Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

Pifa - die berühmte Pastorale aus Händels Messias - hier in einem Arrangement für Blasorchester.

Wenn die ersten Töne erklingen, ist Weihnachten im Herzen: La Nuit de Noël sorgt für eine ganz besondere Stimmung. Die Bearbeitung von Bernd Classen für Blasorchester fängt diese gekonnt ein, indem Me...

This hauntingly beautiful melody is probably the mostfamous to come from the pen of Czech composer, Antonin Dvorák. Stephen Bulla's transcription of'Largo' from the 'New World Symphony' will helpyour...

Wagner on Stage uses extracts from four best-loved of Wagner's operas: Tannhäuser, Götterdämmerung, Lohengrin and Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. Richard Wagner certainly wrote the most dramatic opera...

Brahms was known to be extremely careful when composing his music. When he decided to compose a symphony he wanted to be sure to exceed the standard that had been set by Beethoven. His first symphony,...

Brahms was known to be extremely careful when composing his music. When he decided to compose a symphony he wanted to be sure to exceed the standard that had been set by Beethoven. His first symphony,...

Perfect for your young band's first festival, Haydn's GYPSY RONDO, skillfully arranged by James Curnow, lets you explore the classic style. Playing classical music is a great way to encourage control...

Everyone loves the NUTCRACKER! The immense and unprecedented popularity of this ballet seems to be without limit. Now your Grade 1 band can experience the joy of playing the themes they know so well....

Energy for DAYS! As a frenetic encore piece or a joyous sparkler for any place on the program that needs real pep, FOLK DANCES is a great choice! The fascinating shifting harmonies of 20th century mus...

It has been said, and wisely so, that if you wish to find TRULY dramatic music, look to opera. This is an essentially complete transcription of Act IV of Umberto Giordano's tragic opera ANDREA CHENIER...

Paul Curnow's setting of Grieg's famous work, written specifically for young musicians, allows them to enjoy one of the most enduring pieces of orchestral literature! Dynamics, tempo control, the famo...

Due to careful cueing and skillful arranging, your band can play the Finale from the renowned 'Organ Symphony' even if you don't have a pipe organ or an organist available. The big, powerful sound of...

Everyone knows Berlioz' famous 'Symphony Fantastique, ' and now here's an opportunity for your band to explore another gem from this important composer. The sheer simplicity of this lovely music and p...

Here is an opportunity to expose your band to the delightful, graceful music of Edvard Grieg. This elegant arrangement of his famous piano tune offers a wide array of learning possibilities with regar...

Mozart belongs to everyone! The experience of actually playing Mozart's music makes him real and more than just a name we associate with old music. Stephen Bulla's arrangement of the first movement of...

Imagine Tchaikovsky on a vacation trip that was arranged by a really, really bad travel agent. That, in a 'nutshell', describesThe Nutty Nutcracker. This humorous style parody of what may arguably be...

Developing an intimate understanding of the world's greatest musical accomplishments is an important part of a music education. Every musician should have the joy of playing the music of Mozart, and t...

This is an opportunity for you to introduce some great classic melodies to your beginning band. The Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods are represented in creative and accessible ways so that your...

Tchaikovsky's excursion into music for young people carries the indelible stamp of masterful composition. James Curnow has carefully maintained the intent of this work while making it accessible to th...

National and state standards for music education have re-emphasized the need for more high-quality transcription pieces for the concert band. Every musician should develop a familiarity with each of h...

A poignant setting of one of the most beautiful melodies ever written. The flexible nature of this arrangement will allow you to accommodate nearly combinations of players. A minimum of four players i...

Edgar was Giacomo Puccini's second opera but despite numerous changes and adaptations, it was never able to match the success enjoyed by his first opera Le Villi. Puccini himself was never completely...