SettingsAmerican instrumental musical groups
B. Bumble and the Stingers
B. Bumble and the Stingers were an American instrumental ensemble in the early 1960s, who specialized in making rock and roll arrangements of classical melodies.
B. Bumble and the Stingers were an American instrumental ensemble in the early 1960s, who specialized in making rock and roll arrangements of classical melodies.
Cantata Singers and Ensemble
The Cantata Singers and Ensemble is a semi-professional choir and professional orchestral ensemble located in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Cantata Singers and Ensemble is a semi-professional choir and professional orchestral ensemble located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Chef Menteur (band)
Chef Menteur is an instrumental rock band from New Orleans, Louisiana in the United States with heavy leanings towards the style of ambient music.
Chef Menteur is an instrumental rock band from New Orleans, Louisiana in the United States with heavy leanings towards the style of ambient music.
Crime in Choir
San Francisco quintet Crime In Choir are an instrumental progressive rock band, comparable to Faust, Goblin, Magma, Soft Machine, etc.
San Francisco quintet Crime In Choir are an instrumental progressive rock band, comparable to Faust, Goblin, Magma, Soft Machine, etc.
Critters Buggin
Critters Buggin is a Seattle, Washington-based instrumental group which performs in a jazz, rock and African-influenced, eclectic style.
Critters Buggin is a Seattle, Washington-based instrumental group which performs in a jazz, rock and African-influenced, eclectic style.
Di Dollari
Di Dollari began as a collaboration between Paul Horn (Ousia, Shapeshifter) and Glen Jones (Grow Like Topsy) in 1996.
Di Dollari began as a collaboration between Paul Horn (Ousia, Shapeshifter) and Glen Jones (Grow Like Topsy) in 1996.
Eastman Wind Ensemble
The Eastman Wind Ensemble is an American concert band founded by Frederick Fennell at the Eastman School of Music in 1952.
The Eastman Wind Ensemble is an American concert band founded by Frederick Fennell at the Eastman School of Music in 1952.
Epstein Brothers Orchestra
The Epstein Brothers Orchestra (also known as the Epstein Brothers) was a Jewish musical quartet from the United States who mainly played Klezmer music.
The Epstein Brothers Orchestra (also known as the Epstein Brothers) was a Jewish musical quartet from the United States who mainly played Klezmer music.
Esperanza Drum and Bugle Corps
The Esperanza Drum and Bugle Corps was a World Class drum and bugle corps based in San Diego, California and founded in the fall of 1999, and was a member of Drum Corps International.
The Esperanza Drum and Bugle Corps was a World Class drum and bugle corps based in San Diego, California and founded in the fall of 1999, and was a member of Drum Corps International.
Ethel (string quartet)
ETHEL is a New York based string quartet that was co-founded in 1998 by Ralph Farris, viola; Dorothy Lawson, cello; Todd Reynolds, violin; and Mary Rowell, violin.
ETHEL is a New York based string quartet that was co-founded in 1998 by Ralph Farris, viola; Dorothy Lawson, cello; Todd Reynolds, violin; and Mary Rowell, violin.
Figures on a Beach
Figures on a Beach was a 1980s musical band that played in a style that drew influences from New Romantic, techno and pop music.
Figures on a Beach was a 1980s musical band that played in a style that drew influences from New Romantic, techno and pop music.
Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps
The Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps is a Drum Corps International World Class drum and bugle corps based out of Toledo, Ohio that was founded in 1961.
The Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps is a Drum Corps International World Class drum and bugle corps based out of Toledo, Ohio that was founded in 1961.
Goldman Band
The Goldman Band was formed by American musician and composer Edwin Franko Goldman in 1918 from the earlier New York Military Band.
The Goldman Band was formed by American musician and composer Edwin Franko Goldman in 1918 from the earlier New York Military Band.
Guitar Garden
Guitar Garden is an instrumental progressive rock band led by American guitarist and music journalist Pete Prown (b.1963).
Guitar Garden is an instrumental progressive rock band led by American guitarist and music journalist Pete Prown (b.1963).
Handel and Haydn Society
The Handel and Haydn Society is an American chorus and period instrument orchestra based in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Handel and Haydn Society is an American chorus and period instrument orchestra based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Harlem Quartet
The Harlem Quartet is a string quartet that is composed of first-place laureates of the Sphinx Competition for Black and Latino string players.
The Harlem Quartet is a string quartet that is composed of first-place laureates of the Sphinx Competition for Black and Latino string players.
