Overtures for Concert Band

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...

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...

Majestic Entrance is a festive opening piece with cinematic influences. It was written for the Swiss Music Association Muttenz, which celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2021 - reason enough to commis...

Add a touch of flamenco to your concert programmes with this sparkling taste of southern Spain. It features melodies in every part and important roles for the percussion section. - "5-part flexible in...

The unique New Sounds for Concert Band>/I> series of arrangements of traditional and contemporary tunes opened with African Symphony - a bright, lively composition by American singer, pianist, compose...

As the title suggests, this opening work consists of a fanfare and a hymn. This work was written for the opening ceremony of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oberstdorf (Allgäu, Germany) and...

Atlantic Overture' is a sparkling piece symbolising a journey by ship from Europe to the Americas. The music tells the story of a ship leaving the European coast on a journey that depicts the beauty o...

Pop City combines pop and funk music, and has been composed in the style of a film or television theme tune. It was commissioned by the municipal wind band of Phalempin (France), and represents the vi...

This work was composed in 2018 as a commission to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Shibuya Youth Band, based in Tokyo, Japan. Its world premiere was conducted by the composer's mentor, Masato S...

The Overture Terra di Montagne (Land of the Mountains) pays homage to the beautiful mountains of Tyrol. The piece begins with a powerful opening fanfare, followed by an Allegro con brio. The peaceful...

Berlin darf sich fast mit gleichem Recht wie Wien als Johann-Strauss-Stadt bezeichnen. Der Komponist war an der Spree ebenso bekannt und geschätzt wie an der Donau, er hat in Berlin Erfolge von triump...

A strong, rocking opening tune with a swinging middle section.

A Little Opening' kennzeichnet die aufregende und spannende Atmosphäre eines Konzertbeginns. Höchste Konzentration der Musiker, ein mit spannender Erwartung erfülltes Publikum; einfach eine Atmosphäre...

Die Österreichische Bläserjugend (ÖBJ) hat dem Komponisten Fritz Neuböck anlässlich des Österreichischen Jugend-Blasorchester-Wettbewerbes 2011 den Auftrag gegeben, eine moderne Ouvertüre als Pflichts...

Fanfare Jubiloso' ist eine kräftige Eröffnungsfanfare in der es verschiedene Spielarten gibt. Weil der Komponist Ivo Kouwenhoven seit 12,5 Jahren für den Tierolff Verlag komponiert, hat er dieses Werk...

Portsmouth Point is an overture for orchestra by English composer William Walton, composed in 1925. The overture was inspired by a print by Thomas Rowlandson which depicts the colorful life of 18th ce...

This striking overture provides a wealth of variety and teaching material in an attractive setting that students will love to play. Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exc...

Overture on a Hymn Tune is based on 'The Old Ship Of Zion' which is found in the Early American Sacred Harp songbook. Johnnie Vinson uses a fast-slow-fast overture format to give this wonderful melody...

Composed for a band festival in Duluth, MN, and suggesting perhaps an exciting downhill ski run or possibly a snowmobile chase through the woods, Due North is a fast-paced overture written entirely in...

Featuring a driving pulse throughout, powerful percussion writing, and dramatic impact points, here is Richard's popular contest work for young players carefully adapted for flexible instrumentation....

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...

Alfred Reed, Grades 3-5.