[Wind Ensemble] Wind band pieces that men like. Masterpieces of wind band music recommended for men.

Treasure IslandIzumi Hirotaka

Treasure Island

The original is a piece by T-SQUARE, one of Japan’s leading instrumental bands, but thanks to an arrangement by Toshio Mashima—one of the brass band world’s top arrangers—it has been reborn as a bright, fun wind band piece with an irresistible groove.

Since this arrangement was released, it has captured the hearts of wind band fans beyond just T-SQUARE’s followers, and it’s no exaggeration to say it’s now a staple at wind band concerts.

The alto sax solo in the middle is a true showcase of skill and is probably the number-one wind band solo that any alto sax player dreams of performing at least once.

For boys just joining a school band, its sheer coolness will make it a beloved classic among wind band arrangements they’ll want to play at least once.

Omens of LoveIzumi Hirotaka

Omens of Love / Composed by Hirotaka Izumi / Arranged by Toshio Mashima

T-SQUARE is one of Japan’s leading instrumental bands.

While they’re known for a jazz fusion-based sound, they also release orthodox pop rock.

Omens of Love is a classic that showcases T-SQUARE’s pop-rock side, arranged by Toshio Mashima to suit wind ensemble.

Its melody is extremely catchy, and it was used as the theme song for the TV drama After School.

It’s orthodox, but precisely for that reason it’s packed with fundamentals, making it easy to see why it’s frequently performed by wind bands.

This wind ensemble arrangement is recommended for men who like bands and are just starting to listen to wind music.

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Battle Suite for Wind Ensemble “Evangelion”Sagisu Shiro / Amano Masamichi

Wind Ensemble: Battle Suite from Evangelion — Shiro Sagisu / Masamicz Amano

Not only anime fans but also those with experience in school wind bands will be captivated by the Battle Suite for Wind Ensemble: Evangelion.

Created by Shiro Sagisu and Masamicz Amano, this work is characterized by a tense, suspenseful sound that evokes combat scenes.

Since 2015, it has been highly acclaimed in the wind band world as well, with Amano handling arrangements and conducting for New Sounds in Brass.

Woven from the power of the brass and the gentle sonorities of the woodwinds, this piece is perfect for men who love both anime and wind ensemble music and want to immerse themselves in an extraordinary sonic world.

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Overture from Dragon Quest I for Wind BandSakkyoku: Sugiyama Kouichi / Henkyoku: Majima Toshio

From Dragon Quest I for Wind Ensemble: Overture | Koichi Sugiyama, arr. Toshio Mashima | Dragon Quest Overture March

If you’re a boy, you’ve surely dreamed at least once of performing game music—especially the music from Dragon Quest! The opening theme begins with a valiant fanfare and invites you into a grand world of adventure.

Koichi Sugiyama’s brilliant melodies are beautifully matched by Toshio Mashima’s wind ensemble arrangement, with the resonance of brass and percussion further enhancing the piece’s appeal.

Since its debut in 1986 as the iconic theme of this beloved game series, it has been performed countless times by school bands and professional ensembles alike, becoming a staple of the wind ensemble repertoire.

This work is a compelling piece that lets you fully savor the essence of wind ensemble, perfect for those who excel at powerful performances and especially recommended for men.

Deep Purple MedleyHenchoku: Sahashi Toshihiko

Deep Purple Medley Hokkaido University Wind Orchestra

Beloved as a wind band classic, this piece is a brilliantly crafted medley that fuses three signature songs by the British rock band Deep Purple: Burn, Highway Star, and Smoke on the Water.

Toshihiko Sahashi skillfully renders the electric guitar riffs and drum beats through wind and percussion instruments, reconstructing the original rock appeal with the rich sonority unique to wind ensemble.

Released in 1996 as part of the New Sounds in Brass series for concert band, it is frequently performed at wind band concerts and school recitals.

It has earned high acclaim—at the 6th National Popular Stage Wind Ensemble Competition, for example, the performing group received the Jury’s Special Award.

There’s no doubt this is a must-have favorite, especially for male listeners.

Dance of the Wind for Wind EnsembleFukuda Yosuke

Dance of the Wind for Wind Ensemble

Since its release as a required piece for the 2004 All-Japan Band Competition, this original wind ensemble work by Yosuke Fukuda has become very popular.

It also won the Asahi Prize that same year.

A devoted admirer of Katsushika Hokusai, the composer researched and wrote this highly acclaimed piece to express the spirit of kabuki and “iki” (stylish sophistication).

It’s a masterpiece that especially resonates with men.

From the clarinet’s opening, which bursts in like the start of a festival, to the motifs passed around the instruments, it’s great fun to play.

Above all, its striking musical character captures the hearts of male listeners.

Music of the UniversePhilip Sparke

(Wind Ensemble) Music of the Spheres – Seika Girls' High School

It is known as a brass band piece composed as a free-choice work for the 2004 European Brass Band Championships held in Scotland.

Inspired by the “Music of the Spheres” proposed by the ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras, it was created to depict, through music, a vast journey from the beginning of the universe into the future.