Concert and Contest Band Music

In the Middle Ages, knights were bound by chivalry - a religious, moral, and social code of conduct they were sworn to uphold. Musically depicting the essence of bravery as a solitary knight gallops across

Unleash an inner adventure! Inspired by a dragon featured on a school crest, this piece evokes the image of this legendary beast. The descriptive writing gives younger musicians a chance to perform an

A fun and engaging piece with a creative melody, plenty of percussion(including a timpani feature) and a wide variety of musical concepts, all using only the first five notes of the Bb major scale! A

A swashbuckling adventure with catchy themes, creative orchestrations, and even some pirate lingo that your beginning band will enjoy practicing over and over again. Beginning players will gain confidence

Moondarra in eastern Australia is thought to be named for an Aboriginal word meaning "plenty of rain and thunder." The opening of this work utilizes body percussion, rain stick, and timpani to evoke a

A "ratbag" is an Australian slang term used to describe someone who is a bit mischievous. This piece captures that sense of mischief with special instrumental effects, slide whistles, and giggles. A lyrical

Get ready to blast off at your next performance with this uplifting work that uses only the first six notes of the B-flat major scale. This beginning band piece features a strong melody built on scale runs

A whirling dervish of energy that will have the audience on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Very reminiscent of circus-style writing, this piece utilizes sweeping woodwind lines and punchy

Relax under the warm sun with this calypso on the beach. Simple syncopations, comfortable ranges, grooving percussion, and a nice relaxed melody make this a great choice for a light piece on your next

A fun and upbeat piece with a simple, march-like melody and plenty of percussion. Young musicians will reinforce, dynamics, dotted rhythms, articulation contrasts, and simple meter changes. A good piece for

A gentle and flowing hymn-like ballad that places a pleasing melody in a variety of colors and dynamics. This work is very comfortable in its technical and range demands, making it an excellent opportunity