Feature a deserving string student with this arrangement of Tchaikovsky's enchanting Old French Song. All solo parts are included for violin, viola, cello, and bass, allowing directors the
Based on an early English ballad brought to Appalachia, this is the work you want to program to show off your band's ability to play beautiful melodies and rich harmonies. Rewarding for players at any
A setting of Break Forth, O Everlasting Light is paired with O Little Town of Bethlehem for a seasonal gem. Lovely in all aspects, it remains accessible to younger players while conveying
This piece has a delightful melody and the flavor of a transcription, but it is an action-packed original for concert band. Directors will revel in its big, beautiful sound and parts to challenge every
Sparkling woodwinds, triumphant brass, and colorful percussion highlight this enthralling overture. Scored for everyone in the band to have an interesting part, the piece will work in a variety of slots in
Originally an a cappella choral work, this adaptation is one of breathtaking beauty and sensitivity. The concert band arrangement uses lush scoring and colors to capture the emotion of the original.
Open your concert program with a bang! A nautical theme lies behind this rhythmic work full of flair and energy. The ship's bell adds luster to the motif and serves as both a visual and aural treat.
Nathaniel Dett was one of John Philip Sousa's favorite composers. Dett's music is filled with melodic charm and harmonic interest. This wonderful rag, originally written for piano, plays and sounds much
This piece has everything to make your elementary concert band sound full and mature: solid scoring, limited and comfortable ranges, plenty of engaging and challenging percussion, and exciting thematic
Stark lines and open harmonies give this intense and engaging piece for elementary band a mature sound while still being very accessible. Wonderful percussion scoring, a clarinet part that stays below the
This fun and playfully spooky tune covers a wide variety of musical concepts. Some vocalizations and the use of a flexatone highlight this beginning band gem. Only the standard first six notes are used. An
Alton Adams was the first black bandmaster in the United States Navy, and perhaps the most popular. His bands were celebrated across the United States during his years of service, and he eventually rose to