Concert and Contest Band Music

This sparkling concert overture opens with a majestic fanfare that leads to the buoyant main theme in 12/8 time. A lyrical contrasting section is as rich in melodic content as it is passion. In a modified

Exciting and dramatic, this work depicts the building of a wicker man and its subsequent burning. With a sinister melody and tarantella-like rhythms, the piece ends with the vivid image of the wicker man

This high-wire work makes a thrilling addition to any band's repertoire. With its rhythmic intrigue and cool harmonic development, this piece showcases not only your band's technical and rhythmical prowess

A very heavy and emotional lyrical work offers light and hope after a terrible tragedy using beautiful orchestrations including piano along with lush and at times clashing harmonic language. This beautiful

Commissioned by the ATSSB All-State band, this workis all about the deep and personal connections we all form as human beings. Uniquely human, it is full of positive emotional peaks as well as gentle

Close your program with this nonstop energetic barnburner that combines elements of dance, jazz, and Latin grooves! As the title suggests, this one feels like one massive party on rails that is certain to

Try something new! This hip original work is a fresh departure from the status quo concert band sound. Funky rhythms, hip melodies, and solo figures put this in a league by itself.  

A maritime jaunt is in store for you with this well-scored work for concert band! A wonderful addition to the contest/festival repertoire, this piece offers ecellent opportunities for expressive playing as

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 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

Named for the ridge of the Cascade and Siera Nevada mountain ranges spanning the entire distance from Canada to the Mexican border, this awe-inspiring work depicts the peaks, panoramic views, and the joy of

A spirited, fun-loving march written in the circus style of the late 1800s and early 1900s – its happy and carefree energy brings back memories of three-ring circuses, trapeze artists, and clowns. As

Paying homage to the resilience of the human race, this uplifting musical landscape depicts strength, tenacity, and compassion. The main theme, broad and lyrical, is stated by horns and winds. As the piece

Looking for a great concert opener? This short, highly animated fanfare packs a lot of excitement into a small amount of time. Great thematic writing, powerful brass chords, soaring horn lines, sweeping

Experience a dynamic oceanic adventure with this engaging work written in a sea shanty style and featuring strong rhythmic elements that complement gorgeous lyrical writing, soaring themes, and lush

Zampa, ou La Fiancée de marber (Zampa, or the Marble Bride) first performed in Paris in 1831, is a three-act opera comique. This edition incorporates two early arrangements into a modern

A steam donkey is a 19th-century steam-powered winch used in logging, mining, and sailing. This rousing work will take you back to the old logging country with unrelenting energy and amazing themes. This

Treat your audience to an exciting night at the movies! This high-energy gem was inspired by the composer's love and admiration for the work of Bill Conti, composer of the scores for Rocky, The

A jubilant celebration of the friendship and camaraderie provided by regional community, educational, and professional bands around the world. Through bold and triumphant brass figures, excitement and

Snowflakes are stunningly beautiful and remarkably intricate. At the microscopic level, one can see the incredibly complex structures of ice crystals that make a snowflake, different from every other

Through four movements, this symphony demonstrates the composer's writing prowess at its peak. It tells the story of a composer's ghost and their widow. A meditation on death, love, grief, memory, and

Through four movements, this symphony demonstrates the composer's writing prowess at its peak. It tells the story of a composer's ghost and their widow. A meditation on death, love, grief, memory, and

Through four movements, this symphony demonstrates the composer's writing prowess at its peak. It tells the story of a composer's ghost and their widow. A meditation on death, love, grief, memory, and