Overtures for Concert Band

Daniel‑François‑Esprit Auber (1782-1871) was a central figure in early French grand opera, known for his elegant melodic writing and clear, theatrical orchestral style. 'La Muette de Portici' (1828) b...

Daniel‑François‑Esprit Auber (1782-1871) was a central figure in early French grand opera, known for his elegant melodic writing and clear, theatrical orchestral style. 'La Muette de Portici' (1828) b...

Daniel‑François‑Esprit Auber (1782-1871) was a central figure in early French grand opera, known for his elegant melodic writing and clear, theatrical orchestral style. 'La Muette de Portici' (1828) b...

Cavalleria Rusticana is a tempestuous drama of adultery and revenge set in a remote Italian village. Its earthy passions, bold confrontational scenes and richly melodic score set a fashion for so-call...

The Wasps' is incidental music composed by the British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams in 1909. It was based on Aristophane's ancient Greek comedy 'The Wasps' for a production at Trinity College, Camb...

'Girl Crazy' is a musical in two act with music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin. It had its premiere in 1930 in New York and had in the first run a total of 272 performances. The overtur...

This piece is a dramatic and rhythmically exciting overture for band. It is set in three contrasting sections: 'Ablaze,' 'Glistening,' and 'The Radiance,' each with its own character and style. Brilli...

Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23 No. 5 presents a deep, brooding atmosphere in its opening before transitioning into sweeping, lyrical sections. This arrangement for wind band maintains the i...

Ufo Concerto, the first solo work by Johan de Meij for euphonium solo, is not a traditional concert work in the classical sense. It is comprised of five movements that are thematically interconnected:...

Designed to open a Christmas concert, A Christmas Herald starts with a fanfare that introduces a lyrical theme, which eventually turns out to be a descant to Hark, the Herald Angels Sing, which is sub...

Fanfare for an Occasion was written to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the founding of Anglo Music Press, the publishing company dedicated to the works of British composer, Philip Sparke. It is a br...

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...

Inspired by the operas of Bellini, Saverio Mercadante created this richly contrasting overture from lyrical and dramatic moments in his own works. This arrangement offers modern concert bands access t...

Who doesn't know the famous introduction 'To boldly go where no man has gone before' at the beginning of each Star Trek sequel? Many generations grew up with Star Trek - one of the most iconic Sci-Fi...

This piece was composed for the youth wind band at the Marienschule in Saarbrücken, Germany. The title praises the importance of an education emphasizing freedom, responsibility and getting to know an...

Wim Stalman bases his work on the internationally known chorale Adeste Fideles - in German: Come, O ye faithful. The Call of Christmas is excellently suited as an opening work. Joyful fanfares alterna...

We proudly bring you another one of Robert van Berigen's spectacular arrangements of popular classical works, based on Franz Schubert's famous song, The Trout, Op. 32, composed in 1817. Schubert liked...

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...

In the summer of 2010 Dirk Brossé was appointed music director of The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. During his inauguration concert in September that year he brought a musical surprise to the cit...