Aria & Danza : for Alto Saxophone and Piano

A work in two halves, a slow expressive aria followed by a lively dance. A welcome addition to the modern repertoire for saxophone.

Ad Fontis

The Latin title Ad Fontis means ?to the source?. This lively march in 2/4time follows traditional forms of march composition with a cheerfulopening followed by a somewhat more lyrical trio. This ceremonialgenre of old is often used in the army to keep up the morale of thetroops, however a march can also serve perfectly well to add luster toany concert and bring immense pleasure to the audience.

Ad Fontis

The Latin title Ad Fontis means ?to the source?. This lively march in 2/4time follows traditional forms of march composition with a cheerfulopening followed by a somewhat more lyrical trio. This ceremonialgenre of old is often used in the army to keep up the morale of thetroops, however a march can also serve perfectly well to add luster toany concert and bring immense pleasure to the audience.

Aria e Danza

Aria e Danza

Aria e Danza

Zum letzten Geleit : Last Respects

Instrumentation:Bb Trumpet 1Bb Trumpet 2Trombone 1 (Euphonium 1)Trombone 2 (Euphonium 2/Bass)Timpani (ad lib.)Percussion (ad lib.)

Puccini Highlights

Giacomo Puccini was one of the all time great opera composers andis especially famed for his wonderful, warm-blooded melodies, hiscolourful instrumentations, his compelling dramatics, his musicalfantasy and his power to reflect exotic ambiences in sounds. ForPuccini Highlights, Wil van der Beek has made use of musical materialfrom the tenor aria ‘E lucevan le stelle’ (Tosca), the choral aria ‘Girala cote’ (Turandot) and the soprano aria ‘Un bel di vedremo’ (MadamButterfly). An operatic masterpiece that will go down a storm at anyconcert.

Puccini Highlights

Giacomo Puccini was one of the all time great opera composers andis especially famed for his wonderful, warm-blooded melodies, hiscolourful instrumentations, his compelling dramatics, his musicalfantasy and his power to reflect exotic ambiences in sounds. ForPuccini Highlights, Wil van der Beek has made use of musical materialfrom the tenor aria ‘E lucevan le stelle’ (Tosca), the choral aria ‘Girala cote’ (Turandot) and the soprano aria ‘Un bel di vedremo’ (MadamButterfly). An operatic masterpiece that will go down a storm at anyconcert.

Lascia ch'io pianga (Let Me Weep) : from the opera Rinaldo van Georg Friedrich Händel

Let Me Weep (‘Lascia ch’io pianga’) is an aria from Handel’s opera ‘Rinaldo’. According to reports he composed the music for the complete opera in just 14 days, using many melodies from earlier works. The melody of this wonderful aria is known all over the world and this arrangement by Jacob de Haan retains all the passion of the original.

Lascia ch'io pianga (Let Me Weep) : from the opera Rinaldo van Georg Friedrich Händel

Let Me Weep (‘Lascia ch’io pianga’) is an aria from Handel’s opera ‘Rinaldo’. According to reports he composed the music for the complete opera in just 14 days, using many melodies from earlier works. The melody of this wonderful aria is known all over the world and this arrangement by Jacob de Haan retains all the passion of the original.

Aria for Peter : for Bb Clarinet and Piano

A short original work that is ideal for exploiting the clarinet's expressive potential.

Una Furtiva Lagrima : from L'elisir d'amore

Una Furtiva Lagrima is a brilliant arrangement by Jacob de Haan, of the aria from Gaetano Donizetti’s opera L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love) for concert band. The subject of this song is the power of love: Nemorino, the main character of the opera, sings the aria as he notices that his love potion is starting to take effect on his beloved. A furtive tear (Una Furtiva Lagrima) betrays his beloved’s feelings towards him in this emotional piece.

Una Furtiva Lagrima : from L'elisir d'amore

Una Furtiva Lagrima is a brilliant arrangement by Jacob de Haan, of the aria from Gaetano Donizetti’s opera L’Elisir d’Amore (The Elixir of Love) for concert band. The subject of this song is the power of love: Nemorino, the main character of the opera, sings the aria as he notices that his love potion is starting to take effect on his beloved. A furtive tear (Una Furtiva Lagrima) betrays his beloved’s feelings towards him in this emotional piece.

