Concert and Contest Band Music

A superlative addition to the concert band literature in a flexible arrangement! This arrangement puts this significant work within reach of many more bands.

Boston Pops conductor Arthur Fiedler praised the piece as among his favorites. Lyrics were added by Mitchell Parish, which would lead to recordings by the likes of Sarah Vaughan and Nat King Cole. With a

Melodic, energetic, and right in the wheelhouse of first-year players. Claves and tambourine are introduced, so there is a little something for the percussion section, too. The perfect selection to

Rhythmic and energetic, this begins with a sense of awe and mystery, accurately attributed to these two groups. This work gives a unique treatment to the popular Christmas tunes, We Three Kings and

This pleasant tune, also known as Sheep Shearing Song, was originally composed for piano by Eugene Goossens. This tuneful setting for symphonic band contains all the hallmarks fans of Percy

A lyric, very romantic song that's reminiscent of the expressive music of Puccini and Verdi. It's a brief, solemn work, perfect for teaching students to play in an emotional legato style, and is an

Put your flute section front and center with this great arrangement of the fun and lighthearted Leroy Anderson tune.

This work for early intermediate bands is a wonderful selection for opening a concert and is playable by any SSATB combination of woodwind, brass, and string players with optional percussion. It is full of

Like his signature piece Sleigh Ride, this work is another example of Anderson's extraordinary ability to sketch a nostalgic scene in sound on a small canvas with great economy of composition.

This flexible instrumentation arrangement of the rousing concert opener will have young bands sounding immensely impressive. The resounding and attention-grabbing opening fanfare introduces a regal

This work is intended to have fun parts for all of the band to play. From loud, brassy trombone parts to a triumphant fanfare of trumpets, from wind runs to percussion swells, this piece is really fun to

If you have a large percussion section, this may be the perfect piece for your developing band. It is very carefully scored and cross-cued so that almost any size band can perform it effectively. Composed

The brilliant work from famed composer Alfred Reed is available here in a flexible format for winds or strings.

Robust and stately, this march celebrates a historical figure of the Civil War who headed the famed Lightning Brigade. This 6/8 march has everything you expect of a grand regimental march, from the heroic

Composed in a rich authentic Cuban style, this is undoubtedly the most famous of works by Ernesto Lecuona. Originally a movement from a piano suite, it has appeared in numerous forms from popular song to

Three folk songs from Australia make up this wonderful arrangement. Lush harmonies, bold rhythms, and interesting meters add a delightful variety to the piece. A challenging yet accessible treat that

A lively concert band arrangement of the Leroy Anderson classic.

Take a musical stroll through the Scottish highlands with this picturesque selection. This overture is based on an original melody with a Scottish-sounding flair. It opens in a lively and articulated style,

A great reimaging of the Leroy Anderson favorite.

A resounding and dramatic brass fanfare serves as an introduction to a spirited allegro. A slower middle portion, rather jazzy in character, features a trumpet solo before a recap of the faster material.

This arrangement of a classic in the wind repertoire is playable by any SSATB combination of woodwind, brass, and string players with optional percussion. It's rhythmically driving, and the lyrical section