Concert and Contest Band Music

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,

Premiered at the 2023 Midwest Clinic and featured at various 2024 state MEA conferences, this authentic Afro-Cuban work weaves gorgeous melodies into a carefully written rhythmic tapestry that makes it

Composed as a reverent memorial for an inspirational musician and educator, this emotional and lush work conveys the sense of loss but also the emotional healing that follows. Featuring a tender and flowing

This reverent and harmony-rich setting uses a theme from Joachim Neander to full effect. A wealth of musical opportunities for your ensemble and wonderful moments for your audience. 

This aria from the final act of Puccini's opera "Turandot" is one of the best-known tenor arias in all of opera. It achieved pop status after Luciano Pavarotti's 1972 recording of it was used as the theme

Composed as a sequel to the popular work Cry of the Unicorn (2011), this exciting and dramatic piece follows the continuing story of the mythical creature through adventures, danger, and

Based on an early English ballad brought to Appalachia, this is the work you want to program to show off your band's ability to play beautiful melodies and rich harmonies. Rewarding for players at any

Powerful, dramatic, and adventurous, this incredible work for concert band is full of grand melodies, layered textures, and interweaving rhythms that create nonstop energy for the entire duration. Perfect

This reimagined band edition breathes new life into an absolute gem. This edition features the first full score offered with the parts as well as an alternate transposition in the key of C to avoid some of

In 1946, George Walker was still doing graduate work at the Curtis Institute when he composed Lyric for Strings, which would prove over the coming decades to become one of the most performed and

Sparkling woodwinds, triumphant brass, and colorful percussion highlight this enthralling overture. Scored for everyone in the band to have an interesting part, the piece will work in a variety of slots in

Ostenaco was a celebrated Cherokee chief in the 18th century and became a leading advocate for peace with the British colonies. Paying homage to this great man, the piece opens with a melancholy solo flute

Exciting and dramatic, this work depicts the building of a wicker man and its subsequent burning. With a sinister melody and tarantella-like rhythms, the piece ends with the vivid image of the wicker man

Bring bombast and excitement to your concert program with this lively, rhythmically driving piece inspired by the epic flood of the Noah's Ark tale! Flexible instrumentation arrangement.

A musical tour de force for the concert band. The American jazz style and its historic roots in American music are the inspiration for this showcase for the more advanced band. Featuring blazing woodwind

Reflect on our world and our very way of life with this deeply introspective ambient piece. Its spiritual energy is only matched by its profound harmonic resonance and unique ensemble colors. Flexible

Boston Pops conductor Arthur Fiedler praised the piece as among his favorites. Lyrics were added by Mitchell Parish, which would lead to recordings by the likes of Sarah Vaughan and Nat King Cole. With a

Taking the concert band on an exciting new journey, this vibrant work features lush romantic melodies and utilizes independent parts alternating with unison writing to drive forward to a brilliant

How do you describe music combining elements of bluegrass, jazz, funk, blues, and just about everything else in between? "Blu-bop!" To further diversify this veritable hodgepodge of styles, it is 

Like his signature piece Sleigh Ride, this work is another example of Anderson's extraordinary ability to sketch a nostalgic scene in sound on a small canvas with great economy of composition.

Showcasing the power and brilliance of the brass, the tenderness and technical capabilities of the woodwinds, the majestic sound of the horns, and the drive of the percussion, this powerful and lush work

This stunning original work for wind band is filled with energy, excitement, and life. An ideal opener for your next concert!