Concert and Contest Band Music

From the first measure to the last, this is an intense musical experience that developing bands will really get into. Young players will grow musically, rhythmically, and stylistically as they're

This work for beginning band is a great introduction to simple syncopation and will take your band on a field trip to the famous landmark. While using only the first six notes of the B-flat scale, there is

Take a suspenseful musical journey into the unknown with the mysterious and tantalizing sounds of this intriguing piece. Serving as a thrilling call-to-adventure, the moving music urges the listener to

This exciting composition packs plenty of drama and intensity in less than two minutes!  Featuring active percussion writing, powerful brass statements, and woodwind flourishes, this is a perfect

Originally written for orchestra, Danzon No. 2 has enjoyed significant popularity on performance programs everywhere. The danzon itself was Cuban-born, from a natural synthesis of Spanish, British,

A very rhythmic overture inspired by the 1993 "Storm Of The Century,"  this highly rewarding piece is packed with sheer excitement. Into The Storm will amaze your audience with an awesome

Introduce and reinforce 6/8 time with this exciting concert opener for beginners. Using only five 6/8 rhythm patterns and the first six notes learned (with a few accidentals for color), it's is an excellent

This hauntingly aggressive work investigates the legends surrounding the exploration of Antarctica. Inspired by recent brutal winters involving the polar vortex, the music depicts magical scenery as well as

Guards at the ready! Time to fortify the castle! This powerful, medieval-inspired work juxtaposes physical strength and inner strength through contrasting marcato and legato sections. Sixteenth-note rhythms

This fascinating work utilizes the pentatonic scale to paint a portrait of the beautiful red-crowned crane in flight. The playful melody is passed from section to section, allowing all of your players to

The peaceful melodies of this beautiful lyrical work are an ideal way to showcase the musicality of your developing ensemble. Extremely modest ranges allow directors to focus on line, tone and musical

According to Randy Standy, there's no such thing as too much percussion! This delightful pops work for young band provides a groovy vehicle for drumming fun for your percussionists and

Get ready for the thrill of a lifetime! Take a deep breath as you musically take that first step and experience the immediate exhilaration of free fall. As you reach terminal velocity, a peaceful legato