The Banda Sinfónica Juvenil de la Red de Escuelas de Música de Medellín under the direction of Frank the Vuyst will perform the band composition "Fantasía, Op.14" by Javier Pérez Garrido at the Teatro de la Universidad de Medellín, Colombia.

Fantasía, Op.14 is becoming one of the most renowned works by Pérez Garrido.

The concert will be held on March 31th, 7:00 p.m.

Javier Pérez Garrido won the First Prize by the I National Concert Band Composition Competition Toledo last monday with his work "Rex Regum, Op.23".

"Although we live in an era where challenges confront us daily, each one of them offers an opportunity to change the world. It is essential that we come together and contribute with our individual greatness to forge a more hopeful tomorrow. Could there be a better reward than a world where peace and freedom are not just aspirations, but tangible realities?" Javier Pérez Garrido (2024).

Song for Peace is more than an overture for wind band; it is an anthem that resonates with the passion and determination of all the brave hearts in the world. It is a call that invites us to unite in the pursuit of a better planet.

The story of this composition is as inspiring as its message. Premiered with great applause by the prestigious Koninklijke Harmonie van Thorn from the Netherlands and maestro Norbert Nozy, and embraced by other European concert bands at emblematic events like the Tribute to the Fallen of World War II in Valkenburg, "Song for Peace" has become a symbol of hope and unity worldwide.

But the story doesn't end here. Javier has generously decided to share his work with the entire world. Yes, you read that right. Through this website, all wind bands around the globe can access his sheet music for free. This is his gift to those who wish to be part of the global movement towards a brighter future filled with harmony.

Join the peace revolution. Join the melody that will change the world. Join "Song for Peace".

FREE SHEET MUSIC FOR BAND - SONG FOR PEACE - CLICK HERE

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As usual, Portugal is ready for commemorate the arrival of explorer Vasco da Gama to India next week. The "Portuguese Navy Day" will have many different activities, including a concert by Portuguese Navy Band conducted by maestro Délio Gonçalves where the composition Hero Overture, Op.26a by Pérez Garrido will be premiered. The event, scheduled inside Navy Museum, Lisbon (next May, 20th) will have the presence of the composer.

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On February 16, 2025, the Tokyo Blas Orchester will host a spectacular concert at the Asakusa Public Hall to celebrate its 20th anniversary, with a program entitled “Past and Future”. Under the direction of the renowned conductor Masaki Watanabe, the orchestra will take the audience on a journey that bridges the past with a bold vision of the future. Among the highlights of the evening will be the Japanese premiere of A Trip to Spain, a symphonic suite for wind band composed by Javier Pérez Garrido. Additionally, the orchestra will perform Richard Strauss's monumental tone poem Ein Heldenleben, showcasing their ability to tackle challenging and grand-scale musical works.

“La banda de música y sus instrumentos” is the title of a band music orchestration & composition course that will be held at Cartagena's music conservatory. This academic event carried out by Javier Pérez Garrido as a teacher will show students how to arrange or compose works for concert band. 

The californian prizes Global Music Awards have given to Javier Pérez Garrido the Gold and Bronze Medals at the Music Composition category. The awarded pieces have been "Fantasía, Op.14" -Gold Medal- and "Fanfarria, Op.50" -Bronze Medal and also Nominee to the Hollywood Music in Media Awards-. Both of them are composed for concert band.

Javier Pérez Garrido has achieved a remarkable milestone in his academic career by obtaining a Doctorate with honors from the University of Murcia. His doctoral thesis has made history as the first methodological approach designed specifically for clarinetists to learn flamenco.

The concert bands Orquesta Juvenil de la Filarmónica Pampilhosense under the direction of Daniel Vieira and Sociedade Filarmónica Lobelhense conducted by Bruno Correia will perform for the first time in Portugal the composition Marcha del Dirirambo composed by Javier Pérez Garrido. The concerts will be held in Pampilhosa and Mangualde, December 20 & 21th.

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The Banda de Música da Força Aérea concert band (Portugal) conducted by maestro T. Col. Elio Murcho have just recorded in Lisbon the composition "European Overture, Op.42" by Javier Pérez Garrido. This Cd recording as well as the music scores will be published by Molenaar Editions all over the world.

We proudly present our new catalogue 2018 with wind band publications for 2018/19.

We are glad to announce the opportunity to premiere the concert band composition American Fanfare, Op.61 by Javier Pérez Garrido. This short and symphonic piece is based on the American Anthem and dedicated to the 11-S victims.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Unfortunately, only one band will be selected to premiere this work (at no costs) so we need to make a selection. If you are interested on participating, please send us this info:

- Curriculum Vitae of your band & conductor (also website links if possible).

- Links to some of your recent performances.

- Some info regarding what your plans might be with the piece. Is it possible to be recorded?

- Other things you consider important us to know.

Please, send the info to the email:  

ALL BANDS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY!

DEADLINE: JUNE, 8th!

BEST OF LUCK!

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The symphonic band C.I.M. la Armónica de Buñol directed by Mr. José Tello Espert has recently commisioned a symphonic composition to Javier Pérez Garrido for being premiered at the WASBE Conference, 2019. The work, entitled "Last Day of the Dinosaurs" (Sinfonietta nº1, Op.63), will be worldwide premiered next July 12th at Auditorio de San Luis, Buñol, Valencia. This symphonic composition is divided into 9 different movements that speak about some iconic dinosaurs (triceratops, alamosaurus, pterosaurus, velociraptos, tiranossaurus rex, etc.) and their last day of life before their extinction (just where the impact of the asteroid hit the Earth -at about 66 million years ago-). 

This concert will also have the world premieres of Gregory Fritze (Phoenix) and Santi Miguel (Symphony nº1). Click here for more info.