About Maxime’s Music

Maxime’s Music is a publishing and recording business specializing primarily in wind band music from the 19th century. It offers modern editions of historical compositions, recordings of contemporary and vintage works, and English translations of rare 19th-century French and German texts on wind music. Maxime’s Music aims to preserve and promote the emotional depth and historical significance of this music for modern audiences.

Unlock the forgotten wisdom of 19th-century wind band music with our translations of rare French and German texts into English — preserving history for today’s musicians and conductors.

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We now have more than 500 recordings on our YouTube channel. Discover the sounds of 19th-century music and immerse yourself in forgotten gems, historic compositions, and emotional performances that bring the past to life. Subscribe now: Maxime’s Music

“There is something so different and so wonderfully snappy about the marches of Lithgow. Once you have heard a Lithgow march you won’t rest until you have heard them all.”

“Invercargill, that wonderful Australian march hit … holds all records for sales, and is the most remarkable hit we have published in years.” — Carl Fischer, NY.

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The Retour des Cendres (“return of the ashes”) was the return of the mortal remains of Napoleon Bonaparte from the island of Saint Helena to France and the burial in Hôtel des Invalides in Paris in 1840.

Jerome Sorcsek is a true composer. His unrivalled works bring contemporary brilliance to the world of concert band music.

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David Whitwell’s compositions enhance his reputation as the complete musician–conductor.

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Experience the dynamic and expressive wind band compositions of Jeffrey A. Young, where powerful melodies and vibrant textures combine to inspire musicians and audiences alike.

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