Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

A companion edition to Fennell's landmark edition of Lincolnshire Posy, this work is a must for every serious band library. The score and parts are based on original sources and contain Dr. Fennell's...

One of the truly great circus marches, the title refers to the term used by the circus bandsmen (Windjammers) to a circus march. And this one certainly lives up to its title! This is a showcase for th...

This musical tribute to Frederick Fennell is based on a selection of Danish folk melodies that were part of an unpublished collection of Percy Grainger's. Written as a companion piece to Lincolnshire...

Columbian is one of King's great mid-level marches. Composed early in his career, it is brimming with all of the characteristics which have made his marches favorites with bands for almost a century:...

The Gallant Seventh honors the 107th Infantry Regiment of the New York National Guard. One of the 'March King's' finest efforts, it contains the traditional 'trumpet and drum' writing associated with...

Originally published under the pseudonym Carl Lawrence, The Flying Squadron march is in the distinctive King style. Composed during his days as a circus musician, it contains all of the melodic and rh...

Haunting sounds and eerie effects describe the stone sentinels that dot the landscape of historic New Hampshire. The music resonates with the sounds of aging graveyards, some sacred in nature and some...

John Cacavas uses popular melodies by Johann Strauss to craft this wonderful waltz medley. A great introduction to the waltz for your students, your audience may want to hum along with the comfort and...

The United States Air Force Pararescuemen are paid tribute in this powerful and moving work. While a particularly courageous rescue operation is the object of the work, all the brave men and women who...

John Philip Sousa wrote music in a variety of styles and was particularly adept at dance music, which, of course, was the original purpose of the march. The Gliding Girl is a tango, and its relaxed te...

The 'March King' wrote this in honor of the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Schissel has prepared this edition for the modern concert band with corrected pitches, unified dynamics, and articulations. A bri...

Gene Milford has once again delivered a solid edition of a Karl King March. Written in 1911 for a close friend, Imperial March is one of a number of marches published by Agnew under King's own name, i...

The impact Frederick Fennell had on the band world is immeasurable. His legacy continues with his edition of this Holst classic that is such an important part of band repertoire and history. Extensive...

While much of composer Paul Whear's efforts have been in advanced-level music, he has also written some very significant works for lower level bands. In Czech Suite, Dr. Whear respectfully explores th...

This classic work for horn and orchestra has been faithfully crafted for horn soloist (horn part edited by Philip Farkas) and band by John Boyd. More than just a vehicle for the soloist, it also allow...

BALLAD is a set of Variations on an archaic chorale-like theme. In the five variations, all instruments of the band are used in such a way as to help evoke a great variety of contrasting moods. Includ...

Based on When Johnny Comes Marching Home; Glory, Glory Hallelujah; and America.

PROCESSIONAL is a composition in which the Percussion, Brass and Woodwinds function like protagonists in a drama, making their statements, building tension, clashing in a climactic conflict, and endin...

PARADE is a composition in which the Winds "march" in different formation accompanied by a "Drum Corps." They start softly in a distance and proceed steadily in their march, ending in an all-out forti...

... a clever concert closer spotlighting the percussion section. (The Instrumentalist, November 1979)

This music is tremendously challenging but not impossible for good junior high groups... Concertante would make an excellent contest choice, repaying many times over in musical value the time spent to...