastoldi (1556-1622(?)) are meant to bring back to memory one of the great composers of his time. Gastoldi who left behind both church and secular music, was initially a singer at the ...
Blond and Swedish
MVSR1756
Luigi di Ghisallo wanted to compose a modern and happy march for bands at the grade 2 level. And what could be more inspiring as one of the most modern countries in Europe? Sweden is very young and trendy, across-the-board. The people are very ...
Caribbean Summer
MVSR2098
Most people who live in the Caribbean are of an outspokenly straightforward nature, and always in good mood. “Caribbean Summer”, a three-movement piece, captures this very mood: Very early in the morning, a summer day begins with ...
Carpe Diem
MVSR2663
This joyful little march by Alfred Boesendorfer refers to the saying “Carpe Diem”, which means that we should reasonably spend and enjoy each single day. Boesendorfer put this positive and life-affirming message into joyous march sounds, ...
Carpe Diem
MVSR2663M
Also available in Concert Size A4 (see number MVSR 2663)
This joyful little march by Alfred Boesendorfer refers to the saying “Carpe Diem”, which means that we should
reasonably spend and enjoy each single day. Boesendorfer put this ...
Caucho
MVSR2416
“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 and orchestra. “Caucho” is a very witty composition. The solo ...
Charming Charly
MVSR1770
Cha-Cha is a dance with a swinging rhythm and at the same time subtly fashionable. The musicians can emphasize that special charm by precisely playing the different dynamics: sometimes soft and gentle, sometimes louder and more passionate, but ...
Checkpoint
MVSR2637
Fritz Neuboeck wrote “Checkpoint” (A »Youngstars« Overture) for an Austrian Youth Band Competition. Neuboeck (*1965) is an Austrian composer, who also works as conductor and music school leader. His professional work strongly ...
Drei Fanfaren
MVSR2076
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 a modern Europe, where different countries and ...
Fanfare, Canto & Danza
MVSR2657
Austrian music educator, conductor and composer Fritz Neuboeck regrets that there is mostly pop music in the
repertoire for young bands. It is reasonable to use this kind of music in the musical education of adolescents,
but often there is a ...
Futuro 2000
MVSR2027
In an entertaining musical language “Futuro 2000” depicts the kind of both visionary and sobering thoughts that haunt a composer’s mind shortly before the advent of the new millenium. These ideas mostly refer to developments, which, in the ...
Giudita
MVSR2769
Alfred Bösendorfer dedicates this lovely romanza entitled “Guidita” to Judith, the little daughter of his publisher Thomas Rundel. For solo instrument the composer chose the oboe, as its soft sound wonderfully suits the gentle main ...
Hornblowers Farewell
MVSR2435
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 when the bugler sounded taps – a call to bid farewell - in ...
Kings of Swing
MVSR2353
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 Count Basie performed impressively. Soon ...
Little Concert Suite
MVSR2651
"Little Concert Suite” by Fritz Neuböck was first composed as a quartet for two trumpets, horn and baritone with the title “Little Suite”. When transcribed for concert band it was included in the RUNDEL Series Basic Sound. ...
Mango Walk
MVSR2971
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 flirt with each other, they court and tease each ...
March of the Trouts
MVSR1690
The German expression "sich fühlen wie ein Fisch im Wasser" describes fish that are lively swimming in the water and means "to be happy as a lark". Franz Schubert probably was remindet of this expression when he went for a walk ...
Mary's Boy Child
MVSR2508
„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 recorded “Mary’s Boy Child”. Harry ...
Norway Impressions
MVSR2612
Alfred Boesendorfer often uses elements of traditional music and characteristics of various cultural regions for his works. In the seven continuous movements of his composition “Norway Impressions” he takes us on a musical journey, ...
Pepe!
MVSR1757
Pepe and Paco are brothers. Pepe is the older one and acts as a model for little Paco. Since they were children they wanted to become famous toreros. Pepe already made it and people adoringly throw roses into the arena. Paco is too young but he ...
Power Surge
MVSR3379
"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, passengers of the popular "Power Surge" ...
Sakura Variations
MVSR2588
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 cities. Vendors sell Japanese food, entertainers ...
San Ludovico
MVSR2683
Creating church musical celebrations is one of the most compelling tasks of a wind band. For the 60th birthday of the pastor of his hometown Ebensee am Traunsee (Upper Austria), the Austrian composer Fritz Neuboeck wrote the chorale "San ...
Silver Creek Valley
MVSR2086
This musical impression portrays several episodes that date back to Canada’s pioneering days, a time when the first contacts had been made between the indigenous population, the Indians, and the pioneers. These contacts, however, were not always peaceful. ...
Song for Benni
MVSR2511
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 instructor at wind seminars, a juror of international ...
Spassvogel-Variationen
MVSR2526
Alfred Boesendorfer wrote these comic variations on a melody from his mini-opera “Der Spassvogel / The Jester” (for children choir and concert band). The story concerns how the jester seeks to pursue a young woman. Boesendorfer had the idea that ...
Spiritual Song
MVSR2564
„Spiritual Song“ is a calm and emotional piece. It is based on a very old hymn that today is known as “Amazing Grace” all over the world. It can be performed with an additional solo vocal part which is included in the score.
The text of this ...
Square Dance
MVSR1767
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 fiddle. When many Irish people immigrated to Northern ...
Tales from the Shore
MVSR2535
“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 whitecaps…
The poor people living on the coast earn their money by fishing and ...
The Castle of Bray
MVSR1781
The Castle of Bray is locatet in the North of France and was the residence of the English King’s governor. Those governors were called “vicar”, they were clerics, dukes, counts or aristocrats. They reigned like autonomous princes with a huge reach ...
The Golden Lion
MVSR2611
Animals are very important in Chinese mythology. Markus Goetz dedicates his wind band composition to the golden lion, as seen in many temples and palaces in China. Powerful and strong, yet elegant and sublime, this also describes the musical ...
The Royal Scotsman
MVSR3466
Get ready for a short ride on a historic luxury train to the Scottish Highlands. You are one of the 36 happy individuals who can enjoy the beauty of the Highlands aboard the posh Royal Scotsman, greeted by a bagpipe player when leaving Edinburgh ...
Tiger Rag
MVSR2474
"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 the tiger and created an easily playable arrangement ...
Trumpet Rock
MVSR1755
Luighi di Ghisallo’s “Trumpet Rock” is a piece for bands at the grade 2 level to show their rocking side. As its name implies “Trumpet Rock” is a showpiece for trumpets, but the other instruments – both high and low instruments – contribute nice ...
Tsaritsino
MVSR3448
South of Moscow lies the Tsaritsyno Palace. In the 18th century, Catherine the Great wanted to build a magnificent country estate outside the Moscow gates. The result of ten years’ construction did not appeal to the Russian Empress, so she tore ...
Two Movements
MVSR2081
The title of Kees Vlak’s composition "Two Movements" already suggests a deliberate division in two, which was musically enhanced by sharp contrasts.
The first movement, "Song of Happiness" is very melodious and may be interpreted in a ...
Basic Sound Vol.1
MVSR071-2
A Good Start - Silver Creek Valley - 3 Fanfaren - Two Movements - Balletti - Caribbean Summer - Trumpet Rock - Square Dance - Charming Charly - Blond and Swedish - 3 Tops - Pepe! - Caucho - Tiger Rag - Kings of Swing
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