Lyrical Selections for Concert Band

Lyrical in style, but with motion, the tuneful and thoughtful melody will charm and captivate your students. Beginning with a sax melody and well-scored low voices, the orchestration of this work is

Gorgeous themes, beautiful orchestrations, and lush scoring coupled with a dramatic and soaring climax that fades into a soft ending brilliantly invoke warm feelings of nostalgia. This work is an excellent

Composed in memory of the composer's first composition teacher, this moving work conveys a sense of beauty and longing. Although the title suggests moving forward, the music is meant to reflect the

Salutation was originally composed for a cappella choir to a poem by Bengali poet and musician Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941). The music takes up the spiritual message of the poem, that we live

Dating back to the 1700s, the Scottish folk song The Water is Wide was initially known as O Waly, Waly. This free setting connects original music with the source melody in a continuous

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 well-known Dutch hymn is scored for small bands with limited instrumentation, but will sound great with bands of all sizes! Dedicated to the frontline responders and essential workers who keep us safe,

The James Swearingen classic "Romanesque" is a wonderful example of fine lyrical writing. Your musicians will marvel at the opportunity to perform music that sounds above grade level, yet is highly

Here we have a heartfelt, brightly colored piece that really shines! This short, lyrical piece will evoke many emotions from your players and audience. The combination of colors from the percussion and

From the opening thin layers of sound, a broad, sweeping feel emerges, sprinkled with active lines depicting nature awakening. Developing bands will learn much from performing this work and will most

This flexible version of the original composition, centered around the hymn Abide With Me (to the tune of Eventide), is both reflective and joyful. The warm colors will bring your audience

This selection is well suited for an ensemble that is learning the intricacies of lyrical playing. This work is based on the hymn tune Abide with Me, which comes in full force in the second half of

Simple, poignant, and beautiful, you will find this to be an artistic experience for both band and audience. Based on an old Swedish hymn also known as How Great Thou Art, it is appropriate for any

This beloved gospel song became the great anthem of the civil rights movement - now it's now available in this inspiring and very playable arrangement for band. Providing an inspiring backdrop for healing

This Grainger classic is unquestionably one of the most beloved standards of the concert band repertoire. This brilliant arrangement has been skillfully and carefully adapted to better fit the

This lovely tune was composed in 1900 while the composer hiked through the Scottish Highlands; this arrangement uses the main thematic material with a combination of harmonies used in previous settings. The

This beautiful work draws inspiration from Celtic folklore. Solemn and pure, the music lines pine for safety and refuge as they invoke the power of Brigid, the goddess of spring. The colors of the opening

Written to describe the composer's emotions at watching both his children leave the nest, this heartfelt lyrical work is perfect for a moment of reflection on your program. Soaring melodies, soloists, and a

This hauntingly beautiful folk tune has all of the drama that you'd want in a lyrical ballad. The harmonic movement and powerful melody provide ample opportunities to work on expressiveness and sensitivity

An excellent choice for your library. This hauntingly beautiful work will stretch the musicianship of your ensemble. You will find this to be teeming with musicality and opportunities for lyrical playing.

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 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

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

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