Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

Grades 4-5

Best known for his military marches, John Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era. Sousa's most famous marches include 'The Liberty Bell', 'The Thunderer', 'TheWas...

Here's a classic work adapted for developing groups that makes an excellent contest or festival piece. Using three movements from the original six, Johnnie's suite is an excellent chance to play quali...

Morton Gould's Santa Fe Saga for Concert Band. Born in Richmond Hill, New York, on 10 December 1913, Morton Gould was recognised early on as a child prodigy with the ability toimproviseand compose. A...

Previously only available on rental, this new publication of Barber's First Essay (ca. 1930) is a welcome addition to the literature. Set in the original orchestral key, Joseph Levey's arrangement has...

Transcribed for Concert Band by Frank M. Hudson. Other scores available: Orchestra (50339360) and Original Ballet Version - Chamber Ensemble (50481467). Performance Materials available on rental. Dura...

Concert bands everywhere will be thrilled to perform these new editions of Percy Grainger folk song settings, arranged for band by Brian S. Wilson. Originally published for voice and piano, both have...

Previously only available on rental, this new publication of Barber's First Essay (ca. 1930) is a welcome addition to the literature. Set in the original orchestral key, Joseph Levey's arrangement has...

Composed in the late 1930s, this piece can be considered a simplified companion to the more intricate Lincolnshire Posy by Percy Grainger. Duration ca. 13 minutes.

This piece was commissioned by Northwestern University School of Music in 1996. As its name implies, the piece explores the 'colors' of the wind ensemble. Duration ca. 17 minutes.

Edwin Franko Goldman's Cheerio March (Sing And Whistle), arranged for Orchestra by Johnnie Vinson. Full score.

This piece for dancers and winds suggests to the composer 'an imaginative vision of ancient worlds. ' It was commissioned by a College Band Directors National Association consortium of 14 wind ensembl...

Winner of the prestigious 1999 Schirmer competition for young composers, this significant work with expanded instrumentation brings Stephen Beck to the forefront of contemporary literture for bands. T...

Composed in 1942, Barber's Second Essay is a masterwork of concentrated musical drama with a richness of texture comprised of highly charged and succinctly organized musical modules. The opening theme...

Composed in 1942, Barber's Second Essay is a masterwork of concentrated musical drama with a richness of texture comprised of highly charged and succinctly organized musical modules. The opening theme...

Composed in 1942, Barber's Second Essay is a masterwork of concentrated musical drama with a richness of texture comprised of highly charged and succinctly organized musical modules. The opening theme...

Partitur und Stimmen - 6 Flöte I und II, 1 Piccolo Flöte, 1 Klarinette in Es, 2 Oboe, 4 Klarinette in B (Solo und I), 4 Klarinette in B II, 4 Klarinette in B III, 2 Alt-Klarinette in Es, 2 Bass-Klarin...

Reinhold Gliere's Russian Sailor's Dance from the ballet 'The Red Poppy' (1927). Arranged by Johnnie Vinson for Concert Band.

Written for the Williamsville (NY) Commissioning Consortium, here is a unique and substantial addition to the band repertoire. Featuring contemporary techniques and an ingenious use of orchestrational...

Written for the Williamsville (NY) Commissioning Consortium, here is a unique and substantial addition to the band repertoire. Featuring contemporary techniques and an ingenious use of orchestrational...

Joan Tower's first major work for winds is characterized by an energetic style that is colorful, rhythmic, and muscular. The title refers to the many contours of motives shaped in curved 'ribbon' patt...

G. Schirmer Concert Band - Grade 3-5 Contemporary composer Richard Danielpour has established himself as one of the most sought-after writers of his generation, with orchestral works performed around...

G. Schirmer Concert Band - Grade 3-5 Contemporary composer Richard Danielpour has established himself as one of the most sought-after writers of his generation, with orchestral works performed around...