Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

Shalom Chaverim is an ancient Hebrew (farewell)song, which was originally sung at the end of a celebration or meeting. It was and is mostly sung as a round. Freely translated the words mean 'Goodbye,...

In three contrasting movements Ron Gilmore takes you to the dancefloor. Part 1 (Warming up) ensures that the muscles loose. In part 2 (Chilling out) it's time to unwind with a beautiful trumpet solo....

In three contrasting movements Ron Gilmore takes you to the dancefloor. Part 1 (Warming up) ensures that the muscles loose. In part 2 (Chilling out) it's time to unwind with a beautiful trumpet solo....

In the composition 'La terre' several aspects of Earth have been translated into sounds in an associative manner. The first part depicts Nature, Mother Earth, stability, the soil which is the source o...

Put your trombone player in the spotlight with this lovely bright and carnivalesque mambo composed by Carron Schilders.

Put your trombone player in the spotlight with this lovely bright and carnivalesque mambo composed by Carron Schilders.

Dancing Ebony is a challenging work for solo clarinet, showcasing a virtuoso soloist in an expressive Celtic style. The piece opens with the lyrical sound of the clarinet telling a beautiful tale, bef...

Ceremonial Entry is a non-programmatic introductory work in which the timpani's set a slow movement supported by a long pedal in the basses. Interrupted by signal like motifs the dynamics gradually in...

The Dutch composer Harrie Janssen composed 'Adventures of the Beaume' to mark the 50th anniversary of his parents wedding. The composer of the march his memories of the family home, and in particular...

A tranquil setting of the song O Little Town of Bethlehem interspersed with references to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

In 2006 Brabant will be celebrating it's 900th anniversary. On May 13th 1106 the count Van Leuven was appointed duke of Brabant. This was the birth of the duchy of Brabant. For centuries this duchy, s...

Noel' is based on the famous English Carol 'The First Noel'. The age of this song is not clear. Some scientists argue that tis song is from early thirteenth century, others say that it's from the sixt...

The tradition of the Christmas tree in Western Europe dates back to a time long before any Christianization had taken place. During the severely cold winter nights, so it was believed, evil spirits tr...

In this colorful ballad is charity high in standard. Egbert van Groningen composed Hymn of Brotherhood for the youthband of St. Jan in Wierden (NL). The music exudes respect, appreciation and devotion...