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A Little Stress Music
A Little Stress Music was commissioned by the Lenzing Werkskapelle from Austria and comprises of four sections. ‘Rush Hour’ depicts a Friday evening during which everyone wants to get...Concert Band
Ober-/Höchststufe
M2201.20
Grande Fanfare
Grande Fanfare is a powerful fanfare for a festive occasion! The brass section opens the work and leads into a majestic hymn in the middle section, accentuated with subtle trumpet ornaments. The...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
M2188.19
Leonardo
This work is based on the life and work of painter Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) who was also a sculptor, inventor, philosopher and researcher. Who doesn’t know his famous ‘Mona...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2131.18
Majestic Waters
The area surrounding Zell am See is amongst the most beautiful spots on earth. Majestic Waters, which portrays water in in all its diverse conditions in and around Zell am See, was inspired by...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2154.19
Valentin's Chorale
This piece came about as a Christmas gift for Valentin, the composers’ youngest son. Valentin—more commonly Valentine in English—is also the patron saint of lovers. He is said to...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M2127.18
The Magic Mountain
The Semmering Pass, also known as Zauberberg, is a mountain pass in Eastern Austria, which forms a natural border between Lower Austria and Styria. The pass was historically established as a major...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2144.18
The Mystery of Light
Light, sun, moon, stars: there has always been a connection to faith, the occult and mysticism. Different constellations were supposed to predict the future, and some phenomena have been interpreted...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2126.18
Journey Through a Magical Kingdom
A Journey through a Magical Kingdom describes the journey of a young boy named Bodo through a never-before-seen magical and enchanting world of fairies and mythical creatures, a world of enchanted...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2122.18
St. Stephen's Chorale
As a source of inspiration, the composer used the dazzling, impressive and beautiful world-famous St. Stephen’s Cathedral—the Stephansdom—in Vienna. Often seen as a national symbol...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2118.18
Einstein
Theoretical physicist and Nobel prize winner Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955) developed the theory of relativity, one of the basic tenets of modern physics: who doesn’t know his formula E =...Concert Band
Ober-/Höchststufe
M2109.18
The Wall
The walls of Babylon, the Great Wall of China, the limes of the Roman Empire and the Berlin Wall are just a few examples of the walls mankind has built over past centuries. Today, building walls...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2100.17
Apollo 11
Who doesn’t know the iconic words “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”, spoken by the famous astronaut Neil Armstrong - the man that took the first step...Concert Band
Unter-/Mittelstufe
M2084.16
Terra Mystica
Terra Mystica is a concert work describing the beautiful area of Hausruck in upper Austria. The three segments (Pastorale, Cathedral and Homeland) each depict different aspects with very different...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2021.16
The Last Giant
Der letzte Riese
On the Wildon Mountain, deep inside Austria, there once lived generations of giants, terrorizing the inhabitants of the valley. However, the people of the valley were determined to put an end to the...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2062.16
Between Two Worlds
This programmatic composition tells the story of a group of workers from a remote forest in the French speaking part of Canada. They are longing to be with their families as Christmas is coming soon...Concert Band
Ober-/Höchststufe
M2059.16
Devil's Tower
This piece tells the story of the tower as the only remain of the once legendary castle in Waldneukirchen. The Devil took possession of the tower and of course this leads to nothing good. A fantastic...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2060.16
The Rise of the Blackjack
This composition tells the exciting story of Blackjack, the pirate ship. She emerges from the fog, sails billowing as she cruises the ocean. Suddenly a strange ship appears on the horizon and a...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
M2061.16
Colorado
The main theme of this overture is based on an old Indian song from the Arapaho tribe. The name Colorado comes from the Spanish word meaning ‘coloured’. This term was originally used to...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
M2068.16
Symphony No. 1 - The Archangels
Erzengel - Sinfonie
The Swiss composer Franco Cesarini has waited a long time to write his first symphony and after years of considering and drafting, this Archangels Symphony, Symphony nr. 1 is a vast composition...Concert Band
Höchststufe
M2069.16
A Princess's Tale
A Princess’s Tale is based on one of the best-known of all fairy tales by the Grimm Brothers with the original German title Schneewittchen. According to the mythologies the story actually took...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M2056.16
Imperial Overture
The Imperial Royal State Railways was the first rail company in the Austro-Hungarian empire. Imperial Overture tells the tale of a tourist who visits Austria and travels by rail across Austria....Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2015.15
Incendium
On 11 March 1879 in the Austrian town of Neumarkt am Wallersee a huge fire broke out in a brewery, setting fire to at least 60 other houses within one hour. Due to poor equipment and a lack of water,...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2022.15
