Javier will stay as a composer in residence at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where he also have two premieres with the Symphony Band under the direction of Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj. The concert, at William Abott Concert Hall (December, 9th) will have the first world performance of a new version of Concertino de los Filabres, for 2 solo trumpets and band, as well as the American premiere of his sinfonietta nº1, Op.63 Last Day of the Dinosaurs, a piece commissioned by Banda Sinfónica del C.I.M. "La Armónica de Buñol" for being premiered during the WASBE Conference, 2019.

One of the most prestigious composition competition of symphonic music for bands, the International Composition Contest 'Vila de Muro', has just declared winner the band work “Halloween Suite, Op.57” by composer and conductor Javier Pérez Garrido. Preceded by renowned artist based in New York Johan de Meij -winner of the 6^th edition with “Fifty Shades of E”- Javier has already achieved to be one of the important personalities awarded by this competition.

Recently, two concerts have included "spanish pasodobles" for band composed by Javier Pérez Garrido. The first one, at William Abbott Concert Hall (University of Wisconsin-River Falls -Javier is the composer in residence at this University during this year-) scheduled the first American performance of Víctor Barrio, with the Symphony Band and director Dr. Kristin Tjornehoj.

Serón, Almería - In an emotional and musical event, the Almerian town of Serón is gearing up to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the first composition by the talented musician Javier Pérez Garrido. This distinguished composer, whose family ties are deeply rooted in this picturesque village, will be honored with a unique concert that promises to capture the musical and cultural essence of the region.

Anniversary Overture and Marcha del Ditirambo have been performed last weekend under the baton of Pérez Garrido. The concert bands Asociación Musical "El Castillo" (A. Martínez Ferrándiz, conductor) and Unión Musical de Serón (J. Pérez Domene, conductor) played two different concerts in Serón, Almería, Spain. The bands wanted to pay homage to Pérez Garrido and the composer was friendly invited to conduct his works in front of a big audience that enjoyed them very much.

Europeans shouldn't forget to thank the brave soldiers who fought for peace and freedom during the World War II. The Netherlands knows it very well and, since the end of this struggle, organizes several homages to their fallen every May, 4th. This year, the region of Limburg will have a memorial ceremony in Valkenburg -on top of the Cauberg- where the Harmonie Concordia Melick under the baton of prestigious Roger Niese will play the composition Song for Peace by Pérez Garrido (among others). The event is starting with two minutes of silence at 8.00 p.m.

The military band "Unidad de Música del Tercio de Levante de Infanteria de Marina" from Cartagena, Spain, under the baton of Captain Jaime Ismael Enguídanos performed for the very first time in Spain the overture composed by Javier Pérez Garrido (Heroic Overture, Op.26a) during their anniversary concert (El Batel Auditorium, Cartagena). After this symphonic opening, the band continued playing other compositions that were dedicated and premiered by their former musicians such as "Suspiros de España", "La Gracia de Dios", "El Abanico", "Ganando Barlovento", etc. Pérez Garrido's work received a great ovation among the authorities, musicians and the audience.

The Sterling Municipal Concert Band under the baton of maestro Jon P. James premiered the American Fanfare, Op.61 during their Patriotic Concert at Grandon Civic Center, Illinois (US). The piece, composed by Javier Pérez Garrido, was well received by the audience. During 2018, Sterling is celebrating the 90th anniversary of their municipal band with many special concerts.

The emblematic "Banda de Música de Getafe" (BMG), directed by Jose Luis Bueno Cardeñosa, is preparing to commemorate four decades of music and passion with an extraordinary event. The concert will not only mark a milestone in the history of the BMG, but will also serve as the crowning touch to a series of planned activities commemorating this important anniversary. Among them stands out the First Congress of Bands of the Community of Madrid, which will bring together musicians and music lovers from across the country to celebrate and share experiences.

There are many events that are emerging to honor the workers who fight risking their lives against the coronavirus pandemic. Among others, Pérez Garrido's symphonic work entitled Heroic Overture has been used during the "Homage to Heroes" by the Municipal Symphonic Band of Alicante and the Alicante City Council or the "Tribute to Musicians" (who performed online during the confinement) by Department of Culture of the Cartagena City Council and the "Entre Cuerdas y Metales" music contest. Thanks to everybody for fighting against the virus!

