Concert Band for Beginners

In the 18th century, during an expedition across the American state of Florida, the English botanist Plukenett discovered a magnolia that left a lasting impression on him. He named the plant after the...

Hectala is the historical place name of the Belgian-Limburgish village of Hechtel where, during the Second World War, the Welsh Guards were engaged in a five-day battle with the German troops. More th...

This composition paints a picture of brave Vikings sailing over the open seas, invading foreign lands and terrorising the locals. The Vikings were well known for their cruelty and brutality, but equal...

Country Scenes takes us back to the early English settlements on the American east coast. The opening section, Daybreak, depicts daybreak in a small village where people go about their daily business....

Festive Winds begins with a short introduction before we hear a light, airy and fresh-sounding passage. The original character of this march is above all in the trio, which conjures up the sounds of a...

Drop Zone is written in a heavy metal style in which even the woodwinds can play along! After a calm introduction, the listener is startled by a pounding heavy metal theme. Then it's calmer again, but...

This melodic hymn begins with a lyrical melody, handled by various instrument groups. After a gradual build, a first climax is reached, in which the brass instruments give full vent to their glorious...

The Story of King Arthur leads us back into the Middle Ages and straight to the legend of Arthur himself. The Belgian composer Filip Ceunen sketched the famous legend in three linked movements Camelo...

Arctic Challenge is inspired by the TV documentary North Pole Airport and has three movements: Barneo Base Camp, Into the Snow and Dance around the Earth & Finale. The composer takes the listener to...

This piece was written for two sons of the composer as a welcome to young and innocent lives in to this big world. The concept and instrumentation of the composition allows any young band to play this...

The Gates of Troy tells the story of the 1184 B. C. Trojan War in Ancient Greek times. This historic conflict featuring the heroes Achilles, Odysseus, Hector and the beautiful Helena, lasted 10 years...

This piece was written for two sons of the composer as a welcome to young and innocent lives in to this big world. The concept and instrumentation of the composition allows any young band to play this...