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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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Overture to Avalon
Titel / Title: Overture to Avalon Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Alfred R. Stevenson Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band Die literarische Grundlage für das Stück Overture to Avalon' liefert die amerikanische Fantasy-Autorin Marion Zimmer Bradley mit ihrer Avalon-Trilogie. Wir befinden uns in einer Welt der Mythen und der Magie, in der die Insel ...
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Duration: 13:00 min
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The Rise: 2351 - Helder Bettencourt

The Rise: 2351 Helder Bettencourt

Titel / Title: The Rise: 2351 Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Helder Bettencourt Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band Dieses Musikstück möchte die unterschiedlichen Stadia von der Besteigung des Berges Pico. Die Spitze des Berges liegt 2351 Meter über dem Meeresspiegel und ist somit der höchste Punkt von Portugal. Auf diese Weise beschreibt die Ko ...
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Duration: 10:15 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Helder Bettencourt
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Article Nr: 161965
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Unity in Harmony - Dirk Keijzer

Unity in Harmony Dirk Keijzer

Titel / Title: Unity in Harmony Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Dirk Keijzer Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band Diese Komposition besteht aus drei Teilen, die in einander überfließen. Ein schneller, energievoller und vor allem ryhtmischer Eröffnungsteil, der übergeht in einen getragenen Mittelteil, worin das Thema aus der Eröffnung in verschiede ...
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Duration: 6:27 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Dirk Keijzer
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Article Nr: 161964
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The Maestro for Trumpet and Concert Band - Andrew Pearce
Titel / Title: The Maestro Untertitel / Subtitle: for Trumpet and Concert Band Komponist / Composer: Andrew Pearce Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band 'The Maestro' Concertino für Trompete und Band war ein Kompositionsauftrag von Philip Cobb, dem ersten Trompeter des London Symphony Orchestra. Es ist ein Kraftakt, nicht nur für den Solisten, sondern auch für d ...
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Duration: 15:20 min
Difficulty: 6
Composer: Andrew Pearce
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Article Nr: 161962
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Interlude for Cornet solo & Concert Band - Andrew Pearce
Titel / Title: Interlude Untertitel / Subtitle: for Cornet solo & Concert Band Komponist / Composer: Andrew Pearce Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band Andrew Pearce hat gute Erinnerungen an seine Jugend bei einer örtlichen Brass Band, wo er seine ersten positiven musikalischen Erfahrungen machte. Nach seiner Komposition 'The Maestro' für Philip Cobb entschied ...
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Duration: 4:15 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Andrew Pearce
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Article Nr: 161959
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Samba Brazza - Chris Vandeweyer

Samba Brazza Chris Vandeweyer

Titel / Title: Samba Brazza Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Chris Vandeweyer Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band Ein ansprechendes Thema und eine lyrische Brücke mit einer harmonischen Unterbauung bringen Spielfreude für jedes Instrument. Ein schwungvolles Sax Alto Solo führt zu einem gewagten 'Tutti', wonach viel Raum gelassen wird für die Tromm ...
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Duration: 4:45 min
Difficulty: 5
Composer: Chris Vandeweyer
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Article Nr: 161955
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Rocking 4 Elise - Ludwig van Beethoven / Arr. Alfred Burger

Rocking 4 Elise Ludwig van Beethoven / Arr. Alfred Burger

Titel / Title: Rocking 4 Elise Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven Arrangeur / Arranger: Anton Burger Instrumentation: Concert Band Mit dieser erfrischenden Bearbeitung von Anton Burger fügen wir eine Slow-Rock Version an alle 'Für Elise' hinzu. In this fresh new arrangment of Fur Elise, arranger Anton Burger has created a version in slow rock![F ...
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Duration: 3:20 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Arranger: Alfred Burger
Article Nr: 161941
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Summer in the City (The Lovin' Spoonful 1996) - John Sebastian / Arr. Marleen Schipper

Summer in the City (The Lovin' Spoonful 1996) John Sebastian / Arr. Marleen Schipper

