Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

Quincy Jones composed this bossa nova for the 1962 issued recording 'Big Band Bossa Nova' Later, the song is featured many times in movies, TV-series and even as music for computer games! Many of us r...

My Dream was written to the Norwegian movie Dreamcastle in 1986, and has since then become one of the most beloved Norwegian songs.

This is the main theme from the Norwegian TV-serie and Movie 'Orps' 'Korps' is the Norwegian word for Wind Band. In the series the K falls off and you are left with 'orps' indicating a band in trouble...

This medley is from the famous TV series about Pippi. The arrangement was written for the Staff Band of the Norwegian Army's concerts for children. This is fun music both for young and old.

Here is a sensitive yet very playable version of this beautiful folk melody. From a soft beginning with woodwinds followed by the low brass playing the melody, this arrangement builds to a dramatic st...

Essential Elements Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 24) Using a catchy New Orleans style street beat as the underlying pulse, this clever arrangement will give your band a jazzy sound witho...

Featuring the clarinets in their low register, along with Michael Sweeney's unique harmonic approach and a tasty percussion accompaniment, here is a splendid yet easy setting of this traditional Scott...

With its modal harmonies and hauntingly beautiful melody, this holiday favorite will sound terrific with your beginning players thanks to Michael Sweeney's skilled arrangement.

Artist Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34)

This beautiful welsh melody was featured in the movie Empire of the Sun. John Higgins' hymn-like setting is skillfully done with a variety of rich textures and graceful harmonies. (Includes Online Aud...

This beautiful welsh melody was featured in the movie Empire of the Sun. John Higgins' hymn-like setting is skillfully done with a variety of rich textures and graceful harmonies. (Includes Online Aud...

The chant-like quality of this traditional melody lends itself to a beautiful and creative setting by John Moss. Perfect for teaching expressive playing and balancing the ensemble sound.

Imagine the mist rising on a secluded Scottish valley to reveal a festival of song and dance. Here's a marvelous piece in a variety of styles that uses a mix of original themes and folk songs from the...

Expert Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 15) Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional aud...

John has crafted an outstanding moderate tempo march in a Spanish style. The first strain is bold and elegant with the brass playing the melody. The second strain starts with a legato clarinet line, t...

The uniqueness of this ethnic folk music is captured by John Moss in this masterful setting. The lively Kelvin Grove features the flutes followed by the woodwind section, and Over The Water To Charlie...

This very appealing medley of Australian folk songs includes The Ballad of Ned Kelly, Botany Bay and Bound For South Australia. A wonderful collection of unique tunes in a creative setting! (Includes...

Expert Level - Grade 2. John Moss cleverly combines 3 early American favorites in this well-paced and full-sounding arrangement. Includes Goober Peas, Sweet Betsy from Pike and a unique rendition of O...

This wonderful medley of three charming Irish standards includes Westering Home, In Dublin's Fair City, and I'll Tell Me Ma.

Expert Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 15). Classic American folk tune with simple variation treatment. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or download...

Master Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 32). The Celtic folk tradition provides us with a wealth of wonderful musical material. Paul's effective arrangement begins with the beautiful ballad The Maids...