Sven van Calster

ESSENTIA is an collaborative orchestral merger in Essen, Noorderkempen, in Belgium. This amalgamation was first established in September 2010. The piece The Essence of Music was written in honour of t...

The originally Russian word 'Maslenitsa' carries different meanings depending on the religious background and context. But it always refers to a celebration! One plausible interpretation is the winter...

Take 1 fl oz dry vermouth, mix with 6fl oz tequila and ice and a slice of orange. Here's to the wonderful tequila cocktail. Take a solo trumpet, combine with a wind band and sprinkle with sparkling dr...

Take 1 fl oz dry vermouth, mix with 6fl oz tequila and ice and a slice of orange. Here's to the wonderful tequila cocktail. Take a solo trumpet, combine with a wind band and sprinkle with sparkling dr...

There's nothing better on a sunny day than to take a turn on the Ferris wheel and look out at the splendid view from the dizzying heights. The composition Ferris Wheel Rock recreates this feeling, and...

In 1962, this song remained in the international charts for many weeks. It's a classic that has survived the times and it is still a great singsong today. This simple arrangement by Sven Van Calster w...

A good concert needs a solid and resounding opener and 'Lift Off' is a perfect choice! This dynamic opening work was recorded on our first Digital Album downloadable at a very reasonable price from iT...

A good concert needs a solid and resounding opener and 'Lift Off' is a perfect choice!

Club Paradiso is a work by Sven Van Calster, written in his well-known, approachable style. He composed this work in the hotel of the same name during a holiday in Alanya, Turkey. He paid special atte...

I'm still standing is another way of saying 'You haven't beaten me yet' and is an ode to stamina. This world famous song by Elton John has been arranged by newcomer Sven Van Calster. The stirring rhyt...

With 'Skyline' we introduce you to Sven van Calster as a composer for the first time. This easygoing composition with a moderate degree of difficulty is just the thing for young and dynamic ensembles...

I'm still standing is another way of saying 'You haven't beaten me yet' and is an ode to stamina. This world famous song by Elton John has been arranged by newcomer Sven Van Calster. The stirring rhyt...

Sven Van Calster composed this work after he visited this city in the Czech Republic. A solemn fanfare is followed by a brilliant allegro with a heavy beat. A slow section in ballade style precedes a...

Nach einer majestätischen Eröffnungsfanfare lösen mehrere farbige Melodien einander ab. Jede Instrumentengruppe kommt hier zum Zug und das Werk wurde so geschrieben, dass es für die meisten Blasorches...

Where Eagles Fly is a cinematic tone poem by Belgian composer Sven Van Calster. Inspired by a documentary about eagles and other large birds of prey, the composer evokes the hunting grounds of these a...

Into a New Decade was written on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of 'MuZarKo', the concert band of the music academy of Merksem, Belgium. The work consists of three movements and is orchestrated...

Thanks!' was written for Dirk van Ginderen to thank him for his years of dedication to the academy band of the Deurne (Belgium) music school. This light-hearted work is highly recommended for your nex...

The Journey of Life was written in memory of a fantastic Belgian conductor and musician: Jan De Bondt. Jan was also the commissioner of the composition but unfortunately never got to hear the final re...

This joyful, festive march by the Belgian composer Sven Van Calster was written specially for young ensembles looking for a challenge. In Festiva, all instrument groups are featured, but the parts inc...

I'm still standing is another way of saying 'You haven't beaten me yet' and is an ode to stamina. This world famous song by Elton John has been arranged by newcomer Sven Van Calster. The stirring rhyt...

Rocking Giraffes' was written for the youth orchestra 'De Giraffen' from Merksplas (Belgium). This catchy work in ABA structure has a catchy melody and a slow melodic passage and should definitely not...

Thanks!' was written for Dirk van Ginderen to thank him for his years of dedication to the academy band of the Deurne (Belgium) music school. This light-hearted work is highly recommended for your nex...

The Journey of Life was written in memory of a fantastic Belgian conductor and musician: Jan De Bondt. Jan was also the commissioner of the composition but unfortunately never got to hear the final re...

A simple composition for beginning musicians that alternates between all instrument groups. Musicians are also challenged to count measures of rest. Highly recommended! This composition was created wi...

Everyone has a hero they look up to. This can be a hero from TV, a parent, brother, sister or a friend... This composition is written for your hero so you can dedicate it to him, or her. This composit...