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

Someday My Prince Will ComeFrank Churchill

[Band Hit] Someday My Prince Will Come

With its deeply evocative melody that lingers in the heart, “Someday My Prince Will Come” is a piece that invites a careful, nuanced weaving of sound.

Expressing Snow White’s pure feelings of love, it offers a perfect opportunity in wind band settings for performers to richly convey their musical sensitivity.

Its versatility—enjoyable in a variety of arrangements from beginner to advanced—has kept it beloved by a wide range of listeners, from students to the general public.

Especially in the solo passages, there are many moments where a performer’s technique can truly shine, leaving a profound impression on the audience.

Romantic to its core, this piece is an ideal choice to crown a concert finale and can rightly be called a timeless staple of the wind band repertoire.

Prelude for a Mythical Legend, 2006 Required Piece (I)Horiuchi Toshio

2006 Set Piece (I): Prelude for a Fictitious Legend

A piece whose powerful, dramatic sound stirs the listener’s heart, as if heralding the beginning of a grand tale.

It is a work by Toshio Horiuchi, who teaches in Hiroshima Prefecture and has composed numerous band pieces.

From the delicate interplay of sounds in the quiet sections to the breathtaking build toward a climax where the full ensemble charges forward as one, the piece offers a deeply immersive experience—like living through the prologue of a legend in music.

Composed in 2006 as a set piece for the All Japan Band Competition, it is featured in the album “Reference Performances of Set Pieces for the All Japan Band Competition 2005‑2008.” Demanding not only individual technique but the expressive power of the entire band, this masterpiece is one you’ll want to perform when you and your ensemble wish to weave a single, sweeping story together.

Path of the Pegasus ~ for Wind Band (2008 Contest Piece IV)Kataoka Hiroaki

2008 Required Piece (IV): The Path of the Pegasus — for Wind Ensemble

When it comes to powerful yet beautiful wind band pieces, many people will surely think of this masterpiece.

Composed by Hiroaki Kataoka, who is also active as a percussionist, it portrays the story of a Pegasus soaring through the heavens.

After a tranquil opening, the music shifts dramatically into a development brimming with the exhilaration of taking flight—enough to set your heart racing.

From the calm middle section, it builds once more toward a dazzling, climactic fanfare—truly breathtaking! This work was performed on many stages as a required piece for the 2008 All-Japan Band Competition.

The album “Tenma no Michi” features a powerful performance by the JMSDF Yokosuka Band.

It’s a piece worthy of headlining any concert, offering the joy of storytelling through sound and the tangible thrill of captivating an audience.

El CapitanJohn Philip Sousa

El Capitan / J.P. Sousa

A masterpiece known as a brilliant march born from an operetta.

Crafted by John Philip Sousa, famed as the “March King,” this piece is a wind band classic with an appealing, lively, and accessible melody.

In the United States, it has been performed continuously by concert and military bands since its 1896 premiere.

In Japan, it became beloved by many performers after being chosen as a required piece for the 4th All Japan Band Competition in 1956.

It’s perfect both as a dazzling opener for concerts and as a piece to enjoy playing together with friends.

March ‘The National Emblem’Edwin Eugene Bagley

March “National Emblem” / E. E. Bagley (arr. Yasuichi Hatta) National Emblem March / Edwin Eugene Bagley (arr. Yoshikazu Hatta)

The year 1902 saw the birth of a piece renowned as a pinnacle of American marches.

Edwin Eugene Bagley composed it while touring by train, and although he once discarded the score, band members picked it up and secretly practiced it.

They then delivered an unanticipated performance at a subsequent concert, which proved a great success.

Incorporating the opening motif of The Star-Spangled Banner, the work has been featured in the film Miracle on 34th Street and the TV series The A-Team, and has become indispensable at U.S.

Independence Day celebrations and military ceremonies.

With its powerful rhythms and memorable melody, it’s a compelling composition that fully showcases the appeal of wind band music—perfect for getting together with musical friends and enjoying on a day off.

Cinema ParadisoEnnio Morricone

Cinema Paradiso (Nuovo Cinema Paradiso) / Ennio Morricone / Arranged by Toshio Mashima

A masterpiece of film music that fuses a grand orchestra with beautiful melodies.

Composed in 1988 as the soundtrack for an Italian film, this work was co-written by Ennio Morricone and his son Andrea.

Its simple yet emotionally rich melody resonates deeply with the heart.

Released in 1990 as the album “Nuovo Cinema Paradiso,” it won the BAFTA Award for Best Original Film Score and the David di Donatello Award for Best Music.

The elegant melodies, blending classical elements with traditional Italian music, are perfect for quiet, reflective moments or as a piece to practice in wind ensemble settings.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 3 Execution BGM ‘Stardust Crusaders’Kanno Yugo

[MOS] JOJO’s Bizarre Adventure “Jotaro’s Theme” JoJo Part 3 Execution BGM

A track that colors anime battle scenes with a majestic orchestral sound and striking, powerful saxophone phrases.

Showcasing Yugo Kanno’s musical sensibility, this piece masterfully blends a tense, driving rhythm with bold brass to convey the exhilaration of combat.

In the sax solo, passionate lines and skillful vibrato capture the story’s emotional subtleties.

Featured on the original soundtrack “Departure” from the anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders and released in July 2014, the piece has won over many music fans—its performance by the Osaka Toin High School Wind Ensemble has even drawn attention on YouTube.