Power Surge
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"Power Surge" can also mean "adrenaline rush". In addition to the first more technical expression, American composer James L. Hosay had especially the adrenaline rush in mind, passengers of the popular "Power Surge" ...
Sympatria
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SYMPATRIA – a concert march for wind band - was commissioned by leading conductor Walter Rescheneder for the Upper Austrian wind band association and the newspaper OÖ Nachrichten on the occasion of the contest "Best of Blasmusik". ...
Musik liegt in der Luft
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“Musik liegt in der Luft” (Music is in the air) was a popular German TV show that aired between 1991 and 1998. TV legend Dieter Thomas Heck hosted the great musical request show. Before each show thousands of balloons with postcards attached ...
Pomp and Circumstance No. 4
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The five marches from the series “Pomp and Circumstance” op. 39 surely belong to the most famous compositions by British composer Edward Elgar. He wrote them between 1901 and 1930. The series’ first march with the lyrics “Land of ...
Maskarade
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The opera “Maskarade” by Danish composer Carl Nielsen is based on a classic theater comedy that Nielsen turned into a comic opera. Literary circles first were critical about this, but success proved Nielsen right – the opera became ...
Vita pro Musica
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The composition “Vita pro Musica”, meaning “a life for music”, was written in winter of 2015 to celebrate the 60th birthday of Ernst Oestreicher, chief conductor of the Northern Bavarian Music Association, and director of the ...
UNO-Marsch
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In the 1960’s, Austrian composer Robert Stolz (1880-1975) wrote the “UNO-Marsch” op. 1275, the United Nations March. He was inspired and motivated by his friend Ralph Bunche, a U.S. diplomat and civil rights activist. Even as an ...
Jump and Joy
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German composer Markus Götz wrote this modern overture “Jump and Joy” as a thoroughly joyous piece for concert band. Cheerful and bright rock melodies with staccato effects and dynamic syncopations radiate an optimistic energy in the ...
A Sign For Freedom
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The hymn “A Sign for Freedom“ is a musical plea for peace and freedom by young Austrian composer Thomas Asanger. The strong German and Austrian sentiment to support refugees from various conflict areas is a great sign of tolerance and ...
Alpine Inspirations
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The overture “Alpine Inspirations” describes the diverse beauty of the mountains. Listening to the impressive music, we can imagine a nice hike through the Alps, experiencing the fabulous and inspiring scenery. Young Tyrolean composer Martin ...
Ringgenberger Festmusik
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Composed for the Kreismusiktag 2014 in Ringgenberg (Switzerland): In 2014, the Ringgenberg Music Society was invited to the Kreismusiktag (local band festival) of the Bernese Oberland Band Music Association. For the grand finale of the event, with ...
So schön ist Blasmusik
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“So schön ist Volksmusik” by Erich Becht is the catchy theme song of the Grand Prix der Volksmusik held annually between 1986 and 2010. Artists from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and later also South Tirol participated in the ...
Festivus Fanfare
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Young Tyrolean composer, arranger and drummer Martin Scharnagl attracts attention not only with his hit polkas like “Von Freund zu Freund” or “Augenblicke” – also his concert pieces are very popular with musicians ...
Rock Stone Intro
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Writing his composition ROCK STONE INTRO for Rock and Wind Band, Heinz Briegel had the creative idea that one could introduce the ensemble and rock band with this piece. Measures 36-43 are perfectly suited to make such a presentation or announcement. ...
Valhalla
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Very few composers throughout history have had more of an influence on romantic music and romantic composers than Richard Wagner. Whenever a performance of his music is scheduled, all of the local composers flock to the concert hall to hear it. His ...
Jubiläumsfanfare
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“Jubiläumsfanfare“ (Golden Jubilee Fanfare) is Kees Vlak’s musical gift to Musikverlag RUNDEL on the occasion of its 50th anniversary in 2014. In the same year, the Dutch composer also celebrates several anniversaries: 50 years ...
Sei uns gegrüßt
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Richard Wagner wrote this festive composition in early April, 1844 in just few days after hearing King Frederick Augustus II of Saxony had returned from England. This action by his own authority offended Wagner’s superiors, the Baron of Luettichau ...
New Festival Music
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The repertoire of concert bands is incredibly versatile and suits many different occasions. Bands often play at festive events like dedications, openings, at churches, birthdays or anniversaries. Markus Goetz’ “New Festival Music” is a ...
Fanfarissimo!
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FANFARISSMO is a typical fanfare, opening in proper style with a trumpet call, its motif and rhythm being redolent of a classic fanfare. This introduction with its festive alla marcia character presents the main motif that recurs throughout the ...
In Purple and Gold
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This festive piece was commissioned by the Bardstown High School Concert Band and its director Matthew P. Brown in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Bardstown City Schools (Kentucky). A vigorous fanfare-like introduction gracefully opens this ...
Der Zigeunerbaron
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It took Johann Strauss (son) a long time to finish his operetta “The Gipsy King”. Before its premier at the Vienna Theatre in 1885, Strauss worked two years to create the three acts that were based on a novella by Maurus Jókai. ...
