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A concert band, also called a wind band, wind ensemble, wind symphony, wind orchestra, symphonic band, the symphonic winds, or symphonic wind ensemble, [1] is a performing ensemble consisting of members of the woodwind, brass, and percussion families of instruments, [2] and occasionally including the harp, double bass, or bass guitar.
"La Fiesta Mexicana", A Mexican Folk Song Symphony for Concert Band (1949) Boris Kozhevnikov Symphony No. 3, "Slavyanskaya" (1950/rev. 1958) Paul Hindemith Symphony in B-flat for Band (1951) Morton Gould Symphony No. 4, "West Point" (1952) Roy Harris Symphony for Band, "West Point" (1952) Vincent Persichetti Symphony No. 6, Op. 69 (1956) Frank ...
A wind orchestra or concert band is a large classical ensemble generally made up of between 40 and 70 musicians from the woodwind, brass, and percussion families, along with the double bass. The concert band has a larger number and variety of wind instruments than the symphony orchestra but does not have a string section (although a single ...
Wind ensembles are often found at universities, and are more prevalent amongst younger people, who have more opportunity and encouragement to join like-minded musical people, e.g. at some schools. Older people would not be able, by definition, to join these bands.
The following works are some of the most universally respected and established cornerstones of the band repertoire. All have "stood the test of time" through decades of regular performance, and many, either through an innovative use of the medium or by the fame of their composer, helped establish the wind band as a legitimate, serious performing ensemble.
They may use the terms "wind orchestra", "wind symphony" or "wind ensemble" in place of "band" or some variation of the terms (e.g. "symphonic winds"). A group of this type often includes the name of the community or organization which sponsors it, the town or county where it is based, or a local geographical landmark or regional term in its name.
The Eastman Wind Ensemble has premiered over 150 works, including works by composers Bernard Rands and Joseph Schwantner. Under Fennell's leadership, the Eastman Wind Ensemble became known as the pioneering force in the symphonic wind band movement in the United States and abroad.
Symphony No. 4 (1993), for wind ensemble. Premiered by the University of Texas at Austin Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Jerry Junkin, conductor) in February at the 1994 Texas Music Educators Association convention in San Antonio. Commissioned by a consortium headed by the University of Texas at Austin Symphonic Wind Ensemble under Jerry Junkin.