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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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Fleodrodum - Eric Swiggers

Fleodrodum Eric Swiggers

Titel / Title: Fleodrodum Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Eric Swiggers Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band 'Fleodrodum' wurde im Auftrag von 'Fanfare Wilhelmina Vlierden' komponiert. Der Titel des Werkes verweist nach der frühesten Erwähnung von dem Dorf Vlierden in der Schenkungsurkunde aus 721 an Willibrodus. Das Werk besteht aus 4 Teilen und ...
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The Heroes Rise Again - Andrew Pearce

The Heroes Rise Again Andrew Pearce

Titel / Title: The Heroes Rise Again Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Andrew Pearce Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band Wie der Titel schon suggeriert, ist dieses Stück heldhaft und gibt ein olympisches Gefühl. Man könnte hierbei an die Eröffnung der olympischen Zeremonie denken, wobei Athleten zusammenkommen um auf der Weltbühne zu konkurrieren. ...
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Clouds - Eric Swiggers

Clouds Eric Swiggers

Titel / Title: Clouds Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Eric Swiggers Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band Cumulus (Stapelwolk)/Cirrocumulus (Fijne Schaapsjeswolk)/Cumulonimbus (Donderwolk)'Clouds' wurde im Auftrag von 'Kunstfactor' 2010 komponiert. Das Werk wurde in einer modernen aber zugänglichen Idiomatik komponiert. In dieser Komposition wurden ...
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Traffic Jam!! - Alex Finley

Traffic Jam!! Alex Finley

Titel / Title: Traffic Jam!! Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Alex Finley Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band/Limited band Traffic Jam! Ist ein witziges und edukatives Musikwerk für ein beginnendes Jugendorchester. Vor Tag und Tau kommt der Verkehr in Schwung: Fußgänger, Autos, Lastkraftwagen, sogar Hilfsdienste kann man in diesem Stück hören! Tra ...
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Augusto Alves - Pasodoble de Concerto - Nuno Osorio
Titel / Title: Augusto Alves Untertitel / Subtitle: Pasodoble de Concerto Komponist / Composer: Nuno Osório Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band Ein wunderschöner Konzert Pasodoble von dem portugiesischen Komponisten und Dirigenten Nuno Osório geschrieben. Charakteristisches Händeklatschen, Kastagnetten, klassische Trompetensoli, breite ausgesponnene Melodien u ...
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Caruso - Lucio Dalla / Arr. Ton van Grevenbroek

Caruso Lucio Dalla / Arr. Ton van Grevenbroek

Titel / Title: Caruso Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Lucio Dalla Arrangeur / Arranger: Ton van Grevenbroek Instrumentation: Concert Band 'Caruso' (1986) wurde von vielen internationalen Artisten gesungen und ist sehr beliebt bei einem großen Publikum. Große Artisten, wie zum Beispiel Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Boccelli und Josh Groban hatten einen sehr großen kom ...
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Duration: 4:32 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Lucio Dalla
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Little Rascals - Andrew Pearce

Little Rascals Andrew Pearce

Titel / Title: Little Rascals Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Andrew Pearce Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band Während des Dirigieren von jüngeren Musikanten in den Vereingten Königreich, hat der Komponist entschieden um ein funky und zugängliches Stück mit einer packenden Melodie zu komponieren, das jüngere Bandmitglieder toll finden und das si ...
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Hangin' On! - Dean Jones / Arr. Henk Ummels

Hangin' On! Dean Jones / Arr. Henk Ummels

Titel / Title: Hangin' On! Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Dean Jones Arrangeur / Arranger: Henk Ummels Instrumentation: Concert Band Diese swingende Komposition des populären Komponisten Dean Jones schaut mit einem Augenzwinkern zum in der Harmonie- und Fanfarewelt sehr geliebten 'Light Walk' von Barry Gott. Ein herrliches Intermezzo während eines 'schweren' Kon ...
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Freetime - Ralf Uhl

Freetime Ralf Uhl

Titel / Title: Freetime Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Ralf Uhl Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band Nach dem herrlichen 'Prelude for you' kommt Ralf Uhl mit dem würdigen Nachfolger 'Freetime'. Die Inspiration für dieses Werk war das erfrischende Gefühl vom Beginn des Urlaubs. Mit Name die Trompeten werden ihre helle Freude an dieser im 'Pop-Stil ...
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Duration: 4:42 min
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Three Russian Folk Songs - Andrew Pearce

Three Russian Folk Songs Andrew Pearce

Titel / Title: Three Russian Folk Songs Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Traditional Arrangeur / Arranger: Andrew Pearce Instrumentation: Concert Band Kalinka/Krasny Sarafan/My Little GypsiesDrei weitbekannte, russische Volkslieder, mit: 1. 'Kalinka' ist ein russisches Lied, dass 1860 vom Komponisten und Folkloristen Iwan Larionow geschrieben wurde, als erstes in ...
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Kraken - Another Cat - Chris Hazell / Arr. Henk Ummels

Kraken - Another Cat Chris Hazell / Arr. Henk Ummels

Titel / Title: Kraken Untertitel / Subtitle: Another Cat Komponist / Composer: Chris Hazell Arrangeur / Arranger: Henk Ummels Instrumentation: Concert Band Der Komponist Chris Hazell war der Produzent vieler Aufnahmen von dem 'The Philip Jones Brass Ensemble'. Das originale 'Cats Suite' (' Three Brass Cats' auch erhältlich bei der Molenaar Edition) war so beliebt, dass er die ...
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Duration: 3:21 min
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La Parranda - Berry Lipman / Arr. Jack Ham

La Parranda Berry Lipman / Arr. Jack Ham

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Utopia - Laguestra

Utopia Laguestra

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Time - Alan Parsons

Time Alan Parsons

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Spiderman, Theme from - J. Robert Harris

Spiderman, Theme from J. Robert Harris

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Yuki no furumachi wo - Die Alte Stadt im Schnee - Yoshianoa Nakada / Arr. Willi März

Yuki no furumachi wo - Die Alte Stadt im Schnee Yoshianoa Nakada / Arr. Willi März

Titel / Title: Yuki no furumachi wo Untertitel / Subtitle: Die Alte Stad im Schnee Komponist / Composer: Yoshianoa Nakada Arrangeur / Arranger: Willi März Instrumentation: Concert Band Dieses japanische Winterlied handelt von einem Mann, der sich in einer verschneiten Stadt sein Leben erinnert und hofft, daß mit dem nächsten Frühling auch sein Leben glücklicher wird. Das Lied, ...
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