Dvorak’s 8th Symphony is often referred to as his Pastoral symphony for its optimistic and uplifting themes. With contrasting melancholy minor and lighthearted major folk-like melodies, this

The finale of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 is a fantastic orchestral movement. It is very grand in nature and appears to reflect Tchaikovsky’s nationalist writing tendencies.... view details

Richard Wagner penned this work in honor of the young King Ludwig II.  Bourgeois' meticulously edited edition enables the modern concert band to perform this masterwork.  Parts are included

Written in 1882, this was the final opera by composer Richard Wagner. The prelude is a true miniature masterpiece consisting of only 116 measures. It consists of four musical motives: the mystical realm of

Accessible work in three short movements that offers plenty of opportunities for expressive and pleasant music-making. Includes: Waltz, Ballad and Caprice.

This emotional contemporary work has gained widespread acceptance in recent years. Written in remembrance of the firebombing of the German city of Dresden, the work combines the most traditional composition

This individual or group lesson system was specifically created to fit the need for repertoire that is not only flexible but at the same time multi-level. It uses three progressive levels within each book

Von Suppe's overtures, widely used in movies and cartoons, have also been quite popular in transcriptions for concert band as well. This one is exuberant, spirited and contains all the thrilling