The Red Tower : Based on the painting by Giorgio de Chirico

The Red Tower was inspired by the painting of the same name (La Torre Rossa) by the Italian artist Giorgio de Chirico, and was awarded first prize in the International Composition Contest in Oman. One of the towers of the mediaeval walls of the Italian town of Soncino (home to the band for whom Johan de Meij wrote the work for) shows a remarkable resemblance to the tower in the work of De Chirico.

Clair de Lune : from Suite Bergamasque

Clair de Lune was originally written for piano, as the 3rd movement of the Suite Bergamasque by French composer Claude Debussy. This arrangement for trombone and wind orchestra was written at the request of Joe Alessi, principaltrombone of the New York Philharmonic and internationally renowned soloist. There is an alternative solo part included for alto saxophone.

Clair de Lune : from Suite Bergamasque

Clair de Lune was originally written for piano, as the 3rd movement of the Suite Bergamasque by French composer Claude Debussy. This arrangement for trombone and wind orchestra was written at the request of Joe Alessi, principaltrombone of the New York Philharmonic and internationally renowned soloist. There is an alternative solo part included for alto saxophone.

The Red Tower : Based on the painting by Giorgio de Chirico (1888-

The 2nd movement of The Venetian Collection refers to a painting by the Italian artist Giorgio de Chirico, and was commissioned by the Banda Civica di Soncino [Italy]. One of the main towers of the ancient walls that surround themedieval town of Soncino, La rocca sforzesca, has a significant resemblance with the tower on De Chirico's painting. De Meij has constructed an exciting and warm-blooded work, based on a simple four-note motif, with lyric solopassages for bassoon, bass clarinet and soprano saxophone in the middle section. In November of 2000, THE RED TOWER was awarded 1st Prize in the International Composition Competition of OMAN. (Duration 8:30)

Star wars saga, arranged for wind orchestra by Johan De Meij

John Williams (February 8, 1932) has composed some of the most popular, recognizable and critically acclaimed film scores in cinema history. Williams has won 25 Grammy Awards, five Academy Awards, seven British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. With 53 Academy Award nominations, he is the second most-nominated individual, after Walt Disney. His compositions are considered the epitome of film music, and he is considered among the greatest composers in the history of cinema. His work has influenced many other composers of film, popular, and contemporary classical music. In 2005, the American Film Institute selected Williams’s score to 1977’s Star Wars as the greatest film score of all time. In this newly revised arrangement from 1986, arranger Johan de Meij has used themes from Star Wars – A New Hope en The Empire Strikes Back. Grade of Difficulty    5 Band Grade of Difficulty    Grade 5 Definitive Duration    31-12-1899 00:13:10

Star wars saga, arranged for wind orchestra by Johan De Meij Score

John Williams (February 8, 1932) has composed some of the most popular, recognizable and critically acclaimed film scores in cinema history. Williams has won 25 Grammy Awards, five Academy Awards, seven British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. With 53 Academy Award nominations, he is the second most-nominated individual, after Walt Disney. His compositions are considered the epitome of film music, and he is considered among the greatest composers in the history of cinema. His work has influenced many other composers of film, popular, and contemporary classical music. In 2005, the American Film Institute selected Williams’s score to 1977’s Star Wars as the greatest film score of all time. In this newly revised arrangement from 1986, arranger Johan de Meij has used themes from Star Wars – A New Hope en The Empire Strikes Back. Grade of Difficulty    5 Band Grade of Difficulty    Grade 5 Definitive Duration    31-12-1899 00:13:10

The Brass Band Music of Johan de Meij

The Puccini Legacy : Wind Orchestra Transcriptions by Johan de Meij

Fellini : The Luxembourg Military Band, conducted by Johan de Meij

Echoes of San MarcoAmerican Suite: Andante con motoAmerican Suite: AllegroAmerican Suite: Moderato [alla Pollacca]American Suite: AndanteAmerican Suite: Finale - AllegroSinfonia Espansiva [Movement I]Fellini [Omaggio a Federico Fellini]Fantasia Napoletana

The Puccini Legacy : Wind Orchestra Transcriptions by Johan de Meij

The Witches' SabbathEdgarAngelo del CieloLa Fanciulla del WestTe DeumRequiem AeternamCh'ella mi creda

The Red Tower : Based on the painting by Giorgio de Chirico (1888-

Symphony No. 4 : Sinfonie der Lieder (Symphony of Songs )

List or Tracks: 1. Via Claudia - An Imaginary Journey across the Alps (14:57) - Symphonic Wind Orchestra Landeck (de Meij)2. Spring (10:06) - Philips Wind Orchestra (de Meij)3. Symphony No. 4 - Sinfonie der Lieder/ Symphony of Songs for solo voice, childrens choir and wind orchestra (part 1-6) (30:33) - Philips Wind Orchestra (de Meij), Irene Verburg (Soprano), Netherlands Childrens Choir (Wilma ten Wolde)

Virtual Bones : Three Classical Themes for Trombone Quartet

Three Classical Themes by Tchaikovsky, Beethoven and Holst for Trombone Quartet, written at the request of The New Trombone Collective for the Virtual Bones Project and arranged by Johan de Meij. Two of these themes were previously usedin De Meijs Extreme Makeover and Extreme Beethoven.

