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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...

Just wake up the public? With this 'snack' it remains difficult to sit still! Before you know it, everyone folds to the joyful sounds of the circus band.

Op 25 maart 1957 vond de ondertekening van het verdrag van Rome plaats. Dit betekende het begin van de Europese Unie (EU). De Europese 'familie' is in 50 jaar tijd gegroeid van 6 tot 27 landen, ieder...

A brilliant concert-march in the best British martial tradition. Both the title and composition are based on the well-known hymn 'Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God'.

Composer of Groningen Egbert composed the march 'Hellender' in response to the opening of the bandroom of the 'Hellendoornse Harmonie' (NL). The joyfull sounds of the march let you hear how well the t...

Bundle of 4 Marches written by the 'King of Marches' Harm Evers. 1. In Festive Mood 2. Parade of Sails 3. Times Square 4. Pioneers March

A new swinging solo to feature the tuba section (2 or 4 tubas). In this piece, composed by Martin Scherbacher, this big instrument is in the spotlight in a Rockin '& Rollin' solo: Let the Tubas Swing!...

Rondeau of the Shepherds, ' so ran the official title of the famous Dutch Christmas carol 'Midden in de winternacht'. In 1948 wrote Dutch poet and writer Harry Prenen this text. The melody is known by...

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

All time Christmas cracker!

Robert Frank made a wonderful arrangement of this Christmas carol for Bb or Eb soloist and fanfare band, which sounds excellent especially on alto saxophone.

Dutch Christmas Song' is an arrangement of the old Dutch song 'Hoe leit dit Kindeke' (Vlaanderen, 1897). The tender, almost fragile words have been movingly honoured by Timothy Travis. The addition of...

In English-speaking countries 'Away in a Manger' is one of the first Christmas songs to be taught to little children. It is a moving song with simple words, which makes it easy to understand. The son...

An attractive work by the hand of Al Govan. Musicians and listeners will enjoy this three-part suite including: O Come All Ye Faithfull, Silent Night, Hark the Herald Angels Sing and fragments includi...

In 'Ding Dong it's Christmas' Scottish composer Bruce Fraser makes a sport of misleading his audience time and again. The title already indicates that this piece has been based on the well-known Carol...

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

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...