La Vouivre
The Giant Snake
This spectacular work is based on the legend of La Vouivre - the giant snake. Suitable as a contest or concert piece, La Vouivre is full of sounds effects such as the sound of a snake, as well as...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2026.15
Arizona
Arizona is written in a typical three-part overture form. The composition is not strictly descriptive as such, but rather conveys moods and emotions, inspired by impressions of the American desert...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1980.14
Stratosphere
What do the American Joseph Kittinger and the Austrian Felix Baumgartner have in common? They both jumped from over 30km high with a parachute. While Kittinger’s attempt on 16 August 1960 was...Concert Band
Unter-/Mittelstufe
M2012.14
Johannes Gutenberg
As cultural ambassador for the state, the Orchestra of the Rhineland-Pfalz State Police commissioned this work to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its founding in 2013. What do Steve Jobs, Mark...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1965.13
Fanfare for a New Horizon
This fanfare stands for progress and the discovery of new horizons. But it also represents an expanding awareness while nurturing traditional values. These are the cornerstones of the Austrian music...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1978.14
Music for a Hero
There have always been heroes, big and small. This composition is dedicated to all those heroes who are committed to whatever it may be through a strong conviction; those who have ideals and who...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1940.13
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Nuclear Power
It can be neither seen nor heard, but it is forever present and can make us ill or even kill us: the reality of atomic radiation. The most devastating recent nuclear catastrophes have doubtless been...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1923.13
Homeland
In Homeland, Austrian composer Otto M. Schwarz has set to music the beauty of his own country in a musical monument. The work describes the area of Hohe Tauern (High Tauern) which in 1913, following...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1941.13
The Secret of "The White Rose"
Dieses Werk handelt von der Gruppe „Weiße Rose“, die zwischen 1942 und 1943 Widerstand gegen das Naziregime leistete. Beginnend mit der schrecklichen Schlacht um Stalingrad, welche...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1926.13
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Firework
Firework is a composition commissioned by Musikkapellen Energie-AG and Magistratskapelle Stadt Linz.This sparkling work shows that from time to time Thomas Doss is happy to produce music of sheer...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1933.13
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Monastery Tales
Within the old monastery walls that today are home to the school that commissioned this work, a school orchestra is rehearsing: young people who stay together and make music; a teacher, who does what...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1831.11
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The Story of Anne Frank
(1929-1945)
The impressive musical images created by Otto M. Schwarz tell the story of the German girl Anne Frank, who lived in hidden rooms of an Amsterdam town house until her family was betrayed and deported...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1898.12
Dance from the East
Dance from the East is a fiery, oriental dance. It starts with an imposing introduction with the feel of a solemn lament and seamlessly merges into a dance. The piece then builds gradually through an...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
M1843.11
Dublin Pictures
Irland is a very versatile country with a characteristic and popular musical culture. The first movement of "Dublin Picture" reminds of the typical Irish festivals, where people dance and...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1837.12
From Crystals and Eagles
The title of this work alludes to the flight of the eagle. In the course of a short flight, the composer was able to get a birds-eye view of the landscape in which the sun’s rays, glistening on...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1875.12
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The White Tower
The year is 1798 and thieves, robbers, and bandits prowl the countryside, wreaking havoc wherever they go and more often than not escaping without so much as a scratch. This was, however, not the...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1804.11
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Dreams and Miracles
Those who dare to dream can access a world of hope and those who believe in miracles open their eyes to wonders everywhere! Gilbert Tinner was inspired by these thoughts when he composed this dynamic...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1743.11
Variations on an Austrian Folk Song
Hot off the press! Composer Gerald Oswald bases this new work on an old Austrian folksong, O du lieber Augustin! The Augustin in questions is a ballad singer and an ad lib poet who apparently wrote...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1808.11
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Colossus
The giant Haymon was a peaceful knight who lived in Inntal (Austria). One day the bloodthirsty giant Thyrsos came and destroyed Haymon’s castle. A horrible fight ensued and Haymon, being the...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1720.10
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Outback
This work was commissioned by the Österreichische Blasmusikjugend.The Aboriginal indigenous people of Australia are among the oldest surviving human cultures. The arrival of the Europeans...
