Concert Marches for Concert Band

This colorful work for beginning band captures the style and majesty of the Japanese warriors that rose to power in the 12th century. The modal sound, variations in articulation, and colors of percussion

Paying homage to the traditional march form, this work steps outside the box in this delightfully dark and unique piece for young players. It is scored for flexible instrumentation and features clever

This piece was written for the 2010-2011 Lincoln Middle School Beginning Band. The parts are very accessible and even though this piece is in E-flat concert, the ranges stay within the concert B-flat scale.

Another great march from the composer known as America's March King. Quoting familiar American melodies, the tunes used in this march are further enhanced and made more memorable by the eloquent and evident

Semeon Tchernetsky was a prominent military bandmaster who composed over 70 marches as well as other works for band. The stately manner of this stirring and robust march displays a profound sense of loyalty

Here's a terrific transcription that provides a contrasting selection for concert programs.  The soft but intense opening builds in intensity and draws the listener in as it grows in energy and volume.

This good-natured work for young band illustrates a group of elves dancing and prancing through a winter landscape. It's mildly humorous and mischievous, with dynamic and stylistic changes being somewhat

Looking for a high-quality march for young bands that is clever, tasteful, and different? March to Buckingham Palace provides all the pageantry and tradition of Great Britain in one charming,

The brilliant Czech composer Vaclav Nelhybel originally published March to Nowhere in 1976. This arrangement has been scored for intermediate-level bands as the perfect vehicle to introduce

This sinister-sounding march is perfect for directors looking for something completely different. Using elements from a traditional march set in a contemporary framework, the music is based on tritone

A bold opening kicks it off - written in the style of a classic circus march, this piece has something in it for everyone! The tasteful use of contemporary harmonies at key points adds a fresh sound to the

Translated "March of the Gypsy," this piece portrays the image of a lone wanderer happily marching across the Italian countryside. The first strain evokes a daring and adventurous mood as the trek into the