Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

Spanish composer Manuel de Falla composed in 1914 'Siete canciones populares españolas' (Seven Spanish Folksongs). It's a cycle of traditional Spanish songs arranged for soprano and piano by the compo...

Spanish composer Manuel de Falla composed in 1914 'Siete canciones populares españolas' (Seven Spanish Folksongs). It's a cycle of traditional Spanish songs arranged for soprano and piano by the compo...

In dieser Arbeit für sinfonisches Blasorchester wollte der Komponist bekannte Volkslieder ganz neu belichten. Es ist bestimmt kein 'Medley' zum Mitsingen entstanden, sondern vielmehr durch eine extrav...

Londonderry Air ist quasi die heimliche Nationalhymne Nordirlands und wurde textlich erstmals im Jahre 1855 veröffentlicht. Die Melodie wurde zunächst für das volkstümliche Lied 'Danny Boy' verwendet...

Zeitgemäss arrangiertes Volkslieder-Medley im Happy Sound Style des Altmeisters 'James Last'. Dieses Medley spielte das Orchester 'James Last' im Jahr 1968 bei seinem ersten Fernsehauftritt in der ZDF...

This beautiful and lyrical Chinese folksong features the talents of a flute player from within the ensemble. There is a harp part that could easily be performed on keyboard (set to harp sound) or pian...

This piece contains two distinctively different themes a traditional European folk song sounding melody and a Japanese inspired one. Each melody is introduced on its own, then they are combined with b...

Based on the Newfoundland folk song the Feller from Fortune, this piece has been transformed from the original jig to become an energetic overture featuring a number of solo opportunities, interesting...

She's Like The Swallow is a hauntingly beautiful folk song from Newfoundland, Canada. This version for concert band retains that haunting quality in a very accessible version for bands looking for a q...

The Moon Reflected In Twin Ponds was commissioned for the Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Concert Band, in Toronto, Canada. This school has a large Chinese population and it seemed fitting to write a wo...

This beautiful folk song has been used as the melody for several popular hymns, including 'I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say,' 'O Sing a Song of Bethlehem,' 'I Feel the Winds of God Today' and several ot...

This is a fun and rhythmic South African folk song. The arrangement could be performed with or without choir, or it could involve members of the band singing. The optional repeats can be used to short...

This famous folksong has been brilliantly arranged for concert band. Melody is found throughout the ensemble and rhythmic variety keeps the piece interesting and exciting for both players and the audi...

Celebration of Peace is a fantasy on Oseh Shalom (He Who Makes Peace), a traditional Hebrew song. This lively arrangement uses mixed meter, tempo changes, syncopation, and instrumental textures to por...

Highland Castle Echoes invites audiences on a captivating musical journey through the storied landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. From the majestic opening fanfare to the lyrical middle section and...

Highland Castle Echoes invites audiences on a captivating musical journey through the storied landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. From the majestic opening fanfare to the lyrical middle section and...

This medley of traditional folk songs songs uses Clair Fairchild's "Twelve Persian Folk Songs" as its basis. Fairchild took care to preserve their original authenticity by limiting all western harmony...