Overtures for Concert Band

Nigel Hess's bustling 6-minute work, A Christmas Overture, is an exciting new addition to the Christmas repertoire and a must for opening any seasonal concert. Originally commissioned for orchestra by...

Fascination Fanfare - a hymn to passion, fascination and generations of music lovers! This dynamic fanfare is a rousing work full of catchy melodies and fascinating sounds. The opening work and the si...

Richard Saucedo has created an attention-getting fanfare that's packed with raw energy. This exciting, yet playable work is a perfect choice to let your band open a concert with dramatic flare and con...

From the instantly recognized TV theme by Vic Mizzy to the clever and catchy new songs by Andrew Lippa, the new musical production brings all the creepy and kooky (and even ooky) fun to the Broadway s...

Columbus is a brilliant and dynamic overture with a gentle, melodic middle section. The composer was inspired by the European space laboratory Columbus, which is part of the International Space Statio...

Even at the beginning level, Michael Oare shows that it's possible to provide creative music in a concise and appealing overture format. A stately opening leads to the exciting and energetic main them...

Bring a festive sparkle to your next holiday performance with the uplifting "Christmas Overture," published by Hal Leonard. This expertly crafted medley for concert band weaves together three of the m...

This work was commissioned by two fanfare bands from Loksbergen and Kortenaken in Belgium, that have merged to form one single ensemble. This festive work has been constructed using two contrasting el...

Ruperto Chapí y Lorente (1851-1909) was a Spanish composer who wrote a large number of symphonic, band, choral and chamber works, as well as zarzuelas and operas and is considered one of the most popu...

The 'Jupiter Hymn' comes from the fourth movement , 'Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity' from the orchestral suite 'THE PLANETS' by the English composer Gustav HOLST (l874 - 1934), written between 1914 a...

Magic Overture was written as an anniversary present for the Bürgermusik Götzis in Austria. The magic of the music and landscape in the Austrian region of Vorarlberg are in abundance in the charming v...

This work was commissioned by the civilian wind orchestra Shimizu il compagno, based in Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, as a commemorative work for their 10th Anniversary. The world premiere...

Intrada Furiosa des jungen Schweizer Komponisten Gauthier Dupertuis ist eine energiegeladene Fanfare für Blasorchester, in der brillante Signale der Blechbläser und feurige Holzbläser-Linien mit lyris...

Amni Imosite, an Overture whose melodies and sound effects seek to pay homage to the composer's hometown, Amposta. This composition earned him the award of the AMPOSTA AWARD 2021 for his career, comme...

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...

The overture to "Die drei Wünsche" by Carl Michael Ziehrer is an absolute rarity. Alongside the Strauss family, Ziehrer embodies Austria’s musical tradition like almost no other. I had the opportunity...

Blackbird Special' is a song by American band Dirty Dozen Brass Band. The song is an entertainment piece, a good concert opener or encore. When used as a concert opener one may let the different secti...

Die Worte zum Lied 'Funiculý Funicula' stammen von dem italienischen Journalisten Peppino Turco und wurden 1880 von Luigi Denza vertont, um damit die Eröffnung der Seilbahn auf den Vesuv zu feiern. Ob...

Donald Hunsberger's classic edition of this Shostakovich masterpiece has already established itself as abasic repertoire for wind bands. This exciting and masterful work is a wonderful way to showcase...

Even beginning groups can play with a bold and impressive sound with this dynamic piece from Paul Lavender. A great opener for your first concert, this very easy composition guarantees success with it...

Black Forest Overture

Bring irresistible energy and pure enthusiasm to your rehearsal room! Gioachino Rossini's world-famous William Tell Overture is undoubtedly one of the most exhilarating masterpieces in classical music...

With a rhythmic drive and tuneful melody, this concert overture engages the listener from the first measure. Colorful scoring and tasteful percussion bring the opening section to life. The plaintive l...

This energetic overture is brimming with catchy melodies for nearly every section of the band. The bold opening fanfare leads to a brisk Allegro that uses a variety of textures and colors. A contrasti...

This spirited overture features tuneful and rhythmic melodies along with some poignant lyrical moments of expression. Bright, bold, and brimming with personality, this work is a great way to open a co...