Heritage of the Concert Band Series

John Philip Sousa wrote music in a variety of styles and was particularly adept at dance music, which, of course, was the original purpose of the march. The Gliding Girl is a tango, and its relaxed te...

The 'March King' wrote this in honor of the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Schissel has prepared this edition for the modern concert band with corrected pitches, unified dynamics, and articulations. A bri...

Yes, this is the classic work that has been performed and enjoyed by generations of musicians and audiences. Now available with a full score and re-worked parts with manageable page turns, it's now mo...

No one does Sousa better than Schissel! Here is another of his expert contributions to his own 'Heritage of the Concert Band' series, with extended historical notes, modern instrument parts and a full...

A stunning original work by our beloved "March King," America paints a beautiful and exciting picture of the building of a great nation. Complete with clanging steel, burnished axes clearing the fores...

Sousa wrote much more than marches. This particular work arranged by Loras John Schissel is from a suite entitled Camera Studies---Music for an Imaginary Film. It is clearly Sousa but not the Sousa of...

Nathaniel Dett was one of John Philip Sousa's favorite composers, even in a time when racial relations in the United States were less than optimal. Dett's music is filled with melodic charm and harmon...

An outstanding encore or closing piece for advanced bands. Frequently programmed by Sousa, the dance-like rhythms of this ragtime composition are delightful and made it a favorite with audiences aroun...

Barnum and Bailey's Favorite by Karl L. King is considered to be the 'National Anthem' of the circus and has been consistently rated as one of the ten most popular marches ever composed. Expertly edit...

A stunning original work by our beloved "March King," America paints a beautiful and exciting picture of the building of a great nation. Complete with clanging steel, burnished axes clearing the fores...

Published in Sousa's own orchestration for the first time. A "new" Sousa march is rare indeed! LudwigMasters is proud to make available this outstanding Sousa march in a detailed and expertly edited v...

Our latest publication with the approval of John Philip Sousa IV, Pathfinder of Panama is playable, quintessential Sousa. It has memorable melodies, the usual outstanding countermelodies, and the scin...

Our latest publication with the approval of John Philip Sousa IV, Pathfinder of Panama is playable, quintessential Sousa. It has memorable melodies, the usual outstanding countermelodies, and the scin...

Our Heritage of the Concert Band series expands with another of the beloved March King's expert works. Carefully edited for historic correctness and playability by the modern concert band by Sousa exp...

The title is all the description needed to know the why of Sousa's writing of the march. The why of your performing it is even easier . . . it's a Sousa march, it's not well known, and it should be be...

LudwigMasters Publications is pleased to add this stirring march to our Heritage of the Concert Band Series. Sousa's marches are a national treasure and this is a fine example of his style, arranged b...

Written for the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I and dedicated to General John J. Pershing, A. E. F. March has a special place in the history of the concert band. This arrangement by Loras...

Written for Powell Crosley of the Crosley Radio Corporation, The Crosley March arranged by Loras John Schissel resounds with the zest of Fillmore at his best. It's not easy, but it's worth any time ne...

Stephen Foster's beautiful melody makes a perfect vehicle to feature the lyrical side of a student or guest soloist, or as an encore. This version, edited by Loras John Schissel, includes solo parts f...

Stephen Foster's beautiful melody makes a perfect vehicle to feature the lyrical side of a student or guest euphonium or trombone soloist, or as an encore.

An outstanding encore or closing piece for advanced bands. Frequently programmed by Sousa, the dance-like rhythms of this ragtime composition are delightful and made it a favorite with audiences aroun...

You don't need to be drawn a road map to know what you've got here: a tuneful march from Sousa in a scholarly edition from Loras John Schissel. It's a winner every way you look at it.

Our Heritage of the Concert Band Series brings you another march from the man known as America's "March King." March of the States quotes some familiar American melodies and is even more memorable for...

You don't need to be drawn a road map to know what you've got here: a tuneful march from Sousa in a scholarly edition from Loras John Schissel. It's a winner every way you look at it.

Our Heritage of the Concert Band Series brings you another march from the man known as America's "March King." March of the States quotes some familiar American melodies and is even more memorable for...