Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

The rich heritage of French-Canadian folk music dates back several centuries. Robert has chosen three of these songs to create a musical portrait of this colorful culture. The opening piece is the jau...

First published in 1964, this dynamic work endures as a classic for young concert bands. Heavily influenced by the modal folk idiom found in early Welch and British band works, this new edition featur...

First published in 1964, this dynamic work endures as a classic for young concert bands. Heavily influenced by the modal folk idiom found in early Welch and British band works, this new edition featur...

The folk music of Czechoslovakia has often served as a fertile source of material and inspiration for composers and arrangers. This work is a setting of three traditional Czech melodies displaying a w...

An uplifting tone poem for band, this one is a truly beautiful expression built upon rich texture and artfully-phrased melody. From a simple hymn-like opening, the piece builds relentlessly to an inte...

Here is one of the most popular works of Russian master composer Dmitri Shostakovich skillfully adapted by James Curnow. Filled with humor and vitality, this single-movement work is an engaging and wo...

Here is one of the most popular works of Russian master composer Dmitri Shostakovich skillfully adapted by James Curnow. Filled with humor and vitality, this single-movement work is an engaging and wo...

Paul Cook provides a unique and vibrant setting of the well-known melody that is almost hypnotic in effect. Gorgeous!

Paul Cook provides a unique and vibrant setting of the well-known melody that is almost hypnotic in effect. Gorgeous!

Intrada on a Norwegian religious folk tune can be performed as an concert opener, as well as an sparkling intermesso for most concerts occations.

All men had feets is a folk tune from Trondheim, transcribed around 1850 by L. M. Lindeman. In more recent times, the song has been popularized by artists such as Alf Cranner. The lyrics are both maca...

In 1990, Owe Green composed the "Folklore Suite No. 3", comprising three movements: 1. By the side of the road 2. Longing and Barefoot Dance 3. Polska.Owe Green commenced his musical career as a flaut...

Langeberglaatten is a lydarlaatt* and is most often performed on langeleik. The laatt exists in different variations and is played in several ways. Of the langeleik players from Valdres, these have ma...

Langeberglaatten is a lydarlaatt* and is most often performed on langeleik. The laatt exists in different variations and is played in several ways. Of the langeleik players from Valdres, these have ma...

The Norwegian folk-music group «Madam Jam» consists of 7 musicians from the central, mountainous region of Norway. They released their first album, «van danse» in 2023. This polka is on the track-list...

Around the World in 8 minutes is a four-movement suite inspired by traditional music from four continents: Europe, Asia, Africa and America. The first movement is inspired by the royals, their castle...

Another outstanding composition by Robert Sheldon, A Longford Legend is destined to become a classic! It was commissioned by the Normal Community West High School Band, Normal, Illinois and is based o...

Another outstanding composition by Robert Sheldon, A Longford Legend is destined to become a classic! It was commissioned by the Normal Community West High School Band, Normal, Illinois and is based o...

Another outstanding composition by Robert Sheldon, A Longford Legend is destined to become a classic! It was commissioned by the Normal Community West High School Band, Normal, Illinois and is based o...

Another outstanding composition by Robert Sheldon, A Longford Legend is destined to become a classic! It was commissioned by the Normal Community West High School Band, Normal, Illinois and is based o...

The sounds of the Scottish Highlands come alive in this engaging medley incorporating the Scottish folk songs 'Loch Lomond,' 'The Hundred Pipers,' 'Annie Laurie' and 'Scotland the Brave.' Includes gre...

The sounds of the Scottish Highlands come alive in this engaging medley incorporating the Scottish folk songs 'Loch Lomond,' 'The Hundred Pipers,' 'Annie Laurie' and 'Scotland the Brave.' Includes gre...

The sounds of the Scottish Highlands come alive in this engaging medley incorporating the Scottish folk songs 'Loch Lomond,' 'The Hundred Pipers,' 'Annie Laurie' and 'Scotland the Brave.' Includes gre...

The sounds of the Scottish Highlands come alive in this engaging medley incorporating the Scottish folk songs 'Loch Lomond,' 'The Hundred Pipers,' 'Annie Laurie' and 'Scotland the Brave.' Includes gre...

This incredible overture was written for the All County Honor Band in Mercer County, Pennsylvania and is based on the familiar folk song, 'Erie Canal.' The slow, powerful introduction is comprised of...