Concert and Contest Band Music

Mambo rhythms and exciting melodies unite in this "ballet" for wind ensemble. Catchy rhythms, colorful percussion, and a distinct dance feel engage performers and audience alike. Great for conductors

Another musical masterwork as we've grown to expect from this talented composer. Highlighting a waterfall as it cascades over rocky terrain, sparkling wind and brass fanfares depict the water as it rushes

This emotional contemporary work has gained widespread acceptance in recent years. Written in remembrance of the firebombing of the German city of Dresden, the work combines the most traditional composition

Take a journey into the dark side with this thrilling and dramatic work. War, Pestilence, Famine, and Death are each illustrated vividly in this compelling suite for wind ensemble. A great choice for

From the heralding sounds of its opening fanfare, this remarkable work exudes memorable moments of heroism and pride. As the music takes the listener on a joyous journey, it displays a rollicking sense of

Two lush Irish folk tunes have been scored by Donald Hunsberger for trumpet soloist Wynton Marsalis with an accessible band accompaniment. 'Tis the Last Rose of Summer and If You Believe

This fresh, original work for wind orchestra gives an affectionate nod to the jazz standard All the Things You Are.

This robust set of variations is based on the rollicking old English sea song Spanish Ladies. The colorful music has a decidedly English folk song sound throughout that is unmistakable. Fans

Resolute brass and percussion open this broad and sweeping fanfare that will have the halls echoing with the sounds of celebration. Written to honor the noble and historic Atlantic seaboard, this creative

This beautiful and challenging work includes Celtic styles such as the strathspey and jig, and incorporates idiomatic rhythms and orchestral colors to present this charming musical vision. Various solo

Powerful and emotional, this brilliant and absorbing work for more experienced ensembles will challenge performers and astonish audiences. The music explores topics including depression, self-doubt, and

This inspiring work begins with quiet woodwind figures that remind us that we are all given a gift of passion that lifts our spirits and gives us a sense of purpose. As the music progresses, the various

Written in 1882, this was the final opera by composer Richard Wagner. The prelude is a true miniature masterpiece consisting of only 116 measures. It consists of four musical motives: the mystical realm of

This piece is designed to elicit a feeling of ice and subtle motion (such as the possibility of water underneath the surface). The work contains an homage to Holst's The Planet with the opening

This dynamic work is cast more as a fantasia than a set of variations. The woodwind flourishes purposely reflect what an organist might sound like while improvising on the strong chorale theme.

An energetic opener that will start your next concert off with a bang! It contains all the hallmarks of a great curtain-raising selection: exciting rhythms, extended harmonies, brilliant winds, and colorful

The band world welcomes this profound work from this well-respected and popular composer. It contains all the compositional hallmarks that have made his works so enjoyable and unique. The plaintive opening

This breakneck fanfare was written for the University of New Hampshire, which after 150 years continues to "rest lightly on old Ben Thompson's farm." After an extended timpani solo, there is no "resting