Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

MusicWorks - Grade 4 First published in 1989, this work from the late Calvin Custer epitomizes his command of orchestration and understanding of musical pacing. The familiar folk melody is stated firs...

Written in a slow-fast form, this repertoire favorite from 1993 opens with a lyric section featuring the flutes and alternating with full ensemble chorale-like passages. All sections of the band get a...

This very familiar traditional British folk song scored for your beginners begins with a simple melodic statement. The arrangement builds in intensity and tempo through the final musical punctuation....

Canadian Folk Trilogy offers a refreshing setting of three popular Canadian Folk songs. Kicking things off is an enjoyable adaptation of 'Donkey Riding. ' Singing this tune helped sailors to pass the...

This suite features three Canadian folk songs, each with a contrasting style, meter, and key. Beginning with 'The False Young Man' in a delicate, light fashion, it continues with the beautiful 'The Ma...

This work is based on the old French Christmas carol 'Patapan' first published by Bernard de La Monnoye around 1700. This contemporary setting explores a variety of textures from simple to intricate....

The folk music of Appalachia reflects the unwavering spirit of those early settlers who toiled and sacrificed to build the foundations of this country. Combining 'Sourwood Mountain' and 'She'll Be Com...

The major rivers which flow through the United States of America have centuries-long been prime vehicles for exploration, trade, inspiration, life, and general enjoyment for millions of people. Folk s...

The major rivers which flow through the United States of America have centuries-long been prime vehicles for exploration, trade, inspiration, life, and general enjoyment for millions of people. Folk s...

Based on the folk song "I Know Where I'm Going," A Scottish Hymn, by Patrick Roszell, is a lush ballad setting that is perfect for teaching lyrical playing to younger musicians. This setting provides...

This version of Shepherd's Hey by Partick Roszell is part of our Belwin FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments - wind, strings, and percussion, inclu...

This version of Shepherd's Hey by Partick Roszell is part of our Belwin FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments - wind, strings, and percussion, inclu...

Sound Performance for Young Musicians, by Chris Bernotas and Jim Palmer, is a versatile collection offering performance opportunities for students towards the end of their first year of instruction an...

Written at the peak of the early 20th century period of intense folk music interest in Great Britain, A Somerset Rhapsody draws upon tunes collected by Cecil Sharp (to whom the work is dedicated) in h...

This work is based on five folk songs from different cultures. Each song brings its own atmosphere and character, giving rise to a musical journey across the world in one continuous whole. Featuring E...

Contains the tunes: Billy Boy ' Skip to My Lou ' Shenandoah.

Based on the following American folk songs: Down in the Valley ' Little Brown Jug ' Rosie Nell ' Hey Betty Martin, Tiptoe, Tiptoe. Duration: ca. 5:30.

Spirited, vigorous and often poetic in nature, this acclaimed three-movement suite treats traditional melodies with remarkable originality and subtle charm. The movements are titled: (March) Seventeen...

Written in the tradition of Appalachian folk music, the simplicity of the scoring and flexibility of instrumentation makes this an ideal choice for young ensembles. The delightful melody is passed aro...

An American Tapestry is a continuous medley of three American folk songs: the happy-go-lucky The Girl I Left Behind Me, the somber and reflective He's Gone Away, and the foot-stompin' hoedown Ol' Dan...

The music and spectacle of Bill Whelan's Riverdance forever changed how we look at Celtic music. The Heart's Cry is one of the most magical and ballads from the production, beautifully scored here for...

Die klassischen amerikanische Volkslieder Cluck Old Hen, Poor Wayfarin' Stranger und Sourwood Mountain wurden hier ganz wunderbar für Blasorchester und Chor bearbeitet und zu einer reizvollen Konzerts...

Mit der Single 'Spirits' schaffte die kanadische Folkpopband The Strombellas auch in Europa ihren Durchbruch. Jan van Kraeydonck legte seine Bearbeitung des Songs wunderbar konzertant mit warmen Kläng...