LudwigMasters Concert Band

This fine march by Louis Panella was composed to honor the humanitarian work of the Red Cross during World War I. A stellar example of the American march tradition, it shows why Panella is one of Pitt...

A highly original, yet stylistically correct and appropriate march, The Basses Are Loaded by Kelly Bennette is a tongue-in-cheek word play on a situation in our national game of baseball. As might be...

Another fine but unusual march from Robert Spicer, Mr. C's Very Bad Day is an excellent 6/8 selection that is both a training work and a fabulous concert or festival program addition. (3:00)

Another in the fine series of marches from Karl King, The Defending Circle received its title "from some ritualistic work of a certain fraternity." Composed in 1913, the march is dedicated to Clive Da...

Everyone loves a march. A march that is a little tongue-in-cheek, however, is something extra special. Comic March by Stuart O'Neil will grab you by the ears and shake until you're laughing with delig...

Trouping Days is a popular "band wagon" march, played fast and loud as the band rode through towns to attract customers. This arrangement by Gene Milford exhibits Karl King's wonderful gift for melody...

No historical source shows this march was ever broadcast, but the composer captures the spirit of early broadcasts in this insightful six-eight march. It's a real "Jewell!"

You'll find this wonderfully melodic, rhythmically inventive march for players at several levels of skill. It opens in 6/8 before closing in 2/4, with interest for everyone involved.

The medley uses six popular tunes from colonial times: Washington's March at the Battle of Trenton; The Girl I Left Behind (Me); My Country, 'Tis of Thee; The British Grenadiers; Chester; and Yankee D...

Unique and beautiful describe Pastorale and Fanfare from Robert Spicer. The expressive pastorale is breathtaking in its loveliness, and the fanfare stirring and playable. This is just the special numb...

Unique and beautiful describe Pastorale and Fanfare from Robert Spicer. The expressive pastorale is breathtaking in its loveliness, and the fanfare stirring and playable. This is just the special numb...

Night Song, resolutely melodic and romantic solo for euphonium, was written in homage to Howard Hanson, with whom the Composer studies during the years he attended the Eastman School of Music. Dr. Han...

Also available as a novelty for soloist and orchestra, this is a fun and entertaining piece. The clarinet soloist, after stating the theme, proceeds to take away pieces of the instrument until, eventu...

The perfect vehicle to show off a good percussion section! The parts are of moderate difficulty and carefully notated so they can be played by as few as five percussionists. This piece can be performe...

The perfect vehicle to show off a good percussion section! The parts are of moderate difficulty and carefully notated so they can be played by as few as five percussionists. This piece can be performe...

Throughout "Alpha and Omega" the broad humor and kaleidescopic scoring of Paul Yoder is evident. Beginnings and endings of no fewer than seventeen widely-known band works blend into a distinctive inst...

FANFARE, SONG AND FUGUE was composed to provide a contemporary work for bands with limited facility. In effect, this is a young band composition that retains the characteristics of Jack Stamp's music,...

Pierre has written another winner! Based on the folksong, Old Joe Clark, this is a joyful fantasy of contrasting styles, tempi and dynamics, with plenty of challenge, and rewards for everyone. This is...

NICCOLO PICCINI (1728 - 1800), an Italian operatic composer, was born in Bari, but in Naples asserted his talent for music at an early age, entering the Conservatory at the age of 14. His opera buffa...

This adventuresome work depicts the essence of the sea, from its calm serenity to its stormy turbulence; in all situations, demonstrating the teeming life always present in the waters. Covering many m...

Starting with an extended slow, lyrical section, this single-movement work eases into an allegro section in duple meters. With clear articulations and tasteful key changes, the satisfying melodic line...

Dana Wilson has always provided fresh outlooks on band works. With Sang!, he explores the interconnectivity between rhythmic utterances and typical wind instrument sound production by having players v...

A piece that works extremely well for good middle school bands as well as high school bands. Not outrageously demanding, with some very exciting percussion parts, it is a great combination of artistry...

This is a suite of Renaissance dances which were characteristic to five different European countries. The festival opens with a fanfare-like Intrada followed by Basse Dance (France), Pavane (England),...

With substantial opportunity for mallet percussion to shine, this sombre and moving tribute is beautiful. It provides a great opportunity for bands to develop musical nuance and balance. Some pyramidi...