Symphonic Band Series

Expertly scored editions for intermediate bands

Colonel Bogey

Kenneth J. Alford; Arr. by John Neumann

CB-047 Grade 3 $59.95

Colonel Bogey is one of the most famous and recognizable British marches ever written. It has been used in television and movies extensively, notably in The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957). This edition updates the march’s original scoring for intermediate band, adjusting ranges and changing the key. All melodic and counter-melodic lines have been untouched, making this great march instantly recognizable.

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English Folk Song Suite

Ralph Vaughan Williams; Arr. by John Neumann 

CB-034 Grade 3 $69.95

Vaughan Williams’ famous “English Folk Song Suite” is a cornerstone of concert band literature. It inspired many future composers to take the band seriously as a concert ensemble. This edition makes strategic modifications which help this great work be playable and accessible by modern

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First Suite in E-Flat

Gustav Holst; Arr. by John Neumann

CB-033 Grade 3 $60.00

Holst's First Suite in Eb is considered one of the cornerstone masterworks in the concert band repertoire. This arrangement is a modernized version of Holst's original score. It corrects many errors found in the original edition and provides modern instrumentation. Many important melodic lines are cued in alternative instruments, making this edition more accessible for bands with limited instrumentation and smaller numbers of players. 

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Overture to "Orpheus in the Underworld"

Jacques Offenbach; Arr. by John Neumann

CB-039 Grade 3 $60.00

Featuring theme's from Offenbach's famous opera and ending with the famous "Can-Can" music, this expertly arranged overture will be a hit for musicians and audiences alike!

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Pictures at an Exhibition

Modest Mussorgsky; Arr. by John Neumann

CB-049 Grade 3 $70.00

By far one of the most recognizable and influential works of classical music, Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" has long been a staple of orchestral repertoire. This arrangement re-imagines five movements from the suite for intermediate bands with limited instrumentation and varied player abilities. Makes a great concert closer or festival selection!

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Second Suite in F

Gustav Holst; Arr. by John Neumann

CB-041 Grade 3 $69.95

This edition expertly transforms this time-honored classic for modern intermediate bands. In addition to correcting errors, many edits have been made to make the “Second Suite in F” a lot more playable while preserving the piece's original character.

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Triumphal March From "Aida"

Giuseppe Verdi; Arr. by John Neumann 

CB-032 Grade 3 $60.00

Perfect as a concert closer or for any ceremony, Verdi's famous march from the grand opera "Aida" has long been a staple of orchestral repertoire. This arrangement makes this popular piece accessible for ensembles of various sizes, ability levels, and instrumentations.

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Washington Post March

John Philip Sousa; Arr. by John Neumann

CB-048 Grade 3 $59.95

"The Washington Post" is one of Sousa’s most famous marches. This edition makes the march much more accessible for younger bands, adjusting ranges and scoring. Lower divisis are provided for multiple brass instruments for players with limited ranges. 

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