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The title of this overture refers to the Lone Star Ranch in Weilbach, Austria, where Missouri Foxtrotters and Quarter Horses are bred. The Missouri Foxtrotter, also known by the name Cowboy's Cadillac, is a calm and good-natured family horse, suitable for long rides. These horses originally came from Texas, which is nicknamed The Lone Star State. In addition to a romantic Wild West flair, which this ranch has brought to this region of Austria, this overture is influenced by folk music of different European nations, completing the picture of the Lone Star Ranch and its surroundings to create a charming musical picture.

Duration: 2:30 minutes

Duration: 10:30 minutes

Marching Blues was written in the blues and swing-jazz style of the great big bands. It is an ideal show march that can be used for encores, popular performances, family concerts and much more. It is unusual in that it features a 28 bar solo for tuba, tenor saxophone, or baritone saxophone. From small ensembles to large bands,Marching Blues will bring great joy to all generations of performers and audiences at any occasion.

In 1786, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his wonderful opera Le Nozzi di Figaro. In the opera, Count Almaviva tries to seduce the fiance of Figaro, his valet. Eventually, through four acts full of complicated intrigue, he is outwitted. In his music, Mozart, at times in a humorous way, reflects the numerous social and erotic intrigues with both empathy and insight. The brilliant overture is just as vivacious and witty as the opera itself. Mozart delightfully anticipates the passion and playful love that is to come. The skillful transcription for concert band by the Japanese composer Tohru Takahashi certainly does justice to this enchanting music.