Concert and Contest Band Music

Imagine yourself embarking on a thrilling expedition to the Egyptian city of Saqqara. As you make new and astonishing finds, you are absorbed back into the life of ancient times. Great themes built on the

What says "winter" more than children sledding down snow-covered hills? In the cold winter months, there's no better way to spend a Saturday than getting outside on a toboggan. Brilliant scales and rhythmic

"Peaceful" is the perfect description of what this piece is all about: calming, simple, and enjoyable to perform and listen to. This selection was composed with the intention to introduce very beginning

Western Fair is an energetic, uplifting piece that can be fun for both players to perform and listeners to hear.  It is composed using two main melodies that are performed in many forms,

A tremendous high-energy piece wonderfully scored to be playable by first-year players. Easy rhythms, limited ranges, plenty of percussion, and a wide range of dynamics make this the perfect teaching

Imagine floating among the clouds on a beautiful summer afternoon making lazy circles and simply drifting on the breeze. Taking a pass over people standing on the ground watching until finally floating off

This programmatic work depicts the rugged beauty of the outdoors. Soaring and heroic themes, heavily syncopated rhythms, and ear-gripping harmonies will make this exciting piece the perfect opener or closer

This American traditional is among the most popular of polkas, recorded often by many artists, including the Jimmy Dorsey orchestra and Lawrence Welk. This excellent arrangement will sound great with

This dramatic and expressive composition introduces the key of concert D minor yet easily remains within the Grade 0.5 range. There are simple two-note slurs, dynamics from pp to ff, and

This festive work explores the brightness inside us when we feel elated or joyous, something beyond simply being content. Happiness comes from events and people around you; but joy - that comes from within.

This musical reflection of the bustling life of a big city opens with fanfare-like chords to represent the perfection of this wonderful place. The melody is found throughout the ensemble, giving

Relating to the sky, space, or the heavens, "celestial" in this case simply means "heavenly." The theme goes through a number of transformations throughout the piece and gives performers the opportunity to