Gobelin

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...

Playing Together is and remains the motto of wind music, but also enjoying it should take a prominent place. Playing Together a composition (in 8 parts) for beginning youth bands, combines these two f...

The three sections of Movements demonstrate the concept of motion in all its orms. The March briskly gets the band going (in motion). section 2 (Sarabande) is solemn and melodious (slow motion), and t...

You only have had a couple of months of lessons and already you are to play a solo at your band's annual gala concert. in a big concerthall, on a huge platform and in front of people from your own tow...

Qu'est ce que c'est? The most famous French folksong, but now in curious varieties and some of them sometimes almost unrecognizable.

Work and enjoyment go hand in hand in these ten fabulous compositions which provide educational and varied material for youth bands. The ten practice pieces together in one book, (with comic illustrat...

Eurock is the gripping title of the five-part rock composition, written by David Well.

Eurock is the gripping title of the five-part rock composition, written by David Well.

Latin Music in three variations. Caribbean Sketches takes the band and audience from the reggae sound of Beach Party, to the siesta Lazy Afternoon and concludes with a rousing finale in Let's dance. D...

Latin Music in three variations. Caribbean Sketches takes the band and audience from the reggae sound of Beach Party, to the siesta Lazy Afternoon and concludes with a rousing finale in Let's dance. D...

Circus Delight' is a five-part suite which is set, how could it be otherwise, in a big circus tent. The suite starts with a part called 'Entrance'. The orchestra, positioned above the entrance of the...

Hear the beat of horse hooves and feel the blistering heat of the prairie. In this medley of five well-known songs, arranger Dagmar Kildevann has truly captured the atmosphere of the Wild West. An att...

A blues number that really makes a statement! A strong introductory piece that produces an impressive effect and includes sufficient work for every band member.

A blues number that really makes a statement! A strong introductory piece that produces an impressive effect and includes sufficient work for every band member.

In imitation of the huge 'House rage' (at the end of the eighties) John Emerson Blackstone composed 'House of Dance' for youth orchestra. It proved to be a success. House owes its name to the place w...

In imitation of the huge 'House rage' (at the end of the eighties) John Emerson Blackstone composed 'House of Dance' for youth orchestra. It proved to be a success. House owes its name to the place w...

The rock ballad Just for Friends is a gem for the conductor and the band. A marvellous number that allows the bandleader to show off the qualities of various solo-instruments.

Eight animals appear in as many different musical pieces. It will be just like Noah's ark as Bouncing Beetle, Lucky Lion, Groovin' Grasshopper, Giggling Goose, Hip Hap Horse, Little Lamb, Rocking Rhin...

The composition the Lonesome Knight was based on a fairytale. The piece was written by Saskia Apon for the National Brass Band Championships 2001. Once upon a time there was a knight who went to fight...

Gawan Roberts wrote this march in 2001 on the occasion of the play Brassed Off, which took place in the Frisian village of Jorwert. The march has been written in the virtuosic English brass band style...