Gobelin

Melancholy and romance in a contemporary setting. A small but brilliant gem of sonority based on a melody by the Norwegian composer Halfdan Kjerulf (1815-1868). Romance and a full command of timbre ar...

A lyrical piece, from Edvard Grieg's song-cycle 'Haugtussa' ( The Mountain Maid) originally for voice and piano, but here in an arrangement for Soprano Cornet and Brassband by Tom Brevik.

Wonderfull piece. Cornet section has tacet in this composition.

New Waves is a special composition. Although contemporary but still attractive to musicians and listeners. Norwegian composer Aagaard-Nilsen has failed in a special way to add new elements to the cont...

New Waves is a special composition. Although contemporary but still attractive to musicians and listeners. Norwegian composer Aagaard-Nilsen has failed in a special way to add new elements to the cont...

Commissioned by Manger School Band and their conductor (at that time) Bjoern Sagstad in 1990. He wanted a calm, slow piece of music. Nocturne means 'night music'. It does not reflect a particular drea...

Originally, this very famous song by Adolphe Adam, was arranged for brass band and B-flat instrument. Yet it is perfectly possible to feature a vocal soloist. The text is therefore included. This work...

This piece was commissioned by Nordhordland Brass Seminar in 1990 and written for a youth band. The title referes to a story from norse mythology. 'The Binding of the Wolf' is not a programmatic piec...

A Norwegian folk song, harmonized by one of the best Norwegian composers Johan S. Svendsen. The brass band instrumentation is by Eivind Nils Nicolaisen, tuba player of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestr...

The idyllic village Beetsterzwaag, in the east of Friesland, and its surroundings are depicted in this suite. The first part describes the main street with its liveliness. The second part brings us to...

The famous Flight of the Bumblebee now as duet for euphonium or xylophone.

Rob Goorhuis ist einer der besten zeitgenössischen Komponisten für Blasorchester der Niederlande und seine Werke sind weit über die Landesgrenzen seiner Heimat hinaus bekannt. Mit On Wings of Liberty,...

Rousing opening fanfare including parts from Joy to the World. Challenging!

A virtuoso solo, based on the Christmas song In Dulci Jubilo, for Bb instrument and brass band, especially for cornet or euphonium.

A thoroughly gripping melody of Irish descent constitutes the basis on which this exceedingly beautiful little piece of music rests. Down by the Salley Gardens is a guaranteed heartbreaker on your nex...

The composer: 1st movement: Reflections by the Fjord. Overlooking one of the mighty fjords of Norway, my mind and thoughts are with an old religious Norwegian folk-tune, with words by the famous parso...

The motivation for composing this test piece for the Concert Division Brassband of the 2001 WMC was Rob Goorhuis's deep respect for one of the greatest Dutch composers of the 20-th century who also en...

A simple melody, with accompaniment in blue, becomes a wonderful expressive piece. There are opportunities for improvisation, but the indicated solos have been composed. Select your favourite instrume...

Exaltation is a nerve-wracking but spectacular concert opener by this young rising star from Britain.

A classic melody with Latin-American overtones and numerous changes of tempo. This composition gives the conductor freedom to bring in various percussion instruments, is wonderful for creating a mood...

A classic melody with Latin-American overtones and numerous changes of tempo. This composition gives the conductor freedom to bring in various percussion instruments, is wonderful for creating a mood...

Bring the house down with Jerry Bensman's sparkling Footprints. Everyone is, or at least feels, important in this simple but very effective march which works equally well on stage as on parade. Often...