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COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (June 15, 2026)
THE WRECKERS – Overture Transcribed for wind ensemble by Anders Högstedt (2021) by Dame ETHER SMYTH (United Kingdom, 1858 – 1944)
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COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (June 08, 2026)
MEMORIA DE LA ISLA VERDE for Clarinet and Wind Orchestra by JOSÉ MARÍA SANCHEZ-VERDÚ (Spain, 1968)
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This 39th installment of suggested repertoire is proposed by Dr. Jodie Blackshaw is a distinguished composer, educator, and researcher with over 30 years of experience in wind symphony and music education.
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COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (June 01, 2026)
CONCERTO FOR ALTO SAXOPHONE and BAND by EVAN CHAMBERS (USA, 1963)
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Dennis L. Johnson (1946–2026), a major influence in wind ensembles and wind bands, passed away May 23, 2026 in Murray, Kentucky at age 80. Read more: wix.to/jSs4WeZ #DennisLJohnson #WindBands #RIP
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COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (May 25, 2026)
PER LA FLOR DEL LLIRI BLAU for Symphonic Band by JOAQUÍN RODRIGO (Spain, 1901 – 1999)
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COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (May 11, 2026)
A PLAIN MAN’S HAMMER for Wind Band by MARTIN DALBY (Scotland, 1942 – 2018)
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Chiara Vidoni on community bands, music education & cultural sustainability.
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COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (May 04, 2026)
WHAT WE DO IS SECRET Concerto for Brass Quintet and Wind Ensemble by LANSING Mc LOSKEY (USA, 1964)
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Repertoire For Developing Bands -
This 38th installment is proposed by Dr. Danny Galyen, Professor of Music & Director of Bands at the University of Northern Iowa.
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[#353] April 27, 2026
SO TO SPEAK for Wind Ensemble by NICO MUHLY (USA, 1981)
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WASBE World launches its first article.
Featuring Jason Fettig — former Director of “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band.
On the art of the conducting baton.
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COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (April 20, 2026)
SHAKESPEARE PICTURES for Symphonic Wind Band by NIGEL HESS (England, 1953)
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COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (April 13, 2026)
THE PAWNSHOP, Op. 7 by Spanish composer Anton Alcalde (Spain, 1992)
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COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (April 06, 2026)
THREE WOODWIND QUINTETS by LIDUINO PITOMBEIRA (Brazil, 1962)
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Repertoire For Developing Bands - This 37th installment of suggested repertoire is proposed by Rune Hannisdal is currently head of music in the Norwegian Band Federation.
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COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (March 30, 2026)
COINCIDENT DANCES for Concert Band by JESSIE MONTGOMERY (USA, 1981)
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COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (March 23, 2026)
CONCERTO FOR STRING QUARTET AND WINDS, WV 97 by ERWIN SCHULHOFF (Czech Republic,1894 – 1942)
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🌍 Exciting news! The WASBE International Conference in Rio is officially open for delegate registration! 🎉 Join us to explore, learn, and network with amazing musicians and educators. Register today at wasbe2026.com/registration/ 🌟
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