Concert and Contest Band Music

This is the kind of piece that appeals to young musicians and their audiences. The aggressive main theme begins in the very first measure, establishing the intense nature that never lets up. Students with

Marked by its sizzling bright brass textures, a profound energetic pulse, and sparkling woodwind melodies, this arrangement makes an ideal concert opener featuring multiple brass fanfares and thrilling

This bold and exhilarating original work for concert band combines mixed meters, lyrical themes, and powerful harmonies, taking your musicians and audiences on a thrilling musical excursion. Compelling and

Three classic early American folk songs, Cluck Old Hen; Poor Wayfarin' Stranger and Sourwood Mountain, are beautifully set for band and optional chorus. The songs can be

Inspired by quotes from three profound speakers and activists - Desmond Tutu, Helen Keller, and Martin Luther King, Jr. - Finding Hope takes you on a journey from uncertainty to hope to

Wind is one of the most elemental forces in nature. This original work musically captures the various forms in which the invisible energy can present itself. Bold melodic lines of powerful fronts, expansive

A musical commemoration of the historic 1934 world record set by Burlington Railroad's nonstop journey from Denver to Chicago. This brilliant original composition is filled with the sounds of a picturesque

Your ensemble will shine as they perform the beautiful and energetic passages contained in this impressive work. It opens with a lush yet sensitive introduction, which soon gives way to spirited

The mighty warriors of Greek mythology inspired the powerful writing of this concert band epic. The bold and dramatic opening instantly captures the attention of listeners while vibrant rhythms and bold

Listeners will be greeted with an immediate burst of energy when introduced to this dynamic concert work. The following melodic dialogue quickly evolves into a vigorous display of rhythmic interplay

A beautiful and engaging lyrical work at the beginner level, this is a must-have for your young band library! Using limited ranges and rhythmic content, this piece allows teachers to introduce lyrical

Transport listeners to a sun-kissed paradise with this fun, lighthearted piece for young band. With its lively melodies and rhythmic beats, this composition invites young musicians and their audiences on a

This stunning arrangement brings the wildly popular music of Dvorak to the concert band repertoire. Inspired by the folk music of his native Bohemia, the piece is based on a simple melody that interacts

This pleasant tune, also known as Sheep Shearing Song, was originally composed for piano by Eugene Goossens. This tuneful setting for symphonic band contains all the hallmarks fans of Percy

This programmatic work depicts the Civil War battle between the ironclad ships Merrimack and Monitor. The foreboding introduction by way of percussion and brass signifies the initial

We have chosen three arias from the opera, the  most common of which is the well known Habanera.