Lyrical Selections for Concert Band

This beautiful lyrical work reaches for that which is greater than ourselves. It starts slowly and grows in intensity over time until the glorious climax, then relaxes in tone and volume to reach a short

This symbolic work captivates the audience and contemplates the struggle through life's unexpected hardships. With gorgeous yet haunting harmonies and melodies, the concert hall will fill with emotion.

This lush and warm piece will captivate your students and audience with its sweeping melodies and beautiful harmonies. Become immersed in an emotional journey of remembrance and reflection with this

With its delicate orchestration and counterpoint, this lyrical work for band strikes a fragile balance between longing and acceptance. Any medium-level ensemble will find itself challenged by its

With no shortage of thoughtfulness in its harmony, this lyrical work is decidedly delicate in its texture and positive in its message. Its graceful woodwinds, combined with bold brass and unique percussion

This emotional work is an illustration of the months of autumn. The colorful orchestration alternates between hopeful and bittersweet harmonies as motives and melodies are passed around to all instruments.

Written in remembrance of what it took for every individual to be where they are today, this tender contemporary reflection with a very powerful climax develops nuanced phrasing and listening skills with

A musical depiction of being able to fly like a bird to see loved ones and friends, this lyrical composition features soaring melodic lines and intertwined countermelodies. Delicate percussion helps to

Beautiful tone colors (including piano) abound in this lovely lyrical work that masterfully uses thin textures to create a full and rich sound. A wonderful showcase of your ensemble's musicianship.

This piece is part of a three-movement work titled Beachscapes. Its flowing melody paints a vivid image of calm waters and waves approaching the shore, gradually increasing in intensity as

A beautiful lyrical piece that holds the listener's engagement from beginning to end. Excellent orchestrations explore a wide variety of colors while careful scoring creates peaks and valleys that bring out

This salute to Americana is a gorgeous ballad based on several folk songs about rivers. Flowing lyrical lines, rich harmonic language, and sonorous chorale scoring drive this composition to a wonderful peak

A fresh and modern setting of this beloved lullaby featuring gentle as well as powerful counterpoint, rich harmony, sweeping woodwind lines, and soaring brass. Beautiful!

A flexible ensemble arrangement based on the second edition rescored by the composer, playable by any SSATB combination of woodwind, brass, and string players with optional percussion. Since its

The natural beauty of Providence Canyon serves as the inspiration for this lyrical work that paints a beautiful musical landscape. Soaring melodies and colorful orchestration combine with passionate harmony

Inspired by Shakespeare's Sonnet XXXIII, this bright piece is a lush, lyrical work featuring rich harmonies, memorable melodies, and solo opportunities for flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and alto

Feature a trombonist and trumpet player with this beautiful adaptation of O Waly, Waly. Lush harmonies, emotional moments of impact, and fine percussion writing make this more than a simple

Beautiful! This really is a heartfelt work that is melodically mature and will challenge your students to reach tap into their musical potential. Lush harmonies, well-placed suspensions, and thoughtful

This delicate work begins with piano and horn and slowly builds to a triumphant and hopeful tone. It is an exploration of tone color just as much as it is melodic structure and dynamic impact. A muted

This wonderful opportunity for expressive playing begins with percussion in a music-box lullaby style. Emotional effect is achieved through plenty of dynamic contrast and warm colors attained through

If you're looking for a piece to express emotion, beauty, and lyrical musicianship, this beautiful work is the one. With lush flowing lyrical lines and harmonies, it's perfect for concerts or even as a

This Irish folk tune evokes an almost magical beauty. Its melodic simplicity lends itself to great freedom in choosing from a lush harmonic pallet. In this setting, the sparse opening harmonies and the solo