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Whereas 'Auld Lang Syne' may be considered the best-known Scottish song ever, yet at the same time it is an obscure one, for there are but few people who know the complete text by heart. After the fam...

Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa in 1451. His father was a wool merchant. Originally he seemed destined to follow in his father's footsteps, and thus sailed the oceans to countries as far apart...

The Netherlands have been an important trading nation for a long time partly as a result of their geographical situation. One of the first multinationals in The Netherlands was the 'Verenigde Oostindi...

Scottish Dances is based on three Scottish traditionals: Cock of the North, The Bonnie Bank's O'Loch Lomond and Marie's Wedding. I. Cock of the North's name is used for multiple things or events. For...

Fort Fincastle was built in 1793 by royal governor 'Lord Dunmore at an unusual location: Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas. The name of the fort: Fort Fincastle' comes from Dunmore's second title of...

The pilgrim's song 'Deilig er Jorden ' can be called an international carol. The Norwegian text was written by Danish poet Inge Bernhardmann on a melody of Polish origin. A majestic carol! Therefore p...

Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean. In 1494 it was discovered by Christopher Columbus, who used it as private property until 1509. After some skirmishes it fell under British rule and the sugar tra...

Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean. In 1494 it was discovered by Christopher Columbus, who used it as private property until 1509. After some skirmishes it fell under British rule and the sugar tra...

The atmosphere of the Wild West is caught in a striking and most imaginative way by young composer Andreas Schulte in this work. A caravan of gold- and fortuneseekers launch themselves into a big adve...

Undoubtedly, a smile will come to your face whenever you listen to 'Smile', for this little piece is guaranteed to bring mirth and good cheer to each and everyone. What is more, your bandsmen will alm...

Undoubtedly, a smile will come to your face whenever you listen to 'Smile', for this little piece is guaranteed to bring mirth and good cheer to each and everyone. What is more, your bandsmen will alm...

As long as we can remember, trumpets and percussion have been the instruments most closely associated with the army and its soldiers. Just think of the medieval herald who publicly proclaimed all the...

The drummer in the spotlight. A heavy piece with a fat heavy beat. In three sections. Great for the lower sections and youth bands.

The drummer in the spotlight. A heavy piece with a fat heavy beat. In three sections. Great for the lower sections and youth bands.

The weather inspired Albert Dam to compose Weather Report. The three parts Windy (rock), Misty (ballad) and Sunny (calypso) want to make us believe that the weather will be changeable. Stable or not,...

A march full of atmosphere in the Italian style. Verdi would be jealous.

Different from the usual and, thus, a highly recommended spectacular composition for rapper and band. Full recording: Introducing the Fanfare Band (Fanfarekorps Koninklijke Landmacht).

Different from the usual and, thus, a highly recommended spectacular composition for rapper and band. Full recording: Introducing the Fanfare Band (Fanfarekorps Koninklijke Landmacht).

The German composer Schulte proves how easy, challenging and melodically a march can be in Hobson's Choice. Surprising!

Chester's musical pursuit has been depicted so well that it is a feast to perform and to listen to this composition. In his typical manner Blackstone succeeds in transforming an apparently musical phe...

Chester's musical pursuit has been depicted so well that it is a feast to perform and to listen to this composition. In his typical manner Blackstone succeeds in transforming an apparently musical phe...

This well-known gospel melody gets a swing make-over.