Concert Openers for Concert Band

This wonderful and energetic original work for beginning band takes simple yet effective melodies and creatively presents them with solid scoring, wonderful orchestrations, and a wide variety of musical

What every beginning player and director wants: an elementary band piece that sounds like a high school piece! This inspiring work for developing band has equal parts teaching moments and engaging material

This triumphant fanfare comes out of the gate swinging! Full of infectious woodwind licks and brass sections in a compact two-minute package, this one has it all. Perfect as a concert opener or a fiery

With a heroic fanfare-like main theme and a dreamy secondary theme, this excellent concert opener is the perfect way to make an opening statement. The low brass will love showing off some power while the

Full sounds and strong melodies, big impacts, and the perfect balance of level-appropriate dynamics and articulations make this an outstanding and intense concert opener, all while using just the first six

This thoughtful piece is a reflection on the past and hope for a prosperous future. It has just the right amount of drama and excitement to make it a perfect addition to your festival repertoire. Soaring

Imagine traveling at breakneck speed! This high-wire work for developing bands is an intense ride from start to finish. Easy eighth-note patterns create an anchor point while clever use of percussion

Start your beginners' performance in an impressive manner with this exciting concert opener. Doubling among brass and woodwind sections simplifies teaching while providing students with backup to build

A gladiator-style opening fanfare transitions into an ominous main theme with the low brass at the fore. A lyrical middle section moves into a thundering recap of the main theme that drives the piece to its

A thrilling and dynamic opener sure to captivate any audience with its soaring melodies and intricate harmonies. A true showcase for the talents of your concert band musicians.

Brilliantly scored, this fanfare presents a wonderful opportunity to show off your ensemble at the opening or closing of their next concert program. In A-B-A form, there is a lot to teach in this one, with

Want to thrill your audience with a spirited musical experience? Look no further! The opening burst pulls you them and it never lets them go. This piece will transport listeners to a world of classic

This tour-de-force original work lives up to its title. A bold and regal opening statement quickly transitions into an intense body of work that uses strong melody, creative harmony, driving rhythms, and

A high-energy rhythmical work that uses meter changes, syncopation, dotted quarter notes, and tied rhythms to create excitement. Great use of unison scoring reinforces the rhythms and adds great power to

Open your concert program in full force! An array of contrasting styles will keep your players engaged and the audience on the edge of their seats. Solid ensemble scoring makes the syncopated and tied

In this electrifying and dynamic tour de force for young band, pure excitement from the start leads to a wonderful short lyrical section in the middle, making this fanfare the "Full" experience. Students

A joyous and triumphant work for the youngest bands! All sections have an opportunity to play this uplifting melody built on the first six notes of the B-flat scale. The perfect opener for their first

From its bold opening to the dramatic finish, this original composition is sure to please your young performers and impress their audiences. The emphatic full-ensemble writing will build confidence while

What is hope? Delve into a music exploration through this expansive concert work. The piece is at times fanfare-like and aggressive, at others uplifting and hopeful with tons of musical drama. Great

This wonderful work for concert and contest season uses a simple and effective A-B-A form and covers a wide range of musical concepts including key, meter, and tempo changes as well as a full range of

Just as the title says, this original work is uplifting and jubilant. Beginning bands will enjoy many opportunities to expand their musicianship, including meter changes, harmonies, reinforcing concert

A stately and regal original work that differs in form from the traditional march form. With its strong theme, great percussion writing, and accessible and engaging parts for all instruments, this piece is

From the first notes, audience and musicians will be grabbed by the sheer intensity of this excellently scored piece. Great melodic structure covers the musical range of the concert band, and careful

A perfect opening for a beginning band's first concert! A strong melody, harmony developed through creative voicings, and great percussion scoring that gives the piece momentum. A great culmination of all