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A solid, no-frills band work in three short movements, this work comes together quickly in rehearsal and is equally successful at high school, university, and community group levels. Allowing for a fe...

Long a staple in the Ludwig Music catalog, directors wishing to have their bands experience the beauty and majesty of Beethoven's only opera are well served in the faithful rendering of this overture.

While not a programmatic piece, necessarily, the composer here evokes the mystery and sense of drama that encompasses the Stonehenge site, as well as the surrounding countryside. At times atmospheric,...

This adventuresome work depicts the essence of the sea, from its calm serenity to its stormy turbulence; in all situations, demonstrating the teeming life always present in the waters. Covering many m...

A lyrical, rhythmically exciting work that captures the sense of adventure and romance associated with space flight. Not programmatic, it is solid, accessible, band writing and can fit well into any c...

A light, tasteful selection of three folksongs from along the River Rhine. Largely block scoring throughout, this is music that will please audiences any time of the year.

Based on nautical songs and sea chanties (including the statement of and twelve variations on 'Drunken Sailor'), Sea Songs is a great addition on any concert program. Fashioned by the former chief arr...

Starting with an extended slow, lyrical section, this single-movement work eases into an allegro section in duple meters. With clear articulations and tasteful key changes, the satisfying melodic line...

A sensitive and respectful edition by Frederick Fennell makes this small ensemble gem sparkle. A great recording is available through Ludwig Music on Kosei KOCD 31992712.

One of the many great masterpieces by J.S. Bach, these transcribed organ works (known as 'The Great' Fugue) are wonderful pieces to hear and play. Carefully edited for the colors available in wind ban...

This western look at a Japanese melody, with stark rhythmic treatments, has been immensely popular since its first publication. A lyrical clarinet/saxophone/euphonium melody provides a beautiful contr...

Written specifically for the United States Marine Band to perform at the inaugural ceremonies for President Ronald Reagan. With flourishes, great taste, and brilliant colors, this (the hymn is one tha...

This classic of the Ludwig Music library is a wonderful reworking of one of Richard Strauss' lovely and haunting early art songs. The wind band arrangement is extremely respectful of the original work...

A great recording of this unique Fennell Edition is available through Ludwig Music on Kosei 31992816.

A sophisticated, single-movement work that incorporates many colors and technical capabilities in all voices. Calling for harp and piano, the evocative piece explores the permutations and similarities...

In this ingenious and significant work, Dr. Wilson explores the various thought processes (or lack thereof) that we as individuals encounter every second. The merest random thought (a musical motif) g...

Evoking 'jog trot' images and moving steadily from beginning to end, this wonderful tune, first presented by the woodwinds in a variety of colorful voicings and punctuated by brass voices, eventually,...

Written as a tribute to a high school band director killed in a car accident three months after starting his first teaching job, this work is sensitive without being maudlin. A great combination of cl...

Simply stated by its title, this is a celebration of each day's bright morning sunshine and the optimism it brings. Calling for extensive mallet percussion and piano, vocalizations through the players...

A worthy study in contemporary compositional and performance techniques, the six parts of this work are made up of boxes of activity, (the duration of which is solely determined by the conductor) each...