Lyrical Selections for Concert Band

Written to honor the memory of a beloved principal, this beautiful music embodies a lifelong commitment to youth. Rich harmonies and a lyric trumpet solo will touch hearts and bring your students steps

A beautiful ballad in its own right, this arrangement of the famous folk song is given even more flexibility with an added optional vocal solo. Whether or not the vocalist is used, the ranges are

Sensitive, endearing, and enchanting - this stellar expressive work is musically mature and sensitive in nature. The difficulty comes from exposure and openness, not from technical demands. It is playable

Take some time out for a musical day at the beach! The flowing musical lines recreate the soothing sounds of ocean waves, gently washing over the shore. The warm harmonies of this beautiful selection add to

Beginning with a feeling of hope conveyed through flowing woodwinds and a strong melody in the horns, this inspirational and dramatic work combines traditional airs and marches along with original music.

Tides are associated with the daily rise and fall of the oceans and a metaphor for the ups and downs of fortune. This gently lilting piece revolves around a simple two-measure motive that evokes images

A garden is a magical place where the colorful plant life is enhanced by numerous varieties of birds and their beautifully musical songs. To spend time in a garden is to experience these many entrancing

Few genres of music adapt to concert band writing as effectively as hymn tunes, and this setting is a glowing example. This very musical concert work is based on the hymn 'Tis so Sweet to Trust in

The splendor of one of nature's most brilliant displays is captured in this work. After a passing rainstorm, the sun emerges and a rainbow gradually appears, coming together out of the diminishing darkness.

This terrific work is a wonderful adaptation of the middle movement of the larger work Wine-Dark Sea: Symphony for Band. It's meant to represent the song of the beautiful and immortal nymph Kalypso

The beautiful English/Irish folk song Kathleen Mavourneen is the basis for this expressive and moving ballad. The lyric quality of the melody is further enhanced by the warm harmonies and rich

Based on a Newfoundland folk song, we are given an exceptionally beautiful setting that expresses a story of lost love. It begins with a transparent orchestration contrasted nicely with the later entrance

A lush and dramatic piece for concert band that reflects upon loved ones lost, in this case in remembrance of the composer's late brother whose astrological sign was Virgo. It's an emotional harmonic

Feel the warmth of a grandfather's embrace and experience the sense of awe when holding a cherished grandchild with this heartfelt composition. This warm selection for developing bands emphasizes musical

A musical celebration of the change of season from the dark of winter to the anticipation of spring. The piece begins with a contemplative opening before diving into a lilting and tuneful 3/4 melody.

Using very modest ranges and easy rhythms with no syncopation, the composer has created this tender lyric piece that evokes the beauty of nature as the season turns to spring. Perfect for teaching the

The composer wrote this moving work after recognizing the need for well-paced lyric pieces for young players. Heartfelt and touching, it features a mournful melody that winds its way through a

A gorgeously expressive composition that depicts the changing of the seasons from summer to fall to winter. The beautiful motifs combine with lush harmonies to represent the changing moods we experience

This moving hymn has long been a staple in celebrations of life and for comfort in moments of sorrow; this setting is meant as a celebration of the life of a fellow musician and composer. The impassioned

This beautifully lyric work is certain to leave audiences with a strong sense of hope and promise. From the slow mysterious opening statement to the glorious resolution, it's evident that this is a

Based on the hymn The Doxology written in 1674, this lyrical and sensitive arrangement for beginning band provides multiple teaching opportunities in a rich musical setting. The first melodic

Featuring a melody that is simple, gentle and memorable, here is a lyrical work for developing bands. Each section of the band is actively engaged in this warm, artistic musical experience, complete with

This solemn and reverent arrangement was written for the ceremonies commemorating the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Beginning and ending with the tolling of a chime or ship's bell, this

The somber and majestic music conveys a strong feeling of hope and peacefulness. The flowing nature of the melody, combined with sounds of the ocean creates a sense of calm wonder, suggesting the vast size