Molenaar Edition

Conductor Feike van Tuinen studied composition with Daan Manneke at the Amsterdam Sweelinck Conservatory of music. A visit to Hever Castle in the South-East of England inspired him to write this compo...

Here is another easy but very nice march by Ennio Salvere - pen-name of the Dutch composer Eric Swiggers - who always writes nice and melodious pieces for flexible winds that can easily be performed b...

'Malcontento' is the Spanish word for 'discontent'. This notion will certainly not be relevant to your audiences.

This arrangement of the number one hit of Anouk can be played with a limited band. A real must for any youth wind band.

This swinging piece is the solution for those looking for a combination of original music and Caribbean rhythms; it will make your audiences jump up and start dancing. Hans Elzinga got his inspiration...

A documentary film about the Rocky Mountains inspired Patrick Millstone to write this piece. The majesty of this natural site is described by a regularly repeated octave leap. The splendour of nature...

Here is another fine work for flexible instrumentation by Patrick Millstone. Three Cool Dances consists of a solid rock tune, a romantic ballad and, to close, a nice sensual calypso. This piece will b...

This simple arrangement of this classic piece can optional be played with choir, or instrumental soloist

A very full sounding arrangement from our famous 'Flexible Wind' series, for every band. In three movements. 'Just Drifting', Just Go For It en 'Just Rocking' come in the Swing, Easy Beat and Rock sty...

Finally a follow up to the popular 'Our Man in Paris' from the composer Terry Kenny. This composition combines an Arabian flavor with European swing.

On the occasion of its centenary the 'Excelsior' band from the Frisian town Rijperkerk (The Netherlands) commissioned its former conductor Feike van Tuinen to write a concert piece. One of his inspira...

Here we have a rather easy piece with a grand effect. This 2 x 4 voice Renaissance piece was composed by Orlando di Lasso for double choir. It can be performed by two (half) bands or by a band and a q...

Everybody has already heard this tune, but this arrangement is full of unexpected pedagogical elements. The starting young musician is confronted with the 'question and answer' system, with several su...

Patrick Millstone was inspired to write this composition during a trip through New-Zealand. The names of the places Kaikoura, Akaroa, Punakaiki and Waikuku are also the subtitles of this suite. With i...

Patrick Millstone was inspired by some Frisian folk melodies to write this nice piece for flexible instrumentation. Thanks to the variety of dances such as a calypso, a waltz in 5/4 and a kind of cha-...

Besides what their names tell you about their native country, you can easily hear what the birthplace of the five 'universal girls' is. Both the structure and each melody clearly illustrate in which p...

Patrick Millstone gave his puppies the following names: Nann, Paris and Max. The contrasts in this merry piece for young musicians are great. This is undoubtedly a must for your next concert devoted t...

Three Unsquare Dances' consiste in tre brevi movimenti didattici e ha lo scopo di far conoscere ai gruppi giovanili di partenza i tempi irregolari e i cambi di tempo in modo semplice e chiaro.

'Kick-off' could be an ideal musical kick-off for your next concert. Once again, Patrick Millstone succeeded in writing a nice sounding piece for our 'flexible wind' series. Success guaranteed!