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A concert band, also called wind ensemble, symphonic band, wind symphony, wind orchestra, wind band, symphonic winds, symphony band, or symphonic wind ensemble, is a performing ensemble consisting of members of the woodwind, brass, and percussion families of instruments, along with the double bass or bass guitar. On rare occasions, additional non traditional instruments may be added to such ensembles such as piano, harp, synthesizer, or electric guitar.


A concert band's repertoire includes original wind compositions, transcriptions/arrangements of orchestral compositions, light music, and popular tunes. Though the instrumentation is similar, a concert band is distinguished from the marching band in that its primary function is as a concert ensemble. The standard repertoire for the concert band does, however, contain concert marches.


During the 19th century, large ensembles of wind and percussion instruments in the British and American traditions existed mainly in the form of the military band for ceremonial and festive occasions, and the works performed consisted mostly of marches. The only time wind bands were used in a concert setting comparable to that of a symphony orchestra was when transcriptions of orchestral or operatic pieces were arranged and performed, as there were comparatively few original concert works for a large wind ensemble.


Prior to the 1950s, wind ensembles varied in the combinations of instruments included. The modern "standard" instrumentation of the wind ensemble was more or less established by Frederick Fennell at Eastman School of Music as the Eastman Wind Ensemble in 1952 after the model of the orchestra: a pool of players from which a composer can select in order to create different sonorities. [1] The wind ensemble could be said to be modeled on the wind section of a "Wagner orchestra," an important difference being the addition of saxophones and baritone/euphonium. (The American Wind Symphony Orchestra, which uses neither of these, adheres more strictly to the "expanded orchestral wind section" model.) While many people consider the wind ensemble to be one player on a part, this is only practical in true chamber music. Full band pieces usually require doubling or tripling of the clarinet parts, and six trumpeters is typical in a wind ensemble. According to Fennell, the wind ensemble was not revolutionary, but developed naturally out of the music that led him to the concept.


Military bands


A military band is a group of personnel that performs musical duties for military functions, usually for the armed forces. A typical military band consists mostly of wind and percussion instruments. The conductor of a band commonly bears the title of Bandmaster or Director of Music. Ottoman military bands are thought to be the oldest variety of military marching band in the world, dating from the 13th century.


The military band should be capable of playing ceremonial and marching music, including the national anthems and patriotic songs of not only their own nation but others as well, both while stationary and as a marching band. Military bands also play a part in military funeral ceremonies.


There are two types of historical traditions in military bands. The first is military field music. This type of music includes bugles (or other natural instruments such as natural trumpets or natural horns), bagpipes, or fifes and almost always drums (see military drums). This type of music was used to control troops on the battlefield as well as for entertainment. Following the development of instruments such as the keyed trumpet or the saxhorn family of brass instruments, a second tradition of the brass and woodwind military band was formed.


Professional bands


Professional concert bands not associated with the military are rare, and most do not offer full-time positions.[citation needed] Examples of professional non-military concert bands include:


Dallas Wind Symphony, led by Jerry Junkin
Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra, led for many years by Frederick Fennell, and as of 2006 conducted by Sir Douglas Bostock
Osaka Municipal Symphonic Band
Royal Hawaiian Band, created by royal decree in 1836 by King Kamehameha III

Community bands


A community band is a concert band or brass band ensemble composed of volunteer (non-paid) amateur musicians in a particular geographic area. It may be sponsored by the local (municipal) government or self-supporting. These groups rehearse regularly and perform at least once a year. Some bands are also marching bands, participating in parades and other outdoor events. Although they are volunteer musical organizations, community bands may employ an Artistic Director (conductor) or various operational staff.

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Junkanoo (c/b) - Traditional / Arr. Michael Story

Junkanoo (c/b) Traditional / Arr. Michael Story

Titel / Title: Junkanoo Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2019 0000 Traditional Bahamian Folk Song Belwin Beginning Band Format: Conductor Score & PartsTraditional holiday street parades in the Bahamas ...
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Duration: 2:00 min
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Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Michael Story
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Pax Americana (c/b) - Samuel Augustus Ward / Arr. Michael Story

Pax Americana (c/b) Samuel Augustus Ward / Arr. Michael Story

Titel / Title: Pax Americana Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2019 0000 Belwin Beginning Band Format: Conductor Score & Parts America the Beautiful music by Samuel A. Ward and lyrics by Katherine Lee B ...
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Composer: Samuel Augustus Ward
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Sans Day Carol (c/b) - Traditional / Arr. Michael (Mike) Kamuf

Sans Day Carol (c/b) Traditional / Arr. Michael (Mike) Kamuf

Titel / Title: Sans Day Carol Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2019 0000 The Holly Bears a Berry Belwin Beginning Band Format: Conductor Score & PartsThis piece dates back to 19th-century Cornwall Coun ...
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Themes From The New World (c/b) - Antonin Dvorak / Arr. Doug Adams

