Mitropa Music

Mark Jeanbourquin wrote Musicavenir, or 'Music of the Future', on leaving the eponymous music school whose concert band he had conducted for some years. For every farewell there's a new beginning, and...

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...

In vivid, imaginative musical pictures Clockwork tells the story of a young girl who finds it hard to get up in the mornings: Every evening Barbara sets her alarm so that she doesn't sleep in and isn'...

The original version of Around the World in 80 Days is one of the biggest bestsellers for concert band in recent years. For this reason the composer decided to make a version that is suited for smalle...

There aren't many people who don't know this 1966 hit from The Beatles. However, what many people don't know is that it originally featured as a film track. This flexible arrangement for 4 voices and...

This piece for youth orchestra will frighten not only the audience but the players also! There are rumours of musicians disappearing during the rehearsals of this piece, never to be found... It is sai...

This piece for youth orchestra will frighten not only the audience but the players also! There are rumours of musicians disappearing during the rehearsals of this piece, never to be found... It is sai...

With Hula Hoop, Marc Jeanbourquin has created a magnificent piece inspired by the famous twirling hoop that can provide an immense amount of fun for people of all ages. Bright and playful themes follo...

Released in cinemas in 1993, Tombstone is an American western written by Kevin Jarre and directed by George Cosmatos. Starring Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer, it was narrated by Robert Mitchum and is bas...

Released in cinemas in 1993, Tombstone is an American western written by Kevin Jarre and directed by George Cosmatos. Starring Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer, it was narrated by Robert Mitchum and is bas...

With Convergents Franco Cesarini has succeeded in composing a piece suitable for both concerts or contests which whilst not being too difficult still has the feel of a major work. This extremely rhyth...

With Convergents Franco Cesarini has succeeded in composing a piece suitable for both concerts or contests which whilst not being too difficult still has the feel of a major work. This extremely rhyth...

This easy concert march can be divided into two parts. The first part, which is rhythmical, beautifully contrasts with the second part, which is lyrical. Each section of the band has its turn in this...

This easy concert march can be divided into two parts. The first part, which is rhythmical, beautifully contrasts with the second part, which is lyrical. Each section of the band has its turn in this...

The convent of St. Florian was the place of work of the upper Austrian composer Anton Bruckner. This convent with its marvellous church, where many of his great symphonies were composed, is situated i...

The convent of St. Florian was the place of work of the upper Austrian composer Anton Bruckner. This convent with its marvellous church, where many of his great symphonies were composed, is situated i...

This composition by Bertrand Moren presents various dreams which could have an effect on a dreamer's life. Its very high level of difficulty provides a great challenge for the conductor and musicians....

This composition by Bertrand Moren presents various dreams which could have an effect on a dreamer's life. Its very high level of difficulty provides a great challenge for the conductor and musicians....

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

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

Den Auftrag zu diesem Marsch erhielt Bertrand Moren von einem langjährigen Freund und Besitzer eines Maler- und Renovierungsbedarfshandels. Der Titel bezieht sich also einerseits auf das Metier des Au...

Den Auftrag zu diesem Marsch erhielt Bertrand Moren von einem langjährigen Freund und Besitzer eines Maler- und Renovierungsbedarfshandels. Der Titel bezieht sich also einerseits auf das Metier des Au...

Brass Cinema is a work containing many extremely descriptive melodies and atmospheres, inspired by the fascinating world of film music. It was commissioned by the Swiss Brass Band 13 Etoiles to celebr...

Brass Cinema is a work containing many extremely descriptive melodies and atmospheres, inspired by the fascinating world of film music. It was commissioned by the Swiss Brass Band 13 Etoiles to celebr...

This three-movement concert work takes its inspiration from the picturesque Swiss town of Sion and its castles and churches dating from the Middle Ages. Bertrand Moren attempts to imagine what life wa...