Multicultural Concert Band Music

Written to evoke the musical styles heard in the Indian music of movie soundtracks, this has a strong Indian folk influence. Also included are a variety of world music influences that add syncopated

This vibrant and stylish piece for young bands provides a fresh and welcome contrast on any concert program. The musical material incorporates numerous colorful percussion instruments that will have all

An Oriental atmosphere is created by the floating melodies of this exotic piece. In the opening, a long, sensitive melodic line emerges, supported by Western-style harmonies. Just as a dainty

The balalaika is essentially a three-string Russian guitar known for the lively music and haunting ballads it can produce. This work reflects the spirited dance music through original tunes, all with a

Written in the style of a Roma gypsy dance, this is fast, energetic, and daring. Students will love playing the exotic style and audiences will love hearing the infectious melodies. Directors will also find

Continuing the popular series of Celtic Air and Dance settings, this work for second-year players opens with the tender Irish ballad Ned of the Hill. The dance segment that follows

The beginning and ending sections of this piece were based on a folk song that is commonly referred to as Cherokee Morning Song. This expressive piece is beautiful, lush and reverent to the

A lively piece depicting a traditional dance from Spain, this is a great way to introduce this style to younger players with its varied articulations and traditional Spanish instruments such as castanets. A

You will find this piece intriguing as it explores the musically rich traditions of Cuba. This habanera will provide many opportunities for your percussionists as well as great space for solo players.

This work celebrates the struggle of the people of Rwanda to overcome tremendous forces of evil, using the Rwanda National Anthem that was adopted in 2001. 

Written to celebrate the universal tradition of folk song, this multi-movement suite is based on songs from China, Mexico, and Bulgaria. The piece runs an emotional gamut of nostalgic harmonies in the

A definite winner! A bright and lively gigue turns to a lyrical air that then returns to the original material; this interesting composition will add a worldly flavor to your next concert. With moving and

Two contrasting songs very important in Jewish culture are combined in this sparkling medley for band. Hatkivah (The Hope), is the national anthem of Israel. In a delightful

This lyrical work is named after our local galactic supercluster, the massive structure of 100,000 galaxies in which the Milky Way is located. The flowing music portrays a lone astronaut floating in space

Music from Ireland is very intriguing to audiences and musicians. It fits so well with concert band instrumentation that it always sounds great, and this piece is no exception. Starting with a solo clarinet