Akademische Festouvertüre
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The composer Johannes Brahms was born into a family of musicians from Hamburg. His father was a simple tavern musician who, by his great diligence, worked his way up to become a respected double bass player at the City Theatre. Apart from his ...
Universal Fanfare
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UNIVERSAL FANFARE is an ambiguous title. On the one hand “universal“ means “versatile“, on the other hand it relates to the endless universe. The beginning of the fanfare sounds like the theme of a science fiction serial, with a timpani solo and ...
Ceremonico
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CEREMONICO is music for a ceremonial occasion. It has a maestoso-like opening followed by the main melody: a slow, expressive, lyrical theme. In the middle part the brass shine in a fanfare episode that evolves into a grandioso reprise of the main theme. ...
Another Opening
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Austrian composer Fritz Neuböck sees a considerable danger to the progressiveness of wind music in a widespread "blinkered" attitude which is unable to liberate itself from "old-fashioned structures". He himself formulates his intention in the ...
Cortege from Mlada
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Between 1868 and 1870, work was in progress at the Imperial Theatre in Saint Petersburg on a new ballet opera. The theme of this opera was to be based on Slavic mythology. Many well-known composers from Saint Petersburg participated in this ...
Festival Overture
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This overture by the Dutch composer Hans van der Heide was especially written as commissioned work for band contests and competitions. Apart from that this FESTIVAL OVERTURE was to communicate enjoyment and fun in making music. Next to fanfare-like ...
A Little Opening
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“A Little Opening” by Thiemo Kraas characterizes the thrilling and exciting atmosphere of a concert that is to begin in a minute. It is determined by the highest concentration possible of the musicians and by an audience that is eager to learn ...
Coronation March
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When Nicholas, the older son of Czar Alexander II died in 1865, the heir to the throne now became his brother Alexander. Alexander had to promise his dying brother that he would marry his fiancée after his death. This marriage then took place in ...
Festmusik der Stadt Wien
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Richard Strauss (1864-1949) is revered not only for his programmatic orchestral music (tone poems) but also for his many songs and operas. Beyond his enormous importance as composer, conductor and theatre director he redefined the role of the artist. ...
Olympus Fanfare
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When the composer wrote this bright fanfare, he had the opening ceremonies of major sports events in mind, and he thought in particular of the Olympic Summer Games 2004 in Athens.
As the various sports events that took place in ancient Greece ...
Marcia Augustana
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Kurt Gäble wurde am 5. Januar 1953 geboren. Er studierte in Augsburg Musik, Kunst und Pädagogik. Als Autodidakt und Kenner des Blasorchesters entwickelte er seine Begabung als Komponist und Arrangeur. Kompositorische Anerkennung wurde ihm ...
Olympic Tune
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Basically works of the EXPLORA series are easy in terms of form and structure, as they were especially composed for young bands or smaller groups. This does not imply, however, that this kind of music must sound to be simple. OLYMPIC TUNE, for ...
Music for the Fountain
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It is astonishing that kind of a mysterious enchantment enthralls people when they think of certain places. This also holds true in the case of Mariánské Láznì, a beautiful resort of the West Bohemian “triangle of spas”. The famous German poet ...
Start Up!
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When speaking of big band music today, the word “swing” is generally implied in this instance. Benny Goodman and the Dorseys must be regarded as the great swing orchestras. Above all, names like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Lionel Hampton or Stan ...
Music for Festivals
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"Music for Festivals" by Pavel Stanék was first produced at the Week of New Music im Prague in autumn 1984, performed by the Czech Army Central Band.
The festive fanfares opening it are followed by a lively melody with an ...
Westminster Hymn
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Westminster Abbey is a world-famous historical monument. It is the tallest Gothic building in the British Isles and reflects the unimaginable greatness of God by its soaring architecture. The special significance of the Abbey is rooted, however, in ...
Fanfara e Danza
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Klaus-Peter Bruchmann was born in Borgsdorf near Berlin in 1932. He played accordion already as a young boy and later also took piano lessons. Following his studies in Berlin he worked for radio stations in Berlin as well as for the state ...
St. Hubertus
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Julius Fucík (1872-1916) often nicknamed ”king of marches”, studied for some time in the master class of Antonín Dvorak at the Prague Conservatory but eventually embarked on a path different from that pursued by his more famous ...
Vier Altböhmische Intraden
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Evzen Zámecník was born in Frýdek-Místek (Czech Republik) in 1939 . He studied violin and composition at the conservatory in Brno and continued his composing studies at the Janácek-Academy with Jan Kapr. Due to his ...
Fanfare
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During the second half of the 19th century there were indications of a budding Belgian national music at least in the field of sacred organ music. Nicolas Jacques Lemmens (1823-1881) was active as organ teacher in Brussels, and in 1879 he founded ...
