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Blasorchester / Concert Band

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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La Mer - Claude Achille Debussy / Arr. Bastiaan Blomhert

La Mer Claude Achille Debussy / Arr. Bastiaan Blomhert

Titel / Title: La Mer Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Claude Debussy Arrangeur / Arranger: Bastiaan Blomhert Instrumentation: Concert Band PARTS: De l'aube à midi sur la mer très lent Jeux de vagues allegro Dialogue du vent et de la mer animé et tumultueux [FR][NL]In 1995 gaf de Koninklijke Militaire Kapel uit Den Haag de opdracht ...
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Duration: 27:09 min
Difficulty: 6
Article Nr: 175056
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Voyages - Coby Lankester / Arr. Marcel Peeters

Voyages Coby Lankester / Arr. Marcel Peeters

In the suite Voyages (Travels) Mrs. Lankester has set to music six impressions collected during several stays in France. Originally the six pieces were part of different ballet music scores. In this excellent arrangement by Marcel Peeters they have been gathered into one suite in which the travel impressions serve as a guideline. The first part suggests a Village Fair, whereas ...
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Duration: 15:10 min
Difficulty: 5
Composer: Coby Lankester
Arranger: Marcel Peeters
Article Nr: 174921
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Misty (Solo for Trombone and Band) - Errol Garner / Arr. Marcel Peeters

Misty (Solo for Trombone and Band) Errol Garner / Arr. Marcel Peeters

Einer der bekanntesten Songs der Unterhaltungsmusik, vom Komponisten/Piananisten mit dem gleich erkennbaren Stil, Errol Garner. Marcel Peeters schrieb dieses Arrangement. Die Solostimme erfordert einen ganz gute Posaunist.
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Duration: 4:17 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Errol Garner
Arranger: Marcel Peeters
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Young Maria / Coffee Serenade - Ted Huggens
Titel / Title: Young Maria/Coffee Serenade Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Ted Huggens Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band 0 Besetzungsliste / Instrumentation: 1 Condensed Score 1 Solo 8 Flute 2 Oboe 2 Bassoon 1 Clarinet Eb 5 Clarinet I 5 Clarinet II 5 Clarinet III 1 Alto Clarinet Eb 1 Bass Clarinet 1 Soprano Saxophone 4 Alto Saxophone 2 Tenor Sa ...
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Duration: 5:20 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: Ted Huggens
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Article Nr: 174919
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Golden Eagle (March) - Alfred Reed

Golden Eagle (March) Alfred Reed

Titel / Title: Golden Eagle (March) Untertitel / Subtitle: (Solo/Massazang Ad.Lib.) Komponist / Composer: Alfred Reed Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band/Mixed Choir(satb/sab) Dieser Konzertmarsch wurde im Auftrag der Präfektur von Ishikawa in Japan für das dortige 46. Nationale Athletikmeeting in 1991 komponiert. Er wurde am 21 März 1990 durch der All-Ishikaw ...
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Duration: 3:57 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Alfred Reed
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Meditation for Alto Saxophone and Band - Johan van der Linden
Titel / Title: Meditation Untertitel / Subtitle: for Alto Saxophone and Band Komponist / Composer: Johan van der Linden Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band [FR][NL]Solostimmen / Solo parts available Besetzungsliste / Instrumentation: 0 Full Score A3 1 Full Score 1 Piccolo 4 Flute I 4 Flute II 1 Oboe I 1 Oboe II 1 English Horn 2 Bassoon I + II 1 Clarinet Eb 4 C ...
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Duration: 8:33 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Johan van der Linden
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Symfonieen der Nederlanden - Louis Andriessen

Symfonieen der Nederlanden Louis Andriessen

Die 'Symfonien der Nederlanden' ist ein Stück in einem Satz für Blasorchester. Es besteht aus sieben Teilen, die jeweils ein anderes musikalisches Thema behandeln. Aber der einheitliche Gedanke ist harte Arbeit, die gleiche Art harter Arbeit wie die Bearbeitung des flachen niederländischen Polderlandes mit einem Pflug. Schwere Arbeit, und immer das gleiche. Manchmal ein bissche ...
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Duration: 11:58 min
Difficulty: 5
Composer: Louis Andriessen
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Article Nr: 174913
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Champagner Polka - Johann Strauß / Strauss (Sohn) / Arr. Jacinto Montezo

Champagner Polka Johann Strauß / Strauss (Sohn) / Arr. Jacinto Montezo

Titel / Title: Champagner Polka Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Johann Strauss Arrangeur / Arranger: Jacinto Montezo Instrumentation: Concert Band Der Wiener Komponist und Dirigent Johann Strauß Sohn (1825-1899) war nicht nur der unbestrittene Walzerkönig', sondern er komponierte auch viele andere Tanzmusikperlen. Unter denen gibt es siebzehn Polka's wie u.a. 'An ...
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Ricercare (1949) - Hendrik Andriessen / Arr. Martin Koekelkoren