Concert Band
Ober-/Höchststufe
M1742.10
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Celebration and Dance
Gilbert Tinner’s Celebration and Dance was composed specifically to commemorate the 2011 Eidgenössische Musikfest, a Swiss music festival that attracted over 23,000 musicians. As the title suggests,...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1815.10
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Listen
Read
Glory Fanfare
Austrian composer Otto M. Schwarz spared no expense or amount of ingenuity when writing Glory Fanfare, putting an impressive and virtuosic double chorus of trumpets at the centre of attention. Modern...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1704.10
Wishlist
Listen
Read
Opening Music
Gilbert Tinner composed the three-movement Opening Music specifically with incomplete and smaller ensembles in mind. Fanfares ring out as the main theme makes its first appearance, accompanied by...Concert Band
Unterstufe
M1748.10
Ante Lucem
This meditative work describes the final minutes before the night slips away and officially turns to day, the last few moments before a new dawn. The composition is based on the old Austrian folk...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1759.10
Wishlist
Listen
Read
Pirates Overture
Pirates Overture is an overture for all those young "pirates" out there, who will undoubtedly rock the boat with their tidal waves of music!During the introduction a mysterious pirate ship...
Concert Band
Unterstufe
M1725.10
Unity Fanfare
The Musikkapelle St. Johann in Tyrol commissioned Otto M Schwarz to compose an energetic and exciting fanfare for their band and that is exactly what they got. If you are looking for a work to open...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
M1744.10
A Little Suite of Horror
A Little Suite of Horror is an easy suite for beginner bands, consisting of five contrasting movements. With this piece it is also possible to pick and choose only a few movements to showcase at a...Concert Band
Unter-/Mittelstufe
M1726.10
Terra Vulcania
Terra Vulcania paints impressive and captivating musical images depicting the creation, history and life today in the Styrian Vulkanland, Austria. Powerful and explosive natural forces create a...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1717.10
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A Little Stress Music
A Little Stress Music was commissioned by the Lenzing Werkskapelle from Austria and comprises of four sections. ‘Rush Hour’ depicts a Friday evening during which everyone wants to get...Concert Band
Ober-/Höchststufe
M2201.20
Grande Fanfare
Grande Fanfare is a powerful fanfare for a festive occasion! The brass section opens the work and leads into a majestic hymn in the middle section, accentuated with subtle trumpet ornaments. The...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
M2188.19
Leonardo
This work is based on the life and work of painter Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) who was also a sculptor, inventor, philosopher and researcher. Who doesn’t know his famous ‘Mona...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2131.18
Majestic Waters
The area surrounding Zell am See is amongst the most beautiful spots on earth. Majestic Waters, which portrays water in in all its diverse conditions in and around Zell am See, was inspired by...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2154.19
Valentin's Chorale
This piece came about as a Christmas gift for Valentin, the composers’ youngest son. Valentin—more commonly Valentine in English—is also the patron saint of lovers. He is said to...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M2127.18
The Magic Mountain
The Semmering Pass, also known as Zauberberg, is a mountain pass in Eastern Austria, which forms a natural border between Lower Austria and Styria. The pass was historically established as a major...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2144.18
The Mystery of Light
Light, sun, moon, stars: there has always been a connection to faith, the occult and mysticism. Different constellations were supposed to predict the future, and some phenomena have been interpreted...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2126.18
Journey Through a Magical Kingdom
A Journey through a Magical Kingdom describes the journey of a young boy named Bodo through a never-before-seen magical and enchanting world of fairies and mythical creatures, a world of enchanted...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2122.18
St. Stephen's Chorale
