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It was the Argentinean composer Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) who was at the origin of the so-called symphonic tango in the forties. Those tangos were performed by large orchestras and thus broke with t...

Here we have one of the most famous 'Arie antiche' (ancient aria's) from the 18th century, written in the style of Handel. For many years it has been attributed to Giuseppe Giordani, opera and sacred...

The American conductor and composer Uri Hodorov, actually working in Israel, has been inspired by the great Johann Sebastian Bach to write this original, light and rather easy 'toccata and fugue' for...

The American composer Uri Hodorov studied at the famous 'Julliard School of Music' in New-York. Between 1980 and 1988 he conducted the conservatory of music and the wind band of Eilat in Israel and fr...

This little modern suite by Ennio Salvere is an easy but most pleasant concert piece for youth band. The three parts 'Give me some Funk', 'Give me some Blues' and 'Give me some Soul' allow young music...

This suggestive novelty describes the somewhat jerky behaviour of the 'lazy robots' performing a kind of clumsy and yet comic dance.

A rather easy composition for youth band yet full of nice effects. I. A Rocky Blues: a moody blues with a strong rock beat; II. A Romance in Spain: a lyrical romantic ballad with a smooth rhythmical a...

Here is another fine piece by Ennio Salvere written on purpose for beginning bands or youth bands. The four movements contrast strongly, but each part appeals to both musicians and listeners. First we...

Besides 'Happy Hour' and 'Adventure Games', Ennio Salvere wrote this excellent suite for youth band. The first movement 'Good Friends' is a light sounding parade march; the second movement 'Lonely Bir...

Since 1990 Hans Elzinga performs and teaches South-American traditional music. In this piece 'Paseo de Otoño' (Autumn walk) he tries to make us familiar with the colourful and rhythmical music of the...

This traditional Scottish folksong tells the story of Mary and her lover. Impressed by her young and charming figure, he sings his love to her. No doubt, this love ballad will make us daydream. Patric...

The young Dutch composer Patrick Millstone is a new name in our catalogue. In this fine composition he describes the meeting of two friends with quite different personalities, the one being introvert...

Conductor Peter Goosensen (1967) teaches low brass at the music academy ' Oostelijk Westfriesland '. An introductory fanfare announces the tournament. A short parade presents the participants and the...

Peter Goosensen (1967) studied the trombone, the euphonium and wind band conducting at the conservatories of music of Alkmaar and Amsterdam. This is an excellent lively piece of swing music with a lot...

An easy but most appealing suite in three parts. I. Intrada: a stately procession of the king's court going to battle in a solemn march temp; II. Sad Song: a sorrowful ballad in ¾ expresses the distre...

These 40 Carols are arranged in four parts and come from many different countries all over the world. A most interesting medley. Contains, amongst others: The Holy and the Ivy, First Noel, O Little To...

Let's Play is a four part piece for youth band. You can play it with any band composition.

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 we have a stirring march with an obvious Scottish influence. Though the orchestration is rather simple, this march with its melodic trio sounds great. It can be used as a parade march, but will a...

The Dutch composer Eric Swiggers (1968) studied composition with Kees Schoonenbeek. Besides several orchestral and choral compositions, he also composes easy listening pieces for youth bands and uses...