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

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.

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

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

Featuring two traditional Irish tunes, this stylish work for second-year players opens with a sensitive and lyric setting of Pretty Maid Milking Her Cow. The dance segment then follows

Continuing the popular series of Celtic Air and Dance settings, this work for second-year players opens with the tender Irish ballad Ned of the Hill. The dance segment that follows

The beginning and ending sections of this piece were based on a folk song that is commonly referred to as Cherokee Morning Song. This expressive piece is beautiful, lush and reverent to the

A lively piece depicting a traditional dance from Spain, this is a great way to introduce this style to younger players with its varied articulations and traditional Spanish instruments such as castanets. A

The inspiration for this unique composition comes from a charming Iroquois folk melody and the Ojibwe legend of the dreamcatcher, believed to have magical webs that would filter out bad dreams, allowing

One of the most popular and stylish paso dobles ever written. This colorful march is arranged here for beginners and contains all the thrilling spirit of the original. A wonderful way to add some

This poignant melody is derived from a Chinese folk tune of the same name from Yunnan Province. The delicate melody and characteristic harmonies of this touching arrangement will transport everyone around

A strong opening using a traditional Middle Eastern scale and countermelody immediately create the feel for this piece. The introduction should be played with strength but also control to leave a good first