As a source of inspiration, the composer used the dazzling, impressive and beautiful world-famous St. Stephen’s Cathedral—the Stephansdom—in Vienna. Often seen as a national symbol...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2118.18
Einstein
Theoretical physicist and Nobel prize winner Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955) developed the theory of relativity, one of the basic tenets of modern physics: who doesn’t know his formula E =...Concert Band
Ober-/Höchststufe
M2109.18
The Wall
The walls of Babylon, the Great Wall of China, the limes of the Roman Empire and the Berlin Wall are just a few examples of the walls mankind has built over past centuries. Today, building walls...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2100.17
Apollo 11
Who doesn’t know the iconic words “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”, spoken by the famous astronaut Neil Armstrong - the man that took the first step...Concert Band
Unter-/Mittelstufe
M2084.16
Terra Mystica
Terra Mystica is a concert work describing the beautiful area of Hausruck in upper Austria. The three segments (Pastorale, Cathedral and Homeland) each depict different aspects with very different...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2021.16
The Last Giant
Der letzte Riese
On the Wildon Mountain, deep inside Austria, there once lived generations of giants, terrorizing the inhabitants of the valley. However, the people of the valley were determined to put an end to the...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2062.16
Between Two Worlds
This programmatic composition tells the story of a group of workers from a remote forest in the French speaking part of Canada. They are longing to be with their families as Christmas is coming soon...Concert Band
Ober-/Höchststufe
M2059.16
Devil's Tower
This piece tells the story of the tower as the only remain of the once legendary castle in Waldneukirchen. The Devil took possession of the tower and of course this leads to nothing good. A fantastic...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2060.16
The Rise of the Blackjack
This composition tells the exciting story of Blackjack, the pirate ship. She emerges from the fog, sails billowing as she cruises the ocean. Suddenly a strange ship appears on the horizon and a...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
M2061.16
Colorado
The main theme of this overture is based on an old Indian song from the Arapaho tribe. The name Colorado comes from the Spanish word meaning ‘coloured’. This term was originally used to...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
M2068.16
Symphony No. 1 - The Archangels
Erzengel - Sinfonie
The Swiss composer Franco Cesarini has waited a long time to write his first symphony and after years of considering and drafting, this Archangels Symphony, Symphony nr. 1 is a vast composition...Concert Band
Höchststufe
M2069.16
A Princess's Tale
A Princess’s Tale is based on one of the best-known of all fairy tales by the Grimm Brothers with the original German title Schneewittchen. According to the mythologies the story actually took...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M2056.16
Imperial Overture
The Imperial Royal State Railways was the first rail company in the Austro-Hungarian empire. Imperial Overture tells the tale of a tourist who visits Austria and travels by rail across Austria....Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2015.15
Incendium
On 11 March 1879 in the Austrian town of Neumarkt am Wallersee a huge fire broke out in a brewery, setting fire to at least 60 other houses within one hour. Due to poor equipment and a lack of water,...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2022.15
La Vouivre
The Giant Snake
This spectacular work is based on the legend of La Vouivre - the giant snake. Suitable as a contest or concert piece, La Vouivre is full of sounds effects such as the sound of a snake, as well as...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2026.15
Arizona
Arizona is written in a typical three-part overture form. The composition is not strictly descriptive as such, but rather conveys moods and emotions, inspired by impressions of the American desert...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1980.14
Stratosphere
What do the American Joseph Kittinger and the Austrian Felix Baumgartner have in common? They both jumped from over 30km high with a parachute. While Kittinger’s attempt on 16 August 1960 was...Concert Band
Unter-/Mittelstufe
M2012.14
Johannes Gutenberg
As cultural ambassador for the state, the Orchestra of the Rhineland-Pfalz State Police commissioned this work to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its founding in 2013. What do Steve Jobs, Mark...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1965.13
