Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

This arrangement of the number one hit of Anouk can be played with a limited band. A real must for any youth wind band.

This swinging piece is the solution for those looking for a combination of original music and Caribbean rhythms; it will make your audiences jump up and start dancing. Hans Elzinga got his inspiration...

A documentary film about the Rocky Mountains inspired Patrick Millstone to write this piece. The majesty of this natural site is described by a regularly repeated octave leap. The splendour of nature...

Here is another fine work for flexible instrumentation by Patrick Millstone. Three Cool Dances consists of a solid rock tune, a romantic ballad and, to close, a nice sensual calypso. This piece will b...

This simple arrangement of this classic piece can optional be played with choir, or instrumental soloist

A very full sounding arrangement from our famous 'Flexible Wind' series, for every band. In three movements. 'Just Drifting', Just Go For It en 'Just Rocking' come in the Swing, Easy Beat and Rock sty...

Finally a follow up to the popular 'Our Man in Paris' from the composer Terry Kenny. This composition combines an Arabian flavor with European swing.

On the occasion of its centenary the 'Excelsior' band from the Frisian town Rijperkerk (The Netherlands) commissioned its former conductor Feike van Tuinen to write a concert piece. One of his inspira...

Here we have a rather easy piece with a grand effect. This 2 x 4 voice Renaissance piece was composed by Orlando di Lasso for double choir. It can be performed by two (half) bands or by a band and a q...

Everybody has already heard this tune, but this arrangement is full of unexpected pedagogical elements. The starting young musician is confronted with the 'question and answer' system, with several su...

Patrick Millstone was inspired to write this composition during a trip through New-Zealand. The names of the places Kaikoura, Akaroa, Punakaiki and Waikuku are also the subtitles of this suite. With i...

Patrick Millstone was inspired by some Frisian folk melodies to write this nice piece for flexible instrumentation. Thanks to the variety of dances such as a calypso, a waltz in 5/4 and a kind of cha-...

Besides what their names tell you about their native country, you can easily hear what the birthplace of the five 'universal girls' is. Both the structure and each melody clearly illustrate in which p...

Patrick Millstone gave his puppies the following names: Nann, Paris and Max. The contrasts in this merry piece for young musicians are great. This is undoubtedly a must for your next concert devoted t...

'Three Unsquare Dances' consists of three short educational movements and is intended to make starting youth bands acquainted with irregular times and time changes in a simple and clear way.

'Kick-off' could be an ideal musical kick-off for your next concert. Once again, Patrick Millstone succeeded in writing a nice sounding piece for our 'flexible wind' series. Success guaranteed!

Traffic Jam! Is a funny and educational composition for the beginners youth orchestra. Throughout the day the trafic just keeps coming: Pedestrians, cars, lorries, even emergency vehicals are heard in...

'A Day with Dino Saurus' is an educative four-part narrating piece in six movements for young musicians. Dino awakes, he goes to school and attends the lessons. On the playing ground the kids are doin...

Originally commissioned for beginner wind and brass, this piece is an ideal introduction for younger players who have just joined their first band! It is simple, catchy and enjoyable to play.

Using three varying images from pursuits on the water, 'The Big Splash' has moments of excitement, soft melodies and crunching harmonies. Each section is given an opportunity to shine in this 3-part o...

In 2009 Marc Jeanbourquin was a trombonist in the harmony orchestra 'La Gerinia' from Marly (Switzerland). To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the summer music camp of its music school, he was comm...

Who doesn't know the love stories of Romeo and Juliet, Samson and Delilah, Tony and Maria, and so on? These stories have inspired many composers to write amazing musical works. Two people, worlds apar...

Starters Kit consists of 12 short songs, where a so-called Preparation Drill precedes each one, and the didactic elements are explained. The master, Henk van Lijnschooten has composed 12 gems in the s...

This is a modern suite for young musicians in 3 separate movements, designed to be played either in its entirety or as stand alone pieces.

We all do it... sometimes with time to spare, sometimes with a spring in our step... but often with time running out! - yes, 'Clock Watching' is a part of modern life! This fun 4-part piece in 3 disti...