Lighter Selections for Concert Band

This festive piece sets the stage for celebration in a fun and energized setting! A hip and driving bass line lays down a solid groove while percussionists generate a party atmosphere throughout. Written in

Featuring catchy melodies and a fun groove, this exciting piece is carefully written for developing players. This work offers a great introduction to concert Db as well as rock harmonies. Trombones also get

Take a relaxing vacation without leaving the concert hall as you experience the enchanting sounds of Rio de Janeiro with this original bossa nova. Cool and relaxed jazz harmonies float through the air like

Your students will know and love this! Music from the enormously popular video game Advent Rising, as performed by Video Games Live. Very accessible for young bands with all the drama and

This dynamic rock original is just what you need to shake things up and break out of the daily doldrums. It features a driving bass line, expanded percussion, and exciting themes. Each section of the

Jazz is a uniquely American art form, and this is the perfect vehicle for introducing it to your young band. With few technical problems, this work will allow them to swing like the pros. Don't neglect to

Feature your percussion section on maracas, claves, and bongo drums with this light, breezy Latin-inspired composition. At the same time, you can work on the important ensemble concept of attacks after an

This light program work takes us on a musical journey with these intriguing "ships of the desert." The exotic sounds of the Middle East are heard along with the steady gait of travel across the desert

A fun and out-of-the-box piece inspired by Pachelbel's Canon. Utilizing Boomwhackers and five-gallon buckets, the percussion section is the feature in this inspired take on a timeless classic scored for

Pack your bags - it's off to the islands! This peppy Latin selection evokes images of blue waters, gentle warm breezes, and a carnival atmosphere. A delightful number that will engage your band and

You won't need a cruise ship to take part on this delightful outing to the tropics. This lighthearted piece authentically captures the feel of island music with its singing melodies and dancing rhythms. The

Take your musicians and audience on dark and foreboding quest with this fun original work. A simple yet effective C-minor melody along with creative orchestrations will make this piece one your players will

Embark on a rhythmic expedition with this captivating piece skillfully crafted for developing bands. Introducing students to 6/8 time through an exciting pirate-themed adventure, the lively percussive

You can tell by the title that this one is pure fun for the young band. Latin-infused rhythms and instruments drive this piece along with catchy melodic figures and lively licks that the students will love

Written with upbeat Latin rhythms, this delightful piece begins with colorful percussion sounds complementing a hypnotic rhythmic motif in the winds. A tuneful melody in the clarinets soon follows, bubbling

Here is a novelty piece that will lighten the mood. Sometimes it's best not to take ourselves too seriously and program some music that is just pure fun, and this piece does just that. A delight to perform

As the King Cobra uncoils from a woven basket and flares out its iconic hood, it appears to sway back and forth hypnotically as the snake charmer plays his flute. Timpani solos, a variety of percussion,