[Wind Ensemble] Wind band pieces that men like. Masterpieces of wind band music recommended for men.
When it comes to wind ensemble performances, discovering powerful, cool pieces that move everyone’s heart is essential! From bright, lighthearted marches to grand, expansive masterpieces and sophisticated jazz arrangements, there are countless captivating works that grab listeners and never let go.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of striking wind ensemble pieces recommended for men that will bring out the full potential of the performers.
If you’re looking for repertoire for your club or concert, be sure to use this as a reference!
Playlist
| [Wind Ensemble] Wind band pieces that men like. Masterpieces of wind band music recommended for men. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Waterboys ‘Synchro BOM-BA-YE’Satō Naoki |  | A masterpiece that expresses the passion of youth with synthesizers and orchestra |
| 2 | Magellan’s Challenge to the Unknown ContinentTarumiya Masanori |  play_arrow | An epic piece composed by Masanori Taruya that depicts adventures of the Age of Discovery |
| 3 | “Retro” 2023 All-Japan Band Competition Required Piece IIIAmano Masamichi |  play_arrow | Masamichi Amano revived 70s–80s pop music through wind band arrangements. |
| 4 | Path of the Pegasus ~ for Wind Band (2008 Contest Piece IV)Kataoka Hiroaki |  play_arrow | A wind ensemble piece that depicts the story of Pegasus |
| 5 | El Camino RealAlfred Reed |  play_arrow | Spanish Passionate Latin Fantasy |
| 6 | The Splendid DanceClaude Thomas Smith |  play_arrow | A cheerful dance piece, a virtuosic and magnificent masterpiece for wind ensemble |
| 7 | Scootin’ on Hardrock: Three Improvisatory Jazz-Style Dance PiecesDavid R. Holsinger |  play_arrow | A classic jazzy piece for wind ensemble |
| 8 | Carpenters ForeverJ.Raposo/P.Williams/R.Nichols/J.Bettis/R.Carpenter/H.David/B.Bacharach/L.Russell/B.Bramlett/F.Karlin/J.Griffin/R.Wilson |  play_arrow | A wind ensemble arrangement of Carpenters classics |
| 9 | Dragon Quest Concert Selectionsugiyama kouichi |  play_arrow | A wind ensemble medley depicting a hero's tale |
| 10 | “Heavenly Island” 2011 Required Piece (II)Satō Hiroaki |  play_arrow | A wind ensemble piece that turns the scenery of Hokkaido’s remote islands into sound |
| 11 | Redline TangoJohn Mackey |  play_arrow | A signature work whose appeal lies in Makki’s composition with a sense of speed and tango |
| 12 | March “Ramses II”Abe Yuichi |  play_arrow | A wind ensemble piece themed on an ancient Egyptian king |
| 13 | Prelude for a Mythical Legend, 2006 Required Piece (I)Horiuchi Toshio |  play_arrow | Toshio Horiuchi’s grand, dramatic wind ensemble work |
| 14 | The Seventh Night of July (Tanabata)Sakai Itaru |  play_arrow | Composer Itaru Sakai’s Tanabata-themed wind band piece is popular among junior and senior high school students. |
| 15 | Treasure IslandIzumi Hirotaka |  play_arrow | A popular piece that arranges T-SQUARE’s classic hit for concert band |
| 16 | Omens of LoveIzumi Hirotaka |  play_arrow | A wind ensemble arrangement of T-SQUARE’s classic pop-rock hit |
| 17 | Battle Suite for Wind Ensemble “Evangelion”Sagisu Shiro / Amano Masamichi |  play_arrow | Introduction to the wind ensemble piece 'Eva Battle Suite' |
| 18 | Overture from Dragon Quest I for Wind BandSakkyoku: Sugiyama Kouichi / Henkyoku: Majima Toshio |  play_arrow | Wind ensemble arrangement of Dragon Quest music |
| 19 | Deep Purple MedleyHenchoku: Sahashi Toshihiko |  play_arrow | Arranged three Deep Purple songs for wind band |
| 20 | Dance of the Wind for Wind EnsembleFukuda Yosuke |  play_arrow | Yosuke Fukuda’s wind ensemble piece expresses the chic spirit of Edo. |
| 21 | Music of the UniversePhilip Sparke |  play_arrow | A grand composition inspired by the music of the spheres |
| 22 | Symphonic OvertureJames Barnes |  play_arrow | Barnes's famous wind band piece |
| 23 | SedonaSteven Reinek |  play_arrow | A masterpiece of program music depicting the landscapes of Arizona |
| 24 | The Last Letter from MurdockTarumiya Masanori |  play_arrow | A moving wind band piece based on a letter from a Titanic officer |
| 25 | Symphonic Suite “GR”: Symphonic SelectionAmano Masamichi |  play_arrow | Wind band arrangement of the Giant Robo soundtrack |
