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"The wind band as an emotional catalyst for social change." An interview in Japan

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This week, Javier Pérez Garrido was interviewed by Mr. Umemoto for WindBandPress. On the occasion of the Japanese premiere alongside the Tokyo Blas Orchester of 'A Trip to Spain' this Sunday, the composer reflects on his career, offering advice and suggestions for conductors, bands, and young composers. If you’re looking for tips to achieve successful concerts, you can’t miss this interview that we have just published on our website!

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Javier Pérez Garrido Celebrates 20th Anniversary with the Tokyo Blas Orchester

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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.

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Music and Solidarity with Valencia

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In a show of support, Javier Pérez Garrido has launched an initiative inviting bands to join in solidarity with those affected by the recent DANA in the Valencian Community. Musical groups can request the sheet music for the Heroic Overture via the email and pay tribute to the people of Valencia in their upcoming concerts. Notably, 50% of the proceeds from these scores will be donated to those in greatest need. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this movement! The deadline to join is next Sunday, November 24. Act now and send a message of hope to all Valencians!

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Fanfarria, Op.50 will be performed at the Roman Theatre of Mérida in a historic concert.

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On October 5th, starting at 8:00 p.m., the majestic Roman Theatre of Mérida will host an unprecedented concert in celebration of the Guardia Civil's 2024 Patroness Day. The Guardia Civil's Music Unit, under the expert direction of Lieutenant Colonel Jaime Enguídanos Royo, will open this special event by performing Fanfarria, Op. 50 by composer Javier Pérez Garrido.

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Mozart vs. Beethoven: Who Was the Better Composer?

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Today we delve into the eternal musical debate: Mozart or Beethoven? It's like asking if chocolate or vanilla is better, if you're a dog person or a cat person, or if you prefer party nights to movie nights on the couch. It’s not easy! But here we are, ready to dive into a discussion that has ignited lively conversations and left lifelong friends in awkward silence on more than one occasion.

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The "European Overture" will be performed during the 40th Anniversary of the Getafe Symphonic Band

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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.

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Mozart vs. Beethoven: Who Was the Better Composer?
Today we delve into the eternal musical debate: Mozart or Beethoven? It's like asking if chocolate or vanilla is better, if you're a dog person or a cat person, or if you prefer party nights to movie nights on the couch. It’s not easy! But here we are, ready to dive into a discussion that has ignited lively conversations and left lifelong friends in awkward silence on more than one occasion.
Rules of the III International Competition for Soloists and Chamber Groups “Ro, 2016”
Javier Pérez Garrido, through its website www.perezgarrido.com and his official facebook page www.facebook.com/compositorperezgarrido, announces the Third Edition of the International Competition for Soloists and Chamber Groups "Ro, 2016". For taking part on it, musicians only have to make and send a recording of the piece "Heart-shaped romance". This year we will have cash prizes and much more. Those interested in taking part should send an e.mail to contacto@perezgarrido.com stating:
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"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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Composer Pérez Garrido wins the Akademia Music Awards
The internationally renowned competition based in Los Ángeles, the Akademia Music Awards, has just announced the musicians that will be officially awarded during the next Gala Event in California, 2019. Among them, Spanish composer Javier Pérez Garrido has won at the “Best Song: Instrumental/Ambiental” category for composing the symphonic fantasy based on the legendary and wild west Far West Fantasy.