Fanfare for a New Horizon
This fanfare stands for progress and the discovery of new horizons. But it also represents an expanding awareness while nurturing traditional values. These are the cornerstones of the Austrian music...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1978.14
Music for a Hero
There have always been heroes, big and small. This composition is dedicated to all those heroes who are committed to whatever it may be through a strong conviction; those who have ideals and who...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1940.13
Wishlist
Listen
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Nuclear Power
It can be neither seen nor heard, but it is forever present and can make us ill or even kill us: the reality of atomic radiation. The most devastating recent nuclear catastrophes have doubtless been...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1923.13
Homeland
In Homeland, Austrian composer Otto M. Schwarz has set to music the beauty of his own country in a musical monument. The work describes the area of Hohe Tauern (High Tauern) which in 1913, following...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1941.13
The Secret of "The White Rose"
Dieses Werk handelt von der Gruppe „Weiße Rose“, die zwischen 1942 und 1943 Widerstand gegen das Naziregime leistete. Beginnend mit der schrecklichen Schlacht um Stalingrad, welche...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1926.13
Wishlist
Listen
Read
Firework
Firework is a composition commissioned by Musikkapellen Energie-AG and Magistratskapelle Stadt Linz.This sparkling work shows that from time to time Thomas Doss is happy to produce music of sheer...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1933.13
Wishlist
Listen
Read
Monastery Tales
Within the old monastery walls that today are home to the school that commissioned this work, a school orchestra is rehearsing: young people who stay together and make music; a teacher, who does what...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1831.11
Wishlist
Listen
Read
The Story of Anne Frank
(1929-1945)
The impressive musical images created by Otto M. Schwarz tell the story of the German girl Anne Frank, who lived in hidden rooms of an Amsterdam town house until her family was betrayed and deported...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1898.12
Dance from the East
Dance from the East is a fiery, oriental dance. It starts with an imposing introduction with the feel of a solemn lament and seamlessly merges into a dance. The piece then builds gradually through an...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
M1843.11
Dublin Pictures
Irland is a very versatile country with a characteristic and popular musical culture. The first movement of "Dublin Picture" reminds of the typical Irish festivals, where people dance and...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1837.12
From Crystals and Eagles
The title of this work alludes to the flight of the eagle. In the course of a short flight, the composer was able to get a birds-eye view of the landscape in which the sun’s rays, glistening on...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1875.12
Wishlist
Listen
Read
The White Tower
The year is 1798 and thieves, robbers, and bandits prowl the countryside, wreaking havoc wherever they go and more often than not escaping without so much as a scratch. This was, however, not the...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1804.11
Wishlist
Listen
Read
Dreams and Miracles
Those who dare to dream can access a world of hope and those who believe in miracles open their eyes to wonders everywhere! Gilbert Tinner was inspired by these thoughts when he composed this dynamic...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1743.11
Variations on an Austrian Folk Song
Hot off the press! Composer Gerald Oswald bases this new work on an old Austrian folksong, O du lieber Augustin! The Augustin in questions is a ballad singer and an ad lib poet who apparently wrote...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1808.11
Wishlist
Listen
Read
Colossus
The giant Haymon was a peaceful knight who lived in Inntal (Austria). One day the bloodthirsty giant Thyrsos came and destroyed Haymon’s castle. A horrible fight ensued and Haymon, being the...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1720.10
Wishlist
Listen
Read
Outback
This work was commissioned by the Österreichische Blasmusikjugend.The Aboriginal indigenous people of Australia are among the oldest surviving human cultures. The arrival of the Europeans...
