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Port Of Amsterdam
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23061774
23061774
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Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1642878
Composed by Jacques Brel and Mort Shuman. Arranged by Wendolien Krul. This edition: pdf. 20th Century, Folk, Pop. 38 pages. Wendolien Krul #1210266. Published by Wendolien Krul (A0.1642878).
Title: Port of Amsterdam – Jacques Brel / Mort Shuman (arr. Wendolien Krul)
Instrumentation: Limited Band
Duration: ±3:15
Bring the raw emotion and storytelling of Jacques Brel’s iconic chanson to your concert stage with this powerful arrangement of Port of Amsterdam. Arranged by Wendolien Krul for limited band, this version stays true to the drama and lyricism of the original while making it accessible for smaller or less heavily instrumented ensembles.
The piece opens with a haunting maritime atmosphere and builds gradually to a sweeping climax, echoing the life and longing of sailors in Amsterdam’s harbor. Brel’s evocative melodies and Mort Shuman’s translation are honored in every bar, with attention to phrasing, color, and texture. This arrangement balances solo lines with rich ensemble passages, offering opportunities for musical storytelling across the band.
Perfect for ensembles looking to explore expressive repertoire outside the typical marches and medleys, “Port of Amsterdam” is a striking choice for Belgian-themed programs or as a poignant highlight during celebrations for 750 years of Amsterdam in 2025.
Let your musicians dive into the emotional depth of this chanson classique—and let your audience sail away on a tide of nostalgia and drama.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1642878
Composed by Jacques Brel and Mort Shuman. Arranged by Wendolien Krul. This edition: pdf. 20th Century, Folk, Pop. 38 pages. Wendolien Krul #1210266. Published by Wendolien Krul (A0.1642878).
Title: Port of Amsterdam – Jacques Brel / Mort Shuman (arr. Wendolien Krul)
Instrumentation: Limited Band
Duration: ±3:15
Bring the raw emotion and storytelling of Jacques Brel’s iconic chanson to your concert stage with this powerful arrangement of Port of Amsterdam. Arranged by Wendolien Krul for limited band, this version stays true to the drama and lyricism of the original while making it accessible for smaller or less heavily instrumented ensembles.
The piece opens with a haunting maritime atmosphere and builds gradually to a sweeping climax, echoing the life and longing of sailors in Amsterdam’s harbor. Brel’s evocative melodies and Mort Shuman’s translation are honored in every bar, with attention to phrasing, color, and texture. This arrangement balances solo lines with rich ensemble passages, offering opportunities for musical storytelling across the band.
Perfect for ensembles looking to explore expressive repertoire outside the typical marches and medleys, “Port of Amsterdam” is a striking choice for Belgian-themed programs or as a poignant highlight during celebrations for 750 years of Amsterdam in 2025.
Let your musicians dive into the emotional depth of this chanson classique—and let your audience sail away on a tide of nostalgia and drama.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on
your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music,
you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and
you don't have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play!
PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page
that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are
only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not
digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not
print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
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