Titel / Title: Summer in the City Untertitel / Subtitle: The Lovin' Spoonful 1996 Komponist / Composer: John Sebastian/Mark Sebastian/Steve Boone Arrangeur / Arranger: Marleen Schipper Instrumentation: Concert Band/Limited band Summer in the City is a song recorded by The Lovin' Spoonful. It appeared on their album Hums of the Lovin' Spoonful, and reached number one on the Bil ...
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Duration: 4:20 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: John Sebastian
Arranger: Marleen Schipper
Article Nr: 161940
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Fanfarria op. 50 - Javier Pérez Garrido

Fanfarria op. 50 Javier Pérez Garrido

Titel / Title: Fanfarria Untertitel / Subtitle: op. 50 Komponist / Composer: Javier Pérez Garrido Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band Die heroische und kraftvolle Fanfarria, Op. 50 war ein Kompositionsauftrag von der Gemeinde Konzert Band von Alicante und ging 2012 in Premiere um ihr erstes Jahrhundertfest zu gedenken. Das epische Hauptthema wird durch die Tro ...
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Duration: 3:25 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Javier Pérez Garrido
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Article Nr: 161939
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Tune Cor and Co - Cor Bakker / Arr. Dirk Keijzer

Tune Cor and Co Cor Bakker / Arr. Dirk Keijzer

Titel / Title: Tune Cor and Co Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Cor Bakker Arrangeur / Arranger: Dirk Keijzer Instrumentation: Concert Band Seit den 80-er Jahren hat Dirk Keizer als Arrangeur mit dem namhaften Pianisten Cor Bakker Zusammenarbeiten dürfen. In dieser langen Zusammenarbeit durfte Cor viele Jahre Gäste in seinem Fernsehprogramm 'Cor and Co' empfangen. ...
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Duration: 3:12 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Cor Bakker
Arranger: Dirk Keijzer
Article Nr: 161938
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The Best of Michael Jackson - Michael Jackson / Arr. Henk Ummels

The Best of Michael Jackson Michael Jackson / Arr. Henk Ummels

Titel / Title: The Best of Michael Jackson Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Michael Jackson Arrangeur / Arranger: Henk Ummels Instrumentation: Concert Band/Flex By popular demand, there is now in The Best Of series for 5 part flexible setting, a selection of some of the best songs of Michael Jackson. Henk Ummels has selected and made a balanced and very playable s ...
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Duration: 9:25 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: Michael Jackson
Arranger: Henk Ummels
Article Nr: 161597
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The Day you sang this song (Chorsatz SATB 25 Stimmen) - Dick Ravenal
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Duration: 5:12 min
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Composer: Dick Ravenal
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FANFAREORCHESTER: El Camino real - Alfred Reed / Arr. Geert Schrijvers

FANFAREORCHESTER: El Camino real Alfred Reed / Arr. Geert Schrijvers

Titel / Title: El Camino Real Untertitel / Subtitle: A Latin Fantasy Komponist / Composer: Alfred Reed Arrangeur / Arranger: Geert Schrijvers Instrumentation: Fanfare Band 0 Great News for Fanfare BandIn a special agreement with the copyright holders, the Molenaar Edition has released a transcription for Fanfare bandEL CAMINO REAL (a Latin Phantasy)By the world Number One Band ...
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Duration: 10:12 min
Difficulty: 6
Composer: Alfred Reed
Arranger: Geert Schrijvers
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Three Motions - Meindert Boekel

Three Motions Meindert Boekel

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Composer: Meindert Boekel
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Article Nr: 160254
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La Housarde - Louis Ganne

La Housarde Louis Ganne

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Ma Vlast - Bedrich Smetana / Arr. Joao Cerqueira

Ma Vlast Bedrich Smetana / Arr. Joao Cerqueira

Titel / Title: Ma Vlast Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Bedrich Smetana Arrangeur / Arranger: Capitão João Afonso Cerqueira Instrumentation: Concert Band In 'Má Vlast' kombinierte Smetana die Form von einem symphonischen Gedicht von Franz Liszt bedacht- mit den Idealen der nationalistischen Musik, die man in Tsjechien am Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts kannte. Jedes Ge ...
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Duration: 13:00 min
Difficulty: 5
Composer: Bedrich Smetana
Arranger: Joao Cerqueira
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