Intermediate Sheet Music from Ludwig Music Publishing Company

El Abanico (The Fan) is the most famous work of Spanish bandmaster Alfredo Javaloyes. This pasodoble (a quick, Spanish military march) was named after a popular café in Cartagena containing a large, f...

Pierre has written another winner! Based on the folksong, Old Joe Clark, this is a joyful fantasy of contrasting styles, tempi and dynamics, with plenty of challenge, and rewards for everyone. This is...

Overture for Symphonic Band was composed in 1970 by Bin Kaneda at the request of the Yamaha Concert Band. This music was first performed by the Yamaha Concert Band at their regular spring concert in 1...

This adventuresome work depicts the essence of the sea, from its calm serenity to its stormy turbulence; in all situations, demonstrating the teeming life always present in the waters. Covering many m...

This is an incredibly imaginative piece that utilizes many unconventional techniques; in fact it's an excellent way to teach these techniques. A programmatic description of snakes, it's a fascinating...

Dana Wilson has always provided fresh outlooks on band works. With Sang!, he explores the interconnectivity between rhythmic utterances and typical wind instrument sound production by having players v...

A piece that works extremely well for good middle school bands as well as high school bands. Not outrageously demanding, with some very exciting percussion parts, it is a great combination of artistry...

This is a suite of Renaissance dances which were characteristic to five different European countries. The festival opens with a fanfare-like Intrada followed by Basse Dance (France), Pavane (England),...

With substantial opportunity for mallet percussion to shine, this sombre and moving tribute is beautiful. It provides a great opportunity for bands to develop musical nuance and balance. Some pyramidi...

El Abanico (The Fan) is the most famous work of Spanish bandmaster Alfredo Javaloyes. This pasodoble (a quick, Spanish military march) was named after a popular café in Cartagena containing a large, f...

Commissioned for the Sesquicentennial Celebration of the United States Naval Academy Band, Cdr. Donald Keller, Conductor, this is a thoughtful and dramatic setting of the beloved hymn, Eternal Father...

Brimming with life, it's what we've grown to expect from this popular band composer! Bright and brisk from the very start, Old Joe Clark never sounded better. This familiar folk song is presented in a...

Versatile as well as useful. Three patriotic songs, Chester, America (My Country 'Tis of Thee)and America the Beautiful, can be performed alone or together as a concert suite or effective warm-up. Fam...

A contemporary overture depicting the majesty of migrating birds in their seasonal travel. Plenty of interesting and dynamic percussion writing adds to the grandeur and excitement of this timely work...

Versatile as well as useful. Three patriotic songs, Chester, America (My Country 'Tis of Thee)and America the Beautiful, can be performed alone or together as a concert suite or effective warm-up. Fam...

This beautiful carol has an optional vocal solo for flexibility in programming. The setting is touching and heartfelt and provides the perfect moment of serenity.

Only the imagination of you and your band limit the possibilities of this gem from the pen of Johann Strauss' arranger. A full score with corrections accompanies clean, easy to read parts. Instrumenta...

The two part holiday season is the subject of this reverent yet joyful work from the pen of Robert Longfield. It brings a mature sound to the band but is quite playable by less experienced groups.

Composed and published when King was only 21 years of age (under the pseudonym Carl Lawrence), Salute to the Sultan shows the composer in adventuresome mode. Off the beat cymbals and grace notes creat...

Enter the fantastical Land of Oz with this exciting work appropriate for contest, concert, or festival. Beware! The Yoop eats "meat people and orange marmalade!"

This thrilling work depicts the story of Theseus and the minotaur in a dramatic and exciting manner. The synthesizer part may be played by a pianist and a harpist if those instruments are available. A...

Karl King had a knack for galops and screamers. Excelsior is a fine example of the former, yet despite the brisk tempo it is extremely playable. Everything lies well, ranges are not extreme, and there...

This beautiful composition explores the rich sonority of the concert band. This lyrical setting has nice parts for every performer and will demand the utmost control and sensitivity from both conducto...

Syncopated rhythms, fat chords, trombone glissandi, and a compelling drive make this an exciting work for bands. It can be played with as few as four percussionists or you can assign a player to each...

Young players enjoy playing in minor keys because they are often filled with excitement and drama. This melodic new work capitalizes on that fondness for minor keys and has all the energy and drama th...