Concert Band - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1211582 Composed by Richard Wagner (1813–1883). Arranged by Shinji Kasama. Classical,Contest,Festival. Score and Parts. 101 pages. Kasama Music Corporation #809194. Published by Kasama Music Corporation (A0.1211582). [This Publication is in letter size (8/5 x 11). A4 size is also available.]Richard Wagner (1813-1883) spent 1848 to 1874 completing the cycle of four music dramas Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung), which premièred at the Bayreuth Festival Theatre in 1876. Siegfried’s Funeral March (also known as Siegfried’s Funeral Music) is in Act 3 from Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods), which is the last of the cycle.This transcription is for concert band with full score (pp. 1–17), piccolo–harp (pp. 19–74), and transposed parts (pp. 75–101).A printed score and the parts on CD-ROM are available for purchase at www.kasamamusic.com.

Concert Band - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1211583 Composed by Richard Wagner (1813–1883). Arranged by Shinji Kasama. Classical,Contest,Festival. Score and Parts. 101 pages. Kasama Music Corporation #809196. Published by Kasama Music Corporation (A0.1211583). [This Publication is in A4 size. Letter size (8/5 x 11) is also available.]Richard Wagner (1813-1883) spent 1848 to 1874 completing the cycle of four music dramas Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung), which premièred at the Bayreuth Festival Theatre in 1876. Siegfried’s Funeral March (also known as Siegfried’s Funeral Music) is in Act 3 from Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods), which is the last of the cycle.This transcription is for concert band with full Score (pp. 1–17), piccolo–harp (pp. 19–74), and transposed parts (pp. 75–101).A printed score and the parts on CD-ROM are available for purchase at www.kasamamusic.com.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.883459 Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Travis Freshner. Concert,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and parts. 32 pages. Tfresh productions #3239111. Published by tfresh productions (A0.883459). Originally from Tchaikovsky's Children's Album, this dark and powerful funeral march has been expertly arranged for young concert band (Grade 2).

Concert Band - Digital Download SKU: A0.1030618 Composed by Iván Mena Ortega. Contemporary,Easter,Spiritual. Score and parts. 31 pages. Publicado por Iván Mena Ortega #4319051. Published by Publicado por Iván Mena Ortega (A0.1030618). The Nazarene is a musical work for Symphonic Band, special for processions, but it can also be performed in concerts, it has a solemn character, narrates the tragic journey of Jesus towards his death, carrying the cross.El Nazareno es una obra musical para Banda Sinfónica, especial para procesiones, pero también puede ser interpretada en conciertos, tiene un carácter solemne, narra el trágico transitar de Jesús hacia su muerte, cargando la cruz.

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1291933 Composed by Traditional Irish. Arranged by A. J. Potter. Celtic,Irish,Traditional. Score and Parts. 83 pages. Seolta Music Limited #882528. Published by Seolta Music Limited (A0.1291933). Finnegans Wake is one of A. J. Potter's best-known works for concert band. Potter tells the story of the famous Dublin street ballad 'Finnegans Wake' through music, painting a colourful picture of the lovable rogue, Tim Finnegan.This lively arrangement tells the story of Finnegan, who, fond of a drop of whisky, falls off a ladder at work. While laid out in his home before the funeral, a brawl breaks out during which a naggin of whisky is broken, spilling on the body. As Potter described himself.... 'Having been thus anointed with the precious spirit, the corpse arose, Lazarus-like and addressed the assembled company in forceful language!' To browse all band and wind ensemble music titles from Seolta Publishing click here.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.912625 Composed by Johnson Lee. Contemporary. Score and parts. 34 pages. Johnson lee #5301. Published by johnson lee (A0.912625). There are many moments in our lives but none more significant than birth and death. Whilst birth is openly celebrated in our society, death however is treated as dark and sombre.I was moved to compose this piece Laid to Rest as I saw death as a final resting place and the funeral, a celebration of that person’s life as he is sent off on a journey of peace. Hence, this piece takes on a lighter, hopeful yet reflective feel compared to other pieces of heavier, melancholic notes.I was deeply honoured when it was first played / performed at Singapore’s late founding father Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew’s funeral. I had to control my tears as I was conducting the band and was so grateful for being able to honour him with my composition.During this pandemic, there are many healthcare heroes on the frontline working tirelessly to protect all of us. Some have even sacrificed their lives. I would like to dedicate this to these heroes. May they and their loved ones find comfort in this piece.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.746511 Composed by Keith Terrett. 20th Century,Patriotic,World. 32 pages. Keith Terrett #1989071. Published by Keith Terrett (A0.746511). A slow march I entitled The Royal Hussar, is an original ceremonial slow march of mine, suitable for indoor or outdoor performance. Slow March: This is a ceremonial pace, used for funeral marches and when a unit’s colours are marched out in front of the troops. The feet are kept parallel to the ground and the arms are never used. In the United States Marine Corps, arms swing as the distance they normally would in quicktime, but at the same pace as marching. U.S. Marine Color Guards do not swing their arms. Slow March is typically used in the Marine Corps for funeral details and ceremonies such as the Marine Corps Ball (when the cake is escorted out). In Spain, Latin America, and the Philippines this is done during religious processions whenever a military band joins it. This march style is the official parade march in the armed forces of Bolivia and Ecuador and the military academies and schools of Venezuela, done with the goose step during parades and ceremonies. The standard pace is 60 paces per minute. Famous slow marches include:Preobrajensky Regimental Slow March Presented to the Royal Marines by Admiral of the Fleet The Earl Mountbatten of Burma on 10th June 1964 and first performed as the Regimental Slow March of the Royal Marines on Horse Guards Parade that night. The march was composed by the Russian composer Donajowsky for the Russian Tzar’s Preobrajensky Guard. The Royal Hussars Slow March ’Coburg’, a tune composed by Haydn and arranged by Grant-James in the late 19th Century, is without doubt one of the most well-known and famous Slow Marches to be written. ’The Eagle’, which itself is a combination of the 14th and 20th Hussars slow marches is also a very strong march, but not widely known outside 14th/20th King’s Hussars’ circles. The Garb of Old Gaul (sometimes given as Auld Gaul) is an 18th-century patriotic Scottish march and song about Highland soldiers during the Seven Years War. The music was written by General John Reid, who was a senior officer of the 42nd Regiment of Foot (The Black Watch) during the Seven Years War. The words have traditionally been attributed to Sir Harry Erskine (1710 -1765). Robert Burns described it as This excellent loyal Scottish song and states that it first appeared in print in Herd’s Collection of 1769. Alternative titles include The Highland Character and The Highland or 42nd Regiment’s March. The tune was originally a quick march but was later rearranged as a slow march. Other famous slow marches of the British Army include Golden Spurs & Scipio. Put away Scipio, Coburg & Garb of Old gaul, time for a newcomer on the block! For more of my original music, great arrangements and all the national anthems of the world, check out my on-line stores: http://www.scoreexchange.com/profiles/keith_terret http://musicforalloccasions.org.uk http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/search?Ntt=keith+terrett Need an anthem fast? They are ALL in my store! All my anthem arrangements are also available for Orchestra, Recorders, Saxophones, Wind, Brass and Flexible band. If you need an anthem urgently for an instrumentation not in my store, let me know via e-mail, and I will arrange it for you FOC if possible! keithterrett@gmail.com.

