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A concert band, also called wind ensemble, symphonic band, wind symphony, wind orchestra, wind band, symphonic winds, symphony band, or symphonic wind ensemble, is a performing ensemble consisting of members of the woodwind, brass, and percussion families of instruments, along with the double bass or bass guitar. On rare occasions, additional non traditional instruments may be added to such ensembles such as piano, harp, synthesizer, or electric guitar.


A concert band's repertoire includes original wind compositions, transcriptions/arrangements of orchestral compositions, light music, and popular tunes. Though the instrumentation is similar, a concert band is distinguished from the marching band in that its primary function is as a concert ensemble. The standard repertoire for the concert band does, however, contain concert marches.


During the 19th century, large ensembles of wind and percussion instruments in the British and American traditions existed mainly in the form of the military band for ceremonial and festive occasions, and the works performed consisted mostly of marches. The only time wind bands were used in a concert setting comparable to that of a symphony orchestra was when transcriptions of orchestral or operatic pieces were arranged and performed, as there were comparatively few original concert works for a large wind ensemble.


Prior to the 1950s, wind ensembles varied in the combinations of instruments included. The modern "standard" instrumentation of the wind ensemble was more or less established by Frederick Fennell at Eastman School of Music as the Eastman Wind Ensemble in 1952 after the model of the orchestra: a pool of players from which a composer can select in order to create different sonorities. [1] The wind ensemble could be said to be modeled on the wind section of a "Wagner orchestra," an important difference being the addition of saxophones and baritone/euphonium. (The American Wind Symphony Orchestra, which uses neither of these, adheres more strictly to the "expanded orchestral wind section" model.) While many people consider the wind ensemble to be one player on a part, this is only practical in true chamber music. Full band pieces usually require doubling or tripling of the clarinet parts, and six trumpeters is typical in a wind ensemble. According to Fennell, the wind ensemble was not revolutionary, but developed naturally out of the music that led him to the concept.


Military bands


A military band is a group of personnel that performs musical duties for military functions, usually for the armed forces. A typical military band consists mostly of wind and percussion instruments. The conductor of a band commonly bears the title of Bandmaster or Director of Music. Ottoman military bands are thought to be the oldest variety of military marching band in the world, dating from the 13th century.


The military band should be capable of playing ceremonial and marching music, including the national anthems and patriotic songs of not only their own nation but others as well, both while stationary and as a marching band. Military bands also play a part in military funeral ceremonies.


There are two types of historical traditions in military bands. The first is military field music. This type of music includes bugles (or other natural instruments such as natural trumpets or natural horns), bagpipes, or fifes and almost always drums (see military drums). This type of music was used to control troops on the battlefield as well as for entertainment. Following the development of instruments such as the keyed trumpet or the saxhorn family of brass instruments, a second tradition of the brass and woodwind military band was formed.


Professional bands


Professional concert bands not associated with the military are rare, and most do not offer full-time positions.[citation needed] Examples of professional non-military concert bands include:


Dallas Wind Symphony, led by Jerry Junkin
Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra, led for many years by Frederick Fennell, and as of 2006 conducted by Sir Douglas Bostock
Osaka Municipal Symphonic Band
Royal Hawaiian Band, created by royal decree in 1836 by King Kamehameha III

Community bands


A community band is a concert band or brass band ensemble composed of volunteer (non-paid) amateur musicians in a particular geographic area. It may be sponsored by the local (municipal) government or self-supporting. These groups rehearse regularly and perform at least once a year. Some bands are also marching bands, participating in parades and other outdoor events. Although they are volunteer musical organizations, community bands may employ an Artistic Director (conductor) or various operational staff.

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Concerto op. 35 (für 2 Klarinetten und Blasorchester) (1. Satz) - Franz Krommer / Arr. José Schyns
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Duration: 11:00 min
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Composer: Franz Krommer
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Concerto per Clarinetto e Banda (1) - Kees Vlak
1. Allegro con spirito 2. Romanza 3. Rondo
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Duration: 6 min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Kees Vlak
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Concerto per Flautino - Antonio Vivaldi / Arr. Bjørn Mellemberg

Concerto per Flautino Antonio Vivaldi / Arr. Bjørn Mellemberg

Serie / Series: BM Musikkforlag ClassicsThe Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi (16781741) is particularly famous for the beautiful, melodic middle movements of his instrumental concertos. This concerto was originally composed for recorder solo with orchestra accompaniment (RV 433), and the second movement is often performed (also alone) because of its pure beauty. [NO]De ...
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Duration: 04:16 min
Difficulty: 3 (Solist 3)
Composer: Antonio Vivaldi
Arranger: Bjørn Mellemberg
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Concerto Piccolo - Norman Tailor

Concerto Piccolo Norman Tailor

Original Compositions (Concert Band)

