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Latest News

July 18, 2025

New Broughton Music Debuts in Disneyland's 70th Anniversary Celebration

For years, Bruce Broughton's music has been a backbone of numerous Disney experiences, from attractions, to sitting areas and walkways, ...

June 5, 2025

"Concerto for Horn and Orchestra" Now Streaming!

Bruce Broughton's latest release to CD, Concerto for Horn and Orchestra, features the third of three pieces performed by horn virtuoso William VerMeulen with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jonathan Bloxham. ...

October 18, 2024

"Two Sermons" Premieres at Purdue University Fort Wayne

A New Work for Symphonic Band and Choir

On October 10th, 2024, Purdue University Fort Wayne's School of Music premiered Bruce Broughton's powerful and exciting new work, “Two ...

July 25, 2024

Update: New Naxos CD Re-release

Broughton's Three New Major Works, Minus One

A revised release of the new Naxos CD featuring two of the original pieces, And on the Sixth Day and String Theory, will be available for purchase and streaming on July 26th. ...

June 3, 2024

New Concert Music Album Dropping June 14th!

Three New Major Works Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra

Bruce Broughton is busy. In addition to his music for film and television, he's on the verge of releasing three new works for orchestra ...

August 29, 2023

Three New Broughton Compositions Coming Soon!

Bruce Broughton is busy. In addition to his music for film and television, he's on the verge of releasing three new works for orchestra ...

Latest Works

The Musicians of Bremen

The fifth and final movement in the Grimm Tales suite for symphonic band in which the four animals—the donkey, the dog, the cat, and the rooster—are each represented by their own instruments.

Rumpelstiltskin

The fourth movement in the Grimm Tales suite for symphonic band in which the “Rumpelstiltskin” name is represented in a four-note solo flute motif, the King’s court as three trumpets, and low woodwinds and brass conjuring the devious imp.

The Shoes that Were Danced to Pieces

The third movement in the Grimm Tales suite for symphonic band that features a great Grand Waltz of a finale.

Little Red Riding Hood

The second movement in the Grimm Tales suite for symphonic band, this is a musical retelling of the story that features three strong areas of activity.

Rapunzel

The first movement in the Grimm Tales suite for symphonic band, this is a dramatic and colorful musical version of the Rapunzel story.

Grimm Tales – Perusal Score

The Grimm Tales suite is an engaging musical adventure in which the instruments serve as the actors in the play. It is primarily a Grade Five piece, often lyrically dark and foreboding, with sudden changes of chaos, magic, violence, and good humor. The suite can be played in its entirety or as a separate movement, each approximately five to six minutes long.

Rapunzel – Perusal Score

The first movement in the Grimm Tales suite for symphonic band, this is a dramatic and colorful musical version of the Rapunzel story.