Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

Sway is a Spanish song from 1953: Quien Sera, written by Pablo Beltran Ruiz. In 1954 Norman Gimbel wrote the English lyrics and the result was immediately an international success. This arrangement is...

Charles Émile Waldteufel (alias of Charles Émile Lévy) was born in Strasbourg on December 9, 1837 and died in Paris on February 12, 1915. He was French composer, music educator, and conductor. The wal...

In Paseo Por La Playa, the composer takes you on a musical stroll along a sun-drenched coastline. After a short introduction with a trumpet solo, the music starts to groove - and doesn't let go. The r...

Latin Fiesta ist eine Komposition mit einem tropischen Charakter für Blockflötengruppe und Jugendblasorchester. Sie enthält lockere Melodien und aufwiegelnde Rhythmen. Es gibt drei Teile: 'sunny Morni...

'Children of Sanchez' was composed by Chuck Mangione to the movie also entitled 'Children of Sanchez) in 1978. Mangione was awarded several Grammys for this music. Make sure that the unison lines are...

This is a proper happy-tune for young musicians in a school band. It's easy to play and easy to listen to. Repetitive rhythms and patterns make it easy to follow. The instrumentation is adapted to th...

Wave was written by Brazilian composer and musician Antonio Carlos Jobim in 1967. This arrangement was written for Norwegian Concert Band Kampen Janitsjarorkester. "Wave" is simply a bossa nova tune w...

Øivind Westby has written a number of excellent but demanding instrumental arrangements for Concert Band. In the present one, he has transcribed five of the most famous by Antonio Carlos Jobim. Brazil...

I wrote The Nonantum Bulgar in response to a request for a klezmer-style piece for middle school band. Since my local middle school (F. A. Day) is located in close proximity to Nonantum, the oldest ar...

Klezmer is the traditional instrumental music for weddings and parties of the Yiddish speaking Jews of Eastern Europe. Its origin goes back to the sixteenth century. At this time Yiddish culture was a...

Klezmer music originated in the 'shtetl' (villages) and the ghettos of Eastern Europe, where itinerant Jewish troubadours, known as 'klezmorim', had performed at celebrations, particularly weddings, s...

Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11). An important ingredient in your beginning band's first concert is a suitable march. What better choice than this gem from Michael Sweeney that guarantee...

Here's an easy march that everyone will recognize and enjoy playing. Skillfully arranged for beginning groups, Paul's arrangement features easy rhythms and interesting percussion parts. (Includes CD.)

Developing bands now have access to one of the most famous of all marches, Klohr’s "The Billboard." Carefully adapted for younger ensembles, this arrangement captures all the spirited charm and bold c...

Nobody beats Karl King when it comes to tuneful marches and galops, and "Homestretch Galop" is no exception! Playable at a wide range of tempos – either a fast march, or an accelerated galop speed – t...

Who doesn’t love to play fast? "Winter Sports" Galop presents a great opportunity for your band to really take off! Whether it’s a student ensemble or an adult band, everyone will enjoy kicking it int...

Looking for that traditional but different march? Ted Mesang's Gallantry fits the bill. This arrangement from Alex Hilliard brings instrumentation into line with most current bands without losing the...

On The High Seas March is a lively concert band work inspired by the spirit of the sea. Blending traditional march elements with melodies inspired by the folk song "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean," thi...

Lisa Galvin’s "Glissando Galop!" puts the trombone section at center stage and is great fun for the entire band! This entertaining work gives young bands the opportunity to sound mature while showcasi...