Concert Band
Ober-/Höchststufe
M1742.10
Wishlist
Listen
Read
Celebration and Dance
Gilbert Tinner’s Celebration and Dance was composed specifically to commemorate the 2011 Eidgenössische Musikfest, a Swiss music festival that attracted over 23,000 musicians. As the title suggests,...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1815.10
Wishlist
Listen
Read
Glory Fanfare
Austrian composer Otto M. Schwarz spared no expense or amount of ingenuity when writing Glory Fanfare, putting an impressive and virtuosic double chorus of trumpets at the centre of attention. Modern...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1704.10
Wishlist
Listen
Read
Opening Music
Gilbert Tinner composed the three-movement Opening Music specifically with incomplete and smaller ensembles in mind. Fanfares ring out as the main theme makes its first appearance, accompanied by...Concert Band
Unterstufe
M1748.10
Ante Lucem
This meditative work describes the final minutes before the night slips away and officially turns to day, the last few moments before a new dawn. The composition is based on the old Austrian folk...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1759.10
Wishlist
Listen
Read
Pirates Overture
Pirates Overture is an overture for all those young "pirates" out there, who will undoubtedly rock the boat with their tidal waves of music!During the introduction a mysterious pirate ship...
Concert Band
Unterstufe
M1725.10
Unity Fanfare
The Musikkapelle St. Johann in Tyrol commissioned Otto M Schwarz to compose an energetic and exciting fanfare for their band and that is exactly what they got. If you are looking for a work to open...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
M1744.10
A Little Suite of Horror
A Little Suite of Horror is an easy suite for beginner bands, consisting of five contrasting movements. With this piece it is also possible to pick and choose only a few movements to showcase at a...Concert Band
Unter-/Mittelstufe
M1726.10
Terra Vulcania
Terra Vulcania paints impressive and captivating musical images depicting the creation, history and life today in the Styrian Vulkanland, Austria. Powerful and explosive natural forces create a...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1717.10
Wishlist
Listen
Read
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A Little Stress Music
A Little Stress Music was commissioned by the Lenzing Werkskapelle from Austria and comprises of four sections. ‘Rush Hour’ depicts a Friday evening during which everyone wants to get...Concert Band
Ober-/Höchststufe
M2201.20
Grande Fanfare
Grande Fanfare is a powerful fanfare for a festive occasion! The brass section opens the work and leads into a majestic hymn in the middle section, accentuated with subtle trumpet ornaments. The...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
M2188.19
Leonardo
This work is based on the life and work of painter Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) who was also a sculptor, inventor, philosopher and researcher. Who doesn’t know his famous ‘Mona...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2131.18
Majestic Waters
The area surrounding Zell am See is amongst the most beautiful spots on earth. Majestic Waters, which portrays water in in all its diverse conditions in and around Zell am See, was inspired by...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2154.19
Valentin's Chorale
This piece came about as a Christmas gift for Valentin, the composers’ youngest son. Valentin—more commonly Valentine in English—is also the patron saint of lovers. He is said to...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M2127.18
The Magic Mountain
The Semmering Pass, also known as Zauberberg, is a mountain pass in Eastern Austria, which forms a natural border between Lower Austria and Styria. The pass was historically established as a major...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2144.18
The Mystery of Light
Light, sun, moon, stars: there has always been a connection to faith, the occult and mysticism. Different constellations were supposed to predict the future, and some phenomena have been interpreted...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2126.18
Journey Through a Magical Kingdom
A Journey through a Magical Kingdom describes the journey of a young boy named Bodo through a never-before-seen magical and enchanting world of fairies and mythical creatures, a world of enchanted...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2122.18
St. Stephen's Chorale
As a source of inspiration, the composer used the dazzling, impressive and beautiful world-famous St. Stephen’s Cathedral—the Stephansdom—in Vienna. Often seen as a national symbol...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2118.18
Einstein
Theoretical physicist and Nobel prize winner Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955) developed the theory of relativity, one of the basic tenets of modern physics: who doesn’t know his formula E =...Concert Band
Ober-/Höchststufe
M2109.18
The Wall
The walls of Babylon, the Great Wall of China, the limes of the Roman Empire and the Berlin Wall are just a few examples of the walls mankind has built over past centuries. Today, building walls...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2100.17
Apollo 11
Who doesn’t know the iconic words “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”, spoken by the famous astronaut Neil Armstrong - the man that took the first step...Concert Band
Unter-/Mittelstufe
M2084.16
