Schirmer Concert Band

Acclaimed American composer Wallingford Riegger, wrote Dance Rhythms in 1954 originally for orchestra, but then adapted it himself for band. Noted for its light-hearted mood and energy, it is an impre...

Commissioned by the Universtiy of Redlands, this celabratory work invokes the spirit and heritage of many ethnic groups from early California. An impressive showcase number!

Transcribed by Charles Sayre. From the warmth of the opening theme to the imitation of terrors of battle, this extraordinary selection captures the full spectrum of musical emotions. Essential for you...

Arranged by Charles Fussell. Grades 4-5.

Magnificent work from Karel Husa written in honor of Bedrich Smetana. Demanding for all sections, the work begins quietly and quickly builds to open a concert with intensity and grandeur. Grades 4-5.

We are pleased to release this authentic transcription of Barber's most famous work, carefully scored for mature wind band by Calvin Custer. With careful attention to detail, this important new editio...

Grades 4-5.

Barry E. Kopetz' Fantasy On A Theme By Samuel Barber. Full score for Orchestra. The basis for this composition is the beautiful legato theme from Barber's 'Overture to the School for Scandal. '

From the popular suite comes this authentic transcription by James Curnow. In preserving the integrity of Holst's orchestral score, this new edition for band is a significant addition to today's liter...

A version of Holst's most famous work done at a level that can be achieved by young bands. Incoporating the three best-known movements, Mars, Venus, and Jupiter, Calvin Custer has created an invaluabl...

Morton Gould's Fiesta from Centennial Symphony. Score/parts for Concert Band. 'Commissioned by the University of Texas at Austin in honour of its centennial in 1983, Centennial Symphonywaswritten for...

Grades 4-5

Best known for his military marches, John Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era. Sousa's most famous marches include 'The Liberty Bell', 'The Thunderer', 'TheWas...

Morton Gould's Santa Fe Saga for Concert Band. Born in Richmond Hill, New York, on 10 December 1913, Morton Gould was recognised early on as a child prodigy with the ability toimproviseand compose. A...

Previously only available on rental, this new publication of Barber's First Essay (ca. 1930) is a welcome addition to the literature. Set in the original orchestral key, Joseph Levey's arrangement has...

Concert bands everywhere will be thrilled to perform these new editions of Percy Grainger folk song settings, arranged for band by Brian S. Wilson. Originally published for voice and piano, both have...

Previously only available on rental, this new publication of Barber's First Essay (ca. 1930) is a welcome addition to the literature. Set in the original orchestral key, Joseph Levey's arrangement has...

Composed in the late 1930s, this piece can be considered a simplified companion to the more intricate Lincolnshire Posy by Percy Grainger. Duration ca. 13 minutes.

This piece was commissioned by Northwestern University School of Music in 1996. As its name implies, the piece explores the colors of the wind ensemble. Duration ca. 17 minutes.

This piece was commissioned by Northwestern University School of Music in 1996. As its name implies, the piece explores the colors of the wind ensemble. Duration ca. 17 minutes.

Edwin Franko Goldman's Cheerio March (Sing And Whistle), arranged for Orchestra by Johnnie Vinson. Full score.

Winner of the prestigious 1999 Schirmer competition for young composers, this significant work with expanded instrumentation brings Stephen Beck to the forefront of contemporary literture for bands. T...