One of the best wind bands around the world, the Primitiva de Llíria from Valencia, Spain, will make it first concert after the pandemic with a special concert honoring the heroes who fight against the virus. During the event, that will be held at Teatro de la Primitiva in Valencia next May 15th, they will perform the Heroic Overture, Op.26a by Javier Pérez Garrido.

The CD recording "Obertura Heroica", a selection of wind band music composed by Pérez Garrido with the performance of the Spanish Navy Band under the direction of Commander Jaime Enguídanos Royo, has just been internationally recognized by Global Music Awards in California, with two awards at the "Best Album" and "Classica Music" categories.

The symphonic poem by Pérez Garrido Fantasía, Op.14 will be performed during the tour of the Banda Sinfónica de la Federación de Bandas de la Región de Murcia, Spain, and conducted by Francisco J. Blanco Corbalán. The concerts will be in Cartagena (Paraninfo UPCT -March, 21th-), Murcia (Auditorio Víctor Villegas -March, 22th-) and Santomera (Auditorio Municipal -March, 29th-). Appart form this tour, the Banda Escuela de la Unión Musical in Torrepacheco, Spain, will perform the overture Song for Peace next Sunday 15th in La Unión, Spain, during the VIII Band Music Festival.

Javier Pérez Garrido received a commission for composing a band work for celebrating the X Anniversary of the City of Music, in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. This composition, titled Dawn of a New Horizon, Op.62, will be performed for the very first time by renowned conductor Jose Vicent Egea and the Banda del Conservatorio Superior de Música de Navarra next monday, 16th, at 19.30 p.m. (Auditorio Fernando Remacha, Pamplona). "Dawn of a New Horizon" is a descriptive fantasy for band that establishes a parallelism between the dawn of day and the awakening of human conscience. At the same time, it shows the new horizon that we are starting to live after the ending of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The composition inspired in the Sierra de los Filabres mountain range and written for four trumpets and band will be performed for the first time in California next August. The Coastal Communities Concert Band conducted by Tom Cole and the trumpeters Richard Radosh, Patrick Russo, Don Sharp and Les Samenow will be the performers of this new release.

The Spanish suite by Javier Pérez Garrido has been chosen to welcome the Italian cruise ship arriving in Cartagena next Sunday with 3,617 passengers, who will flood the city's streets. The performance will be conducted by the "Santa Cruz" Musical Union from Abanilla, under the direction of Maestro José Manuel Navarro Egea. This exciting event, part of the "From Sea, Port, and Bands" series, will take place in the historic Plaza de los Héroes de Cavite in Cartagena at 10:00 AM.

The European Union Youth Wind Orchestra (EUYWO) conducted by one of the best band conductors, Jan Cober, will premiere the composition "European Overture, Op.42" composed by Javier Pérez Garrido. Besides, this orchestra will play the piece during their 2013 European tour. This piece is an enthusiastic, virtuous and heroic opening for any important occasion.

The International Trumpet Guild has ordered Javier Pérez Garrido to compose a work for four trumpets and concert band for its 38th festival. Other composers such as Jim Stephenson and Erik Morales will compose works too. All compositions will be premiered during the festival's opening and recorded in a Cd that is going to be internationally sold in 2015.

The dutch Koninklijke Harmonie van Thorn, one of the best concert bands around the world, conducted by renowned Norbert Nozy will premiere the composition "Song for Peace" by Javier Pérez Garrido. This piece gives to the audience the message of peace and love and inspire people to live in a more respectful way. The concert will be in Thorn, The Netherlands (July 5th, 2014).

Today, in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia -Spain- the new King and Queen of Spain, Felipe VI and Letizia, have presided the main event of the Santiago Apóstol festivity. During this event, the Banda Municipal from Santiago de Compostela have performed several times the band composition “Santiago Apóstol” composed by Javier Pérez Garrido. It’s the very first time that King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia enter to Santiago de Compostela’s Cathedral and they have done it walking with the rhythms of the composition “Santiago Apóstol” by Javier Pérez Garrido, a march for concert band based on the famous hymn by M. Soler.