Terra Mystica
Terra Mystica is a concert work describing the beautiful area of Hausruck in upper Austria. The three segments (Pastorale, Cathedral and Homeland) each depict different aspects with very different...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2021.16
The Last Giant
Der letzte Riese
On the Wildon Mountain, deep inside Austria, there once lived generations of giants, terrorizing the inhabitants of the valley. However, the people of the valley were determined to put an end to the...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2062.16
Between Two Worlds
This programmatic composition tells the story of a group of workers from a remote forest in the French speaking part of Canada. They are longing to be with their families as Christmas is coming soon...Concert Band
Ober-/Höchststufe
M2059.16
Devil's Tower
This piece tells the story of the tower as the only remain of the once legendary castle in Waldneukirchen. The Devil took possession of the tower and of course this leads to nothing good. A fantastic...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2060.16
The Rise of the Blackjack
This composition tells the exciting story of Blackjack, the pirate ship. She emerges from the fog, sails billowing as she cruises the ocean. Suddenly a strange ship appears on the horizon and a...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
M2061.16
Colorado
The main theme of this overture is based on an old Indian song from the Arapaho tribe. The name Colorado comes from the Spanish word meaning ‘coloured’. This term was originally used to...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
M2068.16
Symphony No. 1 - The Archangels
Erzengel - Sinfonie
The Swiss composer Franco Cesarini has waited a long time to write his first symphony and after years of considering and drafting, this Archangels Symphony, Symphony nr. 1 is a vast composition...Concert Band
Höchststufe
M2069.16
A Princess's Tale
A Princess’s Tale is based on one of the best-known of all fairy tales by the Grimm Brothers with the original German title Schneewittchen. According to the mythologies the story actually took...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M2056.16
Imperial Overture
The Imperial Royal State Railways was the first rail company in the Austro-Hungarian empire. Imperial Overture tells the tale of a tourist who visits Austria and travels by rail across Austria....Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2015.15
Incendium
On 11 March 1879 in the Austrian town of Neumarkt am Wallersee a huge fire broke out in a brewery, setting fire to at least 60 other houses within one hour. Due to poor equipment and a lack of water,...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2022.15
La Vouivre
The Giant Snake
This spectacular work is based on the legend of La Vouivre - the giant snake. Suitable as a contest or concert piece, La Vouivre is full of sounds effects such as the sound of a snake, as well as...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M2026.15
Arizona
Arizona is written in a typical three-part overture form. The composition is not strictly descriptive as such, but rather conveys moods and emotions, inspired by impressions of the American desert...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1980.14
Stratosphere
What do the American Joseph Kittinger and the Austrian Felix Baumgartner have in common? They both jumped from over 30km high with a parachute. While Kittinger’s attempt on 16 August 1960 was...Concert Band
Unter-/Mittelstufe
M2012.14
Johannes Gutenberg
As cultural ambassador for the state, the Orchestra of the Rhineland-Pfalz State Police commissioned this work to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its founding in 2013. What do Steve Jobs, Mark...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1965.13
Fanfare for a New Horizon
This fanfare stands for progress and the discovery of new horizons. But it also represents an expanding awareness while nurturing traditional values. These are the cornerstones of the Austrian music...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1978.14
Music for a Hero
There have always been heroes, big and small. This composition is dedicated to all those heroes who are committed to whatever it may be through a strong conviction; those who have ideals and who...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1940.13
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Nuclear Power
It can be neither seen nor heard, but it is forever present and can make us ill or even kill us: the reality of atomic radiation. The most devastating recent nuclear catastrophes have doubtless been...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1923.13
Homeland
In Homeland, Austrian composer Otto M. Schwarz has set to music the beauty of his own country in a musical monument. The work describes the area of Hohe Tauern (High Tauern) which in 1913, following...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1941.13
The Secret of "The White Rose"
Dieses Werk handelt von der Gruppe „Weiße Rose“, die zwischen 1942 und 1943 Widerstand gegen das Naziregime leistete. Beginnend mit der schrecklichen Schlacht um Stalingrad, welche...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1926.13
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Firework
Firework is a composition commissioned by Musikkapellen Energie-AG and Magistratskapelle Stadt Linz.This sparkling work shows that from time to time Thomas Doss is happy to produce music of sheer...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1933.13
