Concert Openers for Concert Band

Composed for young musicians in their first years of learning, this is a musical salute to the many pioneers who ventured west in search of gold and good fortune. The spirited music reflects the

This wonderful and energetic original work for beginning band takes simple yet effective melodies and creatively presents them with solid scoring, wonderful orchestrations, and a wide variety of musical

What every beginning player and director wants: an elementary band piece that sounds like a high school piece! This inspiring work for developing band has equal parts teaching moments and engaging material

Kick off your elementary band's concert with this spirited work that features a bright melody, staccato articulations, great dynamics, engaging parts, and a wonderful percussion feature. Your students and

With a heroic fanfare-like main theme and a dreamy secondary theme, this excellent concert opener is the perfect way to make an opening statement. The low brass will love showing off some power while the

Show off the scope and range of your young concert band with this exciting and engaging work. Wonderful contrast of bold and lyrical themes, a complete range of dynamics and articulations, great melodic

Start your beginners' first concert on a strong note with this bold opener written for the youngest of ensembles. Brass and woodwinds proclaim majestic statements while aggressive percussion contribute

This composition offers young band students with limited experience a fun and energetic concert opener. A series of repeated eighth notes with familiar accent patterns energize the work while plentiful

Impress your audiences with this solidly scored concert opener that will make your young band sound mature beyond their years. Extremely memorable, the bold and commanding melody will have your students

This perfect concert opener can lend its jubilant air to any celebration or observance in which your band plays a part. Hopeful and triumphant, this brief fanfare in flex format is written well within the

This bright, festive fanfare is a perfect concert opener that can lend its jubilant air to any occasion. Written well within the ability level of developing players, it will herald the start of your young

Start your beginners' performance in an impressive manner with this exciting concert opener. Doubling among brass and woodwind sections simplifies teaching while providing students with backup to build

The true spirit of the pioneers comes alive in this work inspired by a village in New Mexico. Solid themes, highlighted with a slight Western flair, will make this a great choice for concert or contest

This regal musical statement begins with a powerful fanfare, making your band sound very mature and impressing your audiences. The piece develops with a contrasting melodic line that leads to a return of

Bold, fast and fun! This concert opener includes memorable melodies, bold harmonic progressions, and active parts for every instrument. Solid scoring, limited ranges, and a variety of timbres make this

Take to the air with the eagles, from breathtaking dives to soaring in the thermals. Written in a three-part form, the opening section is a majestic 4/4 theme featuring quarter-eighth-eighth rhythms. The

Opening with alarms warning of imminent peril, this energetic work takes our ears through tight corridors and passageways leading to a spaceship escape pod. An extremely accessible multimeter work with the

Strong thematic material, great percussion, minimal ranges, and simple rhythms make this an ideal first concert opener. All sections have wonderful and engaging parts. A hit! 

Written as an opener for your beginning band concert, this bold, exciting, and aggressive work will clearly make a strong musical statement. Active percussion combined with powerful melodic lines in the

This bright and tuneful opener will make a bold and impressive statement for beginning bands. Using only the first six notes learned, no dotted rhythms, and no rolls in percussion, this will have the