Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

Misirlou became very popular in Western culture because of Dick Dale's American surf rock version in 1962. After that, several versions were recorded and in 1994 Quentin Tarantino reused Dick Dale's v...

When you need a lift, just hum the first four bars of 'Over the Rainbow.' When you put such a great title in the hands of an arranger who hears the unique and different, you end up with this great cha...

Bring the unmistakable flair of Italy straight to your concert stage! With "L'Italiano", Editions Marc Reift presents Toto Cutugno's world-famous hit in a captivating arrangement for concert band. The...

Set the stage on fire with one of the most iconic rock classics of all time! With "Hells Bells", expertly arranged for concert band and published by Editions Marc Reift, you bring the raw, electrifyin...

Bring the unforgettable swing classic directly to your stage! With "Bei Mir Bist Du Schön" in this captivating arrangement for concert band from the renowned publisher Editions Marc Reift, you will th...

Bring enchanting and serene harmonies to the stage with "Evening Prayer," the world-famous hymn from Engelbert Humperdinck's beloved fairy-tale opera Hansel and Gretel. This sensitive, accessible arra...

Advent is a particularly quiet time of year. It gives us space for reflection and inner contemplation. It also teaches us to accept the darkness resulting from the long winter nights and to hope for t...

Bring French joie de vivre and classical elegance to your young ensemble! The world-famous "Farandole" from Georges Bizet's celebrated incidental music to "L'Arlésienne" captivates both musicians and...

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky composed the ballet The Nutcracker in 1891-1892. Based on Alexandre Dumas' adaptation of E, T, A, Hoffmann's story, 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,' Before the premiere, T...

Based on authentic Armenian folk songs collected by Komidas Vartabed, this work has been expanded through contemporary use of rhythmic, harmonic and melodic content to showcase the modern wind band. A...

Introduce important orchestral literature to your younger band with this masterful arrangement by James Curnow. This four movement arrangement contains the familiar Morning Mood and In The Hall Of The...

Waltz No. 2 comes from the Suite for Variety Orchestra by Dmitri Shostakovich, commonly known as Jazz Suite No. 2, after the latter had been lost for many years. Andre Waignein arranged the well-known...

Christmas goes to the opera in this clever and fun arrangement! Georges Bizet’s classic opera gets a seasonal makeover in this mash-up that combines themes from Carmen with numerous holiday favorites....

Eine Adaption der Sinfonik Anton Bruckners für Blasorchester wirkt paradoxerweise gleichermaßen problematisch wie verlockend: Während die Sinfonien in ihrer Gänze, oft allein schon aufgrund ihres gewa...

Commissioned by the Cabarrus All-County Middle School Band (Concord, North Carolina), this work was inspired by the composer's Irish heritage and the rich history of Ireland. With three main themes, t...

Filled with tuneful melodies and an energetic lilt throughout, Cloud Dancing is sure to have great appeal for students as well as audiences. There is a wealth of teachable elements as well; developing...

Composed as a tender tribute to a lost friend, this was not meant to be a mournful piece, but rather a joyous remembrance of a life ended too soon. The work features two primary themes that ebb and fl...

Opening with brass fanfares moving through mixed meters, this remarkable work by Rossano Galante takes the listener on a musical journey through the eyes of Alaskan Wolves. Heroic themes and soaring c...

This composition is based on the life of the German cavalry general Hans Michael Elias von Obentraut (1574-1625), who was known for his nerve, loyalty and courage. The figure Van Obentraut is closely...

This piece comprises a series of variations on the melody of 'Ami, dans cette vie' ('Friend, in this life), an 18th century French song. Like the famous poem 'Canzona di Bacco' by Lorenzo de' Medici,...

Noah's Ark is a composition based on the well-known bible-storys in which Noah builds an ark to conquer the flood. This work portrays four impressions, each of them introduced by a theme. To add drama...

Fantasy based on the Christmas traditional 'Oh Christmas Tree': 'The Christmas Tree Overture', 'The Christmas Tree Takes A Swing', 'The Christmas Tree Meets The Vienna Waltz', 'The Christmas Tree Danc...

As the title suggests, the Austrian composer Gerald Oswald's work Music for Happiness aims above all to convey a message: the great joy in making music together. Music making is joyful and relaxing, a...

The zeppelin airship 'Hindenburg', named after the German Reich President Paul von Hindenburg, was one of the largest airships ever built. The maiden voyage of the airship was in March 1936, but on Ma...

The Norwegian Roald Amundsen had actually been planning an expedition to the Arctic for a long time. But at the beginning of September 1909, two other adventurers announced that they had already reach...