Villa Wertha - Willy Fransen

The Dutch town of Weert was originally (in 1062) called Wherta and is derived from the Dutch word 'Waard'. The small town's value is its high location in the middle of a marshland. The work describes the history of how Belgium and the Netherlands fought a long battle to gain possession of the town during the revolution in the Low Countries in the 16th century. To illustrate this, Willy Fransen brought together parts of the Dutch and the Belgian national anthems in a subtle manner. This work is dedicated to the Municipal Brass Band of Weert.

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Village People on the Move

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Village Talk - Henri Gerrits

"Village Talk" is based on the history of Ruinen and its musical society Crescendo. The original title was: "De Heerlyckheid Ruinen". A "Hoge Heerlyckheid" was an independent area with its own laws and jurisdiction from the Middle Ages (ca. 500 to ca. 1500) until late in the 18th century. Music from the Middle Ages and through the Baroque to contemporary pop and big band arrangements was used.

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Villages - Michael Sweeney

Calling for the band to be divided into four separate ensembles (and spread apart if space permits), Villages explores a wide range of harmonic and rhythmic interplay between each of these musical villages. The opening creates adense canopy of sound, out of which the unique identity of each group variously emerges then melts back into the texture. As the fast pace continues, melodic fragments are bounced from group to group with interjections from thepercussion. A slower lyric section provides contrast before the frantic pace returns leading to the exciting conclusion. Innovative in its conception, this stunning work will expose your students and audience to dramatically newsounds for band! Dur: 8:15

Villanelle - Werner van Cleemput

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Villanelle & Serenade - Jean Daetwyler

Villariacum - Jan Hadermann

Villariacum is Roman for the town 'Wilrijk' (Belgium) and was composed for its 1250th Anniversary. This work is all about this celebration and is a kind of musical tour through the beautiful town. A splendid work suitable for either a concert or contest piece!

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Ville Berre Elske Deg - Ingebjørg Bratland

This evocative ballad is written by Geir Hvidsten (music) and Ingebjrg Bratland (lyrics). We recommend listening to the original recording by Ingebjrg Bratland in addition to the recording of this arrangement.The soloists must play with intensity and expression.Please balance the elements and soloists into the mood one wants to create. Be aware of the unison melody line!Enjoy the music!

Vilote - Angelo Sormani

Vimy Ridge - T. Bidgood

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