Lighter Selections for Concert Band

Celebrate the joyous and impetuous spirit of the people of Kenya with this bright and lively work. The engaging rhythms and catchy melody are infectious and reflect the welcoming spirit of the title, which

This is a swinging arrangement of the Tom Delaney song. A nice selection that allows all sections of the band to shine. A laid-back, simple, moderate swing style that is quite tuneful!

Your band and audience will enjoy this jazzy composition from The Netherlands. This lively, up-tempo number features the saxophone section throughout! A nice addition to any program!

Part of the Water Tales suite, Jellyfish pays tribute to the graceful, beautiful sea creatures with dangerous tentacles. This charming, mysterious piece can stand alone or be performed as part of

Dramatic and full of humor, this fun original will showcase your ensemble in a musical whirlwind from beginning to end. Complex sounding yet very playable, the work allows for a lot of musical exploration

Beginners can be introduced to jazz style in the very early days of training. Jazz-influenced harmonies and style are included, and opportunities for improvisation are offered as the careful writing will

Add an inventive and lighter element to your programs with this dance-like work. It features a catchy melody, clever rhythms and a wide array of colorful percussion parts. A real audience pleaser and

Traditional holiday street parades in the Bahamas are characterized by colorful costumes and energetic music. This straightforward and charismatic arrangement brings this fascinating tradition to your

You'll have to bring in the trash for this hard-driving number! While using both rock and introductory Afro-Cuban styles, there's also an added twist: percussionists perform on optional "junkyard"

Probably the most popular Canadian Brass concert opening number, Just A Closer Walk With Thee retains the famous, slow, New Orleans-style introduction. In true Canadian Brass style, this one really

We all know and love the wonderful characters from the classic cartoons of yesteryear. This clever reincarnation of music from those classics opens with Brahms' Hungarian Dance No.5 as we imagine

Cook up some fun at your next concert with this lively feature that has soloists performing on pots and pans. The solo parts are fun and showy - and easy enough to have nonmusician guests soloists such as

An exciting showcase designed to feature your outstanding clarinet players. This is an excellent introduction to the rich, emotional, and energetic styles of the folk music of the Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern

Introduce syncopated rhythms to young musicians in a fun manner with this delightful piece. The memorable melody is enhanced by supportive driving rhythms, and the colorful harmonies of the middle

Your students will want to practice this fun piece around the clock! It uses only six notes and rhythms are easily accessible after only a couple of months in band, with percussion parts that will make

A colloquial term for "complainers," Kvetchers is a fun and quirky concert march in the style of a musical joke. Wonderfully scored, each section has its own "surprise," perfect for working on