Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. This stately concert opener was originally written by Jan Van der Roost for a special event in which six respected wind orchestras (two Belgian and four Dutch) of different composition (two symphonic bands, two fanfare bands and two brass bands) were featured during six concerts. Each evening brought forth a performance by a symphonic band, a fanfare, and brass band, so that the audience could experience all three types of ensembles. This was indeed an original concept. The name, ConZEnSus, comes from a combination of the words, ‘Concert Cyclus’ (concert series) and ‘zes’ (Dutch for ‘six’). This leads to a new word, which refers to ‘consensus’. The general tenor of the cycle isthus immediately indicated. The richness of color of the various ensembles is revealed through an open and friendly atmosphere. During all six concerts (over a span of three years), ConZEnSus functioned as a permanent opening number for each orchestra. Thus the same musical story was portrayed in three different packages. / Niveau : 4 / Ouverture / Répertoire / Fanfare

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. ‘Spirit of Independence’ was commissioned by the Koninklijke Fanfare ‘Onafhankelijkheid’ (‘Independence’) from Wiekevorst (Belgium) on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. The piece depicts an enthusiastic amateur music club, practicing and making music together in an attentive and companionable atmosphere. The conductor has the good habit of trying to improve the sound of the fanfare by means of practicing chorales and hymns. Jan Van der Roost has used these facts in the dynamic concert piece ‘Spirit of Independence’: a chorale-like middle section is surrounded by music bubbling full of energy. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Fanfare

For Fanfare Band. Par CESARINI FRANCO. Franco Cesarini a composé A Glorious Fanfare à la demande de l?Association des Musiques de Zoug (Zuger Blasmusikverband) en Suisse, pour célébrer le centenaire de cette association (1922-2022). br>La composition est la dernière d\'une trilogie de pétillantes pièces d\'ouverture de concert (qui composent l\'opus 38), avec A Triumphant Fanfare et A Joyful Fanfare. Une majestueuse fanfare confiée aux trompettes introduit la pièce. Par la suite, une variante cantabile du même thème est présentée, qui mène à un final aux sonorités riches et impressionnantes. Une pièce d?ouverture idéale qui séduira votre public ! / Date parution : 2022-07-23/ Répertoire / Fanfare

For Brass Band. Par CESARINI FRANCO. Franco Cesarini a composé A Glorious Fanfare à la demande de l?Association des Musiques de Zoug (Zuger Blasmusikverband) en Suisse, pour célébrer le centenaire de cette association (1922-2022). br>La composition est la dernière d\'une trilogie de pétillantes pièces d\'ouverture de concert (qui composent l\'opus 38), avec A Triumphant Fanfare et A Joyful Fanfare. Une majestueuse fanfare confiée aux trompettes introduit la pièce. Par la suite, une variante cantabile du même thème est présentée, qui mène à un final aux sonorités riches et impressionnantes. Une pièce d?ouverture idéale qui séduira votre public ! / Date parution : 2022-07-23/ Répertoire / Fanfare

Par ROELS STIJN. Albastum est une majestueuse marche de concert, conforme à la structure classique A-B-A. Elle débute avec une fanfare festive, suivie d’un changement de couleurs obtenu par l’alternance entre les cuivres graves, les saxophones et les euphoniums. La partie B - un trio mélodieux - a été confiée aux clarinettes. Un charmant contre-chant plane au-dessus du thème principal. Il s’ensuit une reprise de la partie initiale (partie A) avec, en prime, un contre-chant taillé sur mesure pour les flûtes et les clarinettes. / Niveau : 4 / Marche de concert / Date parution : 1905-07-03/ Répertoire / Fanfare

Par VAN BELCUM HENK. As the title suggests, this work is a partita: it consists of a number of variations on a chorale melody. The partita has been popular for centuries, especially when it comes to organ music. Henk van Belcum, who is active in the choir world, chose for his Partita Piccola the German hymn Wunderbarer König as a starting point. Partita Piccola consists of four variations and a choral setting. After a majestic opening fanfare, the second variation follows, based on a canon by Pachelbel. Händel’s Sarabande is the basis of the third variation. Next comes the chorale setting, after which the work ends festively with a dance that has been written in the form of a courante. PartitaPiccola is an asset for church services and for concert platforms. / Niveau : 2.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Fanfare

Par VAN BELCUM HENK. As the title suggests, this work is a partita: it consists of a number of variations on a chorale melody. The partita has been popular for centuries, especially when it comes to organ music. Henk van Belcum, who is active in the choir world, chose for his Partita Piccola the German hymn Wunderbarer König as a starting point. Partita Piccola consists of four variations and a choral setting. After a majestic opening fanfare, the second variation follows, based on a canon by Pachelbel. Händel’s Sarabande is the basis of the third variation. Next comes the chorale setting, after which the work ends festively with a dance that has been written in the form of a courante. PartitaPiccola is an asset for church services and for concert platforms. / Niveau : 2.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Fanfare