Lighter Selections for Concert Band

Composed in 1907, this ragtime masterpiece is named after the beautiful variegated flower. What makes this work stand out from other ragtime pieces is the oddity of its structure, rhythm, and melody, which

A musical game of hide and seek is depicted in this fun and engaging work. Set in 3/4 time, this piece offers many surprises with sudden dynamic shifts, and playful percussion contributes to the sense of

A fresh-sounding program addition, this piece for beginning band has a tropical island feel with its playful nature and Latin percussion array. It makes a great stylistic teaching piece that's also an

Get your band firing on all cylinders! An optional synthesizer part will boost acceleration as the piece takes off and races from start to finish. Light dissonances add to the creation of a Doppler effect

Bring back memories of a bygone era with this light and breezy musical journey through a scenic country landscape. Brisk and lighthearted, you can almost feel the gentle breeze and sun on your face as the

Get ready for some Halloween fun with this creative novelty selection. The spooky and ominous introduction uses the tune Skin and Bones to set the stage for this creepy and hilarious horseback ride

Jazz-voiced chords and a cool bluesy groove give this piece a very special appeal. The sophisticated-sounding, yet quite playable, blues tune will be a real treat for your young band and

Kids love to sound cool, especially when they're first learning to play, so they'll love learning this piece! Real jazz harmonies and great voice leads add real appeal to this light and breezy piece for

Feel the heat and smell the salt water - enjoy this infectious and captivating work that transports you to the Caribbean. With enjoyable calypso rhythms, light and airy melodic lines and an optional

Brendan Graham's tender song tells the story of Ireland's Annie Moore, the first person to land at Ellis Island when it opened as an immigration center in 1892. With emotions ranging from hope to fear and

A fun and easy-to-play contemporary rock piece for young bands. "It's lit" is a term that's been trending with young folks in text messages and social media posts, and the music reflects that youthful