Fantasia on a Flemish Sea Song (Bra) - Simon Van Hoecke

'Fantasia on a Flemish Sea Song' was commissioned by Jeroen Berwaerts and VLAMO for the gala concert of the European Brass Band Championships 2017. These took place in the Belgian seaside town of Ostend, which explains the choice to make a fantasy on the sailor's song "Al die willen te kap'ren varen". A first reference to the song can be found in a Ghent song collection from 1856 by E. de Coussemaker: "Chants populaires des Flamands de France". The fantasia is faithful to tradition composed in a free form with variation elements and allows the soloist to showcase virtuosity and narrative power.

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Faravista (Bra) - Stijn Aertgeerts

New opening number written by Stijn Aertgeerts for KF De Werkmanszonen from Riemst as part of their WMC 2013 program!

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Ferruginous Sandstone (Bra) - Danny Van Uffel

The Heggekapel, the oldest building in Greater Lille, is located in the Kempen village of Poederlee. The name of this work refers to the material in which the chapel was built, iron sandstone. Many a resident of Poederlee recognizes in Ferruginous Sandstone fragments of 'De Poejelse Mol', a hit by a folk and cabaret group from the 1970s.

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Fidelium (Bra) - Arend Gerds

Fidelium was commissioned by Fam. de Wilde and written for H.M.V. 'Prins Bernhard' Emst in memory of Wim de Wilde. The composition is based on one of Wim's favorite chorals; 'Great is thy Faithfulness'.

Fire (Bra) - Pimpanit Karoonyavanich

Fire is one of the four great elements; earth, water, wind and fire, which create the universe in buddhistic aspect. Fire creates living beings, fire gives world warmth and fire can be the symbol of romance. However, fire can also destroy the world when human uses it out of their angriness, hatred and jealousy. This piece begins with the creation of the world and living beings. The slow movement in the middle of the piece defines fire as the symbol of warmth and romance. After the warm moment of fire has gone, the theme of war begins. It is caused by the misuse of fire from human which brings the world and humanity to the end. The strong ending of this piece represents the end of world and humanity.

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Flying Back to Base (Bra) - Jan De Maeseneer

Flying Back to Base is a work that describes the return flight of the pilot after a successful mission. A military opening that results is a festive ending. A very nice and light work where both the audience and the musicians will enjoy.

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Garde du Corps (Bra) - Robert Browne Hall - Neville Buxton

One of the most famous marches by American composer Robert Browne Hall, the 'March King of Maine'. Besides composing he also was a cornet virtuoso and a bandmaster. One of his compositions was played during the funeral procession held for President John F. Kennedy in 1963.

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General Mitchell (Bra) - Robert Browne Hall - Bert Van Thienen

Lovely march by American composer Robert Browne Hall, the 'March King of Maine'.

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Going for Gold (Bra) - Max Stannard

Going for Gold was written in the build-up to the 2012 London Olympics. Its driving rhythms and optimistic fanfares encapsulate the idea of challenging yourself and pushing boundaries and the relentlessness which you pursue your goal of achieving gold. This piece was performed and recorded in Lancaster by County Brass, the day after the opening ceremony of the games.

Hampton Roads (Bra) - Russell Alexander - Bert Van Thienen

Quick march written by Russell Alexander (1877-1915), a virtuoso euphonium player and composer who got famous with the Barnum and Baileys Circus.

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