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
"A Galactic Suite" est une suite programmatique de concerts à quatre mouvements pour orchestre à vent qui permit à Michael Zeh (né en 1979) de recevoir en 2008 le 1er prix au concours de ...
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 (Konzertformat)
MVSR2663
Cette petite marche joyeuse d’Alfred Bösendorfer fait référence à l’ adage latin "Carpe Diem" qui se traduit littéralement par "Cueille le jour" et signifie que l’ on doit ...
Carpe Diem (Marschformat)
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
L’Österreichische Bläserjugend (ÖBJ) demanda en 2011 au compositeur Fritz Neuböck d’écrire comme morceau imposé pour un concours autrichien de musique pour orchestre à vent une ouverture moderne (pour ...
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
Le pédagogue de musique, chef d’ orchestre et compositeur autrichien Fritz Neuböck regrette qu’il y ait surtout de la musique pop dans le répertoire pour jeunes groupes. Il est légitime d’utiliser ce genre de ...
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
Solo pour hautbois, alternativement flûte à bec, clarinette, saxophone soprano, bugle ou saxophone alto.
Alfred Bösendorfer dédie cette douce romanza intitulée "Giudita" à ...
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" de Fritz Neuböck a tout d’abord été composé comme un quatuor pour deux trompettes, cor et baryton sous le titre "Little Suite". Lors de la transcription pour orchestre ...
Mango Walk
MVSR2971
La rumba est une danse de couple, originaire de Cuba, adoptée comme danse de salon par de nombreux pays industriels. La communication entre les deux danseurs est très caractéristique de la rumba. Les danseurs semblent flirter entre ...
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 and watched the ...
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 Bösendorfer utilise souvent des éléments de la musique traditionnelle et les caractéristiques des diverses régions culturelles pour ses œuvres. Dans "Norwegische Impressionen" (Impressions ...
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
La floraison des cerisiers, "Sakura", est un événement annuel marquant le début du printemps dans le calendrier japonais. À partir de la mi-mars, la floraison des cerisiers se retrouve du sud au nord-est du ...
San Ludovico
MVSR2683
La création de célébrations musicales de l’église est l’une des tâches les plus fascinantes d’un orchestre à vent. À l’occasion du soixantième anniversaire du pasteur de sa ...
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 Bösendorfer a écrit ces variations enjouées sur une mélodie de son mini-opéra "Der Spassvogel" (pour chœur d’enfants et orchestre d’instruments à vent) dans lequel le jeune Wolfi ...
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
BASIC SOUND
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