Sven van Calster

Where Eagles Fly is a cinematic tone poem by Belgian composer Sven Van Calster. Inspired by a documentary about eagles and other large birds of prey, the composer evokes the hunting grounds of these a...

The Journey of Life was written in memory of a fantastic Belgian conductor and musician: Jan De Bondt. Jan was also the commissioner of the composition but unfortunately never got to hear the final re...

Based on the legend of 'The Black Ferryman' In 1794, French troops plundered churches and monasteries throughout what was then known as the Austrian Netherlands. The Sint-Bernardus Abbey in Hemiksem (...

Based on the legend of 'The Black Ferryman' In 1794, French troops plundered churches and monasteries throughout what was then known as the Austrian Netherlands. The Sint-Bernardus Abbey in Hemiksem (...

Boomtastic ist ein fantastisches, lustiges und frisches Werk für (Jugend) Blasorchester und Boomwhackers. Die einfache Orchestrierung macht es möglich, dieses Stück sowohl mit einem kleinen Ensemble a...

Happy Moments is a light and cheerful work for young band, composed with an emphasis on playfulness, musicality, and accessibility. As the title suggests, the piece aims to evoke small moments of happ...

Happy Moments is a light and cheerful work for young band, composed with an emphasis on playfulness, musicality, and accessibility. As the title suggests, the piece aims to evoke small moments of happ...

I'm still standing is another way of saying 'You haven't beaten me yet' and is an ode to stamina. This world famous song by Elton John has been arranged by newcomer Sven Van Calster. The stirring rhyt...

A simple composition for beginning musicians that alternates between all instrument groups. Musicians are also challenged to count measures of rest. Highly recommended! This composition was created wi...

Everyone has a hero they look up to. This can be a hero from TV, a parent, brother, sister or a friend... This composition is written for your hero so you can dedicate it to him, or her. This composit...

Happy Moments is a light and cheerful work for young band, composed with an emphasis on playfulness, musicality, and accessibility. As the title suggests, the piece aims to evoke small moments of happ...

Happy Moments is a light and cheerful work for young band, composed with an emphasis on playfulness, musicality, and accessibility. As the title suggests, the piece aims to evoke small moments of happ...

I'm still standing is another way of saying 'You haven't beaten me yet' and is an ode to stamina. This world famous song by Elton John has been arranged by newcomer Sven Van Calster. The stirring rhyt...

There's nothing better on a sunny day than to take a turn on the Ferris wheel and look out at the splendid view from the dizzying heights. The composition Ferris Wheel Rock recreates this feeling, and...

A good concert needs a solid and resounding opener and 'Lift Off' is a perfect choice!

From the first beat Sven Van Calster's new composition gives the message - it's time for celebrations to begin! Let's Celebrate was composed for the youth band SJOW in Hoboken, Belgium, to commemorate...

ESSENTIA is an collaborative orchestral merger in Essen, Noorderkempen, in Belgium. This amalgamation was first established in September 2010. The piece The Essence of Music was written in honour of t...

This splendid, colourful concert work lets your band shine in every respect. The dreamlike beginning is followed by a dancing passage that grows increasingly impassioned and in which all groups have t...

On 25th May 2011 a huge fire broke out in the Kalmthoutse Heath nature reserve north of Antwerp. Within a very short time more than 600 hectares of heath land went up in flames. The effect on the surr...

Sven Van Calster had the idea to dedicate a three-movement suite to his three favourite pets. So he created a fun, informative and original composition. The work begins with Freddy the Frog, splashing...

The Allschwil music school in Switzerland commissioned this composition to appeal to young people and awaken in them an enthusiasm for music. Sven Van Calster, who is known for his graceful melodies a...

Arctic Challenge takes inspiration from the TV documentary North Pole Airport. In this programmatic work, the composer takes the listener to Barneo ­a drifting Russian research station that is establi...

Where Eagles Fly is a cinematic tone poem by Belgian composer Sven Van Calster. Inspired by a documentary about eagles and other large birds of prey, the composer evokes the hunting grounds of these a...

Into a New Decade was written on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of 'MuZarKo', the concert band of the music academy of Merksem, Belgium. The work consists of three movements and is orchestrated...

Thanks!' was written for Dirk van Ginderen to thank him for his years of dedication to the academy band of the Deurne (Belgium) music school. This light-hearted work is highly recommended for your nex...