Fast Food

Fast food is especially popular with today’s youth, even though it is generally acknowledged to be quite unhealthy. Peter Kleine Schaars’ new composition, on the other hand, will provide some healthy food for the soul and mind. Fast Food features four courses: Pizza Pronto, presenting Italian delights, Crazy Kebab, Arabian delicacies, the American Cheese Burger, and an exciting Hot Dog Disco. Bon appetite!

Fast Food

Fast food is especially popular with today’s youth, even though it is generally acknowledged to be quite unhealthy. Peter Kleine Schaars’ new composition, on the other hand, will provide some healthy food for the soul and mind. Fast Food features four courses: Pizza Pronto, presenting Italian delights, Crazy Kebab, Arabian delicacies, the American Cheese Burger, and an exciting Hot Dog Disco. Bon appetite!

Cat Named Bumpers

Cat Named Bumpers

The Return of the Cat

The Return of the Cat

The Return of the Cat

The Return of the Cat

Aria for Peter : for Bb Clarinet and Piano

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

Bach for Trumpet : 22 Masterpieces for Trumpet Solo

J.S. Bach (1685-1750) wrote several solo unaccompanied works, such as the six suites for Cello, and many sonatas and partitas. Frits Damrow has worked on 22 such solo works to arrange them for trumpet solo and make Bach accessible to all trumpetplayers. The CD includes demonstrations by Fritz Damrow.

Oscar for Amnesty

The central figure in this work is Marianella Garçia Villas (1948-1983). This Salvadorean woman fought for human rights in her country. As a barrister for political prisoners she belonged to the opponents of the regime in El Salvador. She escaped death several times, but eventually her activities cost her her life. The story of Marianella Garçia Villas is very important in the struggle for human rights in South America with many people followed her example. Dirk Brossé ends this symphonic poem with a Coda in which hope for improvements in human rights triumph.

Fantasy for Marimba : For Marimba and Piano

Fantasy for Marimba was commissioned by the outstanding Japanese marimba player, Fumito Nunoya. Although it is written in concerto style, the piano not only accompanies the solo marimba but also plays an important part in the development of the work. The piece is written in four movements, played without a break: Allegro, Andante misterioso, Tempo rubato and Allegro energico. Also available for Marimbaphone and Concert Band (DHP 1104731-010/140).

13 Pieces for Mallets

Thirteen fantastic pieces for mallet percussion.

Bel Canto for Brass

Piano Accompaniment book for concert performances.

Ballad for Bass Trombone

Izumi Shibata commissioned the Ballad for Bass Trombone as a unique and thoughtful birthday present for her husband, who happens to play this very instrument. Thanks to her gift, bass trombone players around the world received a stunning addition to their repertoire. The ballad will be a welcomed challenge for every soloist and an interesting, though not particularly demanding, job for the accompanying ensemble.

Ballad for Bass Trombone

Izumi Shibata commissioned the Ballad for Bass Trombone as a unique and thoughtful birthday present for her husband, who happens to play this very instrument. Thanks to her gift, bass trombone players around the world received a stunning addition to their repertoire. The ballad will be a welcomed challenge for every soloist and an interesting, though not particularly demanding, job for the accompanying pianist.

Ballad for Bass Trombone

Izumi Shibata commissioned the Ballad for Bass Trombone as a unique and thoughtful birthday present for her husband, who happens to play this very instrument. Thanks to her gift, bass trombone players around the world received a stunning addition to their repertoire. The ballad will be a welcomed challenge for every soloist and an interesting, though not particularly demanding, job for the accompanying ensemble.

Performance Studies for Saxophone

The title Performance Studies tells you exactly why these pieces have been composed - to improve your complete performance while learning the saxophone. The pieces are meant for saxophone players who have been playing for a couple of years, but they will also be useful for experienced player, helping bring perfection to any performance. The pieces have been written exclusively for this book and with their colourful and melodic character they’re not only very useful for practising saxophone techniques but also make perfect pieces for exams or concerts. A demo CD is also included with this book with the famous Japanese sax player Nobuya Sugawa performing each study.

Suite for Brass

Suite for Brass features three colourful chorales arranged for brass band. Following a brilliant version of O Worship the Lord, Amazing Grace is introduced. This is followed by How Firm a Foundation, arranged in a march style, which brings the work to a thrilling climax.

Mozart for Guitar

A fantastic collection of some of Mozart's finest compositions that have been expertly arranged for guitar.

Classical Miniatures for Wind Quartet : 5 Pieces for Festive Occasions

Classical Miniatures for Wind Quartet consists of five short pieces from the classical repertoire arranged at a moderate level of difficulty for four-part wind ensemble in variable instrumentation. The selection ranges fromthe Renaissance to the Romantic period and includes upbeat, allegro pieces as well as more contemplative works. This collection from renowned arranger Werner Heckmann has something for every occasion—and every taste.

Two for Band

Two for Band was written to introduce beginner players to ensemble playing as early as possible. Thanks to the low grade of difficulty of this piece this it is possible to play in a ‘real band’ after only a few lessons. Because of the four-part instrumentation, Two for Bandis suitable for smaller strengths, taking into account that it is important to divide parts evenly among the players. Also includes an ad-lib keyboard/piano part to support the ensemble.

Two for Band

Two for Band was written to introduce beginner players to ensemble playing as early as possible. Thanks to the low grade of difficulty of this piece this it is possible to play in a ‘real band’ after only a few lessons. Because of the four-part instrumentation, Two for Bandis suitable for smaller strengths, taking into account that it is important to divide parts evenly among the players. Also includes an ad-lib keyboard/piano part to support the ensemble.

Adagio for Brass

Adagio for Brass is full of beautiful lyrical melodies and the warm harmony and full orchestration give the audience and the band the chance to give their thoughts free reign in a contemplative atmosphere. A wonderfully uplifting work suitable for concerts on all occasions and certainly not one to be missed.