Wonderful wind ensemble

Perfect for free selections and concert programs! Introducing famous and classic favorites in wind ensemble music.

Graduated from a music school / 21 years of piano experiencesatomi
I began playing the piano at the age of four and spent six years at a conservatory, focusing mainly on classical music while honing my skills. In addition to solo performance, I studied extensively in chamber music and two-piano repertoire, and I had the opportunity to perform twice on stage as a soloist in piano concertos. While not to the same extent as classical, I also learned jazz and pop through practical performance. I was active as a pianist in various settings, including instrumental and vocal/choral accompaniment, performance assistance for other departments, and recording sessions. Beyond the piano, I devoted five years to the trombone in a wind ensemble. I hope to draw on these experiences to share the charm of music with many people.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Members of school wind bands often get frequent chances to perform in public—at competitions (free-choice pieces), regular concerts, baseball game rallies, and even sports days! And every time, choosing the repertoire is the big headache.

Besides classic wind band standards and trending Japanese pop arrangements, if it’s a free-choice piece for a competition, you also want something that shows off your ensemble’s strengths—so when you think through everything, it can be hard to land on “this is it.” In this article, we’ll introduce a wealth of recommended wind band pieces that will surely help if you’re feeling stuck.

We’ve picked out a wide range—from dazzling numbers across various genres to stylish and cool pieces—so please find works that make you think, “We want to perform this!”

For free pieces and concert programs! Introducing famous and classic favorites of wind band repertoire (111–120)

Jamboree Mickey!Marco Marinangeli

Jamboree Mickey! [Osaka Toin Brass Band]

Jamboree Mickey!Marco Marinangeli

The theme song for the kids’ dance program “Jamboree Mickey! Let’s Dance!” at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.

Written and composed by Marco Marinangeli, it’s a dance number that has gained buzz on social media.

Alongside a lively rhythm section, bright, soaring brass tones ring out.

It’s a piece that enables a dazzling performance—swaying your body while playing instruments and showcasing catchy choreography.

Why not perform this versatile number that shines in many settings, from pep tunes to free selections?

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St. Anthony VariationsW.H.Hiru

W.H. Hill / St. Anthony Variations

St. Anthony VariationsW.H.Hiru

A beautiful melody, as if played on a cathedral pipe organ, appears in the middle and latter sections.

High-pitched and low-pitched instruments blend superbly to create this sound, making it thoroughly satisfying to listen to.

The final part is truly majestic, enveloping you in a profound emotion that gives you goosebumps.

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Galaxy Express 999Godaigo

Galaxy Express 999 / Godiego

Galaxy Express 999Godaigo

A rock tune brimming with sci‑fi flair, created as the theme song for the film Galaxy Express 999.

Reportedly written by Yukihide Takekawa in just one night after receiving the English lyrics, the song became a major hit upon its July 1979 release, spending seven consecutive weeks at No.

1 on TBS’s music program The Best Ten.

While rooted in rock, its innovative sound breathed new life into anime songs and significantly impacted the music scene of the time.

The up-tempo rhythm—evoking a steam locomotive powerfully charging ahead—and its bold message about having the courage to move toward the future deliver maximum impact even in wind ensemble performances.

It’s a song that will give you a strong push as you strive toward your dreams.

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Rhapsodia for Wind EnsembleAdachi Tadashi

2002 Set Piece (IV) Rapsodia for Wind Ensemble

Rhapsodia for Wind EnsembleAdachi Tadashi

This piece was selected as a required work for the 2002 Wind Ensemble Competition.

Throughout, it makes extensive use of Japanese scales and harmonies.

The first half features an impressive ensemble solo for piccolo and euphonium, while the latter half employs a variety of percussion instruments and introduces irregular meters.

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Dance of the Seven Veils from the music drama ‘Salome’Richard Georg Strauss

Dance of the Seven Veils from the music drama 'Salome'

Dance of the Seven Veils from the music drama 'Salome'Richard Georg Strauss

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This piece accompanies the sensual scene in which the heroine, Salome, dances for her father, King Herod, removing the seven veils one by one.

Its enigmatic melody and ever-shifting character draw listeners into a world of seduction.

With numerous solos, the performance demands high skill from each musician.

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Saga CandidaBert Appermont

Saga Candide.Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra.

Saga CandidaBert Appermont

Composed based on the musical “Seeds of Satan,” it bears the subtitle “Seven Impressions of the Witch Hunt.” Divided into seven parts, it is a dynamic piece that features Appelmont’s characteristic lyrical and beautiful melodies as well as rough, fast passages.

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English Folk Song SuiteRalph Vaughan Williams

English Folk Song Suite: Ralph Vaughan Williams

English Folk Song SuiteRalph Vaughan Williams

A suite consisting of three movements.

Arranged from English folk songs with an accessible character, it is popular among a wide range of performers thanks to its ease of performance.

With lively first and third movements and a relaxed second movement, it follows a traditional structure and is considered a classic among original wind band works.

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