Concert Band Seasonal Works

The island of Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay is famous for the former maximum-security prison known as "The Rock" located there. The prison was in use from 1934 to 1963, but the island's history goes back to

This intense work recounts a combat manoeuver as soldiers set up a flanking ambush. Opening with a fiery chord, the relentless melody is expressed through precise articulation. The work challenges

Three popular American hymns - Cleansing Fountain; Amazing Grace and Come, Thou Fount - explore the wide range of the concert band's capabilities and incorporate some fresh and

The third and final piece in the "Magnolia Star" trilogy, this cinematic work depicts a nighttime train ride from New Orleans to Chicago. Inspired by the blues scale and the American railroad, the piece

Imagine standing by the ruins of a past civilization! This work explores the mysterious and fascinating landscapes that were once so beautiful. Reawakened in a new light, the world reignites with energy.

Cartoon chaos abounds in this show-stopper! Inspired by the music of Carl Stalling, the master of cartoon music, this work acts as the score to a "lost" episode. A lone hunter chases his longtime adversary

This tribute to generations of American servicemen and women buried at Arlington National Cemetery is a powerful and emotional work fitting for any memorial occasion or concert. Offstage trumpets announce

Here's a fantastic edition of one of Sousa's lesser-known but still amazing concert marches. Excellent performance annotations in the score.

A rhythmic and stirring addition to the band repertoire that demands excellence and attention from all players. The percussion adds a variety spice while utilizing a wide array of instruments.

Do you have a great low brass section, particularly euphonium, that you would like to show off? As suggested by the title, this wonderful original concert march is what you're looking for. Great lines

Looking for something fun to play and sure to be a crowd pleaser? This is a historically "American" work, written by a German immigrant composer, and dedicated to an American president. Put this on your

All of the characteristics of a traditional fanfare are present in this highly emotional work while incorporating heavy dissonances and contrasting legato lines. Playable by developed high school bands,

This concert band work on a grand scale work pays homage to a high school alma mater that uses the song Annie Lisle. The composer's own Praise Theme is also woven in.

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

Drawing inspiration from composers and performers George Gershwin, Josephine Baker, and Édith Piaf, this wonderful concert opener or closer features trumpet, bass clarinet, and tenor saxophone solos.

This beautiful and challenging work includes Celtic styles such as the strathspey and jig, and incorporates idiomatic rhythms and orchestral colors to present this charming musical vision. Various solo

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

A roaring arrangement of 'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen that will leave the audience hanging on the edge of their seats. A lush opening