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Monastery Tales
Within the old monastery walls that today are home to the school that commissioned this work, a school orchestra is rehearsing: young people who stay together and make music; a teacher, who does what...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1831.11
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The Story of Anne Frank
(1929-1945)
The impressive musical images created by Otto M. Schwarz tell the story of the German girl Anne Frank, who lived in hidden rooms of an Amsterdam town house until her family was betrayed and deported...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1898.12
Dance from the East
Dance from the East is a fiery, oriental dance. It starts with an imposing introduction with the feel of a solemn lament and seamlessly merges into a dance. The piece then builds gradually through an...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
M1843.11
Dublin Pictures
Irland is a very versatile country with a characteristic and popular musical culture. The first movement of "Dublin Picture" reminds of the typical Irish festivals, where people dance and...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1837.12
From Crystals and Eagles
The title of this work alludes to the flight of the eagle. In the course of a short flight, the composer was able to get a birds-eye view of the landscape in which the sun’s rays, glistening on...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1875.12
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The White Tower
The year is 1798 and thieves, robbers, and bandits prowl the countryside, wreaking havoc wherever they go and more often than not escaping without so much as a scratch. This was, however, not the...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1804.11
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Dreams and Miracles
Those who dare to dream can access a world of hope and those who believe in miracles open their eyes to wonders everywhere! Gilbert Tinner was inspired by these thoughts when he composed this dynamic...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1743.11
Variations on an Austrian Folk Song
Hot off the press! Composer Gerald Oswald bases this new work on an old Austrian folksong, O du lieber Augustin! The Augustin in questions is a ballad singer and an ad lib poet who apparently wrote...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1808.11
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Colossus
The giant Haymon was a peaceful knight who lived in Inntal (Austria). One day the bloodthirsty giant Thyrsos came and destroyed Haymon’s castle. A horrible fight ensued and Haymon, being the...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1720.10
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Outback
This work was commissioned by the Österreichische Blasmusikjugend.The Aboriginal indigenous people of Australia are among the oldest surviving human cultures. The arrival of the Europeans...
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Ober-/Höchststufe
M1742.10
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Celebration and Dance
Gilbert Tinner’s Celebration and Dance was composed specifically to commemorate the 2011 Eidgenössische Musikfest, a Swiss music festival that attracted over 23,000 musicians. As the title suggests,...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1815.10
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Glory Fanfare
Austrian composer Otto M. Schwarz spared no expense or amount of ingenuity when writing Glory Fanfare, putting an impressive and virtuosic double chorus of trumpets at the centre of attention. Modern...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1704.10
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Opening Music
Gilbert Tinner composed the three-movement Opening Music specifically with incomplete and smaller ensembles in mind. Fanfares ring out as the main theme makes its first appearance, accompanied by...Concert Band
Unterstufe
M1748.10
Ante Lucem
This meditative work describes the final minutes before the night slips away and officially turns to day, the last few moments before a new dawn. The composition is based on the old Austrian folk...Concert Band
Mittelstufe
M1759.10
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Pirates Overture
Pirates Overture is an overture for all those young "pirates" out there, who will undoubtedly rock the boat with their tidal waves of music!During the introduction a mysterious pirate ship...
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Unterstufe
M1725.10
Unity Fanfare
The Musikkapelle St. Johann in Tyrol commissioned Otto M Schwarz to compose an energetic and exciting fanfare for their band and that is exactly what they got. If you are looking for a work to open...Concert Band
Mittel-/Oberstufe
M1744.10
A Little Suite of Horror
A Little Suite of Horror is an easy suite for beginner bands, consisting of five contrasting movements. With this piece it is also possible to pick and choose only a few movements to showcase at a...Concert Band
Unter-/Mittelstufe
M1726.10
Terra Vulcania
Terra Vulcania paints impressive and captivating musical images depicting the creation, history and life today in the Styrian Vulkanland, Austria. Powerful and explosive natural forces create a...Concert Band
Oberstufe
M1717.10
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