Concert and Contest Band Music

A flexible ensemble arrangement based on the second edition rescored by the composer, playable by any SSATB combination of woodwind, brass, and string players with optional percussion. Since its

This well-crafted work balances lyrical and more intense writing while maintaining a lyrical style with a strong and emotional ending. Give your young band a chance to develop critical skills: tone,

This wonderful, original suite has elements of folk melodies, and is an ideal way to introduce students to multi-movement works. Students will learn multiple meters, key signatures and styles in the four

Truly colossal! This is the first movement of Robert Smith's epic work "The Divine Comedy." Advanced groups will welcome the challenges and reap the rewards inherent in the piece. Very contemporary in

"Tales from the Darklands" continues in this cinematic and eerie offering that depicts an abandoned lake of lost souls. Lyrical writing, chromaticism, and orchestral scoring are balanced with simple rhythms

Buckle up and take your audience on a flight into the turbulent heart of a nebula! Booming percussion and sparkling woodwind lines conjure images of celestial bodies spinning and crashing together in the

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

The composer wrote this moving work after recognizing the need for well-paced lyric pieces for young players. Heartfelt and touching, it features a mournful melody that winds its way through a

One of the most popular of all band transcriptions, this has definitely earned its place in any good band library. A masterpiece of expression!

This classic for second-year players has remained popular for contests and festivals. Here is an easy flex version scored for just four parts that retains the grit and intensity of the original.

Who could imagine a piece with this kind of intensity being accessible to beginning band musicians? Well here it is! Imagine an event so unpredictable, fast-moving, and unstable that it can't be controlled.

This musical portrait of a picturesque Irish harbor town delivers the feeling of serenity when sitting on the dock and staring out to sea. Musically satisfying, the piece's phrasing demands are very

A soaring and majestic work that will stand out at any concert or festival program. Active and spry from the start, this uplifting overture features colorful energetic themes that are contrasted with calm

While many often underestimate the extensive colors, harmonies, and emotional ranges available to younger ensembles, this stunning lyrical work sets out to explore these very qualities and more. While

Dark and sinister are not words normally associated with music for beginning bands. However, this well-written Paul Lavender original provides powerful and dramatic sounds even at this very easy level. With