Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

Written by Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen back in the '80s, this powerful song has reached almost legendary status with its frequent usage in TV and movies. Recorded by such diverse artists...

Originally a hit for Louis Armstrong in 1967, this touching ballad continues to be popular today and is heard regularly in TV and film. Nicely arranged here for beginning players.

With a bold and soulful style combined with a hint of vintage James Bond spy music, here is a powerful setting of Adele's smash hit from the latest blockbuster Bond movie Skyfall.

John Lennon's popular song from the 70's has taken on new meaning in the changing world of today. This is a touching and sensitive treatment for concert band by Richard Saucedo.

John Lennons popular song from the 70s has taken on new meaning in the changing world of today. This is a touching and sensitive treatment for concert band by Richard Saucedo.

Recorded by the Jackson 5 in 1970, even students today remember this classic rock ballad from the Motown era.

This timeless world-wide hit of the Flying Pickets has perhaps been arranged many times for all possible types of orchestra. However, there are practically no arrangements for wind orchestras. Hans Va...

Der großartige Titelsong zum gleichnamigen Bond-Film wird auch Ihrem Publikum in der Bearbeitung von Frank Bernaerts Gänsehaut verleihen.

Josh Groban's lovely ballad has now been prepared for your beginners' first program. All the emotion remains - only the more difficult rhythms have been simplified for ease of preparation. Don't miss...

Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, died in Los Angeles on June 25th 2009. He can without any shadow of a doubt be compared with artists such as Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, and John Lennon - all of the...

Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) Using only quarter notes in the melody, Michael has created a bluesy sounding original that will be a fun change of pace with your beginning groups.

eXplora Grade 1+ Das englische Wort 'Beetle' heisst übersetzt 'Käfer'. Den Titel 'Beetle Boogie' könnte man aber auch über die berühmten 'Beatles' herleiten, wonach die Gruppe dann übersetzt 'Die Käfe...

Pop music, chansons francaises.

This is a beautiful medley of famous French chansons arranged for concert band by Toshio Mashima. It contains the following titles: Sous le Ciel de Paris, Moulin Rouge, La Vie en Rose, Les Feuilles Mo...

Opening with the slow style of a New Orleans funeral march with an optional combo, the arrangement then shifts gears to an uptempo Dixieland celebration. Marvelous and effective writing for younger pl...

The Roaring Twenties by veteran arranger Carl Strommen features popular songs of the 1920s. The spirit of optimism is exemplified by upbeat tunes like "The Charleston," "Ja-Da," and "Five Foot Two, Ey...

eXplora Grade 1+ Der Ragtime, kurz Rag genannt, entstand Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts in den USA. Er wurde zuerst nur als Klavierstil von afro-amerikanischen Pianisten entwickelt. Durch seine Popularität...

Donald Hunsberger's classic edition of this Shostakovich masterpiece has already established itself as abasic repertoire for wind bands. This exciting and masterful work is a wonderful way to showcase...

Even beginning groups can play with a bold and impressive sound with this dynamic piece from Paul Lavender. A great opener for your first concert, this very easy composition guarantees success with it...

Black Forest Overture

This Rossini classic is carefully arranged for beginning level bands by Julie Griffin. This famous melody is always a great program number and fun for your students too!

With a rhythmic drive and tuneful melody, this concert overture engages the listener from the first measure. Colorful scoring and tasteful percussion bring the opening section to life. The plaintive l...

This energetic overture is brimming with catchy melodies for nearly every section of the band. The bold opening fanfare leads to a brisk Allegro that uses a variety of textures and colors. A contrasti...