Concert Openers for Concert Band

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

If you're looking for the perfect way to start your concert, look no more. Opening with a bold fanfare, the flow of this work leads to a beautiful theme best described as heroic in nature. Coupled with

Start your concert or contest off with some flair with this jubilant overture. Triumphant brass fanfares and strong woodwind lines built on dotted rhythms along with simple sixteenth notes create a feeling

Start your beginners' first concert on a strong note with this bold opener written for the youngest of ensembles. Brass and woodwinds proclaim majestic statements while aggressive percussion contribute

Impress your audiences with this solidly scored concert opener that will make your young band sound mature beyond their years. Extremely memorable, the bold and commanding melody will have your students

Your young musicians will feel like champions after they perform this authoritative concert opener. The dynamic opening fanfare commands attention as it introduces memorable melodies and stately

This powerfully bold and regal fanfare will have developing bands sounding beyond their years. Opening with a powerful and declarative opening statement, memorable melodic lines then follow, making this the

The opening notes of this vibrant holiday fanfare will have your holiday concert sparkling! The melody of Joy to the World is taken though a flurry of styles and sounds that build to an

This brilliant and majestic concert opener is well established in the standard repertoire for mature ensembles. Skillfully and carefully adapted, it can now be performed successfully by less experienced

Send your beginning band to new heights with this bold and majestic concert fanfare. The impressive scoring makes it hard to believe it's written with only the first six notes used in most band

This has all the pomp and celebration you could want in a concert opener - strong brass fanfares, sweeping woodwind flourishes, contrasting lyrical moments, and a large, grandiose finale!

This regal musical statement begins with a powerful fanfare, making your band sound very mature and impressing your audiences. The piece develops with a contrasting melodic line that leads to a return of

Look no further for the perfect holiday concert opener for your beginning band's very first performance. Bright, festive, and very playable, it uses only the first six notes they learn! Contrasting styles

Celebrate the fabled Knights of the Round Table with this bright and flashy concert opener! The noble main theme features staccato and accented lines from the upper woodwinds and brass and the calm middle

An original composition for band, evoking vibrant imagery inspired by a biblical text depicting Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Premiered in Paris and London, the distinctive motivic and melodic

As you might expect from the title, this bold original work echoes with the sound of freedom and victory. Tight brass scoring with crisp sixteenth-note rhythms, sweeping technical woodwind lines, and great

Open your next holiday concert with this spectacular fanfare and flourish for concert band. Using familiar carols and holiday melodies, this glorious and celebratory fanfare proclaims the