The Turing Test

Alan Turing is considered the father of modern computational science and much, if not all, of our modern computer technology and the connectivity that we now take for granted is born of the work of this one great, but troubled man. His famous test was designed to prove whether artificial intelligence (AI) could successfully imitate human thought. The single movement of The Turing Test is essentially non-programmatic, but it does seek to show something of the emotion and colour of Turing’s life in its different sections. The composer employs bi-tonality and complex rhythms to show opposing worlds colliding. At the end of each test, we must decide: has true AI beenborn?

The Turing Test

Alan Turing is considered the father of modern computational science and much, if not all, of our modern computer technology and the connectivity that we now take for granted is born of the work of this one great, but troubled man. His famous test was designed to prove whether artificial intelligence (AI) could successfully imitate human thought. The single movement of The Turing Test is essentially non-programmatic, but it does seek to show something of the emotion and colour of Turing’s life in its different sections. The composer employs bi-tonality and complex rhythms to show opposing worlds colliding. At the end of each test, we must decide: has true AI beenborn?

Playing Drums Serious Fun (D) : Mörderisch gut Drums spielen

This method for drummers has evolved from practical work and is intended for pop and rock drummers soon to play with a band. Right from the start, students are invited to practice rhythms and fills as well as to apply them in pieces of various style. There is also a section for theory, reading skills and technique (rudiments). The edition comes with a CD featuring all rhythms and fills (MP3-format) for listening and playing-along.

Playing Drums Serious Fun (D) : Mörderisch gut Drums spielen

Dapedon : for Bb Clarinet and Piano

A contemporary piece which will test the technical abilities of even the most advanced clarinettists.

The Golden Drop Tune

This advanced trumpet quartet will test the musical technique of all trumpet players. A welcome addition to the advanced trumpet repertoire.

Cantabile e Allegro : for trumpet and piano

Cantabile e Allegro was written in 1976 and was comissioned by the Conservatory in Antwerp for a test piece for a trumpet exam. A lively allegro follows the slow 'cantabile' introduction. This is a fantastic work in the repertoire for trumpet.

Homage : Variations on a Theme in Ancient Style

Homage comprises six variations on an original theme in Renaissance style. Written as a test piece for the renowned contest ‘Gouden Spiker Festival’ in Friesland (The Netherlands), it is a challenging concert or contest piece, presentingattractive and demanding parts for all sections.

Homage : Variations on a Theme in Ancient Style

Homage comprises six variations on an original theme in Renaissance style. Written as a test piece for the renowned contest ‘Gouden Spiker Festival’ in Friesland (The Netherlands), it is a challenging concert or contest piece, presentingattractive and demanding parts for all sections.

Homage : Variations on a Theme in Ancient Style

Homage comprises six variations on an original theme in Renaissance style. Written as a test piece for the renowned contest ‘Gouden Spiker Festival’ in Friesland (The Netherlands), it is a challenging concert or contest piece, presenting attractive and demanding parts for all sections.

Homage : Variations on a Theme in Ancient Style

Homage comprises six variations on an original theme in Renaissance style. Written as a test piece for the renowned contest ‘Gouden Spiker Festival’ in Friesland (The Netherlands), it is a challenging concert or contest piece, presenting attractive and demanding parts for all sections.

Czech Suite

The melodies for Czech Suite, a work for accordion ensemble in three movements, originate from the rich folk culture of the Czech Republic. These strong melodies have survived the test of time and are still sung and played in the Czech Republic today.

Chorale Variations : On a Theme in Ancient Style

Chorale Variations comprises six variations on an original theme in Renaissance style. Written as a test piece for the renowned contest ‘Gouden Spiker Festival’ in Friesland (The Netherlands), it is a challenging concert or contest piece, presenting attractive and demanding parts for all sections.

Chorale Variations : On a Theme in Ancient Style

Chorale Variations comprises six variations on an original theme in Renaissance style. Written as a test piece for the renowned contest ‘Gouden Spiker Festival’ in Friesland (The Netherlands), it is a challenging concert or contest piece, presenting attractive and demanding parts for all sections.

Samson : Symphonic Poem for Brass Band

Samson takes inspiration from a well-known biblical character from the Old Testament. In its form, it refers to the style of the great 19thCentury symphonic poems. The piece expresses different aspects of the main character, resulting in atechnical, expressive, colourful and impressive test piece, composed for the European Brass Band Championships.

