The connection between wind music and religious traditions is deeply rooted in many cultures, especially in the Alpine region. Processional and funeral marches are a significant part of this tradition and have played an important role in the musical and spiritual life of communities over time. Processional marches: Processions are […]
The tradition of processional and funeral marches in wind band music. Weiterlesen »
The polka is a rousing dance form that is still popular in many parts of the world. It embodies cheerful mood, fun and community and is often associated with traditional festivals and celebrations. It originated in Bohemia in the early 19th century and quickly became a popular dance in Europe
Four romantic polkas from Germany Weiterlesen »
These stories and many more can be found in the novelty catalog of the publishing house Molenaar, Netherlands.
Of brave women and foreign cultures. Weiterlesen »
The new publication of the Belgian publisher HaFaBra 2022-2023.
Don Juan and the Fifty Shades of Grey Weiterlesen »
This question arises: how to keep track of new releases from music publishers? The “Association for Music Information” serves over 2,300 music publishers. Every new release is important, yet our staff must maintain an A-B-C list to separate the very important from the less important information. This is often not
New Releases, Part 1 Weiterlesen »
The realization that the earth is not the center of the solar system was found a good 550 years ago. Nicolaus Copernicus was ostracized by the church for this, and his books were banned. Eventually, however, science did prevail and Copernicus’ work served as the foundation for the development of
In the center the sun has its seat – 550 years of Copernicus. Weiterlesen »
MUNODI Musicnotation is South Tyrol’s No. 1 music notation studio and is known for notation work and printing, arrangements and orchestrations for any instrumentation. From solo instruments to small groups and orchestras, everything is covered in the field of sheet music. Now the operator Dieter Viehweider has entered the publishing
MUNODI Musicnotation is South Tyrol’s no. 1 music notation studio Weiterlesen »
Bartsch und Haeseler is a publishing house based in Hartheim an Rhein that offers professional arrangements for wind orchestras, wind and string ensembles, accordion orchestras, choirs, guitar & mandolin orchestras, as well as for piano, keyboard, accordion and other instrumental and music lessons. Many of the editions are offered as
Bartsch and Heaseler: Music for ensembles and soloists Weiterlesen »
Old friends are always nice to meet again. Some more often, some less often. When you meet them, then – perhaps – in a new guise. In “Blechbekanntschaften” (Brass Friends) you meet 15 old acquaintances, newly dressed by Klaus Schmuck. But there are also two new “Brass Friends” who could
Meeting place for old friends: Brass Freunde Weiterlesen »
It has happened again: Someone has been murdered. Exactly at midnight! There are nine suspects and Inspector Douglas V. Braun is now to find the culprit. Was it the oboist? Or the trumpeter? The percussionist is also very suspicious, as are the string players, who sneak through the events with
Inspector Douglas Brown investigates: Murder at Midnight! Weiterlesen »
