Blasorchester-Noten

A nautical theme lies behind Red Right Return, a rhythmic work from Ohio composer Dan Adams. The ship's bell adds luster to the motif and can be a visual as well as audio treat. (3:00)

The golden age of marches (early 20th century) gave us a wealth of wonderful literature. That tradition is still alive and well, as can be seen with this tuneful addition to the repertoire of Kelly Be...

Written in the style of the marches used in circuses to accompany acrobats, this march from Kelly Bennette harkens back to a longstanding band tradition. Filled with surprises, filigree, and theater,...

Sword of Saint Michael by Kelly Bennette has a delightful melody and the flavor of a transcription, but it is an action-packed original for concert band. It has a big, beautiful sound and parts to cha...

Sparkling woodwinds, triumphant brass, and colorful percussion highlight this scintillating overture from Robert Longfield. Safe Harbor is scored for everyone in the band to have an interesting part....

The title of Beautiful, Inside and Out aptly describes this genuinely exquisite work for band composed by Jeremy S. Martin. It's all about tone, intonation, and harmonic depth. While not technically c...

In the late 1960s, Alan Shulman composed four works for symphonic winds. Interstate 90 dates from a 1962 sketch depicting a drive heading west on the Massachusetts Turnpike and New York State Thruway....

A tone poem depicting the extreme emotions and complicated lives of soldiers in Vietnam, Thousand Mile Eyes by Mark Fabio is one of deep emotional impact. It vividly portrays the hardships of the Viet...

A uniquely styled setting of a march popular in the early days of the Prohibition era, Clarence E. Barber's arrangement of Prohibition Era March features an optional xylophone solo the first time thro...

Safely scored, Acclamation Overture by Kelly Bennette is playable by less experienced bands. It is a rewarding challenge, well worth the effort and---to add to it all---it is an enjoyable work to play...

A minimalist approach makes this a unique work well-suited for teaching of chromatic fingerings. Chris Campbell's Perspective Shift is clever, tongue-in-cheek, and features interesting but not difficu...

Instrumentation rather than difficulty makes this work a grade 3. Jeremy Martin's arrangement of Be Thou My Vision is ideal for memorial services or just for that spot at your concert where you want t...

Written for the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I and dedicated to General John J. Pershing, A. E. F. March has a special place in the history of the concert band. This arrangement by Loras...

Written for Powell Crosley of the Crosley Radio Corporation, The Crosley March arranged by Loras John Schissel resounds with the zest of Fillmore at his best. It's not easy, but it's worth any time ne...

Published for the first time, Circus Galop finds its origins in Sousa's last and unperformed opera The Irish Dragoon. Short, arresting and classically Sousa, this light-hearted and exciting work is a...

The light bossa nova style of this Johnny Mandel hit comes from the classic M-G-M movie "The Sandpiper."

This is a stunningly beautiful treatment of The Last Rose of Summer. Technically accessible, it is music that requires the utmost in control and sensitivity. It will be a concert standout.

12 leichte, lustige Stücke. Zoo Ball ist in fünf Stimmenn mit verschiedenen Transpositionen für jede Stimme notiert. Die Stimmen 1 und 2 sind die Sopranstimmen. Stimme 1 sollte Stimme 2 klanglich über...

Cast in three short movements the work endeavours to recreate the pioneering spirit of the journey across America (the then 'New World') as this vast continent was opened up and its wonders exposed. T...

Rock version of this well-known classic. (Recorded on QPRM126D FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 1997(Massed Bands of the Royal Air Force - Recorded on QPRM130D FIESTA (Central Band of the Royal Air Force)

The variations are based on fragments of 'Der Heimetvogel', dating from the 19th century. The variations are: 1. Vivo e scherzando (a moto perpetuo); 2. Subito meno mosso (a macabre 12/8 march); 3. Le...

An important work from this exciting talent, Martin Ellerby's 'symphony for Winds' breaks new ground in the exploration of wind band scoring, creating new sounds and textures. (Grade 6) (Recorded on Q...

A charming evocation of this great Italian City. The four movements each pay homage to a composer who has been associated with Venice in the past. 1. Concertante (Antonio's Allegro) 2. Pas de Deux (Ig...