Christmas Concert Works for Band

In Greek mythology, Pegasus is a winged horse who is ridden into battle. This exciting concert overture captures the majesty and beauty of the mythical creature. (2:35)

Written in standard overture form, Mountainview Overture, by Robert Sheldon, has enjoyable parts for every section and offers many stylistic and expressive development opportunities. This bright and t...

This exciting opener by Jack Wilds is brimming with energy as the main motive bursts onto the scene. Written to honor a teacher's legacy, the piece uses colorful orchestration, active percussion writi...

Commissioned by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in 1998, this dynamic work combines 'frantic' and 'energy' to form the title, speaking volumes to the nature and verve of the character of the music. Fo...

Commissioned by the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Michigan and premiered in 1971, this dynamic composition by John Barnes Chance has a unique history. The outer sections of the work feature a rhythmic i...

The Wasps' is incidental music composed by the British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams in 1909. It was based on Aristophane's ancient Greek comedy 'The Wasps' for a production at Trinity College, Camb...

Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23 No. 5 presents a deep, brooding atmosphere in its opening before transitioning into sweeping, lyrical sections. This arrangement for wind band maintains the i...

This short and lively overture will make a fantastic opening piece for any concert. It begins with the fanfare-like main theme played by the clarinets and saxophones, which is taken up by the whole ba...

Fanfare for an Occasion was written to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the founding of Anglo Music Press, the publishing company dedicated to the works of British composer, Philip Sparke. It is a br...

This work was commissioned by the civilian wind orchestra Shimizu il compagno, based in Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, as a commemorative work for their 10th Anniversary. The world premiere...

In the summer of 2010 Dirk Brossé was appointed music director of The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. During his inauguration concert in September that year he brought a musical surprise to the cit...

On the occasion of its 850th anniversary, the Swiss municipality of Reinach (canton of Basel-Land) commissioned Gauthier Dupertuis to compose an energetic and rousing work for its wind orchestra, the...

On the occasion of its 850th anniversary, the Swiss municipality of Reinach (canton of Basel-Land) commissioned Gauthier Dupertuis to compose an energetic and rousing work for its wind orchestra, the...

Experience a captivating masterpiece full of emotional depth and sonic brilliance with "Overture No. 2" (Mein Vaterland / Ma Patrie / My Homeland), published by the renowned Editions Marc Reift. Maste...

Experience pure energy and exhilarating momentum with one of the most celebrated masterpieces in music history: the breathtaking Finale of the Overture to "William Tell" by Gioachino Rossini. In this...

Immerse yourself in the witty and captivating world of Gilbert and Sullivan's famous comic opera: The Overture to "The Pirates of Penzance" is a delightful masterpiece brimming with charm, humor, and...

Laura's music is always poignant and full of opportunities to teach across the curriculum. Jaffa Gate Overture is a wonderful new work for the contest & festival season with a simple and effective A-B...