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