Concert Openers for Concert Band

Unleash the spirit of adventure and embrace the wild beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. Inspired by the legendary Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, this stirring musical journey is a testament to the human

This epic fanfare will make your ensemble shine like a radiant beam of dawn's light. Soaring melodies in the brass with technical passages in the woodwinds make this piece appropriate for any concert or

Excelsior! gets its name from the catchphrase of Marvel's Stan Lee. With lots of sweeping technical lines in the woodwinds and heroic themes in the brass, the piece sounds like it was written as a

A bright, uplifting, and heroic-sounding fanfare. Excellent scoring plays to the strengths of each section of the band, and the addition of English horn and handbells adds a unique color and emotion.

Open your concert program with a bang! A nautical theme lies behind this rhythmic work full of flair and energy. The ship's bell adds luster to the motif and serves as both a visual and aural treat.

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

This powerful work captures the perceived immensity of the influential people in our lives and the sense of energy we experience in their presence. Opening with awe and admiration, a quasi-concerto for wind

This fiery and powerful overture was composed in the Spring of 2023 in honor of our military service members, who stand guard to protect and defend. Driving eighth notes and fierce percussion create a