Drei Fanfaren
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Kees Vlak wrote "3 Fanfares" about different topics. You should perform them separately, for example as opening piece of a concert. „Euro Fanfare“ is very festive; it celebrates a modern Europe, where different countries and ...
Prager Festmusik
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Zdenek Lukaš (1928-2007) has already composed over 300 opuses including symphonies, stage music and vocal pieces. He has arrived at a personally-expressive style stemming from the Czech musical thinking and especially folk music but also enriched ...
Rock Opening
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A sweeping ouverture in rock-style with a swinging middle ...
Allegro Brillante
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Evzen Zámecník was born in Frýdek-Místek (Czech Republik) in 1939 . He studied violin and composition at the conservatory in Brno and continued his composing studies at the Janácek-Academy with Jan Kapr. Due to his exceptional musical abilites ...
Drei leichte Präludien
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"Three easy Preludes" contains three short and very ceremonial pieces by Klaus-Peter Bruchmann.
No. 1 is very solemn. It begins with fanfares played by trumpets and cornets in turn with horns, trombones and bariton.
No. 2 is more melodious and ...
Musica Gloriosa
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"Musica Gloriosa" by Alfred Bösendorfer is a festive opeing with beautiful lyical passages and fanfare-like ...
Libussa-Fanfare
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Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884), the father of Czech national music art wrote his fourth opera "Libussa", based on the story of princess Libussa, after a libretto by Josef Wenzig and Erwin Spindler and determined it for festive events of the Czech ...
Arioso
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Flashing chords and fanfare sounds contrasting with bright lyrical phrases attracts the composition ARIOSO in many ways. The composer Klaus-Peter Bruchmann had no programatic intention for the piece, so that it can be used for a variety of occasions. ...
Jubiläums-Ouvertüre
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Strahlende und virtuose Blechbläserklänge verbunden mit einem sehr melodiösen Zwischenteil ergeben ein Werk mit musikalischem Gehalt, welches seinem Titel vollkommen gerecht wird.
BDMV-Selbstwahlliste ...
Concert Fanfare
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Es ist von grundsätzlicher Bedeutung, daß ein Komponist bei seiner Arbeit stets an den spezifischen Klang der Blasinstrumente und des Schlagwerks denkt. Für eine Eröffnungsfanfare ist es daher unerläßlich, daß er für strahlendes Blech in dessen ...
Zwei Krönungsintraden
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The two festive openings were composed in 1745 for the occasion of the coronation of Empress Maria Theresia. They are written in the style of typical baroque festive music. Evzen Zamecník arranged the "Two Coronation Intradas" by Jirí Ignác Linek ...
Ouverture Brillante
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Pavel Stanék was born in 1927 in Prague. He finished his studies at the conservatory there, in 1950, and from this year up to 1954 he was conductor of the Folk Ensemble. During his military service he conducted the Central Band of the Ministery of ...
Festliche Ouvertüre
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The “Festive Overture” by Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884) was composed for the laying of the foundation stone for the National Theater in Prague in 1868. Due to its dignified character and its expressiveness, this piece was often performed on ...
Kleines Vorspiel
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"Kleines Vorspiel" (Little Prelude) by Pavel Stanék is a striking overture, rich in contrast and therefore very enjoyable.
The ceremonial beginning merges into a joyful vivace. The lively main theme is heard in bariton and ...
Aufbruch
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In this short symphonic piece, the composer expresses the political and social change in and around Europe. The fanfare treats a theme by Anton Bruckner and develops a modern hymn. With the fanfare at the beginning and the ending, Kurt Gäble ...
Music for the Royal Fireworks - Teil I
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Die "Feuerwerksmusik" von Georg Friedrich Händel gehört zu den bekanntesten Werken der Barockzeit. Für uns von großer Bedeutung: Es gibt zwei Fassungen. Händel selbst favorisierte die Fassung für Bläser und Streicher, die Version ...
Festmusik
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"Festmusik" (Festive Music) is a festive concert piece full of dignity and charisma. Josef Böhnisch's five-minute composition opens with a gracefull fanfare. The following meno mosso passage with its lyrical theme leads over to a energical Marcia ...
Pomp and Circumstance No. 1
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Sir Edward William Elgar war der erste bedeutende Komponist in Großbritannien nach Henry Purcell (1659-1695). Dass er quasi zum Synonym für englische Musik wurde, ist vor allem "patriotischen" Werken wie den fünf ...
Opening
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The idea to write this lively concert march was rather spontaneous, says composer Ernst Hoffmann. With countless marches in mind he wanted to create a specially modern concert opener, hence the title "Opening".
The initial trombone theme is a ...
Herzog von Braunschweig
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This history march was composed in 1806 for Duke Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, who was Prussian surpreme commander in the war against ...
Feuerwerksmusik
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"Music for the Royal Fireworks" by Georg Friedich Händel belongs to the most famous pieces of the Barock period. Beside his "Watermusic" this is his second open air music, which was premiered at a big firework for King George ...
Festlicher Einzug
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"Festlicher Einzug" (festive entry) is a solemn opening by Hans ...