Concert Band - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1028397 Composed by Hector Berlioz. Arranged by Vincent Fung Kin Yuen. Romantic Period. Score and parts. 150 pages. Vincent Fung Kin Yuen #3558347. Published by Vincent Fung Kin Yuen (A0.1028397). A few years ago, I attended a concert by the National University of Singapore Symphony Orchestra, a group of passionate students, at the National University of Singapore. They performed Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, which has continuously captivated me through the wild, grotesque sounds. Recently, my friend, Joshua suggested that I could write an orchestral transcription for Dream of a Witches’ Sabbath. I have decided to keep the instrumentation to a minimum, where smaller size bands can give it a try without the fear of not owning unusual auxiliary instruments, but still able to maintain the original orchestral sounds.  The original program notes by Berlioz is as follows: He sees himself at a witches' sabbath, in the midst of a hideous gathering of shades, sorcerers and monsters of every kind who have come together for his funeral. Strange sounds, groans, outbursts of laughter; distant shouts which seem to be answered by more shouts. The beloved melody appears once more, but has now lost its noble and shy character; it is now no more than a vulgar dance tune, trivial and grotesque: it is she who is coming to the sabbath ... Roar of delight at her arrival ... She joins the diabolical orgy ... The funeral knell tolls, burlesque parody of the Dies irae, the dance of the witches. The dance of the witches combined with the Dies irae.  

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1518069 Composed by Edward Elgar. Arranged by James Symington. 20th Century,Classical,Film/TV,Historic,Patriotic. 29 pages. James Edward Ernest Symington #1092231. Published by James Edward Ernest Symington (A0.1518069). The name of the variation refers to Augustus J. Jaeger, who was employed as music editor by the London publisher Novello & Co. He was a close friend of Elgar's, giving him useful advice but also severe criticism, something Elgar greatly appreciated. Elgar later related how Jaeger had encouraged him as an artist and had stimulated him to continue composing despite setbacks. Nimrod is described in the Old Testament as a mighty hunter before the Lord, Jäger being German for hunter. In 1904 Elgar told Dora Penny (Dorabella) that this variation is not really a portrait, but the story of something that happened. Once, when Elgar had been very depressed and was about to give it all up and write no more music, Jaeger had visited him and encouraged him to continue composing. He referred to Ludwig van Beethoven, who had a lot of worries, but wrote more and more beautiful music. And that is what you must do, Jaeger said, and he sang the theme of the second movement of Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8 Pathétique. Elgar disclosed to Dora that the opening bars of Nimrod were made to suggest that theme. Can't you hear it at the beginning? Only a hint, not a quotation. This variation has become popular in its own right and is sometimes used at British funerals, memorial services, and other solemn occasions. It is always played at the Cenotaph, Whitehall in London at the National Service of Remembrance. A version was also played during the Hong Kong handover ceremony in 1997 and at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. The “Nimrod” variation was the final orchestral composition (before the national anthem) played by the Greek National Orchestra in a televised June 2013 concert, before the 75-year-old Athenian ensemble was dissolved in the wake of severe government cutbacks. An adaptation of the piece appears at the ending of the 2017 film Dunkirk in the score by Hans Zimmer. This arrangement for Flex-Band has been adapted to suit the instrumentalists. The key has changed and this makes it much more playable and more secure.

