Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

For this impressive opening work by Menno Bosgra, the composer uses a kind of brass band theme which is alternated with a solemn chorale. Both themes are orchestrated differently and each instrumental...

Galliarde by Pierre Attaignant (1494-1552) is an elegant opening item for those looking for something a little different. It can also be used as a filler or to link two works in a programme. Manu Mell...

Eine dynamische und feierliche Eröffnung für Ihr Konzert vom jungen japanischen Komponisten Naoya Wada.

With this festive overture, which can also be played as a concert work, we introduce this young Japanese composer for the first time. He is already a real superstar in Japan, and with this piece, we g...

This piece by Daisuke Shimizu is a festive composition that can serve both as an opening piece and for use in a competition or concert.

This work by the young Belgian composer Karel Deseure was written for the Koninklijke Harmonie (Royal Concert Band) De Wijngaard Vrijheidsvrienden from Wijnegem, Belgium. Following an opening fanfare,...

This refreshing, lively composition by the Japanese composer Naoya Wada is an ideal opening work, but it can equally provide a boost of energy later in your concert programme. Brilliant themes support...

A solemn, majestic opening fanfare is followed by a cantabile theme that emerges in different instrument groups, one after another. The opening fanfare then also undergoes a number of instrumental tra...

This short but brilliant work was written to honour the crowning of the Spanish queen. The elegant march of this piece depicts how the queen arrives slowly. The queen is subsequently crowned and this...

To(o) Funk(y) is a short but powerful opening tune, orchestrated by Juri Briat. It consists of a measured cocktail of Funk, Swing and Modern Beat nobody can resist. Cheers !!

This fantastic overture of the Belgian composer Jef Maes formed the end work of Georges Moreau, in the same class as Jan Van der Roost. Virtuoso passages alternate with rich instrumented melodic fragm...

New opening number written by Stijn Aertgeerts for KF De Werkmanszonen from Riemst as part of their WMC 2013 program!

Light and short opening piece by Patrick Verhaegen written for the 3-day Easter course of K.F. De Berthoutzonen in 2001, hence the title. All sections of the band are being introduced. During the 2nd...

Diese Konzerteröffnungsfanfare besteht aus 2 Elementen: dem festlichen Rahmenmotiv und dem Thema, welches in einem Allegro feroce zum ersten mal vorgestellt wird und dann in einem melodiösen Teil noch...

Finally...a new addition to the list of large-scale holiday pieces worth working on! Jim Curnow borrows snippets of various holiday songs and carols and develops them into larger, more original statem...

For the Olympic Flag - Commissioned by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games Cultural Olympiad in honor of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games Written to be played by the Olympic Band whenever the...

James Curnow's brilliant opener is the inspiring and spirited fanfare needed to start your next holiday concert with flair. Based on Angels We Have Heard on High, this flourish works its way through s...

Glocken in Kirchtürmen, Glockenklänge in allen Straßen und Geschäften und Glöckchen als Schmuck am Weihnachtsbaum - ihr Klang verbreitet überall festliche Weihnachtsstimmung. Christmas Carillon - zu D...