Ricercare (1949) Hendrik Andriessen / Arr. Martin Koekelkoren

Titel / Title: Ricercare Untertitel / Subtitle: (1949) Komponist / Composer: Hendrik Andriessen Arrangeur / Arranger: Martin Koekelkoren Instrumentation: Concert Band Das aus dem 16.Jahrhundert stammende ursprüngliche Ricercare war eigentlich eine vokale Form ohne Worte. Die instrumentale Musik suchte darin nach Selbständigkeit; der Inhalt war daher eine musikalische Anrufung ...
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Duration: 10:24 min
Difficulty: 6
Article Nr: 174180
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Sinfonie Concertante - Gerard Boedijn

Sinfonie Concertante Gerard Boedijn

Titel / Title: Sinfonie Concertante Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Gerard Boedijn Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band The famous pioneer of original Dutch wind music realised in the early fifties that the wind band had no classical repertoire at all. He thought this shortage should be completed with original compositions instead of transcription ...
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Duration: 8:30 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Gerard Boedijn
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Article Nr: 174178
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Arachne - Werner van Cleemput

Arachne Werner van Cleemput

The Poeme Of (Artistic) Pride ARACHNE bekam den ersten Preis im internationalen Kompositionswettbewerb für Blasorchester in Le Havre 1983. Es wurde uraufgeführt vom Harmonieorchester von Le Havre unter der Leitung von Claude Decugis. ARACHNE ist eine mythologische Gestalt, die wegen ihrer Webkunst berühmt war. Die Nymphen, Töchter von Zeus, besuchen sie und Arachne rühmt sich, ...
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Duration: 12:24 min
Difficulty: 6
Composer: Werner van Cleemput
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Article Nr: 174177
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Concerto for Trumpet and Band - Mary Jeanne van Appledorn / Arr. R. Mark Rogers

Concerto for Trumpet and Band Mary Jeanne van Appledorn / Arr. R. Mark Rogers

Dedicated to Robert Mayes and Richard E. Tolley. The part for solo trumpet is delivered in B-flat ánd C. The B-flat part incorporates the use of B-flat Fl:ugelhorn in the second movement, but the C part is entirely for trumpet in C for the convenience of those players who prefer the C instrument. The composer, however, prefers the use of the B-flat flügelhorn as marked at t ...
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Duration: 15:01 min
Difficulty: 6
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Hacia El Horizonte - Juan Vicente Mas Quiles

Hacia El Horizonte Juan Vicente Mas Quiles

Titel / Title: Hacia El Horizonte Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Juan Vicente Mas Quiles Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band 0 In addition to the succesful marches such as 'Sones de Triunfo' and 'Marcha de los Gladiatores' the Spanish composer Juan Mas Quiles presents a new stirring march, which offers perspectives 'up to the horizon'. An origin ...
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Duration: 2:30 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Juan Vicente Mas Quiles
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Article Nr: 174175
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Traditional Portugese Folk Tunes - Andrew Pearce
A Portugese Medley of Folk Song': vor einiger Zeit hat man mich gebeten, einige traditionelle Folksongs zu arrangieren und daraus ein Medley mit ungewöhnlichen Besetzungen zu machen, die typisch für ein örtliches Dorforchester sind. Ich habe die Arrangemente angepasst, damit sie bei einer flexibelen Besetzung verwendet werden können, sodass alle Musikanten damit zurecht kommen. ...
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Duration: 3:15 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Andrew Pearce
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Article Nr: 174132
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Kleine Speelmuziek - Henk van Lijnschooten

Kleine Speelmuziek Henk van Lijnschooten

Titel / Title: Kleine Speelmuziek Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Henk van Lijnschooten Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band 0 [FR][NL]Besetzungsliste / Instrumentation: 0 Full Score A3 1 Full Score 1 Piccolo 6 Flute 2 Oboe 2 Bassoon 1 Clarinet Eb 4 Clarinet Solo + I 4 Clarinet II 4 Clarinet III 1 Alto Clarinet Eb 1 Bass Clarinet 4 Alto Saxophone ...
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Duration: 7:30 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Henk van Lijnschooten
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Article Nr: 174053
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Oh When the Saints - Traditional / Arr. Peter Kleine Schaars

Oh When the Saints Traditional / Arr. Peter Kleine Schaars

Titel / Title: Oh When the Saints Komponist / Composer: Peter Kleine Schaars Instrumentation: Concert Band Wenn es ein Jazzlied gibt, das weltweit bei jung und alt bekannt ist, ist das 'Oh, when the saints go marching in'. Es wurde von zahlreichen Jazzvedetten, von Louis Armstrong bis alle New-Orleans- und Dixielandorchester der Welt, auf die unterschiedlichste Art und Wei ...
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Duration: 4:20 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Traditional
Arranger: Peter Kleine Schaars
Article Nr: 173638
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