Intermediate Opening Piece Sheet Music

Galliarde by Pierre Attaignant (1494-1552) is an elegant opening item for those looking for something a little different. It can also be used as a filler or to link two works in a programme. Manu Mell...

A solemn, majestic opening fanfare is followed by a cantabile theme that emerges in different instrument groups, one after another. The opening fanfare then also undergoes a number of instrumental tra...

James Curnow's brilliant opener is the inspiring and spirited fanfare needed to start your next holiday concert with flair. Based on Angels We Have Heard on High, this flourish works its way through s...

Glocken in Kirchtürmen, Glockenklänge in allen Straßen und Geschäften und Glöckchen als Schmuck am Weihnachtsbaum - ihr Klang verbreitet überall festliche Weihnachtsstimmung. Christmas Carillon - zu D...

Shifting harmonies in the stately but exciting opening introduce a lovely lyric theme. A gorgeous 8-measure Alto Sax solo (cued Tpt.) brings in a second, extended lyric theme which gradually develops...

Shifting harmonies in the stately but exciting opening introduce a lovely lyric theme. A gorgeous 8-measure Alto Sax solo (cued Tpt.) brings in a second, extended lyric theme which gradually develops...

Spain is a country like no other. Its scenic beauty, colorful history and bold arts and literature are unique and legendary. In this overture Carmine Pastore skilfully portrays this timeless region of...

The influence of Claude T. Smith is heavily present in this piece, a perfect addition to any festival or concert program. Safely scored for most any band, this work is easily accessible for both perfo...

The influence of Claude T. Smith is heavily present in this piece, a perfect addition to any festival or concert program. Safely scored for most any band, this work is easily accessible for both perfo...

Marchissimo will make a fantastic opening piece for any concert. It does however come with a twist! It can be played simply as written, but is really designed to be 'staged' with players coming on the...

This is a real toe-tapping work with strong melodies and a catchy syncopated accompaniment. There is a contrasting middle section with a lovely cantabile tune but the upbeat melody from the beginning...

As the title implies this new piece brings the flute section into the limelight. Following a fast introduction by the accompanying band, the flute section follows in three-parts with a rapidly syncopa...

Wim Laseroms composed Viva Excelsior on the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of music society Excelsior in Losser (the Netherlands). After a powerful tutti entry, the percussion section bridges t...

Der Belgier Tom De Haes schrieb Amity and Sweetness für seine Freundin und drückte darin seine Idealvorstellung von Frieden und Glückseligkeit aus. Er wählte die ansteigende Sexte, eines der ausdrucks...

Bei diesem Marsch kommen alle Instrumentengruppen des Blasorchesters zum Zug! So erklingt nach einer schneidigen Eröffnung ein verspieltes Thema im Diskant, eng verwoben mit einer legato gespielten Ge...

Paul Dukas (1865-1935) was a composer who had little self-confidence and was very self-critical. As a result of this he destroyed the manuscripts of all but seven large and five small works. Luckily h...