Concert Marches for Concert Band

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.

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...

This composition is based on the life of the German cavalry general Hans Michael Elias von Obentraut (1574-1625), who was known for his nerve, loyalty and courage. The figure Van Obentraut is closely...

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...

The main theme of this composition was created in the night of the 10th of August, one of those clear nights with stars falling softly in order not to wake the dreams. While writing it, the Italian co...

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 composition Voice of the Vikings describes the history of the Vikings, a Norse folk that was planning on conquering the world in their artfully carved ships. And of course they were also notorious...

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...

Attractive trumpet concerto in three movements. The lively, virtuosic Allegro ritmico is composed in the classical manner. The beautiful, quiet Ballade for flugelhorn with orchestral accompaniment pro...

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...

lfred Bösendorfer takes us on a musical sleigh ride in the Alps that is as romantic as it is humorous. With jingling bells and under snow-covered trees, we ride through a brilliant white winter wonder...

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...

In 'Cantus Angelusertönt der 'Gesang der Engel'. Markus Götz verarbeitete kompositorisch eines der feierlichsten Weihnachtslieder: 'Gloria in Excelsis Deo'. Dieses Lied voller Inbrunst und uneingeschr...

Der Tiroler Komponist, Schlagzeuger und Musikpädagoge Martin Scharnagl hat sich nicht nur mit seinen Polka-Hits wie 'Von Freund zu Freundoder 'Augenblickeeinen Namen in der Blasmusikwelt gemacht auch...

Sie sind die größten landlebenden Tiere der Welt. Schon vor über 55 Millionen Jahren bevölkerten sie die Erde: groß(artig)e, graue Giganten. Werden dem Elefanten (im Porzellanladen) häufig eher Tollpa...

Der Montblanc wird mit seinen 4. 808 m das 'Dach Europas' genannt. Lange waren die höchsten Berge der Erde unbezwingbar. Erst in den letzten 250 Jahren wurden die Giganten unseres Planeten erstiegen....

Dort, wo man die beste Aussicht über die Alpentäler Liechtensteins genießt, liegt Guflina. Unter dem überhängenden Felsen soll sich früher eine Höhle in den Berg gezogen haben. Darin wohnte ein...

Schola Vitae is an 8-minute piece of music dedicated to the former director of the UGDA music school in Luxembourg, Paul Scholer. It conveys the message that learning and playing music is a school for...

St. Nicholas Fantasy is a medley of traditional Luxembourgish songs about Nicholas of Myra, whose story is celebrated on December 6 in various European countries. Playfully adapted into different styl...