Concert and Contest Band Music

Put on your dance shoes and rock out! This catchy rock tune will delight both students and audiences, and with just a six-note range the piece is playable by elementary bands. The drum parts can be played

You know what they say, "It's not a party without Chips and Salsa." This easy and fun piece for beginning bands will engage both players and concertgoers. All sections get the melody and the Latin

Here's a fun and playfully spooky piece that uses mouthpiece buzzing to create an eerie sound: the brass buzzes on mouthpieces while the woodwinds trill. Percussion uses sticks and rims to create a "dry

Specifically created for very young band students, this fun and exciting musical piece features carefully crafted ranges and rhythms to ensure that it is easy for students to play and enjoyable for

A must for any beginning concert program! Projecting high energy, rock-based percussion is emphasized by articulation with staccato and accents in the instrumental parts. Though written in four flats,

Your beginning band will shine with this great piece for bands that have mastered the first six notes taught in most method books and can read eighth notes and rests. All sections are featured, and the

This fun and engaging piece with percussion feature utilizes only the first six notes taught in most method books. Your beginning band will sound full and mature at their first concert performance!

Your beginning band will love this fun and spooky original work. A creepy minor melody is enhanced with contrasts in dynamics and articulations. Mischievous percussion adds the perfect touch of eerie. Wait

A great arrangement of this popular Zulu folk song that exposes players to the music of world cultures. Ranges and rhythms are moderate, and everyone has exciting parts.

A great throwback to the classic circus march style designed to have the technical flair but scored to be playable by the developing concert band. Great part-writing for all instruments.

A good beginning composition to give students a limited amount of independent counting. Ranges and rhythms are very limited, freeing your beginning students to concentrate on playing fundamentals.

Written in a stately British style, this original for young bands will delight audiences. Ranges and rhythms are moderate, and your timpanist will enjoy being featured. A superb opening selection!

A bold introduction leads into a stirring march in this exciting and dynamic piece. With its energetic and triumphant sound, this selection is perfect for young bands and is a fun and joyful piece to

A strong and soaring work that uses unison rhythm scoring and rhythmical motives to create energy while making your young band sound big and full. Very comfortable ranges. An excellent choice as a concert

Surf's up! This rocking original tune puts the audience and the players in the middle of a tiki beach party. The catchy melody is written in the classic rock and roll blues scale and gives young players an

An updated version of the original Ogre! composition features added complexity and independence of parts. While the limited ranges of the original work are still present, the addition of eighth