| 26 | JupiterGustav Holst |  play_arrow | A musical piece inspired by the planet Jupiter |
| 27 | Spells and DanceJohn Barnes Chance |  play_arrow | A grand wind band classic of chance composition |
| 28 | Liberty Leading the PeopleTarumiya Masanori |  play_arrow | A wind ensemble piece on the theme of the French Revolution |
| 29 | Grand Naval March (Big March)kaigun gungakutai |  play_arrow | The navy band’s heroic march is powerful and stirring. |
| 30 | Sakura SongFukuda Yosuke |  | A moving brass band masterpiece themed around cherry blossoms |
| 31 | Sailors and sea shanties (songs of seafaring men)Robert W. Smith |  play_arrow | Sailors and sea shanties, expressing the voyage through extended techniques |
| 32 | March “Patriotism”Saitō Ushimatsu |  play_arrow | A heavy, robust march for the navy, featuring a compelling, majestic melody. |
| 33 | Myth for Wind Ensemble: The Tale of the Heavenly Rock CaveŌguri Yutaka |  play_arrow | A musical instrument inspired by the story of the Heavenly Rock Cave |
| 34 | March ‘The National Emblem’Edwin Eugene Bagley |  play_arrow | The birth of Bagley’s renowned march |
| 35 | Cinema ParadisoEnnio Morricone |  play_arrow | Masterpieces of orchestral film music |
| 36 | RaijinJohn Philip Sousa |  play_arrow | The Appeal and History of Sousa’s March Music |
| 37 | Galaxy Express 999Godaigo |  play_arrow | Innovative rock of the Galaxy Express 999 theme song |
| 38 | Suite ‘Space Battleship Yamato’Miyakawa Tai |  play_arrow | A wind ensemble arrangement of nostalgic anime background music |
| 39 | Mambo of the BullfighterBernardino Bautista Monterde |  play_arrow | Hit songs by Pérez Prado, the King of Mambo |
| 40 | Festival VariationsClaude Thomas Smith |  play_arrow | The Air Force band’s signature piece composed by Smith |
| 41 | Symphonic Suite PinocchioFerrer Ferran |  play_arrow | A story in which Pinocchio turns into a human |
| 42 | First Suite for Wind EnsembleGustav Holst |  play_arrow | Wind band music by Holst, the composer of The Planets |
| 43 | CenturiaJames Swearingen |  play_arrow | A magnificent masterpiece composed by Swearingen. |
| 44 | A Trumpeter’s HolidayLeroy Anderson |  play_arrow | A famous song for the sprint race at a school sports day |
| 45 | Overture “1812”Pyotr Tchaikovsky |  play_arrow | A masterpiece of wartime depiction portraying Napoleon’s expedition |
| 46 | Paradise Has No Bordersakanakun & Tōkyō Sukaparadaisu Ōkesutora |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by SkaPara and Sakana-kun |
| 47 | In the MoodGlenn Miller |  play_arrow | A swing jazz classic by Glenn Miller |
| 48 | Moonlight SerenadeGlenn Miller |  play_arrow | Glenn Miller’s classic Moonlight Serenade |
| 49 | Overture “Carnival of the Rose”Joseph Olivadoti |  play_arrow | Olivadoti’s famous wind ensemble piece |
| 50 | Theme from Mission: ImpossibleLalo Schifrin |  play_arrow | Arrange a spy theme for wind ensemble |
| 51 | Sing, Sing, SingLouis Prima |  play_arrow | Jazz standards are popular in wind band arrangements |
| 52 | Song of WalesAlbert Oliver Davis |  play_arrow | A wind band piece based on Welsh folk songs |
| 53 | Hound of SpringAlfred Reed |  play_arrow | The Hounds of Spring by Alfred Reed |
| 54 | Star Wars Concert SelectionJohn Williams |  play_arrow | Star Wars Wind Ensemble Medley |
| 55 | Global VariationsNigel Hess |  play_arrow | Expressing travel through the timbres of the world. |
| 56 | The Pines of RomeOttorino Respighi |  play_arrow | Respighi’s Roman Trilogy |
| 57 | Magpie’s Nest at the Divine Door ~ Festive Overture for Wind EnsembleNakahashi Aoi |  play_arrow | Kazato no Kasasagi no Su is an experimental and high-difficulty wind ensemble piece. |
| 58 | Theme of Lupin the ThirdŌno Yūji |  play_arrow | A man wants to perform the Lupin the Third theme |
| 59 | Procession to PeaceToda Akira |  play_arrow | A standard piece for wind band competition required repertoire |
| 60 | Passion Continent CollectionHakasé Tarō |  play_arrow | Theme song of Jounetsu Tairiku |
| 61 | When the Saints Go Marching Inkokujin reika |  play_arrow | When the Saints Go Marching In is a standard piece in wind band repertoire. |
| 62 | Symphonic Poem “Run, Melos”Fukushima Hirokazu |  play_arrow | A commissioned wind ensemble piece based on Run, Melos! |