Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

A worthy study in contemporary compositional and performance techniques, the six parts of this work are made up of boxes of activity, (the duration of which is solely determined by the conductor) each...

Commissioned by the United States Air Force Band, Lauds (Praise High Day, one of the seven canonical hours) is an exuberant, colorful work that expresses feelings of praise and glorification. An ensem...

Concluding the series of exciting overtures begun in 1953 with his extremely successful Savannah River Holiday, this entry also evokes pleasant images and allusions, this time of night, sunrises, nati...

Over the years, Ron Nelson has proven his compositional virtuosity time and again. With Passacaglia (homage on the tones represented in the name B-A-C-H), his efforts were rewarded by winning the Ostw...

Using as its harmonic basis a constantly repeating 8-bar chord pattern (hence, Chaconne), this single-movement, elegiac, and lovely treatment is a combination of interwoven constantly shimmering wind...

One of the best selling titles in the Ludwig Music catalog, this classic Ron Nelson work is a terrific addition to any band's repertoire. While offering a challenge to grade 3-level bands, it works eq...

The final movement of Hearshen's symphony is finally available. The fourth movement is based on Sousa's Hands Across the Sea and is suitable programmed alone or with one or more of the other movements...

Originally composed for solo piano, master orchestrator John Boyd has scored this expressive and richly textured composition for wind band. It maintains the nuances and delicate colors so expertly ide...

With substantial opportunity for mallet percussion to shine, this sombre and moving tribute is beautiful. It provides a great opportunity for bands to develop musical nuance and balance. Some pyramidi...

El Abanico (The Fan) is the most famous work of Spanish bandmaster Alfredo Javaloyes. This pasodoble (a quick, Spanish military march) was named after a popular café in Cartagena containing a large, f...

This is an exciting and major work for contemporary wind ensembles that reflects the multicultural American experience. In five movements, this serious yet highly charming work melds popular and tradi...

This well-crafted work by the adventurous Tom Duffy is inspired by a substance (philosopher's stone) thought by medieval alchemists to help transform base metals into silver or gold. Duffy musically e...

Pierre has written another winner! Based on the folksong, Old Joe Clark, this is a joyful fantasy of contrasting styles, tempi and dynamics, with plenty of challenge, and rewards for everyone. This is...

NICCOLO PICCINI (1728 - 1800), an Italian operatic composer, was born in Bari, but in Naples asserted his talent for music at an early age, entering the Conservatory at the age of 14. His opera buffa...

The Dragoons of Villars (Les dragons de Villars) is an opéra-comique in three acts by Aimé Maillart. The story of the opera was said to have been borrowed from La Petite Fadette by Georges Sand, updat...

Overture for Symphonic Band was composed in 1970 by Bin Kaneda at the request of the Yamaha Concert Band. This music was first performed by the Yamaha Concert Band at their regular spring concert in 1...

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...

In three movements (each tending more towards light rather than ponderous), this is an immensely accessible work that would be appropriate for bands of moderately advanced skills. From a 6/8 march-fee...

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...

Composed for the centennial Fourth of July and arranged for the U. S. Marine Band for the inauguration of Ronald Reagan, this classic American hymn has been played at every presidential inauguration s...

In this timeless and sparkling arrangement, songs near and dear to our US roots are presented. The songs woven together include America, Yankee Doodle, Battle Hymn of the Republic, America the Beautif...

Early one winter morning after playing at a Jazz club, composer and clarinetist Jack End observed a cat that had lain dead for a few days to be still in the dimly lit gutter in front of Sibley Music L...

PIECE OF MIND is a musical pun on an old expression. It is composer Dana Wilson's representation of the workings of the human mind. Movements: I. Thinking, II. Remembering, III. Feeling, IV. Being

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...