LudwigMasters Symphonic Band

On both "Hill-Songs," Percy Grainger writes: "My Hill-Songs arose out of the thoughts about and longings for the wilderness of hill countries, hill peoples, and hill musics (such as the Scottish Highl...

On both "Hill-Songs," Percy Grainger writes: "My Hill-Songs arose out of the thoughts about and longings for the wilderness of hill countries, hill peoples, and hill musics (such as the Scottish Highl...

With music by William Penn and words based on the writings and poetry of Hamlin Garlin, this is a unique and beautiful opportunity to feature a medium voice with wind ensemble (no saxophones, flugelho...

Composed for and dedicated to Dan Culpepper. Instrumentation: Horn (or Tuba), 2 Flutes (2nd doubles Piccolo), Oboe, English Horn, 2 Bassoons, 2 Clarinets, 2 Trumpets, Trombone, Harp, Double Bass, 3 Pe...

Composed for and dedicated to Dan Culpepper. Instrumentation: Horn (or Tuba), 2 Flutes (2nd doubles Piccolo), Oboe, English Horn, 2 Bassoons, 2 Clarinets, 2 Trumpets, Trombone, Harp, Double Bass, 3 Pe...

The First National Bank of Tulsa, Oklahoma commissioned "Tulsa" to be played at the opening of their new bank building.  The piece is a symphonic poem in four sections depicting Westwar...

The First National Bank of Tulsa, Oklahoma commissioned "Tulsa" to be played at the opening of their new bank building. The piece is a symphonic poem in four sections depicting Westward Expansion, the...

Proserpine was the Roman counterpart of the Greek Persephone, and in Roman mythology, the daughter of Demeter, goddess of the fertility of the earth, and wife of Pluto, ruler of the infernal regions....

This piece was written to commemorate the retirement of Colonel Jack Grogan. Col. Grogan had told the composer that he was of two minds about the military, and held his patriotism and love of country...

While not a programmatic piece, necessarily, the composer here evokes the mystery and sense of drama that encompasses the Stonehenge site, as well as the surrounding countryside. At times atmospheric,...

This piece was written to commemorate the retirement of Colonel Jack Grogan. Col. Grogan had told the composer that he was of two minds about the military, and held his patriotism and love of country...

Inspired by Psalm 47, "O Clap Your Hands," A Psalm of Celebration by Paul W. Whear is an energetic piece that loosely follows the structure of the written verse in its musical form. The opening statem...

By definition, True and Fair by David C. Cole is a British march, but it has a distinctly American flavor and the singular melodic appeal that sets it above and apart from many other works. You can't...

This new 2020 revision by R. Mark Rogers addresses errors found in the previous edition and follows Grainger's scoring practices and concept of instrumental color more closely. One of the absolute gem...

This new 2020 revision by R. Mark Rogers addresses errors found in the previous edition and follows Grainger's scoring practices and concept of instrumental color more closely. One of the absolute gem...

A rhythmic and stirring addition to the band repertoire, Baile de Fuego by Randol Alan Bass demands excellence and attention from all players. Percussion adds much spice while utilizing a wide array o...

Arranged for the United States Marine Band at the request of President John F. Kennedy, this outstanding march is now available for the first time. The melody is a traditional folk song with words by...

A varied and impressive work sure to become a staple of the repertoire of advanced bands! Cast in five movements, Hearshen's divertimento is the quintessential reflection of the multicultural American...

By definition, True and Fair by David C. Cole is a British march, but it has a distinctly American flavor and the singular melodic appeal that sets it above and apart from many other works. You can't...

Hillandale Waltzes for clarinet and piano was composed by Victor Babin, a well-known pianist, educator, and a pupil of Franz Schreker, towards the end of World War II (1947). The composition was dedic...

Hillandale Waltzes for clarinet and piano was composed by Victor Babin, a well-known pianist, educator, and a pupil of Franz Schreker, towards the end of World War II (1947). The composition was dedic...

Dramatic Essay written by Clifton Williams is a dramatic dialogue between the solo trumpet and band. It was composed on commission by the educational services department of the C. G. Conn Corporation...

Dramatic Essay written by Clifton Williams is a dramatic dialogue between the solo trumpet and band. It was composed on commission by the educational services department of the C. G. Conn Corporation...

The Dragoons of Villars (Les dragons de Villars) is an opéra-comique in three acts by Aimé Maillart. The story of the opera was said to have been borrowed from La Petite Fadette by Georges Sand, updat...

Overture for Symphonic Band was composed in 1970 by Bin Kaneda at the request of the Yamaha Concert Band. This music was first performed by the Yamaha Concert Band at their regular spring concert in 1...