Opening Pieces for Concert Band

This piece is a celebratory work composed to reflect a special occasion. Even though it uses just the first six notes, the various articulations and dynamics used make this a terrific piece filled wit...

The dragon has throughout history and in many cultures been associated with power, majesty, fear, mystery and legend, just to name a few. The dragon depicted in this composition is that of the Europea...

Fantastic Overture is a musical depiction of a knight's battle, against an evil force, for the love of a woman. All instruments get colourful and interesting parts with the percussion helping to maint...

Starting with a fanfare, this overture quickly moves into a lively melody reminiscent of Holst.  Varying meters and levels of rhythmic complexity create demands for mature players while the inner part...

A performance without oboes and bassoons is possible through the use of cue notes.

Besetzung: Alt- und Kontrabass-Klarinette, Bass-Saxophon und Violoncello sind optional. Sie erhalten bei uns auch die Oper Lohengrin in einer Fassung für Sprecher, Solisten, Chor und Blasorchester (22...

Besetzung: Alt- und Kontrabass-Klarinette, Bass-Saxophon und Violoncello sind optional. Sie erhalten bei uns auch die Oper Lohengrin in einer Fassung für Sprecher, Solisten, Chor und Blasorchester (22...

Das 'Trumpet Voluntary' von Jeremiah Clarke wurde ursprünglich Henry Purcell zugeschrieben. Zunächst unter dem Namen 'Prince Of Denmark March' bekannt geworden, verdankt das Stück seine große Berühmth...

A Touch Of Velvet - A Sting Of Brass der Gruppe Mood Mosaic wurde berühmt als Intro der Sendung 'Musikladen' von Radio Bremen in der Zeit von 1977 bis 1984. Sehr empfehlenswert für Konzerteröffnungen.

This piece, though based on rather simple rhythmic and melodic fragments, is a majestic fanfare designed to herald the year 2000. It features contrasting flourishes by woodwinds, brass and percussion.

Dieses Werk hat den energischen Charakter eines Eröffnungswerkes. Der amerikanische Komponist James Curnow liess sich von der Landschaft in der Umgebung seines Wohnhauses im US-Staat Kentucky inspirie...

New Horizons was written to commemorate the opening of the Sinclair Secondary School in Whitby, Ontario, Canada. The school operates under the philosophy 'Quality education today - for tomorrow' and i...

Black Granite is dedicated to the men and women who gave their lives in Vietnam, and whose names are forever engraved on the solemn black granite stone wall at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC. T...

Dramatic trumpet fanfares announce a flowing main theme, creating an atmosphere of exhilaration and anticipation. Commissioned for the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympics, Olympic Fanfare and Theme will...

This fanfare is an exciting opener for any festival of concert. Fanfare Esprit combines a regal opening with strong, flowing melodic lines. The composition allows any ensemble to express its individua...

Ein entzückendes Medley klassischer Stücke, die bekannte moderne Hollywoodfilme heraufbeschwören. Umrahmt von zeitgenössischen Eröffnungs- und Schlusspassagen ist dies ein wunderbares und dabei leicht...

The well-known folksong Meadowlands is the basis for this spectacular Russian fantasy. The cantabile opening is particularly nice for the woodwinds, and all the parts are quite playable for bands at t...

This delightful piece describes the robust nature of the many beautiful scenic lakes formed around the Cumberland River in Kentucky USA. An enchanting short concert work for beginner bands.

This energetic overture with delightful natural contrasts is sure to find its way into your repertoire. Opening with a wonderful F Horn melody (cued in Alto Saxophone) the classic overture style piece...

Provocative modal shifts and fresh melodic excursions take us to another land. The brooding minor key opening leads by stages to a big uplifting finish. There is also lots of contrast built into the o...

Provocative modal shifts and fresh melodic excursions take us to another land. The brooding minor key opening leads by stages to a big uplifting finish. There is also lots of contrast built into the o...

This is your chance to program something intriguing, exciting and unique. The ancient meets the modern in James L. Hosay's distinctive new modal fantasy for Young Band. The mysterious chant-like openi...

A powerful modal opening brings your concert to life with this new and different opener for young band. Make a statement that will be remembered. Carefully scored to help your young band sound good, t...

This charming A-B-A form tone poem takes us on a memorable pleasure sailboat ride on the Chesapeake. Skillful scoring and natural melodies make sure this piece will show your group well on the concert...

This charming A-B-A form tone poem takes us on a memorable pleasure sailboat ride on the Chesapeake. Skillful scoring and natural melodies make sure this piece will show your group well on the concert...