Concert Openers for Concert Band

Carefully written for young bands, this vivid work will bring a dynamic and exuberant flourish to any concert setting. The uplifting sounds of celebration reflect the energy and enthusiasm of young students

Composed to embody the sense of American vigor and patriotism, this fast-paced and energetic fanfare features rousing brass, lively woodwind motives, and driving percussion. Using a simple motive that

Waves of sound and rhythmic energy are transferred to you and your audiences in this electrifying original work. Right from the first measure, this piece will power on and power you up. Syncopated figures

This exuberant concert work provides a thrilling way to open or close any performance in a grand manner. Cleverly written, this original piece includes melodic fragments of The Star-Spangled Banner

This thoughtful piece is a reflection on the past and hope for a prosperous future. It has just the right amount of drama and excitement to make it a perfect addition to your festival repertoire. Soaring

This exciting opener or closer, easily accessible to most high school or community bands, is named for Bull City, Durham, North Carolina. Played with a steady tempo that features moving low brass lines

A grand fanfare perfect for a concert opener, graduation ceremony, or any other celebratory event. Soaring melodies will thrill audiences on the first listen, and band members throughout the ensemble will

A vibrant work incorporating simple mixed meters with interesting rhythms and tuneful melodies. A beautiful lyrical section includes many expressive opportunities for both the full ensemble and several

Bring the excitement! This piece features plenty of articulation, exciting percussion, and a little chromaticism to bring some force to your program!

A gladiator-style opening fanfare transitions into an ominous main theme with the low brass at the fore. A lyrical middle section moves into a thundering recap of the main theme that drives the piece to its

An explosive opening number that will start your concert with a bang! This intense and volatile piece lights a one-bar introductory fuse that ignites the full band. A brief period of calm is underpinned by

Full of energy and excitement, this work is a thrilling way to start your next concert. Opening percussion begins softly and gradually builds to the high brass theme. Thickly scored with lush harmony and

An energetic and fast-paced fanfare, this musical burst of energy is the perfect choice for a concert or contest opener. This piece offers opportunities for work on dynamic contrasts, articulations, and

Featuring an exuberant and joyful mood throughout, layers of rhythms and melodies are woven together with dynamic contrasts and impact points. Celebrating an optimistic outlook for the future, this concise

This tour-de-force original work lives up to its title. A bold and regal opening statement quickly transitions into an intense body of work that uses strong melody, creative harmony, driving rhythms, and

A high-energy rhythmical work that uses meter changes, syncopation, dotted quarter notes, and tied rhythms to create excitement. Great use of unison scoring reinforces the rhythms and adds great power to

A driving fanfare that highlights all sections of the band, this easy yet mature-sounding piece will improve the rhythmic and listening skills of your ensemble. Written for young bands, this soaring

Dynamic and highly spirited, the bold opening quickly sets the stage for a thrilling musical experience. It's a complete musical package of lush harmonies, driving rhythms and a variety of sparkling tonal