Concert and Contest Band Music

Inspired by a high school student who found happy moments even in the face of cancer, this uplifting work combines engaging rhythms, energetic melodies, bombastic percussion, and hints of Beethoven's

The joy the composer experienced while writing this very creative work comes shining through in many guises as the work unfolds. A meditation on the creative process, it progresses through four major

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

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,

Experience a New Orleans vibe with this exciting, parade-inspired crowd pleaser! A celebration of music, life, and love, this piece has an infectious rhythmic groove and a spirited melody. Elements of jazz

This loving and dreamlike work captures the undulating rhythm of a mother rocking her child to sleep. The piece was inspired by the classic Rudyard Kipling poem White Seal. Magical!

Written in 1905, this exceptional suite, based on English folk songs, is every bit as important and masterful as Holst's First Suite in E Flat. Together, these two works provide critically important

The first published work of John Barnes Chance, this superb composition is widely recognized and acclaimed for its wealth of rhythmic and melodic inventiveness. It opens with a slow, intriguingly

An important part of core literature for concert band, this three-movement suite treats traditional melodies with remarkable originality and subtle charm. The movements are titled March: Seventeen Come

A very deservedly popular composition consisting of five contrasting variations on a lyrical Korean folk song. Stated first in unison by the woodwinds, the material is brilliantly explored and developed.

What do you get when you mix symphonic motivic development, a touch of country hoedown, and a hint of jazz, all tied together with clapping from the ensemble? This unique offering is as much fun to play as

Originally a river song among fur traders on the Missouri River, this arrangement of the iconic folk melody recalls the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley - not bathed in golden sunlight, but blanketed by

The beauty and fun of a snowy day are captured in this beautiful cinematic work. A winter scene is painted gently with bells at the beginning before the piece takes off in a blizzard of sparkling flourishes

Hold on to your seats! The styles of Saint-Saens and Shostakovich have been channeled to create a rollicking galop that your players and audience are sure to love! Careful scoring, catchy melodies, and a