Lyrical Selections for Concert Band

This beautiful and emotional work, dedicated to the composer's mother, is based on a traditional Swedish melody set to a text by Carl Boberg in 1885. Once combined with the Swedish folk tune, his stanzas of

Celebrating the legacy of Marcellus Brown's tenure as director of bands at Boise State University, this lush setting of Dvorak's Goin' Home cleverly marries the chromatic spelling of "MARCELLUS"

This piece explores this idea of the courage of leadership both through melodic call and response and lush, shifting harmonies that bring us from dark to light. Antonin Dvorak's iconic Goin' Home

This peaceful, poignant piece is a musical reminder that though a person may have physically passed on, their spirit and memories will always remain in the hearts of the people they touched.

Light, warm, whimsical, imaginative, wonderous - the beautiful writing of this original piece is irresistable. The gorgeous orchestrations and lush scoring capture all the feelings of innocence and wonder

This reflective piece takes the main theme through the various stages of grief. Written to honor the memory of two young clarinet players, the clarinet section is prominently featured. 

Beautiful tone colors (including piano) abound in this lovely lyrical work that masterfully uses thin textures to create a full and rich sound. A wonderful showcase of your ensemble's musicianship.

This haunting medley partners two well-known spirituals, Wayfaring Stranger and Goin' Home, and their promise of a restful afterlife. The gentle and pensive nature of this warm setting

Inspired by Shakespeare's Sonnet XXXIII, this bright piece is a lush, lyrical work featuring rich harmonies, memorable melodies, and solo opportunities for flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and alto

Composed in memory of the composer's first composition teacher, this moving work conveys a sense of beauty and longing. Although the title suggests moving forward, the music is meant to reflect the

Dating back to the 1700s, the Scottish folk song The Water is Wide was initially known as O Waly, Waly. This free setting connects original music with the source melody in a continuous

Quiet and introspective, this lyrical and reflective ballad expertly blends the colors of mallet percussion with warm and subtle wind colors for a beautifully sensitive work. It creates an almost magical

Here we have a heartfelt, brightly colored piece that really shines! This short, lyrical piece will evoke many emotions from your players and audience. The combination of colors from the percussion and

This lush ballad is a setting of a lullaby tune that has been passed down through at least five generations of the composer’s family. As few as five players and as many as you can muster will take the

From the opening thin layers of sound, a broad, sweeping feel emerges, sprinkled with active lines depicting nature awakening. Developing bands will learn much from performing this work and will most

Originally written for organ, this thoughtful and expressive work adapts perfectly for four-part flex band. Whether performing with four players or a full wind ensemble, the long, cantabile melodic lines

More commonly known as The Water Is Wide, this setting utilizes fresh orchestration and several touching solo moments throughout. The original melody is presented in several keys and textures, all

Inspired by the shimmering night sky in northern latitudes, this picturesque number paints a glorious astral nightscape. Listeners are taken on a journey that starts with quiet sounds as a single star

Quiet and introspective, this lyrical and reflective ballad expertly blends the colors of mallet percussion with warm and subtle wind colors for a beautifully sensitive work. It creates an almost magical

Light percussion and woodwind passages are used in the opening, as if the listener is floating on air. Then, as if a breeze picks up, the music begins to swirl, picking up speed and leading into a fresh and

Pets are an important part of many people's lives, and the loss of one can be a heartbreaking event. In this instance it has resulted in the creation of this moving and heartwarming selection. Written to