Hi Rhythm Section
The Hi Rhythm Section was most notably the house band for hit soul albums by several artists, including Al Green and Ann Peebles, on Willie Mitchell's Hi Records label in the 1970s.
The Hi Rhythm Section was most notably the house band for hit soul albums by several artists, including Al Green and Ann Peebles, on Willie Mitchell's Hi Records label in the 1970s.
Hollywood Studio Symphony
The Hollywood Studio Symphony is the credited name of the symphony orchestra behind many major soundtracks, including The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Suck...
The Hollywood Studio Symphony is the credited name of the symphony orchestra behind many major soundtracks, including The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Suck...
Incredible Bongo Band
The Incredible Bongo Band, also known as Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band, was a project started in 1972 by Michael Viner, a record artist manager and executive at MGM Records.
The Incredible Bongo Band, also known as Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band, was a project started in 1972 by Michael Viner, a record artist manager and executive at MGM Records.
Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps
The Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps is a World Class competitive junior drum and bugle corps.
The Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps is a World Class competitive junior drum and bugle corps.
Kneisel Quartet
The Kneisel Quartet was a string quartet musical ensemble established in Boston, USA in 1885.
The Kneisel Quartet was a string quartet musical ensemble established in Boston, USA in 1885.
Lancraft Fife and Drum Corps
Lancraft Fife and Drum Corps is an Ancient Fife and Drum Corps based in North Haven, Connecticut and is a member of the Connecticut Fifers and Drummers Association.
Lancraft Fife and Drum Corps is an Ancient Fife and Drum Corps based in North Haven, Connecticut and is a member of the Connecticut Fifers and Drummers Association.
Lara & Reyes
Sergio Lara and Joe Reyes formed the instrumental band Lara & Reyes.
Sergio Lara and Joe Reyes formed the instrumental band Lara & Reyes.
Majeure
Majeure is a space-rock band formed by A.E. Paterra, drummer for the band Zombi.
Majeure is a space-rock band formed by A.E. Paterra, drummer for the band Zombi.
Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps
The Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps is a World Class (formerly Division I) competitive junior drum and bugle corps.
The Mandarins Drum and Bugle Corps is a World Class (formerly Division I) competitive junior drum and bugle corps.
Middlesex County 4-H Fife and Drum
The Middlesex County 4-H Fife & Drum Corps was formed in 1972 as a 4-H club in Concord, Massachusetts, in anticipation of that town’s celebration of the United States bicentennial.
The Middlesex County 4-H Fife & Drum Corps was formed in 1972 as a 4-H club in Concord, Massachusetts, in anticipation of that town’s celebration of the United States bicentennial.
Middlesex County 4H Fife and Drum
The Middlesex County 4-H Fife & Drum Corps was formed in 1972 as a 4-H club in Concord, Massachusetts, in anticipation of that town’s celebration of the United States bicentennial.
The Middlesex County 4-H Fife & Drum Corps was formed in 1972 as a 4-H club in Concord, Massachusetts, in anticipation of that town’s celebration of the United States bicentennial.
Middlesex County Volunteers
The Middlesex County Volunteers is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit fife and drum corps that plays music from the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
The Middlesex County Volunteers is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit fife and drum corps that plays music from the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
Mike Campese
Mike Campese (born April 2, in Albany, New York) is an American guitarist and composer best known for being a member of the multi-platinum group Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Mike Campese (born April 2, in Albany, New York) is an American guitarist and composer best known for being a member of the multi-platinum group Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra
The Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra, also known as The Bonne Amie Musical Circle, is a mandolin ensemble which was established in 1900 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Mandolin Orchestra, also known as The Bonne Amie Musical Circle, is a mandolin ensemble which was established in 1900 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Nashville String Machine
Nashville String Machine is a musical collective comprising session musicians and has been credited on recordings as far back as 1974.
Nashville String Machine is a musical collective comprising session musicians and has been credited on recordings as far back as 1974.
Night Ark
Night Ark is an instrumental jazz quartet formed in 1986.
Night Ark is an instrumental jazz quartet formed in 1986.
Orion String Quartet
The Orion String Quartet is a string quartet formed in 1987.
The Orion String Quartet is a string quartet formed in 1987.
Pele (American band)
Pele was an instrumental post-rock band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Pele was an instrumental post-rock band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Physics (band)
Physics was an instrumental band from San Diego, California, USA that had featured a rotating cast of musicians, but was mainly composed of Jeff Coad on synths, Rob Crow on guitars, Jason Soares...
Physics was an instrumental band from San Diego, California, USA that had featured a rotating cast of musicians, but was mainly composed of Jeff Coad on synths, Rob Crow on guitars, Jason Soares...
