LudwigMasters Symphonic Band

Elgar's opera was written about a British chieftain who fought against the Roman conquerors. This bold and aggressive Triumphal March is the popular conclusion to the opera and the only music from the...

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...

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...

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....

Calvin College commissioned Mountain Prayers as one of three works to mark the retirement of Dr. Derald DeYoung after his twenty-seven years of conducting ensembles at Calvin. At the request of Dr. De...

Calvin College commissioned Mountain Prayers as one of three works to mark the retirement of Dr. Derald DeYoung after his twenty-seven years of conducting ensembles at Calvin. At the request of Dr. De...

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...

Mirror Lake is a place of serenity and great beauty on the Ohio State University campus. A recording is available featuring the Ohio State University Concert Band and euphonium soloist Dr. Paul Droste...

Mirror Lake is a place of serenity and great beauty on the Ohio State University campus. A recording is available featuring the Ohio State University Concert Band and euphonium soloist Dr. Paul Droste...

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...

With soaring lines and rousing fanfares, Sail! endeavors to evoke the freedom and excitement of a sailing adventure to the concert hall. The wind in your sails, the splash of waves, the spray across t...

This mystical, magic trip features melodic material everywhere throughout the band. Your low brass will get quite the workout. It's a real crowd-pleaser.

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...