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In this easy four part suite for flexible instrumentation, inspired by tunes of the German renaissance composer Praetorius, Henk van Lijnschooten successively portraits I. 'The King', II. 'The Queen',...

The three parts of this composition express three different moods by means of three different rhythms.The first part is rather ROCKY, powerful and with a strong rhythm.The second part has almost an or...

Two Ways is a merry composition (the smallest value of the notes being a quaver (eighth note) which can be performed in two different ways, namely in either rock style or in swing. Here is an educatio...

Une très belle suite en quatre parties pour orchestre junior. I. Adventure Game: une joyeuse marche avec accompagnement rythmique de la percussion ; II. Free Again;: un slow plein d'ambiance introduit...

Since 1990 Hans Elzinga performs and teaches South-American traditional music. In this piece 'Paseo de Otoño' (Autumn walk) he tries to make us familiar with the colourful and rhythmical music of the...

Peter Goosensen (1967) studied the trombone, the euphonium and wind band conducting at the conservatories of music of Alkmaar and Amsterdam. This is an excellent lively piece of swing music with a lot...

Conductor Feike van Tuinen studied composition with Daan Manneke at the Amsterdam Sweelinck Conservatory of music. A visit to Hever Castle in the South-East of England inspired him to write this compo...

'Malcontento' is the Spanish word for 'discontent'. This notion will certainly not be relevant to your audiences.

This swinging piece is the solution for those looking for a combination of original music and Caribbean rhythms; it will make your audiences jump up and start dancing. Hans Elzinga got his inspiration...

Here is another fine work for flexible instrumentation by Patrick Millstone. Three Cool Dances consists of a solid rock tune, a romantic ballad and, to close, a nice sensual calypso. This piece will b...

Here we have a rather easy piece with a grand effect. This 2 x 4 voice Renaissance piece was composed by Orlando di Lasso for double choir. It can be performed by two (half) bands or by a band and a q...

Everybody has already heard this tune, but this arrangement is full of unexpected pedagogical elements. The starting young musician is confronted with the 'question and answer' system, with several su...

Patrick Millstone was inspired to write this composition during a trip through New-Zealand. The names of the places Kaikoura, Akaroa, Punakaiki and Waikuku are also the subtitles of this suite. With i...

Patrick Millstone was inspired by some Frisian folk melodies to write this nice piece for flexible instrumentation. Thanks to the variety of dances such as a calypso, a waltz in 5/4 and a kind of cha-...

Besides what their names tell you about their native country, you can easily hear what the birthplace of the five 'universal girls' is. Both the structure and each melody clearly illustrate in which p...

Patrick Millstone gave his puppies the following names: Nann, Paris and Max. The contrasts in this merry piece for young musicians are great. This is undoubtedly a must for your next concert devoted t...

Three Unsquare Dances" se compose de trois courts mouvements éducatifs et est destiné à familiariser les groupes de jeunes débutants avec les temps irréguliers et les changements de temps de manière s...

'Kick-off' could be an ideal musical kick-off for your next concert. Once again, Patrick Millstone succeeded in writing a nice sounding piece for our 'flexible wind' series. Success guaranteed!

'A Day with Dino Saurus' is an educative four-part narrating piece in six movements for young musicians. Dino awakes, he goes to school and attends the lessons. On the playing ground the kids are doin...

Originally commissioned for beginner wind and brass, this piece is an ideal introduction for younger players who have just joined their first band! It is simple, catchy and enjoyable to play.

Using three varying images from pursuits on the water, 'The Big Splash' has moments of excitement, soft melodies and crunching harmonies. Each section is given an opportunity to shine in this 3-part o...

One morning everything went wrong in Zourfaroka. In this forest where thousands of magical beings live, everything sparkles and shines and is full of life. But not this morning, because the terrible t...

In 2009 Marc Jeanbourquin was a trombonist in the harmony orchestra 'La Gerinia' from Marly (Switzerland). To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the summer music camp of its music school, he was comm...

Who doesn't know the love stories of Romeo and Juliet, Samson and Delilah, Tony and Maria, and so on? These stories have inspired many composers to write amazing musical works. Two people, worlds apar...