All Editors' Choice Selections for Concert Band

Embodying the idea of being part of something larger than yourself but also valued as a unique individual, this lush work is the perfect choice for developing an expressive style of performance with your

Inspired by the human quality of resilience in the midst of adversity, this beautiful piece was written to honor a very special music educator. Beautiful harmonies suitable for the moderate to advanced

This glorious lyrical work combines Nearer, My God, to Thee with Be Thou My Vision in an intriguing and powerful meditation on mortality and beauty. With many emotional impacts

Touching and triumphant, this ode to the perseverance of the human spirit allows developing bands to perform a range of emotional content from moments of tenderness and nostalgia to power and jubilation. A

Based on the spiritual Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, this lyrical piece is a reflection on the commemoration of Juneteenth. Opening with a moving solo that can be played by any instrument, it is

Composed as a reverent memorial for an inspirational musician and educator, this emotional and lush work conveys the sense of loss but also the emotional healing that follows. Featuring a tender and flowing

Written to portray the purest expression of feelings, this composition starts with a short trumpet solo followed by upper-wind melodic echoes. Written for more advanced bands with limited instrumentation,

Inspired by the Great Lakes region, this cinematic work will be a highlight of your next performance! Beginning with gentle melodies, this work evokes the mood of a waterscape at dawn. It then picks up into

"Hope springs eternal" is a line from an Alexander Pope poem published in 1734. This composition reflects the resilience of the human spirit. The music is reverent and contemplative, with emotional ebbs and

A beautiful and lyrical work with lush scoring and wonderful counterpoint. All sections have features including solo opportunities. This is a perfect way to develop and showcase your band's tone and overall

This beautiful piece is a carefully paced memorial work. The title refers to the planet Jupiter, and the music incorporates the famous chorale by Gustav Holst. The familiar melody is hinted at early and

This powerfully lyrical work facilitates meaningful discussions about self-worth, caring for others, and much more. Using harmonies, colors, and textures not often found in pieces at this level, this

James Weldon Johnson's inspirational hymn dates back to the Harlem Renaissance. This beautiful arrangement is scored to be playable with voices or as a stand-alone concert band piece. Accessible to bands of

Another chapter in the "unBroken Project" by Randall Standridge, this stirring work confronts the emotional toll that bullying takes on individuals. Borrowing themes and melodies from his work

A lovely lyrical work for beginning bands in 3/4, this piece opens softly with a sound like a music box before developing into a full and lushly scored work with a warm melody and pleasing harmonies. A

The northern lights - aurora borealis - are the subject of this stunning piece which weaves together individual musical lines to create a beautiful texture and sonority. The waves of light are similar to

A beautiful work for young ensembles, this gem evokes the folk music of Scotland, with soaring melodies, lush harmonies, and tasteful percussion. Orchestrated with developing musicians in mind, this work

This beautiful and haunting piece, with lyrical melodies projecting strength and determination, is like a modern chorale with film score undertones, providing an opportunity for band members to focus on

This beautiful and haunting piece, with lyrical melodies projecting strength and determination, is like a modern chorale with film score undertones, providing an opportunity for band members to focus on

This hauntingly beautiful composition featuring beautiful original and traditional melodies with lush harmonic construction lets performers experience and learn about expressive playing in minor keys. With

Here is a beautifully scored lyric work for winds based on the poignant and expressive chorale classic by René Clausen. Rich in textures and flowing lines, this is a wonderful addition to the

Tender and reflective, this work provides an excellent opportunity to teach breath control, phrasing, tone, and ensemble playing. Excellently scored with lush harmonies, this piece creates a sonorous sound

Representing the hope that we can all live with peaceful thoughts, this expressive ballad lets younger ensembles work on the essential skills of legato style, listening across the ensemble, and developing