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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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The third edition of the International Competition for Soloists and Chamber Groups “Ro, 2016” has recently anounced the winners. On this occasion, jurors were the composer and conductor Andrés Valero-Castells as well as the composer Javier Pérez Garrido. Appart from that, thousand of people voted the Honorable Mention Prize thourgh internet. Enter and discover the final results:

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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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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.

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Granada is waiting for celebrating the MAHS 2016 festival -dedicated to the musician Rafael Puyana this year-. On it, the harpsichordist Darío Tamayo will have a concert where the composition Hamada's Prelude by Pérez Garrido is going to be performed for the very first time. This piece, composed for Aya Hamada, has several influences from oriental and minimalist music. The event will be held at Manuel de Falla Auditorium, April 12th, 20.30 p.m.

 

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The Orchestre d’Harmonie from Mulhouse, France, in cooperation with the Conservatoire of Mulhouse are going to hold a new edition of the "Grand concert de Gala du Conservatoire". On this occassion, this concert band under the baton of renowned maestro Xavier Lallart will perform the musical opening Fanfarria, Op.50 as well as the compositions written by two of the teachers who taught "music composition" to Pérez Garrido, the American Gregory Fritze and the Spanish Ferrer Ferran.

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The International Competition for Soloists and Chamber Groups "Ro 2016" continues growing up. For this third occasion, it will feature participants not only from Spain but also from Portugal and the Netherlands.

The contestants have just recorded their own versions of the composition Heart-shaped romance. This compulsory piece, composed by Javier Pérez Garrido, will be premiered online during this musical competition.

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