The Village School

“The Village School” a frivolous and colourful overture for wind band. The work, originally for orchestra (titled as “Regalo Festivo Ouverture”) was commissioned by the University Orchestra Maastricht and serves as a prelude to its concerts. 

This version for wind band is also freely inspired by Jan Steen’s painting “the village school”, in which the everyday chaos within a classroom can be felt. 

It is also a reference to the connection with the university, where students experience their hopefully best time of their lives that eventually leads to a successful career. 

In the work, the various musical themes develop into a grand apotheosis.