The Music
The Nelson Town Band has a varied repertoire. While we take pride and pleasure in playing marches by John Philip Sousa and other composers, a typical concert also includes show tunes, old popular songs, and even a rendition of a New England contra dance tune written by Ralph Page.
SAMPLE REPERTOIRE
God Bless America by Irving Berlin
The Thunderer by John Phillip Sousa
St. Louis Blues
Selections from Mary Poppins
Military Escort by Harold Bennett
Washington Post by John Philips Sousa
American Patrol by Meacham
Belle of Chicago by John Phillips Sousa
National Emblem by E.E. Bagley
Rollstone Mountain by Ralph Page
Manhattan Beach March by John Phillips Sousa
Stars and Stripes Forever by John Phillips Sousa
Americans We by Henry Fillmore
Prestissimo by Karl King
Procession of the Nobles by Rimsky-Korsakov
Slavic Farewell by Vasilij Ivanovic Agakpin
Salute to the Sultan by Karl King
Precious Lord, Take My Hand arr. Robert W. Smith
El Capitan by John Phillips Sousa
Give My Regards to Broadway by George M. Cohan
High School Cadets by John Phillips Sousa
King Cotton by John Phillips Sousa
Liberty Bell March by John Phillips Sousa
Cool tunes from our 2025 repertoire!
Heartland March
Composed by Randall Standridge
Here is a recording of Heartland March
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Composed by Randall Standridge
Here is a recording of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Imperial March
Composed by John Williams and arranged by Paul Murtha, yes it is the Darth Vader theme!
Here is a recording of Imperial March
Achievement Unlocked
Composed By Amy Webb and based on the sounds of video game music
Here is a recording of Achievement Unlocked