Concert and Contest Band Music

Fasten your seat belts and hang on - you are about to go on an exciting ride! Rhythmic and full of energy, this music has a fresh and innovative sound. The stark musical contrasts and the dark, foreboding

Take your band and audience on a musical vacation to spicy-hot Mexico! This flavorful medley of four famous Mexican songs includes La Cucaracha; Cielito Lindo; Carmen Carmela and Mexican Hat

A well-established hymn creates the beautiful introduction to this outstanding musical fantasy. Spirited themes lead us to the beauty of a highly expressive middle section followed by a

Written for the advanced concert band, this masterpiece of cinematic scoring, complete with creepy incantations spoken in Latin, will have you expecting a film to go along with it. Unique percussion scoring

A spirited march that provides engaging melodic opportunities and lively and entertaining parts for all sections. The upbeat style will get everyone tapping their toes in enthusiastic support when they hear

This lyrical work combines interesting harmony with quality melodic writing. It is a great chance to introduce your students to delicate releases and light articulation. Reinforce expressive playing and

This hauntingly beautiful folk tune has all of the drama that you'd want in a lyrical ballad. The harmonic movement and powerful melody provide ample opportunities to work on expressiveness and sensitivity

Tackle the complex issue of screen addiction with this intriguing work that contrasts the real world around us with the pixelated digital world experienced through our devices. Powerful sections yield to

With its roots in Greek mythology, the story of the labyrinth is told through sounds of winds and percussion. The feeling of drama while navigating this incredible maze is evident through

Programmatic and haunting, this work provides a nice change of pace for your next concert or festival. Nosferatu was the title of an unauthorized adaptation of the 1897 novel

This delightfully rollicking Grainger tune has been masterfully set for wind band. While the delightful melodies are freely tossed around the ensemble, it remains true to Grainger's quirky and descriptive

Everyone gets to contribute to the spooky atmosphere of this creative piece for your youngest ensembles. Surprisingly rich-sounding despite only using six notes, this work also provides additional effects

Develop rhythmical literacy and changing meter experience with this exciting work for the developing concert band that honors Greek mythology, specifically the story of the goddess Athena. Your students

Following a soft and solemn opening, thundering interruptions set the tone for the melody and intertwined percussive patterns. Rapid tempo and meter changes create an aggressive display of emotions that

A lush and sonorous opening transitions into a driving theme that uses dotted rhythms and syncopations to create great intensity. A fine choice for concert and contest. Duration: approx. six minutes.