Pray for Rain (band)
Pray for Rain is a San Francisco, California-based music production company and recording group specialising in film soundtracks, led by St. Louis, Missouri musician Dan Wool.
Pray for Rain is a San Francisco, California-based music production company and recording group specialising in film soundtracks, led by St. Louis, Missouri musician Dan Wool.
Red Sparowes
Red Sparowes is a Los Angeles post-rock band comprising current and former members of Isis, Halifax Pier, Angel Hair and Pleasure Forever.
Red Sparowes is a Los Angeles post-rock band comprising current and former members of Isis, Halifax Pier, Angel Hair and Pleasure Forever.
Rohrersville Cornet Band
The Rohrersville Cornet Band, part of Maryland's cornet band heritage, claims to be the oldest continually-performing community band in the state, having been founded in 1837; it now performs in...
The Rohrersville Cornet Band, part of Maryland's cornet band heritage, claims to be the oldest continually-performing community band in the state, having been founded in 1837; it now performs in...
Rova Saxophone Quartet
The Rova Saxophone Quartet is a San Francisco-based saxophone quartet formed in October 1977 at the same time as their "less adventurous" but better known colleagues the World Saxophone Quartet.
The Rova Saxophone Quartet is a San Francisco-based saxophone quartet formed in October 1977 at the same time as their "less adventurous" but better known colleagues the World Saxophone Quartet.
S.E.M. Ensemble
S.E.M. Ensemble is a leading American group dedicated to the performance of contemporary classical music.
S.E.M. Ensemble is a leading American group dedicated to the performance of contemporary classical music.
St. Olaf Band
The St. Olaf Band, an ensemble of approximately 90 musicians, is the touring concert band of St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota.
The St. Olaf Band, an ensemble of approximately 90 musicians, is the touring concert band of St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota.
Teal Sound Drum and Bugle Corps
The Teal Sound Drum and Bugle Corps is a Drum Corps International World Class (formerly Division I) drum and bugle corps.
The Teal Sound Drum and Bugle Corps is a Drum Corps International World Class (formerly Division I) drum and bugle corps.
Tennessee Bassoon Quartet
The Tennessee Bassoon Quartet, formed in 1985, consists of bassoonists Keith McClelland, James Lotz, James Lassen and Michael Benjamin.
The Tennessee Bassoon Quartet, formed in 1985, consists of bassoonists Keith McClelland, James Lotz, James Lassen and Michael Benjamin.
Texas A&M Wind Symphony
The Texas A&M Wind Symphony is a 63 member ensemble, representing "the finest wind and percussion players on the TAMU campus."
The Texas A&M Wind Symphony is a 63 member ensemble, representing "the finest wind and percussion players on the TAMU campus."
The Beyman Bros
The Beyman Bros are Christopher Guest (This Is Spinal Tap, A Mighty Wind, Best In Show), David Nichtern (Grammy-nominated composer and producer) and C.J. Vanston (Ringo Starr, Barbra Streisand, ...
The Beyman Bros are Christopher Guest (This Is Spinal Tap, A Mighty Wind, Best In Show), David Nichtern (Grammy-nominated composer and producer) and C.J. Vanston (Ringo Starr, Barbra Streisand, ...
The Entourage Music And Theater Ensemble
The Entourage Music and Theater Ensemble was an ambient music group.
The Entourage Music and Theater Ensemble was an ambient music group.
The Flying Luttenbachers
The Flying Luttenbachers were an instrumental unit led by multi-instrumentalist / composer / producer Weasel Walter.
The Flying Luttenbachers were an instrumental unit led by multi-instrumentalist / composer / producer Weasel Walter.
The Harmonica Gentlemen
The Harmonica Gentlemen was a "TRIO" consisting of George Fields (chromatic harmonica), Leo Friedman (chord harmonica), and Don Ripps (bass harmonica).
The Harmonica Gentlemen was a "TRIO" consisting of George Fields (chromatic harmonica), Leo Friedman (chord harmonica), and Don Ripps (bass harmonica).
The Islanders (American band)
The Islanders were an American group which included Frank Metis (accordion)and Randy Starr (guitar), in addition to using special sound effects by Ralph F. Curtiss.
The Islanders were an American group which included Frank Metis (accordion)and Randy Starr (guitar), in addition to using special sound effects by Ralph F. Curtiss.
The Lively Ones
The Lively Ones were an American instrumental surf rock band active in Southern California in the 1960s.
The Lively Ones were an American instrumental surf rock band active in Southern California in the 1960s.