Guantanamera : Variable wind quintet (with percussion ad lib.)

Instantly recognisable Mexican folk song.Part 1 Fl Ob Eb/Bb Clar Tpt Part 2 Fl Bb Clar A Clar A Sax Tpt Hn Part 3 Eb Clar T Sax Bsn Hn Trom Euph Part 4 T Sax Bsn Trom Euph Part 5 Bass Clar Bari Sax Bsn Trom Euph Tuba Cont Bsn

Silent Night : Variable wind quartet (with percussion ad lib.)

An easy but tender and beautiful arrangement of this Christmas classic.Possible combinations:Part 1 Fl Ob Kl B/Es S-Sax Trp Part 2 Fl Cor Ang Kl B Alt-Kl A-Sax Trp Hn Part 3 Kl B Alt-Kl T-Sax Fg Hn Pos Euph Part 4 B-Klar B-Sax Fg Pos B-Pos Euph Tuba Kb Zus. Perc 1 Perc 2

Timeless Traditionals : Variable wind trio (with percussion ad lib.)

Timeless Traditionals is a beautiful mixture of the popular English folksong, Floral Dance, the Jazz standard Careless Love as well as the well-known songs Go, Tell it on the Mountain and Kumbaya in a wonderful arrangement by Robert van Beringen. Arranged for flexible instrumentation this arrangement is suitable for any combination of woodwind/brass instruments.Part 1 Fl Ob Bb/Eb Clar S Sax A Sax Tpt Part 2 Fl Cor Ang Bb Clar A Sax Tpt Hn Part 3 Bass Clar T Sax Bari Sax Bsn Trom Euph Tuba Opt. Perc 1 Perc 2

Musica Religioso : For trombone and Organ (piano ad. lib.)

Gospel Joy : Variable wind quartet (with percussion ad lib.)

Part 1 Fl Ob Kl B/Es S-Sax Trp Part 2 Fl Cor Ang Kl B Alt-Kl A-Sax Trp Hrn Part 3 Alt-Kl T-Sax Fg Hrn Pos Euph Part 4 B-Kl B-Sax Fg Pos Euph Tuba Kb Opt. Drum Perc

La Golondrina : Variable Wind Quintet (with percussion ad lib.)

Henk Hogestein has arranged this famous folk song for flexible five-part ensemblewith optional parts for bongos, maracas and tambourine. Part 1 Fl Ob Clar S-Sax Trp Part 2 Fl Cor Ang Clar Alto-Clar A-Sax Trp Hn Part 3 Alto-Clar T-Sax Bsn Hn Trom Euph Part 4 T-Sax Bsn Trom Euph Part 5 Bass-Clar B-Sax Bsn Trom Euph Tuba D Bass

Adeste, Fideles : for Brass Quintet and Organ (ad lib.)

Also known as Prosa in Nativitáte Dómini or the Portugese Hymn, Adeste, Fideles has been used at Benediction at Christmastide in France and England since the end of the eighteenth century. It invites all the faithful to come to Bethlehem to worship the newborn Savious. Although more than forty different English translations were made, Oakeley's translation O Come, All Ye Faithful was the most preferred, with additional verses translated by W.T. Brooke. All in all, the hymn has been translated into at least 125 languages and is one of the most popular of all Christmas hymns.

Christmas Spirit : Variable wind quartet (with percussion ad lib.)

A wonderfully festive medley of three well-known carols for variable wind quartert (with optional percussion).Available parts: Part 1 Fl Ob Kl B/Es S-Sax Trp Part 2 Fl Cor Ang Kl B Alt-Kl A-Sax Trp HrnPart 3 Alt-Kl T-Sax Fg Hrn Pos Euph Part 4 B-Kl B-Sax Fg Pos Euph Tuba Kb Opt. Timp Drum Perc

Latin Party : Variable wind quintet (with drum set ad lib.)

Part 1 Fl Ob Bb Clar S Sax Tpt Part 2 Fl Cor Ang Bb Clar Eb Clar A Sax Tpt Hn Part 3 Eb Clar T Sax Bsn Hn Trom Euph Part 4 T Sax Bsn Trom Euph Part 5 Bass Clar Bari Sax Bsn Trom Euph Tuba Cont Bsn Opt.Drum

Salute to Europe : Variable wind quartet (with percussion ad lib.)