Concert and Contest Band Music

UIL Band Sight Reading Level 2 - 2004

This popular setting of the famous folk tune can now be performed by bands with limited instrumentation in this flexible scoring edition. It can be successfully performed with percussion and as few as five

Based on a Bulgarian folk song, this musical depiction of two warriors battling each other begins with a mysterious and ominous statement that explodes into a rhythmic flurry of driving percussion, mixed

UIL Band Sight Reading Level 4 - 2005

Whew... that was close! Get ready to enter a musical obstacle course for the entire band. This gauntlet challenges every player in the ensemble to a battle of "Who performed it best?" by allowing every

This highly programmatic concert opener gives you a front-row seat in the viewing stands for this high-speed thrill ride. The opening section starts the engines, sets the pole position, and then the race is

Showcase your ensemble's full potential with this wonderfully written piece that covers the entire scope and range of the concert band while still being very playable. The low brass will love all of the

Join in on this suspenseful tale of an imaginary adventure brimming with danger and intrigue. The music begins quietly as the escape is planned, with secrecy being of utmost importance. The volume and

Composed in the 1700s, this traditional Irish lament of homesickness has become a tender and beloved melody appearing on countless recordings. Also known as The Wind from the South or An Gaoth

Our planet's close encounters with Near Earth Objects (NEOs) provide the foundation for a truly unique piece for younger bands. Pulsating rhythmic patterns combine with melodic statements to create an

This musical tour de force was written when the composer was a junior in high school, providing your students an opportunity to play the music of their peers. The music itself is strikingly brilliant,

Embark on an epic journey to a strange and mystical land filled with modal moods, colorful orchestration, and heroic themes. The meditative opening yields to a fast-paced theme that weaves through several

The crystal sounds of metallic percussion and bell-like winds gently open, introducing the jubilant main portion of this work. The celebratory music exudes a joyous spirit as the tempo picks up and winds

UIL Band Sight Reading Level 4 - 2012

UIL Band Sight Reading Level 3 - 2006