Biberussa

Biberussa, the old name of the small town of Beverst in Belgium, is a combination of the words "biber" and "ussa," meaning beaver and river. This concert march was composed for the 100th anniversary of the Royal Concert Band from Beverst, where the composer had his first musical training. The proud and heroic opening statement is followed by a contrasting chorale melody, and then a grand tutti passage. After the cantabile trio, a majestic reprise of the main theme brings the work to a close. Dur: 4:20 (Grade 3)