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What a Wonderful World' ist der Titel eines bekannten Liedes, das von Louis Armstrong gesungen wurde und später von einigen Künstlern gecovert wurde. Die erste Strophe des Textes lautet: I see trees o...

This beautiful long flowing melody comes from Humperdinck's famous opera Hansel and Gretel (1893). In addition to being a delightful concert work it is also a useful as a tone study for practicing pla...

Als Grundlage diente hier das bekannte Kirchenlied.

Based on authentic Armenian folk songs collected by Komidas Vartabed, this work has been expanded through contemporary use of rhythmic, harmonic and melodic content to showcase the modern wind band. A...

Waltz No. 2 comes from the Suite for Variety Orchestra by Dmitri Shostakovich, commonly known as Jazz Suite No. 2, after the latter had been lost for many years. Andre Waignein arranged the well-known...

Die zwei Reihen der 'slawischen Tänze' (op.46 und op.72) von je acht Nummern gehören zu den bekanntesten Kompositionen von Antonin Dvorak. Die ersten acht Tänze unter 'Opus 46' entstanden im Jahr 1878...

A distinctive new composition by popular composer Steven Reineke that is certain to become a popular concert or contest selection. Full of the dynamic sounds you've come to expect from this talented w...

Commissioned by the Cabarrus All-County Middle School Band (Concord, North Carolina), this work was inspired by the composer's Irish heritage and the rich history of Ireland. With three main themes, t...

This engaging programmatic work portrays the cycles of a violent storm. Michael carefully adapted his original work for band to a flexible format while retaining all the exciting and unique elements.

Composed using a single fast tempo throughout, this dynamic work for 2nd year players is filled with imagery and intensity beyond what you normally find at this easy level. Whether the approaching red...

Wind Machines can refer either to the various machines that are driven by the wind, or the soaring sound of a wind band. In a cinematic style, this composition takes us high in the sky, soaring above...

Composed as a tender tribute to a lost friend, this was not meant to be a mournful piece, but rather a joyous remembrance of a life ended too soon. The work features two primary themes that ebb and fl...

This piece comprises a series of variations on the melody of 'Ami, dans cette vie' ('Friend, in this life), an 18th century French song. Like the famous poem 'Canzona di Bacco' by Lorenzo de' Medici,...

As the title suggests, the Austrian composer Gerald Oswald's work Music for Happiness aims above all to convey a message: the great joy in making music together. Music making is joyful and relaxing, a...

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 on the moon. This inspir...

When you have been playing in a band for a long time, you will know that music belongs to the most beautiful moments in life, but also to the roughest times. Making music together can give you strengt...

Four roads lead to Santiago', so begins the Book of the Pilgrim. Written in the 12th century, the Codex Calixtinus opened the way for pilgrimage from most cities in Europe and North Africa to Santiago...

This three-movement work describes the picturesque Vosges, a range of low mountains in the north-east of France. The beauty of this region is expressed in slow passages, energetic parts, compelling mu...

The zeppelin airship 'Hindenburg', named after the German Reich President Paul von Hindenburg, was one of the largest airships ever built. The maiden voyage of the airship was in March 1936, but on Ma...

The Matterhorn (Italian Monte Cervino) is one of the highest mountains in the Alps, with an altitude of 4478 meters. It's striking figure and history makes it one of the most famous mountains in the w...

Die Nacht. Seit jeher ist der Mensch von ihr fasziniert und verschreckt zugleich. Zum einen wird sie verklärt und verspricht Freiheit und Abenteuer. Zum anderen wird sie gefürchtet und gilt als Inbegr...

eXplora Grade 2 FIESTA! ist ein jugendlich fröhliches Werk des oberösterreichischen Komponisten Fritz Neuböck. Die ersten freien Takte (free - ca. 10 sec.) sind so gedacht, dass sich die Musik quasi a...