Overtures for Concert Band

There have always been heroes, big and small. This composition is dedicated to all those heroes who are committed to whatever it may be through a strong conviction; those who have ideals and who stand...

Genève is a festive march, composed on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the 'La Musique Municipale de la Ville Genève' music association. The composer, Franco Cesarini, integrated a traditiona...

Arizona is written in a typical three-part overture form. The composition is not strictly descriptive as such, but rather conveys moods and emotions, inspired by impressions of the American desert sta...

The Imperial Royal State Railways was the first rail company in the Austro-Hungarian empire. Imperial Overture tells the tale of a tourist who visits Austria and travels by rail across Austria. During...

Festival Bells is a fast-paced and demanding opening work. The uplifting mood of the piece describes the anticipation of a festival in Austria. Within the middle section, the Upper Austrian anthem is...

Festival Bells is a fast-paced and demanding opening work. The uplifting mood of the piece describes the anticipation of a festival in Austria. Within the middle section, the Upper Austrian anthem is...

The White Thrill' is a composition written on behalf of the 'Musikkapelle Sankt Anton am Arlberg', in Austria. The theme refers to the ski race 'Der weiße Rausch', that takes place every year in Sankt...

The White Thrill was commissioned by the St. Anton am Arlberg music band from Austria. The theme refers to the ski race "The White Thrill", which is held every year in St. Anton. The composition has t...

The White Thrill' is a composition written on behalf of the 'Musikkapelle Sankt Anton am Arlberg', in Austria. The theme refers to the ski race 'Der weiße Rausch', that takes place every year in Sankt...

This work is an homage to the longstanding friendship between Germany and Austria. During the piece the composer depicts the highs and lows of the relationship through history but emphasizes the posit...

This work is a tribute to the Austrian-German friendship. The positive character of the work is intended to highlight the many beautiful aspects of this friendship. Only in the middle of the piece of...

This work is an homage to the longstanding friendship between Germany and Austria. During the piece the composer depicts the highs and lows of the relationship through history but emphasizes the posit...

This piece was composed for the youth wind band at the Marienschule in Saarbrücken, Germany. The title praises the importance of an education emphasizing freedom, responsibility and getting to know an...

The fanfare-like piece Freedom Forever deals with the chances and possibilities that arise with freedom and is uses two famous quotes from the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and from Jean-...

The fanfare-like piece Freedom Forever deals with the chances and possibilities that arise with freedom and is uses two famous quotes from the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and from Jean-...

To mark its centenary, the 'Musikgesellschaft Hinterkappelen-Wohlen' decided to commission a light-hearted work comprising different styles brought together in one setting. With this in mind, Marc Jea...

To mark its centenary, the 'Musikgesellschaft Hinterkappelen-Wohlen' decided to commission a light-hearted work comprising different styles brought together in one setting. With this in mind, Marc Jea...

To be born under a lucky star', 'To have stars in your eyes', 'To be someone's lucky star', as well as 'To be all fired up', 'To set the world on fire' and 'To be on fire with love' all of these are e...

To be born under a lucky star', 'To have stars in your eyes', 'To be someone's lucky star', as well as 'To be all fired up', 'To set the world on fire' and 'To be on fire with love' all of these are e...

This work was commissioned by the Musikverein Prechtal e. V. (Germany) for its 100th anniversary in the year of 2021. The composition opens with a powerful rhythmic motif, which soon develops into the...

This work was commissioned by the Musikverein Prechtal e. V. (Germany) for its 100th anniversary in the year of 2021. The composition opens with a powerful rhythmic motif, which soon develops into the...

Recording of the United States Coast Guard Band, Lieutenant Kenneth W. Megan, Director

Die Zauberflöte ist Mozarts letzte Oper und zugleich die populärste, heute noch am häufigsten gespielte. Sie wurde nicht wie die übrigen Opernwerke für ein Hoftheater, sondern als Auftragsarbeit für e...

A composition of much contrast based on a well-known psalm melody. As its title announces, it starts with a majestic introduction in which parts of the psalm melody can be heard. Next we hear the comp...

The title of this thrilling piece indicates exactly what composer Johan Nijs wants his new work to be, a spectacular introduction. Spectroduction does not disappoint on both counts, grabbing the audie...