Concert and Contest Band Music

This edition combines Salvation Is Created by Tschesnokoff and Awake, the chorale from Act III of "Die Meistersinger" by Richard Wagner. It's a work that has become a standard in the

This whimsical and spirited work was inspired by the painting Skating in Central Park by American artist Agnes Tait. Depicting the park in late afternoon, carefree skaters and sledders enjoy their

The title refers to the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly. The piece opens with a beautiful statement which then morphs into something new in the faster middle section. The

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

Earthrise is the name of an iconic NASA photograph taken on December 24, 1968 from the Apollo 8 spacecraft while orbiting the moon. This historical event is depicted in this evocative tone poem for

These musical "apples" are a retirement gift for an energetic music teacher with a remarkable 30-year career split between two schools. Minimalist in nature, it uses the number 15 as a generating force, and

Based upon the spirituals Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, fragments of the two hymns appear throughout. Contrasting sections of serenity and aggression

A musical representation of the often underestimated struggles, challenges, and psychological stresses children and adolescents encounter daily. Push your intermediate band's musicality to the limit with

Bartok's complete Romanian Folk Dances is expertly set for the modern wind band. It features solos for piccolo, flute, soprano sax (alternate alto sax part provided), and trumpet, with plenty of

A programmatic work inspired by the clanging sounds of leftover construction material for a new concert hall. By spelling the title with a "K," Klang invokes the klangfarbenmelodie (tone color

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

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

Bright Sunny Days opens with diminished chords hinting at the tension before the final school bell rings on the last day of school. The clock chimes and summer begins! This fast, light-hearted

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

The hymn tune Lobe den Herren is the foundation of this powerful setting. Opening with awesome majesty, it moves into a more reflective and serene style. The tune moves through several moods of

Music education enables students to achieve great things. This music pays homage to those that strive for perfection in their performances and achieve the highest level of musicality and precision

After strains of the heroic and grandiose fanfare, the music calms for a hymn-like expression of gratitude – still playful, always loving, but quick and uplifting. The work concludes with a musical

Incorporating the 19th-century hymn tune To God Be the Glory, this glowing work provides a thrilling musical celebration that will be the highlight of any concert setting. Segments of the hymn are