Spartiti per banda avanzata

Glenn Miller's influence can hardly be denied in this Dick Ravenal composition. Mind the drum break in the middle of this most popular work.

An easy work which will invite the listeners to dance. This chatterbox cha-cha has a real exotic touch. A real cha-cha that incites to dance!

A typical ballad, a kind of instrumental song to which you could easily write a fitting text.

Andriessen had a go at a work for Variable Jazz-Combo and Symphonic Wind Band. 'Song for Lilian' is already a tasteful example. Modern, with a rhithmic drive and well-written.

A dashing novelty in the style of Leroy Anderson. Outstanding and powerful, with rich tonal colours in a crisp tempo. A royal piece of music!

This world famous tune from the seventies from Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio has been arranged by Johan de Meij. To play everything in the fitting typical style you need at least four percussion players.

A splendid ballad for alto saxophone and wind band. There are two versions for the soloist; a rather simple version and a more difficult one with nice imitations of improvisations. The accompaniment i...

Frühlings-Parade (Nederlands) Nu Komt De Lent' Ons Groeten/Nu Breekt Uit Alle Twijgen/Door De Bossen, Door De Heide, /Roept De Plicht

Bach's organ music is extremely well suited to be arranged for wind band; this Adagio from the Prelude, Adagio and Fugue BWV 564 is a splendid illustration of this statement.

Dieses Werk ist auf die Melodie einer alten schottischen Ballade gegründet. Es handelt sich um die Liebe zwischen einem einfachen Mädchen und einem edlen Ritter. Vor allem die Tenorhörner und Tenortub...

In France there has been for many centuries a very old and rich tradition of Christmas carols. One of those immortal carols undoubtedly is the 'Can-tique de Noël', also known as 'Minuit Chrétien', com...