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Klaas van der Woude
Klaas van der Woude

Born
1954 in Rinsumageest (Niederlande)

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My ‘roots’
I was so lucky to grow up in a family that was fond of music. From my childhood the sound of ha-fa-bra music was familiar with me and real soon the local brass band gave me a cornet on loan.
For many years I played that instrument, among others with brassband De Bazuin Oenkerk and De Waldsang, at that time conducted by Tjeerd Brouwer (a ‘brass legend’ in the Netherlands). It was that same person who stimulated me to become a professional musician and who taught me the fundamentals of conducting.
After my education as a schoolteacher, I therefore visited the Muziek Pedagogische Academie (Academy of Music) at Leeuwarden, where I qualified myself for conducting and arranging.

Conductor and  music-master
“Conducting is more than marking the time”. This is also the title of the text-book that I put together for (young) conductors who want to fit themselves further. Every single aspect of conducting is interesting and challenging to me and therefore again and again enthusing. And that is what I’m trying to propagate during my teaching and workshops.
Since 1986 I am conducting, among other bands, brass band De Bazuin Oenkerk. And even after so many years it is still great to work with his band. Every year, at home and abroad, we have wonderful concerts and successful championships, thanks to the dedication of the band members.
In my opinion it is a huge misunderstanding that only that conductor is up to his task who conducts a band in the top-division and scores a success. For, each band, regardless its level, that acts on its maximum, has a top-conductor.
Listening to music or making music is a fine hobby. As a music-master I therefore stimulate my pupils in their musical voyage of discovery.
 
Arranger, sound-director and adjudicator
In the early years of my ‘musical career’ I performed in various groups and orchestras. It appeared that not every piece of music, selected by the conductor, was suitable for the strength of that particular band. Real soon I was asked to arrange that music to make it suitable. In this way the foundation was laid for my main-profession: arranging.
Besides the arranging in commission, I’m always trying to make time for my own repertoire. Film music and musicals have my preference. Some examples are “Chorale”, “Dec. 7th” (Pearls Harbor) and “Gladiator”. The last few years I am also active as a sound-director, either for CD- of radio-recordings, and as an adjudicator at championships or festivals at home and abroad.

With musical greetings,
Klaas van der Woude

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Anniversary / Jubilee 2024

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The Great Pretender

The Great Pretender

Bläserklasse Globus (CD)

Bläserklasse Globus (CD)

Go for Brass!

Go for Brass!

Trumpets of Jericho

Trumpets of Jericho

Far from Over

Far from Over

Music by Klaas van der Woude

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Bläserklasse Globus (CD)

Bläserklasse Globus (CD)

Mit dieser CD möchten wir Ihnen die im De Haske Verlag erschienene Ausgabe BLÄSERKLASSE GLOBUS vorstellen. Die elf Stücke führen junge Musiker auf eine musikalische Reise um die ganze Welt: Durch...
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DHR13860-3
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Go for Brass!

Go for Brass!

Go for Brass! - Batman - Who Wants to Live Forever - The Simpsons - The Sound of Music - The Lion Sleeps Tonight - Rock da House - Simply the Best - All Night Long - Thumbs Up! - Selections from Mary...
CD (Compact Disc)
T94167
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Trumpets of Jericho

Trumpets of Jericho

This programmatic piece tells the biblical story of the fall of Jericho. The music paints a vivid picture of the procession of armed men and seven priests marching around the city for seven days,...
Concert Band
DHP1074321
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Far from Over

Far from Over

Thunderbirds - Serenade (March/Nocturne/Scherzo) - Chorale December 7th (Pearl Harbor) - Trumpets of Jericho - Gladiator - Trumpeter´s Lullaby - Organ Fugue - King Kong - It Had Better Be Tonight -...
CD (Compact Disc)
T94148
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Ancient Monuments

Ancient Monuments - Meet the Band! - Adagio for Brass - Liberty - Valley of the Pinios - Hymn of Faith - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe - Rogier van Otterloo Medley -...
CD (Compact Disc)
T94137
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The Great Pretender

Der Song "The Great Pretender" wurde vor allem durch die englische Rockgruppe QUEEN und ihrem unvergessenen Sänger Freddie Mercury weltberühmt. Das feine Arrangement von Klaas van...
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MVSR2105
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Adiós Nonino

Adiós Nonino is an enchanting and passionate tango written by the Argentine composer and accordion player Astor Piazzolla. Although the piece was originally written for accordion Klaas van der Woude...
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DH1023165
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Organ Fugue

To arrange one of the most beautiful organ fugues by the great classical composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) for concert band is certainly a demanding task. Klaas van der Woude has however...
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DH1012651
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Total Toto

Right from Toto’s foundation in 1977, the band grew into a living legend, not only because of international superhits, but also because of the ongoing urge of its members to develop their...
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DH1002028
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Reach Out (I'll Be There)

Love, happiness and romance play the leading role in the song lyrics of The Four Tops. This popular quartet was founded in 1953 and produces songs with both gospel and R & B elements such as Reach...
Concert Band
DH1001968
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Love and Marriage

Frank Sinatra interpreted the theme tune to ‘Married with Children’ in a characteristic Sinatra style, singing ‘directly to the heart’ of his audience, ensuring its popularity...
Concert Band
DH1001967
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Solitaire

Solist: Roger Webster, Cornet

The Lost World - Solitaire - Sometime, Sometime - The Forest Battle - The Millennium Song - My Heart Will Go On - The Eagles in Concert - I Have a Dream - Music...
CD (Compact Disc)
T9495
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It's a Sin

In the eighties the Pet Shop Boys produced hit after hit. It’s a Sin originates from the same year as their largest selling record West End Girls and this brave arrangement by Klauss van der Woude...
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DH981121
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Toccata

Toccata in d minor - James Bond Collection - Up where we belong - Spring, Allegro - Jubilee Overture - Another openin`, Another show - Big Spender - Theme from "We`ll meet again" - Light Walk - Send...
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T9489
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