Sinfonia Espansiva (Movement I. Allegro Espansivo) : for wind orchestra

The first movement of Nielsen’s spectacular 3rd Symphony, skillfully arranged for wind orchestra by Johan de Meij.

Sinfonia Espansiva (Movement I. Allegro Espansivo) : for wind orchestra

The first movement of Nielsen’s spectacular 3rd Symphony, skillfully arranged for wind orchestra by Johan de Meij.

Symphony No. 5 - Return to Middle Earth : Choir Set

After 30 years, Johan de Meij revisits Middle-Earth, the enchanting mythological world of J.R.R. Tolkien, with his spectacular Symphony No. 5 Return to Middle Earth. Although there are thematic reminiscences of his monumental first Symphony The Lord of the Rings from 1988, De Meij is putting a completely different musical vibe into his new symphony. After 30 years, Johan de Meij revisits Middle-Earth, the enchanting mythological world of J.R.R. Tolkien, with his spectacular Symphony No. 5 Return to Middle Earth. Although there are thematic reminiscences of his monumental first Symphony The Lord of the Rings from 1988, De Meij is putting a completely different musical vibe into his new symphony.

The Lord of the Rings : Symphony No. 1

This is the London Symphony Orchestra recording of Symphony No. 1 - The Lord Of The Rings by Johan de Meij.

Symphony No. 2 The Big Apple & Slonimsky's Earbox : Johan de Meij (1) and John Adams (2)

Symphony no.2: The Big Apple: SkylineSymphony no.2: The Big Apple: InterludeSymphony no.2: The Big Apple: GothamLonely TownCandide Suite

Celtic Classics : Irish Folk Song Suite for wind orchestra

Another exciting folk song suite based on traditional Irish songs, from the sequel of Johan de Meij's successful At Kitty O'Shea's and Songs from the Catskills.

Celtic Classics : Irish Folk Song Suite for wind orchestra

Another exciting folk song suite based on traditional Irish songs, from the sequel of Johan de Meij's successful At Kitty O'Shea's and Songs from the Catskills.

Fifty Shades of E : for wind orchestra

Another award-winning composition by Johan de Meij: a spectacular orchestral adventure, exploring the endless possibilities of the note ‘E’ in all its different forms and appearances.

Fifty Shades of E : for wind orchestra

Another award-winning composition by Johan de Meij: a spectacular orchestral adventure, exploring the endless possibilities of the note ‘E’ in all its different forms and appearances.

The Venetian Collection

The Venetian Collection by Johan de Meij consists of four movements which are all a musical reflection of the four paintings of the same names from the Peggy Guggenheim Museum in Venice.Voice of Space is the first movement of The Venetian Collection. The picture on which the music is based on was painted by the Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte. Along with Ensor, Permeke and Delvaux he was one of the most important painters of the 20th century.The Red Tower was inspired by the painting of the same name (La Torre Rossa) by the Italian artist Giorgio de Chirico, and was awarded first prize in the International Composition Contest in Oman. One of the towers of the mediaevalwalls of the Italian town of Soncino (home to the band for whom Johan de Meij wrote the work for) shows a remarkable resemblance to the tower in the work of De Chirico. Magic Garden contrasts starkly with the other movements of the cycle. As with the painting, Johan de Meij has tried to reflect the colourful, naive dream world of Paul Klee. The transparent texture, in which the woods play an important role, makes a striking impression throughout this serene movement.Empire of Light is also based on a work by René Magritte. He was a versatile and productive artist producing over 1100 paintings and 700 gouaches. Johan de Meij used the painting Empire of Light as his theme for the last movement of his Venetian Collection.

The Venetian Collection

The Venetian Collection by Johan de Meij consists of four movements which are all a musical reflection of the four paintings of the same names from the Peggy Guggenheim Museum in Venice.Voice of Space is the first movement of The Venetian Collection. The picture on which the music is based on was painted by the Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte. Along with Ensor, Permeke and Delvaux he was one of the most important painters of the 20th century.The Red Tower was inspired by the painting of the same name (La Torre Rossa) by the Italian artist Giorgio de Chirico, and was awarded first prize in the International Composition Contest in Oman. One of the towers of the mediaevalwalls of the Italian town of Soncino (home to the band for whom Johan de Meij wrote the work for) shows a remarkable resemblance to the tower in the work of De Chirico. Magic Garden contrasts starkly with the other movements of the cycle. As with the painting, Johan de Meij has tried to reflect the colourful, naive dream world of Paul Klee. The transparent texture, in which the woods play an important role, makes a striking impression throughout this serene movement.Empire of Light is also based on a work by René Magritte. He was a versatile and productive artist producing over 1100 paintings and 700 gouaches. Johan de Meij used the painting Empire of Light as his theme for the last movement of his Venetian Collection.

Ancalagon the Black : from Symphony No. 5 - Return to Middle Earth

After 30 years, Johan de Meij revisits Middle-Earth, the enchanting mythological world of J.R.R. Tolkien, with his spectacular Symphony No. 5 Return to Middle Earth. Although there are thematic reminiscences of his monumental first Symphony The Lord of the Rings from 1988, De Meij is putting a completely different musical vibe into his new symphony. This instrumental movement vividly describes the black dragon Ancalagon, the largest creature in Tolkiens mythological world.