Concert Band Sheet Music from Ludwig Music Publishing Company

Over the years, Ron Nelson has proven his compositional virtuosity time and again. With Passacaglia (homage on the tones represented in the name B-A-C-H), his efforts were rewarded by winning the Ostw...

Using as its harmonic basis a constantly repeating 8-bar chord pattern (hence, Chaconne), this single-movement, elegiac, and lovely treatment is a combination of interwoven constantly shimmering wind...

Clusters of sound, brilliant brass fanfares, bravura ensemble writing, and a stunning conclusion make this a wonderful, declamatory opener for any concert or celebratory occasion. Extensive percussion...

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...

Hearshen's ingenious treatments of Sousa themes in symphonic form continues with the third movement, based on Fairest of the Fair. Presented as a light, scherzo-like movement, there is quick interplay...

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...

El Abanico (The Fan) is the most famous work of Spanish bandmaster Alfredo Javaloyes. This pasodoble (a quick, Spanish military march) was named after a popular café in Cartagena containing a large, f...

Written to honor the 25th anniversary of the South Shore Conservatory, the title refers to the medieval Philosopher's Stone, an imaginary substance sought by alchemists in the belief that it would tra...

Commissioned for the Sesquicentennial Celebration of the United States Naval Academy Band, Cdr. Donald Keller, Conductor, this is a thoughtful and dramatic setting of the beloved hymn, Eternal Father...

Johnny Marks' holiday classic has never sounded fresher or more upbeat than in this new John Tatgenhorst arrangement. Latin percussion and jazz rhythms work incredibly well in this soon-to-be standard...

Brimming with life, it's what we've grown to expect from this popular band composer! Bright and brisk from the very start, Old Joe Clark never sounded better. This familiar folk song is presented in a...

A lively suite of American folksongs, skillfully arranged for concert band. The three movements include Blow the Candles Out, the ballad Winter's Night, and the well-known fiddle tune Sourwood Mountai...

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...

Versatile as well as useful. Three patriotic songs, Chester, America (My Country 'Tis of Thee)and America the Beautiful, can be performed alone or together as a concert suite or effective warm-up. Fam...

A contemporary overture depicting the majesty of migrating birds in their seasonal travel. Plenty of interesting and dynamic percussion writing adds to the grandeur and excitement of this timely work...

A sensitive yet joyous tribute to the memory of a young man. The title refers to his personal characteristics as well as the ascension of the soul to the final destination. Technically accessible and...

Versatile as well as useful. Three patriotic songs, Chester, America (My Country 'Tis of Thee)and America the Beautiful, can be performed alone or together as a concert suite or effective warm-up. Fam...

Colorado Blue was commissioned by the United States Air Force Academy Band in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This tour de force is at times pensive and reflective, at times bold and forceful, and portray...

Fourteen quartets of various instrumentations are featured in this exciting and vibrant work. The work varies both mood and texture, all the while moving forward with urgent rhythms and compelling har...

This beautiful carol has an optional vocal solo for flexibility in programming. The setting is touching and heartfelt and provides the perfect moment of serenity.

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...

Only the imagination of you and your band limit the possibilities of this gem from the pen of Johann Strauss' arranger. A full score with corrections accompanies clean, easy to read parts. Instrumenta...

The two part holiday season is the subject of this reverent yet joyful work from the pen of Robert Longfield. It brings a mature sound to the band but is quite playable by less experienced groups.