Concert Band - Digital Download SKU: A0.1025634 Composed by Jouan Bauderuc. Arranged by Arranged by Craig Dabelstein. Romantic Period. Score and parts. 46 pages. Maxime's Music #4898221. Published by Maxime's Music (A0.1025634). An emotional funeral march from the 1800s, playable by high school bands.Larmes et PrièresTears and Prayers – March FunèbreJouan BauderucArranged by Craig Dabelstein (1973–)Date: 1838Instrumentation: Concert BandDuration: 7:30Level: 3

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1414965 By Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. By A.P. Carter. Arranged by Cascia Talbert. Christian,Country. 94 pages. Cascia Talbert #996694. Published by Cascia Talbert (A0.1414965). Can the Circle Be Unbroken (By and By) is a country/folk song reworked by A. P. Carter from the hymn Will the Circle Be Unbroken? by Ada R. Habershon and Charles H. Gabriel. The song's lyrics concern the death, funeral, and mourning of the narrator's mother.The song first gained attention due to the Carter Family. The song has been recorded by many groups and musicians: Blind James Campbell, Bob Dylan, The Band, The Staple Singers, Clara Ward Singers, John Fahey, Roy Acuff, Joan Baez, The Chieftains, Jerry Lee Lewis, Gene Vincent, Ralph Stanley, The Black Crowes, Kristin Hersh, John Lee Hooker, Bill Monroe, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Pentangle, Spacemen 3, Country Joe McDonald, John Statz, Spirit of the West with The Wonder Stuff, Mavis Staples, The Felice Brothers, Johnny Cash, Gregg Allman, the Neville Brothers, Jeff Buckley, Moby, and Agnes Chan. Its refrain was incorporated into the Carl Perkins song Daddy Sang Bass and the Atlanta song Sweet Country Music. It is primarily performed in gospel, bluegrass and folk, but versions in other genres exist. Most versions of the song use the alternate title Will the Circle Be Unbroken. In 1998, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.This arrangement is for concert band and choir.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1006019 Composed by John Tweed. Romantic Period. Score and parts. 15 pages. John Tweed #6360981. Published by John Tweed (A0.1006019). A piece for school concert band contrasting happiness and a funeral march based on Mahler's Symphony no. 1.

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.755270 Composed by Sy Brandon. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary. Score and parts. 182 pages. Sy Brandon #4353935. Published by Sy Brandon (A0.755270). This composition is inspired by the symbology present in the suits of a deck of cards. It is in one continuous movement that is divided into four sections. Spades (death) is a funeral march that uses frequent dotted rhythms, outbursts of anger, and a lyrical, somber descending melody. A change of mood that is accomplished by brightening the harmony leads into Hearts (romance). This section follows a loose AABA form. The A sections contain lyrical lines and lush harmony. The B section is freer in rhythm and represents a dialogue between two lovers. The last measure of this section introduces a dotted rhythm motive that is used throughout the next section, Diamonds (riches). This section is subtitled riches instead of wealth because riches implies money for money’s sake rather than the benefits it can buy. It is in the style of a frenzied waltz as if those with the riches are at an elaborate ball totally unaware of the restlessness going on around them. Towards the end of this section, a chromatic line begins to insert itself, suggesting the uprising and war (Clubs) that follows. A dissonant chord transitions the listener into Clubs (war) section. This section begins powerfully with repeated chords resembling people shooting at each other. The shooting motif appears frequently throughout. Different melodic ideas represent the battle between forces. The tide of the battle keeps going back and forth, but nobody actually wins. The piece ends with the sound of death and destruction, therefore starting the cycle of the suits over again. The score prints on legal size paper and the parts on letter.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1460836 Composed by Hedwige Chrétien. Arranged by John Ivor Holland. 20th Century,Classical,Multicultural,Praise & Worship,Religious,World. 39 pages. John Ivor Holland #1039739. Published by John Ivor Holland (A0.1460836). Hedwige Chrétien (15 July 1859 – 1944) was a French composer, appointed professor at the Paris Conservatoire in 1889 where she had previously been a student from 1874. She was a prolific composer, yet not much else is known about her life. Her compositions, about 150 in all, consist of pieces for piano, orchestral and chamber works, songs, two ballets and two one-act operas. One of the most extensive collections of her work in the United States is held in the University of Michigan's Women Composers Collection, which is available on microfilm from there and other libraries. 'Offertoire' dates from 1926 and is taken from a collection of works for organ or harmonium called 'In Memoriam' for use in funeral services but works well as a standalone piece, particularly suitable for memorial events or moments of calm in a programme. Arranged as part of an ongoing project to bring more music by women into the worldwide concert band repertoire.