Themes From The New World (c/b) Antonin Dvorak / Arr. Doug Adams

Titel / Title: Themes From The New World Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2019 UPC: 38081548050 Belwin Beginning Band Format: Conductor Score & PartsRomantic and nationalistic Czech composer Antonín Dvorák's Symphony No. 9 was influenced by ...
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Duration: 3:07 min
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Composer: Antonin Dvorak
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Thunderous (c/b) - Victor Lopez

Thunderous (c/b) Victor Lopez

Titel / Title: Thunderous Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2019 UPC: 38081546889 Belwin Beginning Band Format: Conductor Score & PartsFeel the energy and rumbling sounds with this vibrant composition ...
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Rainbow In A Cloud (c/b) - Michael (Mike) Kamuf

Rainbow In A Cloud (c/b) Michael (Mike) Kamuf

Titel / Title: Rainbow In A Cloud Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2019 0000 Belwin Young Band Format: Conductor Score & PartsSoaring melodies and rich harmonies come together is this expressive and po ...
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Duration: 3:15 min
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Composer: Michael (Mike) Kamuf
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Rhythmicity (c/b) - Patrick Roszell

Rhythmicity (c/b) Patrick Roszell

Titel / Title: Rhythmicity Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2019 0000 Belwin Young Band Format: Conductor Score & PartsEnergetic and fast-paced, this musical burst of energy is a perfect choice for a c ...
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Duration: 1:55 min
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Exhilaration (c/b) - Michael Story

Exhilaration (c/b) Michael Story

Titel / Title: Exhilaration Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2019 0000 Belwin Young Band Format: Conductor Score & PartsIn traditional ABA form, this original work is a musical celebration of life. Wit ...
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Land Of The Thunder Dragon (c/b) - Traditional / Arr. Michael Story

Land Of The Thunder Dragon (c/b) Traditional / Arr. Michael Story

Titel / Title: Land Of The Thunder Dragon Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2019 UPC: 38081545349 Belwin Young Band Format: Conductor Score & PartsBased on the song from the southern Asian country of Bhutan, this powerful setting of 'Chumo La ...
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Composer: Traditional
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Swingin Bell Carol (c/b) - Mykola Leontovich / Arr. Michael Story

Swingin Bell Carol (c/b) Mykola Leontovich / Arr. Michael Story

Titel / Title: Swingin Bell Carol Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2019 0000 Belwin Young Band Format: Conductor Score & PartsThe inspiration of this setting comes from Ukrainian composer Mykola Leonto ...
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Composer: Mykola Leontovich
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Pathways Uncharted (c/b) - Michael (Mike) Kamuf

Pathways Uncharted (c/b) Michael (Mike) Kamuf

Titel / Title: Pathways Uncharted Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2019 UPC: 38081545912 Belwin Young Band Format: Conductor Score & PartsWith a rhythmic drive and punctuated melodic components flowin ...
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Composer: Michael (Mike) Kamuf
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Cmas Celebration Military Esc (c/b) - Harold Bennett / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Cmas Celebration Military Esc (c/b) Harold Bennett / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Belwin Young Band Format: Conductor Score & PartsHenry Fillmore, often referred to as one of the other 'March Kings,' was a prolific writer with a renowned body of work released under his own name, as well as several pseudonyms. 'Harold Bennett' was chosen for this frequently played favorite. See if you can hear the four cherished Christmas tunes seamlessly interwoven in this i ...
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Duration: 2:15 min
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Composer: Harold Bennett
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Banana Boat Song; The (c/b) - Jamaican Folk Song / Arr. Victor Lopez

Banana Boat Song; The (c/b) Jamaican Folk Song / Arr. Victor Lopez

Titel / Title: The Banana Boat Song Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2019 UPC: 38081547633 Belwin Young Band Format: Conductor Score & PartsInvite everyone to sing along with this rhythmically excitin ...
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Duration: 2:45 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: Jamaican Folk Song
Arranger: Victor Lopez
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Fuerza Furiosa (c/b) - Victor Lopez

Fuerza Furiosa (c/b) Victor Lopez

Titel / Title: Fuerza Furiosa Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2019 UPC: 38081548098 Belwin Young Band Format: Conductor Score & PartsInspired by cyclones, this original work provides a fresh and cont ...
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Composer: Victor Lopez
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Crimes of Grindelwald (c/b) - James Newton Howard / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Crimes of Grindelwald (c/b) James Newton Howard / Arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Titel / Title: Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2019 UPC: 38081548234 Pop Young Band Format: Conductor Score & PartsJ. K. Rowling's Wizarding World is awakened ...
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Duration: 4:15 min
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Article Nr: 185512
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The Last Battle - Ralph Ford

The Last Battle Ralph Ford

Titel / Title: The Last Battle Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen ISBN: 9780757932250 UPC: 654979058045 Belwin Concert BandA bit dark and mysterious, but engaging for your students to rehearse. The initial musical indication is 'with fury' beginning w ...
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Composer: Ralph Ford
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