Concert and Contest Band Music

This perennial concert favorite by Tchaikovsky has been expertly arranged for concert band by Robert Longfield. It can stand alone as a grade 3 composition, or it can be performed in a mass band setting by

An alchemist combines two metals in an attempt to make gold. Composer Andrew Boysen, Jr. combines two disparate musical ideas - a chorale and a rhythmic allegro - creating an exciting new musical element in

Infectious rhythms and melodies permeate this many-layered composition. Every measure alternates between 4/4 and 6/8 time. While challenging, learning these repeated rhythmic patterns will come easily to

This heartfelt ballad for intermediate band begins quietly featuring clarinet and vibraphone. Expressive lines grow out of increasing texture, building to a moving climax that then subsides quickly to a

This piece is not programmatic but is instead an impression of the many facets of this remarkable person. Cinematic moments reflect the adventure of his life, but the piece remains grounded in his humility

You'll be sure to have everyone's attention when you start your performances with this energetic concert opener for intermediate to advanced bands. After the opening musical declaration, an emotional middle

Full of energy and vigor, Octane's contemporary harmonies and powerful unison melodies create a sense of momentum, propelling the music forward.

A joyous tone is set from the start by a brilliant echoing fanfare. Then two contrasting melodic ideas create the foundation for this intermediate band composition. A festive dance comes first, bubbling

Bold lines and fanfare-style brass motifs bring a noble flavor to Magic City Fanfare. This striking piece reinforces dotted rhythms and syncopation, and offers fresh harmonies rarely found at this

Don't miss out on composer, author, and educator Rik Hansen's transcription of Gabriel Faure's hauntingly beautiful Pavane. This transcription includes the music for optional chorus that Faure

Beginning with flourishes and fanfares, this scenic work is a snapshot of small towns across the country. Though seemingly challenging by initial appearance and sound, all parts lie comfortably on the

This powerful work captures the perceived immensity of the influential people in our lives and the sense of energy we experience in their presence. Opening with awe and admiration, a quasi-concerto for wind

The building blocks for this piece come from the use of a musical cryptogram. This approach assigns musical pitches to notes of the alphabet, allowing the composer to spell words musically. The main melody

 Comforting brass chorales and scintillating mallet percussion surround a heartfelt melody written to honor the composer's parents.

This emotional work conveys the growing excitement a traveler feels as the landscape becomes more and more recognizable on the journey home. The opening melody played by the solo trumpet unveils the musical

The wyvern is a mythical beast with a dragon's head and wings, a reptilian body, and a pointed tail. Two musical ideas, one aggressive and one folk-like, are woven together to tell the tale of this fearsome

This dazzling fanfare combines energetic woodwinds and soaring brass into an uplifting and hopeful opener for any concert program!