Category: De Haske Brass Band Composer: Luther Hassler Arranger: Jan Haan
The words and lyrics of the Christmas Carol From Highest Heaven I Come To Tell were written by the great Martin Luther (1483-1546) and can be found in The Hymns of Martin Luther. Martin Luther expressed radical views which began the reformation movement. His followers protested at the treatment given to Martin Luther, the event from which the term 'Protestant' was derived. It was first published in Joseph Klug's Gesangsbuch in around 1535. Add a majestic Baroque feel to any concert with this simple yet effective arrangement.
Duration: 2 m : 50 s Difficulty: 2 This publisher describes difficulty as follows:
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Category: De Haske Brass Band Composer: Jacob Haan
Duration:
3 m : 11 s
Difficulty:
2 1/2
In October 1997, Jacob de Haan visited the Swiss village of St. Moritz, where he worked as a conductor. The Mountains around St. Moritz were covered in marvelous autumn colors. The Colors, the quietness and nature itself inspired Jacob de Haan to compose this lyrical composition.
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Category: De Haske Brass Band Composer: Elton John Arranger: Don Campbell
The songs of Elton John have been in the charts for over 30 years and are still as fresh and entertaining as when he released his first record. Today he is reaching a new generation of fans with his music for many hit films. The combination of up-tempo songs and love songs makes this medley an ideal light interlude that will be adored by your entire audience.
Duration: 6 m : 47 s Difficulty: 3 This publisher describes difficulty as follows:
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Full recording on CD:
Ross Roy, DHR 02-022-3Soli Pop Hits, DHR 03-038/39-3
Category: De Haske Brass Band Composer: John Williams Arranger: Klaas Woude
Duration: 3 m : 41 s
Difficulty: 4
Born in 1932, John Williams is probably one of the greatest living composers of film music. The Forest Battle is from the film ‘Return of the Jedi’, one of John Williams collaborations with the director Steven Spielberg.
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Category: De Haske Brass Band Composer: George Shutack Arranger: Klaas Woude
An arrangement of George Shutack piano piece Sometime, Somewhere for Cornet solo and brass band. In this ‘Rock Ballad’ the soloist is given the opportunity to show off his musical talent leaving the audience to float off on a romantic cloud.
Duration: 4 m : 48 s Difficulty: 3 This publisher describes difficulty as follows:
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Category: De Haske Brass Band Composer: Neil Sedaka Arranger: Don Campbell
Many artists have performed solitaire over the years, but it is probably Neil Sedaka’s interpretation that makes this song a true classic. This classic arrangement for brass band gives every player something of interest to play.
Duration: 5 m : 2 s Difficulty: 3 This publisher describes difficulty as follows:
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Category: De Haske Brass Band Composer: John Williams Arranger: Klaas Woude
Duration: 3 m : 22 s
Difficulty: 4
This film was the follow-up to Jurassic Park and the music was composed by the peerless John Williams- the king of film music. Klaus van der Woude has arranged the signature tune to the Lost World for brass band.
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Category: De Haske Brass Band Arranger: Klaas Woude
In the eighties the Pet Shop Boys produced hit after hit. It’s a Sin originates from the same year as their largest selling record West End Girls and this brave arrangement by Klauss van der Woude now means your brass band can enjoy the simplicity of this great pop song.
Duration: 4 m : 20 s Difficulty: 4 This publisher describes difficulty as follows:
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Category: De Haske Brass Band Composer: Johan Nijs
Duration: 3 m : 19 s
Difficulty: 2
For this composition he Flemish composer Johan Nijs takes his inspiration from people and events in his life. It was written for the birth and is dedicated to his daughter ‘Laurena’. It’s beautiful simple melodic lines makes it a perfect item to ‘bring a little peace and calm any concert.
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Category: De Haske Brass Band Composer: Jacob Haan Arranger: Menno Haantjes
Duration: 5 m : 18 s
Difficulty: 2
This playful three-part suite is largely based on symmetry. This of course is largely due to the relations of the arrangement of the themes; however, on the other hand, to the larger structures in form. The first part, (Prelude et Scherzo) has a solemn opening. Followed by it a related scherzo with many changes in time, this too is composed in a symmetrical form. In the second movement, Choral Dorian, the theme of the prelude is reversed and used in chorale in Dorian tonality. The suite comes to a close with Rondo d'Avignon. An annual theatre festival in a French city on the Rhone inspired this suite. It is a lively movement, symmetrically bought to a finish with a repeat of the prelude from the first movement.
