[WASBE World] "I believe in good music" — José Rafael Pascual Vilaplana on wind band repertoire, creativity, and the future of the profession. Read the full WASBE interview: wix.to/wFxIXcl
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COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (June 29, 2026)
TROIS MORCEAUX by MARIE-JULIETTE OLGA “LILI” BOULANGER (France, 1893 – 1918)Transcribed for wind ensemble by Anders Högstedt (2021)
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[WASBE World] Cynthia Johnston Turner on career, repertoire, and leading in the 21st-century band world.
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COMPOSITION OF THE WEEK (June 22, 2026)
LA LLEGENDA DEL COMTE ARNAU for Wind Band by EDUARDO BETES RIBES (Spain, 1992)
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[WASBE World] Inside the Boardroom with Renata Oliveira — conductor, educator, and new WASBE Board member shares her journey, thoughts on repertoire, and the challenges of modern conducting. Read more: wasbe.org/post/inside-the-bo…
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[WASBE World] Switzerland’s wind music shines at The 2026 Swiss National Music Festival — a nationwide celebration across four language regions.
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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
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.
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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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