Concert and Contest Band Music

Simple yet elegant and graceful, this lyrical work for developing concert band is the second movement from the suite "Krisanna's Colors." Beautiful harmonic changes rooted in the language of American jazz

This powerful and energetic work for concert and festival performance is the first movement from Krisanna's Colors, a suite inspired by the color choices used to describe the daily emotions and

This stunning fanfare was inspired by the historic and legendary Boeing B-17 aircraft. Beginning with a powerful timpani statement, the brass section responds with a resonant introductory theme. Strong

Simple, poignant, and beautiful, you will find this to be an artistic experience for both band and audience. Based on an old Swedish hymn also known as How Great Thou Art, it is appropriate for any

Batten down the hatches for a storm of fun for your beginners! This work uses the energy of a memorable sea shanty melody with foot stomps as an excellent tool for teaching dynamic contrast. Your students

A thoroughly delightful and energetic selection for concert and festival performance. This third movement from "Krisanna's Colors" is inspired by a terminally ill child's color choice used to describe a

This solemn and reverent arrangement was written for the ceremonies commemorating the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Beginning and ending with the tolling of a chime or ship's bell, this

Feature the sound and sonority of your young band with this emotional, lyrical work. Colorful harmonies, flowing lines, unique percussive textures, and clever scoring make this lush and emotional work an

Featuring a melody that is simple, gentle and memorable, here is a lyrical work for developing bands. Each section of the band is actively engaged in this warm, artistic musical experience, complete with

A lyrical work for beginning band that introduces and reinforces expressive performance techniques. This safe and comfortable setting uses only the first six notes introduced in most band methods and is

Celebrate school spirit with this fun, easy rock tune based on the first six notes taught in most method books! Short phrases presented in a call-and-response format make this piece easily accessible to

Harness the energy of a high-speed locomotive race with this hard-charging piece. This musical tale of a historic train race will be an entertaining hit for everyone. Driving rhythms and train-like

Take your audience for a walk through the jungle and help your clarinets get over the break at the same time! Clarinet pop-ups over the break sound at home in the jungle surrounded by colorful percussion

Named after Xolotl, the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Mexican salamanders called axolotls have anime-like faces and have appeared in the computer game Minecraft. This work reflects the Mexican origin of

The summer season in the southern United States rumbles with quick, intense storms on many afternoons. Flashes of lightning, claps of thunder, and drenching rainfall are characteristics of the massive,

Your percussionists are going to be thrilled with this high-energy feature for concert band. Primal wooden and industrial metallic sounds are the highlights. This piece can be performed either as a section

Engines revving, starting lights descending, the stage is set for a wild car race that's powered with all the energy your musicians can deliver. Powerful and biting harmonies combined

Take your band to the exotic and mystical world of the Japanese samurai with this exciting work. The percussion section is featured with a wide array of percussive sounds along with exotic pentatonic sounds

Inspire your inner pirate to set sail with this colorful and powerful march! Set in G minor, the interesting interplay between instruments and the adventurous dynamic scheme provides something a bit

This timeless melody by Gustav Holst is a perfect musical setting for exceptional teaching. As part of the Melody Mine series, each band member has the opportunity to play the melodic line while the teacher

Inspired by the human quality of resilience in the midst of adversity, this beautiful piece was written to honor a very special music educator. Beautiful harmonies suitable for the moderate to advanced

Written as an opener for your beginning band concert, this bold, exciting, and aggressive work will clearly make a strong musical statement. Active percussion combined with powerful melodic lines in the

Meaning "The Night of the Fantastical Creatures," this fun piece imagines a cool night in a small Mexican town where colorful, friendly, fantastical creatures come to life! Soaring melodies are presented in

Capture the excitement and exuberance of the new! Highly playable for a younger band, this brief concert opener provides opportunities to explore lyrical melodies, exciting fanfare figures, and sudden