Garritan Concert and Marching Band 2 - Virtual Instrument, Download

The Garritan Concert & Marching Band 2 Virtual Instrument Library stands as a sophisticated and innovative solution for music creators seeking the authentic sounds of a live ensemble without the need for physical instruments. This advanced virtual instrument collection is meticulously designed to capture the distinctive energy and timbre of concert and marching band performances, making it an indispensable tool for educators, band students, band directors, and musicians looking to enrich their compositions with professional band sounds.

Crafted by the renowned Garritan brand, known for its high-quality virtual instruments, this library is a trailblazer in the industry, being the first of its kind devoted exclusively to concert and marching bands. The integration of the powerful and high-performance ARIA Player ensures that users experience the most realistic and dynamic playback.

The extensive collection of instruments within this library allows for the creation of diverse band configurations. Users can build wind ensembles, brass bands, drumlines, wind symphonies, full concert bands, and marching bands to their exact specifications. With over 35 pre-arranged ensemble presets, the possibilities for customization are vast, offering flexibility in player positioning, layout, and unique seating arrangements. Musicians can play separate lines or in unison and assign solo parts by section, tailoring the sound to their creative vision.

The brass instrument section includes a variety of trumpets, cornets, mellophones, flugelhorns, tenor horns, French horns, trombones, euphoniums, baritones, sousaphones, tubas, and helicons, each with solo and group options to provide a full spectrum of tonal possibilities. The woodwind and saxophone instruments feature flutes, piccolos, clarinets, oboes, bassoons, and a range of saxophones, including alto, tenor, soprano, baritone, and bass, as well as the unique sarrusophone.

Percussion instruments are well-represented with an array of marching percussion, including a drumline from the acclaimed Tapspace Virtual Drumline 2 library, and concert percussion instruments like timpani, marimba, chimes, and xylophone. The inclusion of kits and other instruments, such as a General MIDI Set and Finale Percussion Map, further enhances the library's versatility.

Whether you're composing for a brass quintet, a British brass band, a clarinet ensemble, or various sizes of concert bands, the Garritan Concert & Marching Band 2 Virtual Instrument Library provides the tools to bring your musical vision to life with authenticity and ease. This downloadable software is compatible with both Mac and PC/Windows operating systems, ensuring accessibility for all music creators.