Multicultural Concert Band Music

Written to evoke the musical styles heard in the Indian music of movie soundtracks, this has a strong Indian folk influence. Also included are a variety of world music influences that add syncopated

Audiences will delight in this joyous arrangement of the popular Kenyan song Wana Baraka. Repeated rhythmic patterns for cowbell, claves, tom-tom, and bass drum provide a spirited foundation

Take your audience on a musical safari to the exotic lands of Africa with this highly imaginative and creative work. The unique melody flows beautifully over colorful tribal percussion and will stir the

This vibrant and stylish piece for young bands provides a fresh and welcome contrast on any concert program. The musical material incorporates numerous colorful percussion instruments that will have all

With easy syncopation, a singable melody, and optional vocal part, this is a song everyone will enjoy. Based on Siyahamba, this piece has a pleasant, happy sound.

Introduce your students to the lyrical style and rollicking feel of traditional Scottish/Irish music. Opening with the memorable melody from Gilderoy, the arrangement transitions to

A treatment of the African American spiritual The Gospel Train, also known as Get on Board, is a great opportunity for young players to be exposed to the spiritual form in a different

Bring some international flavor to your concerts with this collection of Germanic folk tunes from the Alpine region of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Three folk tunes are introduced by a bit

Composed in 1925, this pasodoble is one of the better-known pieces of Spanish music around the world. Pasodobles became very popular with U.S. bands throughout the sixties, and some of them, including this

An Oriental atmosphere is created by the floating melodies of this exotic piece. In the opening, a long, sensitive melodic line emerges, supported by Western-style harmonies. Just as a dainty

This exotic original work takes musicians and audiences on a fantastic adventure. Mysterious melodies based on the double harmonic minor scale, ear-grabbing harmonies, and whirlwind tempo changes will sweep

This original composition highlights the Arikara Native American Indian tribe, and integrates music and history into one cohesive learning experience. An intriguing reflection of the music and life of

The music of Armenia, with its rich history of folk songs, has a fascinating uniqueness and distinctive flavor. This appealing setting uses five traditional Armenian melodies in a rhapsodic approach. Bold

Like the original, this setting for flexible instrumentation keeps the focus on a variety of playing styles. This distinctive multicultural work begins with a quasi-march treatment of The Bamboo

This medley combines two songs, The Shepherd from China and Sakura from Japan. Your students will enjoy this insight into the music of East Asian cultures. The rhythms, melodies, and

Named after Xolotl, the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Mexican salamanders called axolotls have anime-like faces and have appeared in the computer game Minecraft. This work reflects the Mexican origin of

This authentic work captures the spirit of Chinese music beautifully with the use of a pentatonic scale, a synthesized mandolin, and solos for flute and piccolo. Brave Spirit begins with a