Elegy & Scherzo - Johan de Meij

Elegy & Scherzo was written at the request of cellist Yuki Ito, to commemorate the 150th birthyear in 2023 of Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873 - 1943). Composer Johan de Meij used some hints and quotes from Rachmaninoff's 2nd Symphony (opus 27) and the Symphonic Dances (opus 45), to embrace the sound world of the Russian master. Elegy & Scherzo was premiered on October 27, 2023, in the Cankarjev Dom in Ljubljana, Slovenia by the Band of the Slovenian Armed Forces, with Yuki Ito as the cello soloist. Soon after the premiere, the work was adapted for solo euphonium and wind orchestra. It received its premiere during the ITEC, the International Tuba- and Euphonium Conference 2025 in Valencia, Spain, with Shoichiro Hokazono as the soloist, and the composer conducting.

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Elegy (from A Downland Suite) - John Ireland

Elegy and Celebration - Stephen Bulla

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Elegy for 'Checkpoint Charlie' - Martin Ellerby

Elegy for a Firefighter - Jeremy Martin

In the spring of 2008, a number of firefighters lost their lives to several devastating wildfires plaguing the west coast. William Harbinson, a California native, wrote this rousing piece as a dedication to all firefighters who have given their lives in t

Elegy for A Young American - Ronald Lo Presti

Written to honor the memory of President John F. Kennedy, this somber work has been a staple in the repertoire for many years and is on most lists as one of the top pieces in literature. It is our hope that by this re-promotion, a new generation of band directors and musicians will become familiar with this classic work.

Elegy for Albinoni - Shelley Hanson

Tomaso Albinoni (1671-1751) was a prolific Baroque-era composer whose works are now rarely performed. However, he was much admired by J. S. Bach who used examples of Albinoni's music in his teaching, and also used themes written by Albinoni as the basis for some of his own pieces.Elegy for Albinoni, a beautiful memorial piece in honor of this musical master, uses a romantic tone to set the stage for a theme based on one of Albinoni's violin sonatas. A rewarding work!

Elegy For Band

Elegy For Miles Davis - Richard R. Bennett

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Elegy For Selena - Robert E. Foster

Commissioned by the Association of Texas Small School Bands and premiered by the Texas All-State Band, this work was written to honor Selena, the martyred Tejano superstar, and to reflect the many facets of her life. A contemporary, dramatic, descriptive work, this elegy can be a very emotional experience for both the performers and the audience.