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Bass Clarinet & Concert Band
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Duration: 3:33 min
Difficulty: 3+ (3+)
Composer: Norman Tailor
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Concerto pour cor (3 Sätze) - Serge Lancen
Titel / Title: Concerto for Horn and Band Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Serge Lancen Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band 0 This Concerto pour Cor was composed during the winter 1990/91. It is dedicated to the fine horn player Matthias Berg, who created it with the ad hoc symphonic band of a conductor's seminar at the Trossingen Music Academy (G ...
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Duration: 14:2 min
Difficulty: 5
Composer: Serge Lancen
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Concerto pour Harpe (Harpe Solo) - Serge Lancen
Titel / Title: Concerto pour Harpe Untertitel / Subtitle: Komponist / Composer: Serge Lancen Arrangeur / Arranger: Instrumentation: Concert Band 0 It was his charming wife Raphaële, a fine harpist, who drew Serge Lancen's attention to the harp. He has written various works for this instrument, such as: 'Pour Raphaële', 'Duo Concertant' for harp and flute, 'Crépuscule' for tw ...
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Duration: 18:52 min
Difficulty: 6
Composer: Serge Lancen
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Concerto pour Trompette (Solo für Trompete und Blasorchester) (3 Movements) - Johann Nepomuk Hummel / Arr. Désiré Dondeyne
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Duration: 18:51 min
Difficulty: 4
Article Nr: 134010
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Concerto Pour Un Eté - Alain Morisod / Arr. Marcel Saurer

Concerto Pour Un Eté Alain Morisod / Arr. Marcel Saurer

Titel / Title: Concerto Pour Un Et?

Trumpet & Concert Band

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Trumpet & Concert Band

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Trumpet & Concert Band
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Duration: 3:39 min
Difficulty: 3+
Composer: Alain Morisod
Arranger: Marcel Saurer
Article Nr: 151031
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Concerto Pour Une Voix - Saint-Preux / Arr. Jérôme Naulais

Concerto Pour Une Voix Saint-Preux / Arr. Jérôme Naulais

Trumpet & Concert Band Trompete - Kornett > Bl?ser > Instrumente Solo for Voice, Flute, Bassoon, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Violin, Viola or Violoncello & Concert Band Trompete - Kornett > Bläser > Instrumente Solo for Voice, Flute, Bassoon, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Violin, Viola or Violoncello & Concert Band ...
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Duration: 5:01 min
Difficulty: 3+ (3+)
Composer: Saint-Preux
Arranger: Jérôme Naulais
Article Nr: 154635
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Concerto pour une voix, Flöte/Trp.o.Sax.-Solo & Blasorchester - Saint-Preux / Arr. Laurent Delbecq
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Duration: --:-- min
Difficulty: -
Composer: Saint-Preux
Arranger: Laurent Delbecq
Article Nr: 146919
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Concerto Tricolore - Thomas Doss

Concerto Tricolore Thomas Doss

Titel / Title: Concerto Tricolore - for Trumpet (Flugel Horn) and Band Herausgeber / Publisher: Mitropa Music Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie and Trumpet Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie / Series: Soloworks Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Sprache / Language: English-German-French-Dutch Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2005 ISMN: 979003502843 ...
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Duration: 11:00 min
Difficulty: 5
Composer: Thomas Doss
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Article Nr: 144712
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Concertpiece nr. 1 - Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy / Arr. Geert Mooren

Concertpiece nr. 1 Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy / Arr. Geert Mooren

Titel / Title: Konzertstück nr. 1 for two Clarinets Herausgeber / Publisher: Baton Music Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Sprache / Language: English 0 Titel / Title: Concertpiece nr. 1 Untertitel / Subtitle: for two Clarinets Herausgeber / Publisher: Baton Music Instrumentation: two clarinets and concert band Produkttyp / Product ...
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Duration: 8:30 min
Difficulty: 4
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Concertpiece, Op. 94 (Morceau de Concert) (for Solo Horn or Euphonium and Wind Ensemble) - Camille Saint-Saens / Arr. David Miller
Duration: 9:00 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Camille Saint-Saens
Arranger: David Miller
Article Nr: 133975
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Concierto de Mariachi - Hector Sevillanas

Concierto de Mariachi Hector Sevillanas

Concerto De Mariachi
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Duration: 7:55 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Hector Sevillanas
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Article Nr: 147549
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Concordia - Jan van der Roost

Concordia Jan van der Roost

Titel / Title: Concordia Herausgeber / Publisher: De Haske Publications Instrumentation: Concert Band/Harmonie Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Serie / Series: Inspiration Series Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen Sprache / Language: English-German-French-Dutch Format: A4 (297X210) Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2006 ISMN: 9790035055755
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Duration: 10 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Jan van der Roost
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Article Nr: 146862
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Concordia (Ouvertüre) - Wilhelm Koenen

Concordia (Ouvertüre) Wilhelm Koenen

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Duration: 5:01 min
Difficulty: 2+
Composer: Wilhelm Koenen
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Article Nr: 149358
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