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

Theme from Mission: ImpossibleLalo Schifrin

Mission: Impossible Theme / Lalo Schifrin / Arr. Seiji Miyagawa

You can enjoy that spy action theme song—often used in movies and TV dramas to create a sense of urgency—in a concert band arrangement! Showcasing the brilliance of Lalo Schifrin, this piece captivates with its distinctive rhythms and innovative sound that fuses elements of jazz and Latin music.

Its striking character skillfully conveys the tension and unpredictability of espionage, irresistibly drawing in both performers and listeners.

With its rich variety of melodies and dynamic rhythms that bring out the full appeal of wind band, this work is also recommended as an ensemble piece that lets players share the joy of music through performance.

Sing, Sing, SingLouis Prima

Sing, Sing, Sing

A well-known jazz standard composed by Louis Prima, a jazz singer and trumpeter, and famously performed in the film Swing Girls.

Many people likely took up wind ensemble after watching this movie! The drum solos between sections and the brass melodies captivated many moviegoers.

The trumpet and clarinet solos are hugely popular pieces that everyone admired and practiced.

This jazz classic has been arranged for concert band, and with an arrangement that feels natural, it wins the hearts of both wind ensemble fans and jazz enthusiasts.

Wind ensembles often have many female members, but having a single male member—just like in Swing Girls—is quite realistic.

There are surely boys in similar situations, so let’s work hard and not be outdone by the girls.

Song of WalesAlbert Oliver Davis

Song of Wales (Suite)

A piece composed by the American composer and arranger Albert Oliver Davis.

It is also known for being based on three folk songs from Wales, which occupies the southwestern part of Great Britain and is part of the British Commonwealth.

The work is very popular in wind band repertoires.

Hound of SpringAlfred Reed

Overture “The Hounds of Spring” / Alfred Reed

Among the many famous works by Alfred Reed, The Hounds of Spring is one of his most popular pieces.

True to its spring-themed title, the brisk, lively rhythm at the opening is striking, and it is beloved as a wind band classic.

It’s a refreshingly bright piece that I especially recommend for men.

Star Wars Concert SelectionJohn Williams

Star Wars - Concert Selection / J. Williams (Toshio Mashima) / Star Wars - Concert Selection by John Williams POMS-81011

It’s a popular medley arranged for wind ensemble from representative works of the globally hit Star Wars film series.

Since these are the Star Wars themes, most men have likely heard them at least once, making this a highly recommended piece.

Global VariationsNigel Hess

Nigel Hess / Global Variations

It is known as a piece composed around the theme of a round-the-world journey.

The opening, which begins with the chimes of Big Ben in London, is striking and marks the start of the voyage.

As the journey continues from place to place, the timbre changes to evoke the imagery of each country.

The Pines of RomeOttorino Respighi

Pines of Rome. Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra.

Composed in 1924, it is known as part of the “Roman Trilogy” along with The Fountains of Rome and The Roman Festivals.

Although the original was written for orchestra, it is also very popular in wind band form.

There are many different arrangements of this piece.