Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

A fascinating and most creative work! Starting out in 2/4 meter, an eighth note is added to the meter of each successive movement (2/4, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8). The melodies are very musical and dance-like, wi...

Provide a marvelous repose on your next concert program with this lyrical ballad. Written with the beauty only a mature writer can bring to the table, Song for Lyndsay is in essence a simple love song...

Provide a marvelous repose on your next concert program with this lyrical ballad. Written with the beauty only a mature writer can bring to the table, Song for Lyndsay is in essence a simple love song...

Elgar dedicated his first Pomp and Circumstance march, written in 1901, "to my friend Alfred E. Rodewald and the members of the Liverpool Orchestral Society". Often performed in graduation ceremonies...

From the opera PRINCE IGOR, this excerpt is a great showpiece of the Russian nationalist style, and it will make a tremendous addition to your orchestra's repertoire! Includes several different melodi...

Ingolf Dahl's Sinfonietta is a piece modeled after the Serenade style and written in a broad arch form that spans its three movements. Dahl said of the piece, "First of all, I wanted it to be a piece...

Ingolf Dahl's Sinfonietta is a piece modeled after the Serenade style and written in a broad arch form that spans its three movements. Dahl said of the piece, "First of all, I wanted it to be a piece...

From its premiere years ago, Variation Overture has been a classic and hugely successful publication. Presented as a concert overture, the theme and variations are immensely enjoyable to perform and t...

An original composition, it borrows the concept of Renaissance-period polyphonic textures, with each voice presenting independent musical elements. The result is a fresh and enjoyable work that can wo...

While not a programmatic piece, necessarily, the composer here evokes the mystery and sense of drama that encompasses the Stonehenge site, as well as the surrounding countryside. At times atmospheric,...

This adventuresome work depicts the essence of the sea, from its calm serenity to its stormy turbulence; in all situations, demonstrating the teeming life always present in the waters. Covering many m...

A lyrical, rhythmically exciting work that captures the sense of adventure and romance associated with space flight. Not programmatic, it is solid, accessible, band writing and can fit well into any c...

A light, tasteful selection of three folksongs from along the River Rhine. Largely block scoring throughout, this is music that will please audiences any time of the year.

Based on nautical songs and sea chanties (including the statement of and twelve variations on 'Drunken Sailor'), Sea Songs is a great addition on any concert program. Fashioned by the former chief arr...

Starting with an extended slow, lyrical section, this single-movement work eases into an allegro section in duple meters. With clear articulations and tasteful key changes, the satisfying melodic line...

A sensitive and respectful edition by Frederick Fennell makes this small ensemble gem sparkle. A great recording is available through Ludwig Music on Kosei KOCD 31992712.

Written specifically for the United States Marine Band to perform at the inaugural ceremonies for President Ronald Reagan. With flourishes, great taste, and brilliant colors, this (the hymn is one tha...

A sophisticated, single-movement work that incorporates many colors and technical capabilities in all voices. Calling for harp and piano, the evocative piece explores the permutations and similarities...

In this ingenious and significant work, Dr. Wilson explores the various thought processes (or lack thereof) that we as individuals encounter every second. The merest random thought (a musical motif) g...

Simply stated by its title, this is a celebration of each day's bright morning sunshine and the optimism it brings. Calling for extensive mallet percussion and piano, vocalizations through the players...