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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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Four Dances - Jan Hadermann

Four Dances Jan Hadermann

Titel / Title: Four Dances Herausgeber / Publisher: Scherzando Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie / Series: Scherzando Concert Works Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 1990 ISMN: 9790035018415
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Danze
Titel / Title: Danze Herausgeber / Publisher: Scherzando Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen ISMN: 9790035018262 CONCERT PIECE Concert Band
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Thème de Noel - Traditional / Arr. Andrew Watkin

Thème de Noel Traditional / Arr. Andrew Watkin

Titel / Title: Thème de Noel Herausgeber / Publisher: Scherzando Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie / Series: Scherzando Concert Works Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 1998 ISMN: 9790035012666 Concert Band CONCERT SCH
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City of Lights - Andrew Watkin

City of Lights Andrew Watkin

Titel / Title: City of Lights Herausgeber / Publisher: Scherzando Instrumentation: Concert Band Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie / Series: Scherzando Concert Works Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 1997 ISMN: 9790035012642
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Saxflight - Alain Crepin

Saxflight Alain Crepin

Titel / Title: Saxflight Herausgeber / Publisher: Scherzando Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone and Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 1990 ISMN: 9790035018514
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Mistery of Winning - Thomas Doss

Mistery of Winning Thomas Doss

Titel / Title: Mistery of Winning - Hymn of Sport Herausgeber / Publisher: Mitropa Music Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2001 ISMN: 9790035025222
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Für Natascha - Hans Bruss / Arr. Michael Klostermann

Für Natascha Hans Bruss / Arr. Michael Klostermann

Titel / Title: Für Natascha Herausgeber / Publisher: Mitropa Music Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie / Series: Michael Klostermann und seine Musikanten Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Sprache / Language: German Format: A4 (297X210) Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2007 ISMN: 9790035030592 Michael Klostermann w ...
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Schönste Erdenpracht - Günther Friedmann / Arr. Michael Klostermann

Schönste Erdenpracht Günther Friedmann / Arr. Michael Klostermann

Titel / Title: Schönste Erdenpracht - Polkalied Herausgeber / Publisher: Mitropa Music Instrumentation: Blaskapelle Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie / Series: Michael Klostermann und seine Musikanten Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Sprache / Language: German Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2018 ISMN: 9790035238905 Polkalied Blaskapelle Michael K ...
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Leckerbissen - Michael Klostermann

Leckerbissen Michael Klostermann

Titel / Title: Leckerbissen - Bravour-Polka Herausgeber / Publisher: Mitropa Music Instrumentation: Blaskapelle Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie / Series: Michael Klostermann und seine Musikanten Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Sprache / Language: German Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2018 ISMN: 9790035238882 Bravour-Polka Blaskapelle Michael K ...
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Hörst du die Böhmischen Lieder - Karl Hasler / Arr. Michael Klostermann

Hörst du die Böhmischen Lieder Karl Hasler / Arr. Michael Klostermann

Titel / Title: Hörst du die Böhmischen Lieder - Walzerlied Herausgeber / Publisher: Mitropa Music Instrumentation: Blaskapelle Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie / Series: Michael Klostermann und seine Musikanten Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Sprache / Language: German Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2018 ISMN: 9790035238868 Walzerlied Blaskapel ...
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Immer wieder Böhmisch - Michael Klostermann

Immer wieder Böhmisch Michael Klostermann

Titel / Title: Immer wieder Böhmisch - Polka Herausgeber / Publisher: Mitropa Music Instrumentation: Blaskapelle Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie / Series: Michael Klostermann und seine Musikanten Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Sprache / Language: German Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2018 ISMN: 9790035238844 Polka Blaskapelle Michael Klosterm ...
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Drei Schlawiner unterwegs - Michael Klostermann

Drei Schlawiner unterwegs Michael Klostermann

Titel / Title: Drei Schlawiner unterwegs - Polka Herausgeber / Publisher: Mitropa Music Instrumentation: Blaskapelle Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie / Series: Michael Klostermann und seine Musikanten Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Sprache / Language: German Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2018 ISMN: 9790035238820 Polka Blaskapelle Michael Klos ...
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The Mystery of Light - Otto M. Schwarz

The Mystery of Light Otto M. Schwarz

Titel / Title: The Mystery of Light - NIGHTLIGHTS Herausgeber / Publisher: Mitropa Music Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie / Series: Mitropa Concertwork Series Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Sprache / Language: English-German-French-Dutch Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2018 ISMN: 9790035237656 Concert Band/ ...
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Journey through a Magical Kingdom - Thomas Murauer
Titel / Title: Journey through a Magical Kingdom Herausgeber / Publisher: Mitropa Music Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie / Series: Mitropa Concertwork Series Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Sprache / Language: English-German-French-Dutch Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2018 ISMN: 9790035237199 A Journey thro ...
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KluBBB3 - Markus Schenk

KluBBB3 Markus Schenk

Titel / Title: KluBBB3 Herausgeber / Publisher: Mitropa Music Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie / Series: Ovation Series Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2017 ISMN: 9790035236666 Concert Band/Harmonie CONCERT BAND
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The White Thrill - Franco Cesarini

The White Thrill Franco Cesarini

Titel / Title: The White Thrill - An Overture Op.53 Herausgeber / Publisher: Mitropa Music Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie / Series: Mitropa Concertwork Series Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Sprache / Language: International (more than one language) Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2018 ISMN: 9790035236741 ...
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