This Overture in C, composed by one of Gossec's outstanding pupils Catel, is a most representative original band composition of the French Revolution era. It was premiered by the National Guard Band a...
Although one can strive for original music in the field of the wind orchestra, the arrangement still has its place. When one hears Mozart's moving masonic funeral music played by a symphonic or fanfar...
This parade, extremely well suited for wind band, is a succession of themes amalgamated into a medley and reminding major sequences of an imaginary musical. Conductor and musicians come to the fore.
Désiré Dondeyne: Concertino (Clarinet & Piano)
It is sometimes said that in the past centuries there was no tradition in composing with respect to original works for windband. This work proves the contrary in a brilliant orchestration by Désiré Do...
This short sequence, composed as a tribute to the European Community, is intended for any public musical event, but can introduce a concert as well and, in a way, call for the attention of the audienc...
The overture to George Gershwin's musical 'Strike up the Band' has been masterly arranged by our grand old master Desiré Dondeyne. 'Strike Up the Band' is a milestone in the history of the Broadway mu...