The Magic Drum and Bugle Corps
The Magic Drum and Bugle Corps is an inactive World Class drum and bugle corps based in Orlando, Florida and founded in 1989, and is a member corps of Drum Corps International.
The Magic Drum and Bugle Corps is an inactive World Class drum and bugle corps based in Orlando, Florida and founded in 1989, and is a member corps of Drum Corps International.
The Nashville A-Team
The Nashville A-Team was a nickname given to a group of session musicians in Nashville, Tennessee, who earned wide acclaim in the 1950s and 1960s.
The Nashville A-Team was a nickname given to a group of session musicians in Nashville, Tennessee, who earned wide acclaim in the 1950s and 1960s.
The New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra
The New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra is an American revival orchestra, that performs authentic orchestrations of vintage American popular music from the 1890s through the early 1930s.
The New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra is an American revival orchestra, that performs authentic orchestrations of vintage American popular music from the 1890s through the early 1930s.
The Piltdown Men
The Piltdown Men were a rock and roll instrumental studio group from Hollywood, California, featuring two lead saxophones.
The Piltdown Men were a rock and roll instrumental studio group from Hollywood, California, featuring two lead saxophones.
The Programme
The Programme is an instrumental band based in Skiatook, Oklahoma.
The Programme is an instrumental band based in Skiatook, Oklahoma.
The Ramrods (instrumental group)
The Ramrods were an American instrumental pop group in the late 1950s and 1960s, who had a hit in 1961 with their version of the song "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky".
The Ramrods were an American instrumental pop group in the late 1950s and 1960s, who had a hit in 1961 with their version of the song "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky".
The Red Fox Chasers
The Red Fox Chasers were a string band that formed in North Carolina in 1927, and were active until around 1931.
The Red Fox Chasers were a string band that formed in North Carolina in 1927, and were active until around 1931.
The Ventures
The Ventures are an American instrumental rock band formed in 1958 in Tacoma, Washington.
The Ventures are an American instrumental rock band formed in 1958 in Tacoma, Washington.
The Wrecking Crew (music)
The Wrecking Crew was a nickname coined by the drummer Hal Blaine for a group of session musicians in Los Angeles, California, who earned wide acclaim in the 1960s.
The Wrecking Crew was a nickname coined by the drummer Hal Blaine for a group of session musicians in Los Angeles, California, who earned wide acclaim in the 1960s.
This Is a Process of a Still Life
Scriptures is an instrumental collective from Missoula, Montana.
Scriptures is an instrumental collective from Missoula, Montana.
Tin Hat
Tin Hat (formerly the Tin Hat Trio) is an acoustic chamber music group currently based in San Francisco, California.
Tin Hat (formerly the Tin Hat Trio) is an acoustic chamber music group currently based in San Francisco, California.
Tom and Jerry (guitarists)
Tom and Jerry was a guitar duo of the early 1960s in the United States, consisting of Tommy Tomlinson and Jerry Kennedy.
Tom and Jerry was a guitar duo of the early 1960s in the United States, consisting of Tommy Tomlinson and Jerry Kennedy.
Toubab Krewe
Toubab Krewe is an American instrumental band which fuses the music of Mali with American musical styles (particularly those of the Southern United States).
Toubab Krewe is an American instrumental band which fuses the music of Mali with American musical styles (particularly those of the Southern United States).
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Trans-Siberian Orchestra is an American progressive rock band founded in 1993 by producer, composer, and lyricist Paul O'Neill, who brought together Jon Oliva and Al Pitrelli and keyboardist and...
Trans-Siberian Orchestra is an American progressive rock band founded in 1993 by producer, composer, and lyricist Paul O'Neill, who brought together Jon Oliva and Al Pitrelli and keyboardist and...
Tuatara (band)
Tuatara is a Seattle-based instrumental music group featuring members of R.E.M., The Minus 5, Critters Buggin, The Chills and the Screaming Trees.
Tuatara is a Seattle-based instrumental music group featuring members of R.E.M., The Minus 5, Critters Buggin, The Chills and the Screaming Trees.
University of Michigan Pops Orchestra
The Michigan Pops Orchestra is a pops orchestra made up of students at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.
The Michigan Pops Orchestra is a pops orchestra made up of students at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.
Zombi (band)
Zombi is a space rock duo from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, consisting of Steve Moore on bass and synthesizers and Anthony Paterra on drums.
Zombi is a space rock duo from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, consisting of Steve Moore on bass and synthesizers and Anthony Paterra on drums.