Concert Openers for Concert Band

Why should the brass get to play all of the fanfares? This a thrilling and unique concert opener for wind ensemble, minus brass, allows your band to stand out while the brass get to take a well-deserved

Composed for young musicians in their first years of learning, this is a musical salute to the many pioneers who ventured west in search of gold and good fortune. The spirited music reflects the

This wonderful and energetic original work for beginning band takes simple yet effective melodies and creatively presents them with solid scoring, wonderful orchestrations, and a wide variety of musical

Carefully written for young bands and rescored for bands with reduced instrumentation, this vivid work will bring a dynamic and exuberant flourish to any concert setting. The uplifting sounds of celebration

Carefully written for young bands, this vivid work will bring a dynamic and exuberant flourish to any concert setting. The uplifting sounds of celebration reflect the energy and enthusiasm of young students

Capture the excitement of something new with this electrifying piece. Appropriately challenging for a developing band, this brief concert opener provides opportunities to explore lyrical melodies, colorful

Take to the skies again in this "relaunch" of the Standridge standard Afterburn. Rescored, revoiced, and with new harmonic and countermelodic gestures, this new edition maintains the energy and fun

Based on two rhythmic motifs, this tightly-knit composition is aggressive from start to finish. Adding to the excitement is driving percussion writing and creative use of dissonance. This will totally

A strong and soaring work that uses unison rhythm scoring and rhythmical motives to create energy while making your young band sound big and full. Very comfortable ranges. An excellent choice as a concert

Simple rhythms, heavy unisons, and comfortable ranges fueled by driving percussion make this highly accessible work the perfect opener for middle school and smaller high school bands.

This intense work recounts a combat manoeuver as soldiers set up a flanking ambush. Opening with a fiery chord, the relentless melody is expressed through precise articulation. The work challenges

Inspired by the spirit of independence and the altruistic and welcoming nature of the best of us in this great country, this reflects what the United States of America stands for in the world: freedom, and

Composed to embody the sense of American vigor and patriotism, this fast-paced and energetic fanfare features rousing brass, lively woodwind motives, and driving percussion. Using a simple motive that

This fast-paced original work utilizes a nice contrast between articulated and legato sections while maintaining the intensity throughout. Your percussion section will be thoroughly engaged. Works great as

A powerfully emotional lyrical work about finding peace in the darkest times. Flowing lines and rich textures create a mood of struggle and reflection. A brief narration about helping others in their time