Molenaar Edition

The medieval song 'Halewijn' tells the fascinating story about a murderer of women who is finally killed himself. This subject is set to music by Gerard Boedijn in his symphonic poem ' Halewijn '. Thi...

This musical work seeks to portray the various stages that make up a climb to the mountain of Pico. The summit of the mountain is 2351 meters above mean sea level, being the highest point in Portugal....

Sequences for Band is constructed from several melodic sequences that converge independently of each other on many occasions but sometimes also agree together. The work is divided into three distinct...

The idea of composing an original piece for band, appeared at the birth of the composers daughter. In this piece the brass section takes a leading role with introducing the themes while the woodwinds...

The work is written in a Spanish style and is influenced both by the famous paso dobles and the Spanish comedy operetta form, the zarzuela. As it was originally written for somewhat smaller orchestras...

In this sequel for orchestra, five musical acts take us into the wonderful world of the circus, the fanfare rings out: the artists show up for the parade. All you have to do now is to close your eyes...

Urban Beat was commissioned by Tokyo Wind Harmony Orchestra. This work contains two parts.The first part is a fast tempo reminiscent of the urban highway, includes trumpet and alto saxophone solos (wr...

'MYTHORAMA' Return to the Homeric Scheria. Composed in 2017 for the youth Band of the Corfu Philharmonic Society, is the 3rd Movement of the suite 'In the mythical land of the Phaeacians'. This piece...

Assignment from the “Casino Musical de Godella” to commemorate the centenary of the painter Ignacio Pinazo. The work does not attempt to add music to any of our author's paintings, but it takes differ...

This fanfare is a blistering concert opening in which all groups of the orchestra take the spotlight.

Centurion is bold and exuberant and would be a wonderful addition to your concert. The fanfare-like nature of this piece will give you images of the centurion marching off to battle. This piece is not...

This work was commissioned by Maria Eduarda Caetano for the 90th anniversary of SFIRC's Banda Victória. The work describes the Temple Knights of Almourol Castle. Located on a rocky island in the middl...

For Wind Band was composed in 2020. Work commissioned by "Banda do Sagrado Coração de Jesus" - Toronto (Canada), for the first musical meeting with "Filarmónica Minerva dos Ginetes" - Azores (Portugal...

First steps on stage' is especially intended for beginning wind orchestras. This piece can be used to playfully master music making in an orchestra or ensemble. The composition consists of three parts...

Heaven Near the Earth is a composition by Afonso Alves inspired by the belief that there is a paradise for the soul when the body dies. But as long as we live, it is in our hands to build paradise on...

Kew Bridge is a tribute to Gustav Holst and his compositions inspired by locations along the river Thames. It was written for the Kew Wind Orchestra and premiered in March 2022.

Inspired by various science fiction films, the piece "Galactic Quest" offers an original vision of Space and the elements that constitute it. Take-off, black holes, milky voice, encounter of the 3rd t...

Inspired by various science fiction films, the piece "Galactic Quest" offers an original vision of Space and the elements that constitute it. Take-off, black holes, milky voice, encounter of the 3rd t...

In Flanders Fields is a play recounting the Battle of Vimy Ridge (France) which took place from April 9 to 12, 1917. The introduction refers to the thousands of graves found at the site of Notre-Dame...

Commissioned by Banda Musical de Tangil. Tangil is a village located in 'Vale de Mouro', in the extreme southwest of Monção – Portugal. The work aims to portray the history, customs and culture of the...

In six parts, an image of life in Zwartsluis is painted on the basis of architecture, nature and human activity throughout the centuries. The composition "Pictures of a Village" consists of two differ...

In six parts, an image of life in Zwartsluis is painted on the basis of architecture, nature and human activity throughout the centuries. The composition "Pictures of a Village" consists of two differ...

Why is it that every time you look at the blue sky, it gives hope that all will be well again? A fresh, cheerful composition where happiness, positivity and cheerfulness prevail.

This tone poem entitled Frankenstein is based on the original novel by Mary Shelley (1797-1851). Victor Frankenstein creates life from pieces of many dead bodies. Soon, his monster comes to life. Thou...

The Saints and the Royal was composed on behalf of Royal brass band St. Willibrord Heeswijk on the occasion of its 200th anniversary in 2023. When the marching band was founded in 1823, it was given t...