[Wind Band] Guaranteed to hype up the school festival! Recommended pieces the brass band will want to play

Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy

Kaiju no Hanauta / Vaundy [Wind Ensemble] Rocket Music POP405

Singer-songwriter Vaundy, who is currently attending an art university while having made his major debut, has gained popularity especially among younger generations.

“Kaiju no Hanauta,” included on his first album “strobo,” was selected as the commercial song for Maruha Nichiro’s WILDish series, in the “For Us” campaign.

Arranged for concert band, its gentle melody stands out, and since it’s a well-known tune, it’s sure to draw attention at performances.

The open, expansive ensemble is fun to play, making it a great choice when you’re aiming for a modern program.

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Hoshino Takashi

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African SymphonyVan McCoy

Yutaka Sado & Siena Wind Orchestra / African Symphony

African Symphony, composed by American music producer Van McCoy, evokes the grandeur of the land and the vigor of animals living upon it.

When Naohiro Iwai—known as the “father of pops for wind band”—released his wind band arrangement in 1977, the piece also came to be recognized as a staple of band repertoire.

Its humorous sound is delightful, featuring phrases that suggest animal calls.

It’s also a popular cheer song in high school baseball, so be sure to perform it at your school festival!

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Hamada Takuya

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Synchro BOM-BA-YESatō Naoki

Synchro BOM-BA-YE

This is a dramatic, powerful, and exhilarating piece by Naoki Sato, released in August 2003 as the main theme for the TV drama “WATER BOYS.” Its energetic rhythm and bold melody are intricately interwoven with brass section and guitar phrases, resulting in a grand work that lifts the listener’s spirits.

The piece has become one of Sato’s signature works—he has scored numerous films and dramas—and it remains enduringly popular today.

It’s perfect for wind bands as well: performed brightly on stage, it’s sure to bring the entire venue together in excitement.

Highly recommended for school clubs looking to express the passion of youth, friendship, and the courage to take on challenges through music at cultural festivals and events.

SpainChick Corea

Spain

A towering landmark of Latin jazz that delivers a powerful impact.

Originally featured on the classic 1972 album “Light as a Feather,” it continues to captivate listeners with its distinctive rhythms and melodies.

Drawing on Spanish classical music and fusing it with Afro-Cuban rhythms, its innovative arrangement truly shines.

Al Jarreau presented a superb vocal arrangement on his 1980 album “This Time.” It was used as the opening theme for MRT Miyazaki Broadcasting’s “MRT News Wide” through the 1980s, and in 2007 a strings arrangement appeared in a Kirin Beverage “Namacha” commercial.

A staple in wind band repertoire, it’s an energetic piece that unites the audience and turns any cultural festival stage into a lively celebration.

Tokyo Boogie-WoogieHattori Ryoichi

Tokyo Boogie Woogie / Sakata Wind Orchestra

This work is characterized by its light and rhythmic style.

It enjoyed explosive popularity in postwar Japan, selling over 270,000 copies.

Composed by Ryoichi Hattori while the U.S.

occupation forces were still in Japan, it was born from his desire to write a song that would brighten both himself and the public.

Propelled by Shizuko Kasagi’s iconic performance, the song spread widely and remains timeless—still used in commercials and covered by many artists today.

It’s a tune everyone knows and can’t help but want to dance to.

Why not perform this piece at your school’s cultural or campus festival?

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 3 Execution BGM ‘Stardust Crusaders’Kanno Yugo

[MOS] JOJO’s Bizarre Adventure “Jotaro’s Theme” JoJo Part 3 Execution BGM

A track that colors anime battle scenes with a majestic orchestral sound and striking, powerful saxophone phrases.

Showcasing Yugo Kanno’s musical sensibility, this piece masterfully blends a tense, driving rhythm with bold brass to convey the exhilaration of combat.

In the sax solo, passionate lines and skillful vibrato capture the story’s emotional subtleties.

Featured on the original soundtrack “Departure” from the anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders and released in July 2014, the piece has won over many music fans—its performance by the Osaka Toin High School Wind Ensemble has even drawn attention on YouTube.

In the MoodGlenn Miller

Glenn Miller – In The Mood | Colorized (1941) 4K

The bright piece with a saxophone melody that lingers in the ear is a smash hit released by Glenn Miller in September 1939.

The dynamic interplay between saxophones and trumpets creates a vibrant sound that conveys the excitement and joy of the dance floor, fully showcasing the appeal of swing jazz.

The work was also featured in the 2004 film Swing Girls, contributing to memorable scenes that colored the high schoolers’ coming-of-age story.

It remains a classic, widely performed by many bands as a standard number in the wind ensemble world.