Among the sheet music arranged for wind band, there are many medley pieces available, including Disney, Studio Ghibli, and more.
Because these medleys are made up of popular tunes, they really liven up casual stages like regular concerts.
However, you might also feel, “There are so many medleys that it’s hard to choose which one to play!”
So in this article, we’ll introduce a roundup of popular and classic medley pieces.
Find your favorites and be sure to perform them!
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Standard wind ensemble medley (1–10)
Disney Princess MedleySuzuki Eiji
This is a medley of Disney Princess songs from Disney animated films featuring princesses and royalty.
It starts with Beauty and the Beast and includes pieces like Prince Ali and A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes, letting listeners enjoy the enchanting princess worlds many girls have dreamed of at least once.
The opening trombone and trumpet solo relay in Someday My Prince Will Come is especially cool! Since many of the pieces have a generally relaxed feel, it could work well performed after a fast-paced number.
Pirates of the Caribbean (Soundtrack Highlights)Ted Ricketts
Pirates of the Caribbean is Disney’s hugely popular pirate film series that debuted in 2003.
It’s also famous for starring Johnny Depp.
Beginning with solos for woodwinds and euphonium, the music evokes the calm before the voyage and the anticipation of adventure.
With a relatively moderate tempo and a spotlight on mid-to-low register instruments, it carries a dignified, powerful presence.
Another draw is how cool each instrument’s solo is in its own right.
Why not give it a try and perform it?
Deep Purple Medleysahashi toshihiko
This piece, with its dazzling opening trumpet fanfare and the thrilling sense of adventure conveyed by the brass’s lower and middle registers, really gets the heart racing.
The original was performed by Deep Purple, the iconic hard rock band from England, and the arrangement is by Toshihiko Sahashi.
Because it starts with such momentum, it’s also a great choice to open a concert.
It’s said that the interlude sections of the signature songs included in this medley—Burn and Highway Star—quote a Bach chord progression.
Vocaloid Hit MedleyMiura Hideaki
This is a medley of popular Vocaloid songs, including Senbonzakura, which took first place in the “Favorite Vocaloid Songs Ranking” survey conducted by RecoChoku in August 2012.
From the rapid opening passage to the trumpet solo, it’s a very cool piece.
The medley also includes a slower, more relaxed-tempo tune in the middle, so you won’t get bored playing it! Vocaloid music has dramatically transformed Japan’s music scene.
We highly recommend experiencing it in a wind ensemble setting!
Ghibli MedleyMajima Toshio
You can savor masterpieces from Ghibli films with your ears, such as Carrying You from Castle in the Sky and Name of Life from Spirited Away.
It begins with sparkling high woodwinds and a horn fanfare, instantly making you feel as if you’ve stepped into the world of Ghibli.
Each piece is relatively long, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of each film.
Another hallmark is the abundance of solo parts, and there are scenes where, in true wind ensemble fashion, dramatic shifts in mood are created by varying the density of the instrumentation—one of the standout highlights.
2021 Hit MedleyKanayama Tōru
This is a medley of hit songs that brightened up 2021, including BTS’s “Dynamite,” Fujii Kaze’s “Kirari,” and Ado’s “Usseewa.” It also spans a wide range of generations, from up-and-coming artists to established figures like Tomoyasu Hotei and Keisuke Kuwata.
2021 was also a year when artists distributing their work on the internet, such as on YouTube, were particularly active.
These are songs from the year that marked the dawn of a new era.
It might be fun to look back on them!
A medley of iconic songs that inspire JapanMiyagawa Seiji
Starting with “Ai wa Katsu,” this medley features classic motivational songs that have become anthems for hardworking Japanese people, including “Ashita ga Aru sa,” “Zensoku Shonen,” and “Eikou no Kakehashi.” They’re all tunes that make you want to hum along, and even the performers are sure to feel energized! Each piece is short, so you can listen without getting bored.
With songs spanning multiple generations, it’s sure to be a hit at concerts for audiences of any age.
It’s also a great recommendation for charity events such as benefit concerts!