What is Concert band?
[[File:Concert Band.jpg|thumb|280px|A concert band]] [[File:US_Navy_110316-N-2257C-002_Capt._Brian_Walden,_commanding_officer_and_leader_of_the_U.S._Navy_Band,_leads_the_Concert_Band_during_a_performance_at.jpg|thumb|280px|U.S. Navy Concert Band]] A '''concert band''' is an ensemble for playing instruments using wind. The main constituents are [[woodwind instrument]] family, [[brass instrument]] family and [[percussion instrument]] family. Sometimes, members of the [[string instrument]] family such as the [[cello]] and the [[double bass]] can be included. There are many other names for a concert band like wind band, symphonic band, symphonic winds, wind orchestra, wind symphony, wind ensemble, and symphonic wind ensemble. Many people confuse the concert band with [[brass band]] or [[marching band]]. The differences between them come from the [[orchestration]] (how the music is written for the different parts). The songs written for the concert band are much more easy to listen because of its repertoires. The repertoires are not only about the orchestral composition. [[Light music]], [[jazz]], [[march]] and popular tunes are also played. Even though people don't have special knowledge about it, anyone can enjoy the concert band music. It is highly acclaimed for both its quality and popularity. As the arrangement of concert band music is completed in the 20th century, its modern and dynamic style appeals general public. Plus, many [[Conductor (music)|conductors]] conduct concert bands because they are attracted by its unique orchestration. == Classification == [[File:United States Air Force Heritage of America Band, Concert Band.jpg|thumb|250px|The Concert Band of the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band]] [[File:US_Navy_110420-N-RM525-139_The_U.S._Fleet_Forces_Band_plays_a_song_for_the_Alpha_Boys_School_concert_band_during_a_Continuing_Promise_2011_subject.jpg|thumb|250px|In the School Concert Band class]] A concert band can be divided into four groups; Professional bands, Military bands, School ba