CMV Excelsior Schraard
Niederlande
CMV Excelsior Schraard is a fanfare band with enthusiastic members from the surrounding region of Schraard. Founded in 1922, we celebrated our 100th anniversary in 2022. The band currently consists of approximately 45 active members and competes in the First Division. Since September 2023, Excelsior appointed Gijs Heusinkveld as its conductor Over the years, the bandhas grown from a small village ensemble into a band that plays an active role in wind music scene. Participation in the World Music Contest has become a regular item in recent decades, often involving commissioned works from renowned composers. These commissions reflect our commitment to contributing to the development of fanfare music and providing it with fresh new compositions. In addition to this, the band frequently organizes a variety of projects, including the music theatre production "Under de Toer in 2018" and participation in the fanfare project "Ynblaze" in 2023. Dirigent | Gijs Heusinkveld