Concert and Contest Band Music

Written for the 2022 All-Virginia Concert Band, in under three minutes your ensemble will come alive with a fanfare that kicks with a country backbeat. The music explores the land and history of the

Phantasmagoria is defined as "a shifting series of phantasms, illusions, or deceptive appearances, as in a dream or as created by the imagination." In this highly descriptive piece, key centers

Take a fantastic journey into the world of science with this evocative work for the developing bands. Invoking the images of vast galaxies and colorful star systems, your musicians and audience will embark

This beautiful setting of the lovely Irish folksong Be Thou My Vision truly enhances the natural appeal of the touching melody. After opening with a lyric presentation of the hymn,

Energetic and percussive, this dynamic fanfare is exciting for both listeners and performers. The memorable theme, high intensity, and brisk tempo are the perfect elements needed to grab the audience's

A moving tribute to those impacted by domestic terrorism, this piece includes a reference to America. Its flowing lines are scored using conservative ranges and technical requirements, making it

These musical "apples" are a retirement gift for an energetic music teacher with a remarkable 30-year career split between two schools. Minimalist in nature, it uses the number 15 as a generating force, and

Ahoy, maties! Take your beginning band on a pirate adventure with this dark and mysterious piece! Low brass and low woodwinds are featured on the initial statement of the melody, and the lyrical middle

Highlight your first- or second-year band students' abilities with this dramatic piece. Your band room and auditorium will light up with bold melodic statements and unexpected harmonic twists in this

Robert Sheldon is at the peak of his compositional prowess! Inspired by skydiving, this work rockets through a variety of ascending and descending lines while an ever-present sense of rhythm provides an