Concert Band

Concert band music is a classical genre characterized by its bold, energetic sound, often featuring large ensembles with a wide range of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. Emerging in the mid-19th century, concert bands gained popularity in the early 20th century with the works of prominent composers. This music is marked by its strong rhythmic pulse, rich harmonies, and virtuosic solo passages, often blending elements of military marches, folk dances, and classical symphonies. As a cultural phenomenon, concert band music has played a significant role in community engagement, civic celebrations, and patriotic events. While sharing similarities with symphonic bands and wind orchestras, concert bands are distinct in their emphasis on accessibility, entertainment, and crowd-pleasing repertoire, often incorporating elements of jazz, pop, and world music.

Potpourri

Sir John Barbirolli•

Alexander Glazunov•

Amilcare Ponchielli•

Antonín Dvořák•

Arthur Benjamin•

Camille Saint-Saëns•

Carl Maria von Weber•

Charles Gounod•

Claude Debussy•

Domenico Cimarosa•

Edvard Grieg•

Emmanuel Chabrier•

Franz Lehár•

Franz Schubert•

Frederick Delius•

Frédéric Chopin•

George Frideric Handel•

Giacomo Puccini•

Giuseppe Verdi•

Gustav Mahler•

Hector Berlioz•

Henri Vieuxtemps•

Henry Purcell•

Jean Sibelius•

Johann Sebastian Bach•

Johann Strauss II•

Johannes Brahms•

John Philip Sousa•

Joseph Haydn•

Jules Massenet•

Ludwig van Beethoven•

Manuel de Falla•

Maurice Ravel•

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov•

Percy Grainger•

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky•

Ralph Vaughan Williams•

Richard Strauss•

Richard Wagner•

Robert Schumann•

Edward Elgar•

Tomaso Albinoni•

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Album - 54 Tracks - Released July 29, 2025