Concert and Contest Band Music

UIL Band Sight Reading Level 4 - 2012

Our planet's close encounters with Near Earth Objects (NEOs) provide the foundation for a truly unique piece for younger bands. Pulsating rhythmic patterns combine with melodic statements to create an

This musical tour de force was written when the composer was a junior in high school, providing your students an opportunity to play the music of their peers. The music itself is strikingly brilliant,

Embark on an epic journey to a strange and mystical land filled with modal moods, colorful orchestration, and heroic themes. The meditative opening yields to a fast-paced theme that weaves through several

UIL Band Sight Reading Level 4 - 2005

Whew... that was close! Get ready to enter a musical obstacle course for the entire band. This gauntlet challenges every player in the ensemble to a battle of "Who performed it best?" by allowing every

This setting in a flexible scoring format captures the exhilaration of having unlimited optimism and energy. Bands of any size with incomplete or nontraditional instrumentation will be able to perform and

In ancient times, Hadrian's Wall was a Roman fortification running for 73 miles in northern England and marking the boundary between Roman Britannia and Caledonia to the north. This inventive work for

Infectious rhythms and melodies permeate this many-layered composition. Every measure alternates between 4/4 and 6/8 time. While challenging, learning these repeated rhythmic patterns will come easily to

This short, energetic, and jazzy piece is a lot of fun to play and listen to. The title refers to repeated patterns and phrases that provide support for the melodies and intertwined syncopated lines. A

UIL Band Sight Reading Level 6 - 2017

James Newton Howard composed this dynamic fanfare for the closing segment of the 1993 movie "Grand Canyon." The film is now largely forgotten; however, the music remains a vibrant and powerful statement and

The natural beauty of this traditional American melody is captured in this lovely arrangement that gives a real sense of the expansiveness of the American outdoors. The many teaching moments provided by the

This popular work for concert bands has been re-arranged so it can be performed successfully by small bands or bands with severe instrumentation issues.  Parts are included for piano

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

This 19th-century folk song is best known as the melody used in the last movement of Percy Grainger's masterwork Lincolnshire Posy. Written in 3/4 time with few accidentals, the written

Send your beginning band to new heights with this bold and majestic concert fanfare. The impressive scoring makes it hard to believe it's written with only the first six notes used in most band

As the warm days of summer pass and the chill of winter is on the horizon, we tend to pause and reflect on what has passed and what lies ahead. The floating lines and evocative

Expose your students to one of the great symphonies of the 19th century. Numerous teaching opportunities are present for articulation, phrasing, and the clarinet register key. Great for contest or concert,