Concert and Contest Band Music

As appealing now as it was when published in 1902, this delightful stop-time two-step dance reflects the sense of vibrancy and optimism at the dawn of the 20th century. Featuring the wild new ragtime

This masterful transcription of the famous overture is sure to be a concert favorite. All the highlights of the original are captured; the spirited opening, the lush lyrical themes and of course,

Here are four very attractive French songs combined to make a great work for concert or festival. While each tune is strong enough to stand alone, they each have interesting stories that make them wonderful

You'll be sure to have everyone's attention when you start your performances with this energetic concert opener for intermediate to advanced bands. After the opening musical declaration, an emotional middle

The music is a deliberate attempt to write a chorale - something simple, beautiful and familiar. The deceptive simplicity of Robert Frost's poen seems to coincide with this music, particularly the

The term "maverick" describes someone who is fiercely independent and is an apt title for this rollicking musical jaunt. This descriptive work for band uses an energetic blend of dramatic playfulness along

This exciting programmatic work paints a picture of a fantastical desert crossing in three contrasting sections: a caravan crossing the desert; a visit to a palace in a mystical oasis; and the caravan

Explore the cosmos with this wonderful work that evokes the spirit of space and its vastness. Full of energy and articulation, things are constantly moving forward - and it even sounds deceptively more

Austere and beautiful, these two Ave Marias were written about 400 years apart for Masses in both the Catholic and Russian Orthodox Churches. The intensely spiritual nature of these two works makes

Instrumental colors abound in this emotionally moving memorial piece. Impressionistic passages float in and out of varied instrumental combinations, creating sonic palettes of pastel colors and swirling

Three familiar hymn tunes create a powerful work of rich and powerful musical moments. The opening fanfare leads into a mixed-meter setting of All Creatures of Our God and King. Next, The Old

This exciting, energetic work comes from Holsinger's "GrandKid Suite," in which he has captured his grandson's obsession with anything that flies - be it airplane, helicopter, or... super hero!  After

Bold lines and fanfare-style brass motifs bring a noble flavor to Magic City Fanfare. This striking piece reinforces dotted rhythms and syncopation, and offers fresh harmonies rarely found at this

This magnificent Baroque organ work by Johann Sebastian Bach is a prime example of the composer's genius. This accomplished arrangement preserves all of the rhythms and style of the original but is