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

SedonaSteven Reinek

Sedona for wind ensemble

This is a masterpiece of program music that depicts the landscapes of red rock mountains and deep canyons spread across Arizona, USA, with a magnificent sound.

It is a work by the American composer Steven Reineke, who is active across a wide range of genres from pop to classical.

The piece’s dynamic appeal may stem from the beautiful contrast between the noble resonance of the horns and the delicate melodies woven by the woodwinds.

First recorded in 2000 by the Washington Winds on the album “Rushmore,” it continues to be beloved by many ensembles.

With an emotional arc that feels like a journey through a story, it is sure to become an unforgettable highlight when programmed in a concert that aims to convey vivid scenes to listeners’ hearts.

Disney MedleyIwai Naohaku

Disney Medley

The songs used in Disney movies are full of classics, and they continue to be featured in all kinds of settings, from jazz standards to music boxes.

Here is a delightful piece that turns those famous tunes into a medley.

As a listener, you’ll hear one familiar song after another, which draws you in as you start wondering what will come next.

In concerts, mixing pieces that are uniquely suited to serious wind ensembles with accessible selections like this helps tighten and balance the program.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Viva Musica!Alfred Reed

Viva Musica!.Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra.

Composed by Alfred Reed—renowned for Armenian Dances and El Camino Real—at the request of Chicago’s VanderCook College of Music, this work was premiered at the college’s 1983 concert.

As the title suggests, it is a playful piece that expresses the joy of music.

CopacabanaBarry Manilow

Copacabana

This is a wind band arrangement of Copacabana, the song sung by American singer-songwriter Barry Manilow that became a huge hit in 1978.

It features a very bright, upbeat Latin rhythm, and is now even used for cheering at high school baseball games.

Appalachian OvertureJames Barnes

Appalachian (Appalachian Overture)

With its flashy, catchy intro, this piece should be enjoyable even for those not very familiar with brass bands.

In performance, the cymbals and percussion at the beginning and the end define the direction of the piece, so the percussion section plays a crucial role.

The uplifting, beautiful melody makes it a joy to perform, but care should be taken not to let the excitement push the tempo too fast.

While the trumpet is striking, the clarinet adds a very nice accent.

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Masuda Bunka

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Brussels RequiemBert Appermont

Brussels Requiem

In the 2019 wind band competition, many ensembles chose this piece as their free selection, and it quickly became a major sensation.

The piece was composed as a requiem mourning the victims of the series of bombings that occurred in March 2016 in Brussels, the capital of Belgium.

The melody of the French folk song “Au clair de la lune” is woven through various instruments.

It is a single work packed with charm—beautiful melodies, tense harmonies, and brilliant runs.

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HATSUMI

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Symphonic Suite “GR”: Symphonic SelectionAmano Masamichi

Symphonic Selection from 'GR' for Wind Ensemble

An arrangement for wind band of the soundtrack from the anime Giant Robo.

It has a symphonic character that belies its anime origins, and the performance difficulty is on the higher side.

With many cool, brass-forward melodies, it’s counted among the popular pieces among wind band enthusiasts.