Thomas Doss

The source of inspiration for this composition was the so-called ‘genetic code’. Something which is universal, as almost all organisms on our planet use the same code for their genetic information and...

Commissioned by the National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland, Thomas Doss wrote this sparkling composition, which is bursting with energy and joy of playing. This fiery work of entertainment breathes...

Commissioned by the National Youth Brass Band of Switzerland, Thomas Doss wrote this sparkling composition, which is bursting with energy and joy of playing. This fiery work of entertainment breathes...

A wind music federation from Upper Austria commissioned Thomas Doss to compose Il Briccone, the Italian word for scoundrel. It is an elegant concert march which combines light ironic elements with vir...

This work describes the development of a local village band as it grows in both size and ability to become a symphonic wind band. It is dedicated to all orchestras that follow the same, sometimes hard...

Il Presidente is a humorous march depicting a president's appearance before his people! The president's convoy is accompanied by a grand fanfare as he pulls up in his car. The people cheer and wave as...

Conductor's March is a deft and witty concert march. A conductor should always strive to motivate his musicians and to stay one step ahead of his orchestra—this is the motto and idea behind this...

In the somewhat sarcastic Scherzpolka (Joke Polka), the composer does not intend to make fun of Alpine traditions and music but rather of the typical social attitude that does not always do justice to...

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 ent...

The power of this striking fanfare reflects the optimism, joy and the commitment to tradition that the people of the Italian town of Schlanders hold deep within their souls. The golden trumpets from t...

Fanfare del Popolo - fanfare of the people - is a reminder of the terrible periods of fascism and dictatorship in world history. It describes a revolution of the oppressed against the tyrant. The peop...

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 closi...

The composer has dedicated this piece to hischildren. From a parent's point of view, childhoodpasses by too quickly. However, at other times thedays seem endless - particularly those days whenchildren...

Mysterious Waltz: this title should draw your attention! This particular waltz is not based on any specific example, least of all the Viennese waltz. Two souls are latent in this work, one lovely and...

Mysterious Waltz: this title should draw your attention! This particular waltz is not based on any specific example, least of all the Viennese waltz. Two souls are latent in this work, one lovely and...

This piece is a light-hearted waltz in the Viennese style, and waswritten in the 1970s by the composer's father as a gift to his wife. Thomas Doss arranged the piece - originally written for piano - f...

This piece is a light-hearted waltz in the Viennese style, and waswritten in the 1970s by the composer's father as a gift to his wife. Thomas Doss arranged the piece - originally written for piano - f...

Sir Eu was commissioned by the regional music authority of Upper Austria and the brass band SoundINNBrass. The composition was meant to be very virtuoso and was written for the euphonium player Steven...

Pulse is a solo work for baritone or euphonium and concert band. As the title suggests, this piece is very rhythmic in nature. Pulse represents life and vitality, which also characterises the work. Th...

The Pilgrim Concerto, written for the 2012 World Music Contest Kerkrade, is a highly demanding yet rewarding work for alto saxophone. Sometimes minimalistic and at other times romantic, it describes a...

Viola's Child-Mobil is a sparkling piece for Viola. The title comes from the play on the words 'child' and 'mobile' and perfectly describes the changing moods of children. The first part is fast, whil...

Cello's Child-Mobil is a sparkling piece for cello. The title comes from the play on the words 'child' and 'mobile' and perfectly describes the changing moods of children. The first part is fast, whil...

Music for a Drunken Cat is a grotesque for advanced clarinet students with piano accompaniment. The composer Thomas Doss depicts a drunken cat that gets up to all sorts of mischief in its apartment-th...

PANOPTIKUM is a work that shows off the versatility of this splendid instrument, written in a musical style that is both fresh and modern. Thomas Doss created a work that allows stylistic leaps and is...

This composition for tuba and piano was commissioned by Wolfgang Rosenthaler, teacher of tuba at the Upper Austrian Association of Music Schools. The goal was to produce a repertoire piece that was su...