Intermediate Opening Piece Sheet Music

Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897-1957) was an Austrian-American composer who was recognized as an exceptional musical talent at a young age. The son of the influential music critic Julius Korngold, he gr...

Rise Up to the Sky evokes a sense of upward movement and grandeur. The composition combines a fanfare-like funk rhythm with subtle Latin American influences, uniting dynamism and modernity. The piece...

This energetic piece appears on many state required lists and is among the prestigious All-Japan Top 100 band pieces. Based on folk-like melodies and featuring playable solo passages, the work is safe...

Carl Maria von Weber’s overture "Abu Hassan" is a short, lively piece that serves as an introduction to the opera. It was composed in 1811 and premiered in Munich, marking one of Weber’s early success...

Carl Maria von Weber’s overture "Abu Hassan" is a short, lively piece that serves as an introduction to the opera. It was composed in 1811 and premiered in Munich, marking one of Weber’s early success...

The overture from "Nabucco" is a well-known masterpiece by Giuseppe Verdi. The brass quintet gives it unique dynamics. From chorales to the grand finale, everything unfolds with special effect in this...

Violoncello & Piano.

The essence and resonance of this timeless overture is perfectly preserved in Leidig's arrangement. Technical range is perfect for high school string or full orchestras. String parts are carefully edi...

Festive and melodious composition.

This piece from Peter Ilyich Tschaikowsky's Nutcracker will be instantly recognized by audiences and is the perfect concert opener. Arranged for grade 4 trumpet trio, this beloved work is sure to be a...

Amlin's dazzling moto perpetuo brilliantly weaves together a pair of trumpets, at times playing in harmony, at times spelling each other through subtle dovetailing of phrases, and always maintaining e...

These "melodic studies" build technique for the advanced player, covering arpeggios in various keys, double-stops, thirds, tenths, octaves, string transfers, trills, and chromatic scale passages.

Fanfare for the Best is a short piece for best friends and memories of good times in pleasant company. I wrote it for my friend Otto M. Schwarz for his 50th birthday.

Fanfare for the Best is a short piece for best friends and memories of good times in pleasant company. I wrote it for my friend Otto M. Schwarz for his 50th birthday.

Violin & Piano.

This expansive overture for band takes the listener and performer on a varied path of moods and styles. The opening portrays the start of a new day, full of wonder and promise. The second section repr...

The Sky's the Limit is a celebratory overture that explodes with positive energy and exuberance. From the triumphant opening fanfare to the beautifully elegant euphonium solo (cued in various instrume...

Exuberant Awakening by Jack Wilds is a flashy opener that brims with elation. Soaring melodies and propulsive ostinatos combine with orchestrational flourishes to create a piece that exudes feelings o...