Concert and Contest Band Music

Originally scored for symphony orchestra, Shostakovich's "Jazz Suite No. 2" is notable for the addition of saxophones, accordion and guitar. The appealing second waltz is in a light classical style and is

This popular waltz melody from Shostakovich's Suite for Variety Stage Orchestra is well known throughout the world and often used in TV and films. Here is a well-paced version scored for flexible

The Wishing Well depicts a touching musical scene of a child approaching a well and making a wish. The music ebbs and flows utilizing solos and full ensemble to describe the water at the bottom of

Composed as a reverent memorial for an inspirational musician and educator, this emotional and lush work conveys the sense of loss but also the emotional healing that follows. Featuring a tender and flowing

A tender tribute to a lost friend, not meant to be a mournful piece but rather a joyous remembrance of a life ended too soon. The work features two primary themes that ebb and flow as the music progresses.

Florence Price (1887-1953) is noted as the first African-American female composer of symphonic works, and is only in recent years beginning to receive the recognition so richly deserved. Her Symphony

This longtime favorite march for advanced ensembles is available here in a version carefully designed for younger players. All of the distinctive and edgy energy and flair of the original has been carefully

This six-movement suite of English folk songs, written in 1937 and published in 1940, is truly a cornerstone of the repertoire of the mature symphonic band.  

This exceptional, sparkling work holds an honored place in the concert band literature. In a bright 6/8 throughout, the wonderful vitality of Grainger's writing makes for a truly memorable musical

Composed as a sequel to the popular work Cry of the Unicorn (2011), this exciting and dramatic piece follows the continuing story of the mythical creature through adventures, danger, and