Samson : Symphonic Poem for Brass Band

Samson takes inspiration from a well-known biblical character from the Old Testament. In its form, it refers to the style of the great 19thCentury symphonic poems. The piece expresses different aspects of the main character, resulting in atechnical, expressive, colourful and impressive test piece, composed for the European Brass Band Championships.

Concertpiece for Cornet

Concertpiece for Cornet is a valuable and tremendous addition to the solo repertoire of the instrument. Full of fireworks and technicalities the soloist is also put to the test with an expressive slower melody along with a varied and interesting accompaniment as you would expect from James Curnow. Showcase your cornet soloist with this tremendous ‘concert piece’.

Concertpiece for Cornet

Concertpiece for Cornet is a valuable and tremendous addition to the solo repertoire of the instrument. Full of fireworks and technicalities the soloist is also put to the test with an expressive slower melody along with a varied and interesting accompaniment as you would expect from James Curnow. Showcase your cornet soloist with this tremendous ‘concert piece’.

Terra Incognita : Unknown Land

Download the Digeridoo sound file here.In five musically and thematically continuous parts, this composition transports us to foreign, fascinating places - stepping into the shoes of the explorers who set off to discover unknown lands centuries ago. The test piece for the Dutch Brass BandChampionships 2015 (Challenge Section) holds interesting solo parts for flugelhorn and trombone. An exciting musical journey!

Terra Incognita : Unknown Land

Download the Digeridoo sound file here.In five musically and thematically continuous parts, this composition transports us to foreign, fascinating places - stepping into the shoes of the explorers who set off to discover unknown lands centuries ago. The test piece for the Dutch Brass BandChampionships 2015 (Challenge Section) holds interesting solo parts for flugelhorn and trombone. An exciting musical journey!

Game Over

Game Over for alto saxophone (optionally E-flat horn) with piano accompaniment is a lively composition with a playful character. The range of the solo part is limited to one and a half octaves, making Game Over an ideal performance or test piece for young musicians. The composition is further enhanced by the rhythmically appealing piano accompaniment. Game Over is dedicated to Jan Hadermann’s grandson. Game Over for alto saxophone (optionally E-flat horn) with piano accompaniment is a lively composition with a playful character. The range of the solo part is limited to one and a half octaves, making Game Over an ideal performance or test piece for young musicians. The composition is further enhanced by the rhythmically appealing piano accompaniment. Game Over is dedicated to Jan Hadermann’s grandson.

Contrasten

The source of inspiration for the composer was the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl in Russia. The first movement Ostinato expresses desperation, helplessness, fear and anger. The themes from the first movement are further exposed in the second movement Fantasia which has a spectacular finale. In 1989 this composition was the test-piece for the finals in the fourth section of the National Brassband Championships of Great Britain.

Triumphal Brass

This exciting and energetic composition calls on all members of the band to try their best to make the audience jump out of their seats when they hear the fi rst notes. Jan de Haan’s elaboration of two main themes lets the musicians present themselves as truly Triumphal Brass! The work was written as a test piece for the concert program in the Flemish Open Brass Band Championships 2010.

Triumphal Brass

This exciting and energetic composition calls on all members of the band to try their best to make the audience jump out of their seats when they hear the fi rst notes. Jan de Haan’s elaboration of two main themes lets the musicians present themselves as truly Triumphal Brass! The work was written as a test piece for the concert program in the Flemish Open Brass Band Championships 2010.

Game Over

Game Over for trumpet (optionally cornet or flugelhorn) with piano accompaniment is a lively composition with a playful character. The range of the solo part is limited to one and a half octaves, making Game Over an ideal performance or test piece for young musicians. The composition is further enhanced by the rhythmically appealing piano accompaniment. The work was written by Jan Hadermann as an optional piece for his grandson’s trumpet exam, to whom Game Over is also dedicated. Game Over for trumpet (optionally cornet or flugelhorn) with piano accompaniment is a lively composition with a playful character. The range of the solo part is limited to one and a half octaves, making Game Over an ideal performance or test piece for young musicians. The composition is further enhanced by the rhythmically appealing piano accompaniment. The work was written by Jan Hadermann as an optional piece for his grandson’s trumpet exam, to whom Game Over is also dedicated.