Lyrical Selections for Concert Band

Imagine you are on a space shuttle in a cosmic nebula! Unique harmonic ideas and use of ensemble color are on display in this work for developing ensembles. Explore a dark frontier while reinforcing

Hauntingly beautiful, here is an emotional uncovering of sorts, rife with dramatic effect. Stretch both musicianship and expressiveness of your ensemble with this heartfelt ballad. This piece has some great

More commonly known as The Water Is Wide, this setting utilizes fresh orchestration and several touching solo moments throughout. The original melody is presented in several keys and textures, all

Inspired by the shimmering night sky in northern latitudes, this picturesque number paints a glorious astral nightscape. Listeners are taken on a journey that starts with quiet sounds as a single star

Quiet and introspective, this lyrical and reflective ballad expertly blends the colors of mallet percussion with warm and subtle wind colors for a beautifully sensitive work. It creates an almost magical

This inspirational hymn has grown in popularity to become a gospel favorite, and it makes an outstanding choice for concert bands. This very special arrangement for young band highlights the moving melody

This serene work creates that feeling of peace and calm that one gets when given shelter from adversity or misfortune. Gently floating waves of sound grow and subside, aided by a gentle rhythmic pulse

Expansive in nature, this sweeping lyrical work features passages that are full and richly orchestrated as well as contrasting sections that highlight smaller groups of instruments and expressive solo

This expressive piece takes the listener on an emotional journey through feelings of sadness, struggle, and hope, ultimately emerging in triumph. The memorable melody is touching in its simple beauty,

This lovely piece paints a musical portrait of a beautiful landscape that unfolds when traveling along a scenic byway. The inspired writing captures the panoramic views through lyric passages that are

As the title implies, this setting vividly portrays a tranquil sunrise in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. Providing many teaching moments for technique and musicianship, the creative writing

The title is taken from one of the most poignant and nostalgic lines of text in the Irish folk song Danny Boy, which is the basis for this expressive setting. The composer creates a dreamily

The peace and coziness of a country village in late evening is evoked in this flowing and lyric piece. Warm harmonies will have you imagining a relaxing stroll down lamp-lit lanes, with the glow from the

Dedicated to the memory of the many firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty, this respectful piece pays tribute with solemn sounds of rising and falling melodic lines that create

Young bands are in for a treat with this lovely, lyrical piece written by this talented educator. The comfortable ranges and rhythms make this beautiful work an excellent choice for teaching phrasing,

A lyrical work for beginning band that introduces and reinforces expressive performance techniques. This safe and comfortable setting uses only the first six notes introduced in most band methods and is

With flowing melodic lines and rich harmonic textures throughout, this work depicts a journey down the beautiful Niagara River. The music gradually builds in intensity as the river gains strength, until it

The vivid imagery and yearning described in John Keats' poem Bright Star are brilliantly represented in this lyric work. It captures the longing for stability in a world of constant flux. A lonely

The masterful transcriptions of Bach chorales are ageless band standards, arranged here for bands of incomplete, non-traditional, or small instrumentation. The rich texture, singing lines and deep feelings

This tender ballad is filled with a range of emotions in the form of a lullaby from a parent to a grown child embarking on a life of their own. The soothing beauty of the original melody is retained while