Concert Openers for Concert Band

Beginning slowly, the opening section establishes a five-note motive which is followed by a driving allegro that puts the original motive through a series of variations. This flexible arrangement allows

The title says it all! There's just no ignoring this musical burst of adrenaline. This energetic and fast-paced concert or contest opener is guaranteed to seize the attention of your students and

Are your students ready for a challenge? Get ready for a musical adventure packed with bold and heroic lines that play out in shifting textures. Written in 4/4 with triplet figures, energetic rhythms and

Engulfed is written to express the intensity and strength of a fiery blaze. From the initial impact continuing on, this work is full of heat. Part of what brings that intensity comes from the bold

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

Inspired while on a transatlantic flight, this thrilling work was composed at 35,000 feet. Contemporary harmony, dignified and heroic melodies, and interesting percussion make this a great choice for a

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

Early American folk tunes and composed hymn tunes provide delightful, spirited melodies which offer present-day opportunities for exploration of new harmonies and rhythms. Oliver Holden's hymn

Composed as a tribute to legendary racehorse and 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, Barbaro, this work for mature ensembles captures the excitement and pageantry of race day at the track. Rhythmically dynamic from

Adapted from the Mannheim Steamroller CD A Fresh Aire Christmas, this is actually two publications in one. First is a glorious fanfare in the High Renaissance tradition of antiphonal brass choirs

Written to portray the goddess of wisdom and knowledge, this fanfare is a bold and vigorous start to any concert program. Exquisite woodwind flourishes juxtaposed with fresh brass interjections create a

Based upon the hymn tune Melita, commonly known as Eternal Father, Strong to Save, this stirring fanfare is perfect for opening a concert or celebratory event. The opening brass

This exciting and dramatic fanfare featuring triumphant brass and soaring melodies is a wonderful concert opener that will show off intermediate to advanced bands in a flattering way, will please audiences,

This dazzling fanfare combines energetic woodwinds and soaring brass into an uplifting and hopeful opener for any concert program!

Memories of those who have left us don't always have to be sorrowful. Celebrate the happiness and joy found in life with the exuberant Fanfare: In Memoriam. Mr. Boysen honors the life of high

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.

Part fanfare and part overture, this work pays homage to the festival great works students have experienced for generations. A majestic brass fanfare is complemented by colorful woodwinds and percussion.

A bold and powerful opening fanfare for the more advanced concert band. A great showcase for a powerful brass section.

This is as much a processional march as it is a fanfare. The theme is bold like a fanfare but is followed by a secondary theme in a melodic style that will please the ear. The percussion writing is exposed

This is the first in a series of works to follow that are inspired by the language of movie music. Written in the style of a sci-fi adventure, it features 12/8 time signatures, driving rhythms, and