Lighter Selections for Concert Band

An excellent introduction to dance styles with just a touch of chromaticism to spice things up a bit. The sultry sounds of the tango come through loud and clear for a pleasant and unique change of pace to

In high school, college and professional football, it's all action when it's first and goal! All the high energy of this fast-moving sport is on display through the use of driving rhythms, melodic brass

Featuring elements such as flutter tonguing, the blues scale, modal mixture, and grace notes, this piece is sure to challenge and engage all of its players and will definitely add a unique touch to any

Orphaned toys come to life in this eerie tour of an abandoned toy store. The work opens and closes with Victor Herbert's dreamlike Toyland as a Jack-in-the-box plays Pop Goes the Weasel.

The title explains just what is going to happen as you open with this thriller for young band. Rob Foster shows an intimate knowledge of the grade 1 band and its capabilities.

Mark is a relatively short but strong guy with an interesting accent. He gives emphasis to everything he does. He often stands out in a crowd, sometimes even wearing a cap to get noticed. Your students will

This programmatic composition portrays a medieval alchemist transmuting base metals into gold and silver. From the dramatic opening to a procession and the transformation, this composition will let your

Humorous and most assuredly tongue in cheek, this quirky original offers cross-cued solo opportunities for bassoon, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, and tuba. A wide array of percussion instruments gives

Fire up everyone's imagination with this creative and unique selection.  The special effects are easy and effective and will have audiences visualizing spaceships and strange wonderful creatures when

Aliens are attacking! From the attic?! Yep, there are invaders from outer space hiding in the attic, and it's time to run for your lives! Beginning students will absolutely love this creative work and all

The spoken word is an excellent tool for teaching rhythm. Combined with an easily mastered musical vocabulary, it can lead a group to an excellent performance now and in the future. This work fits that

Treat your audiences to a voyage to the vast, unexplored areas of the Amazon rainforest where most of the world's isolated tribes dwell. Through the use of call and response, rhythmic grooves, and

The word amplitude rhymes with attitude and that's just what this original rock chart has plenty of! And in addition to all that, you also get a heap o' drivin' rhythm, an infectious beat,

Prepare yourself, because as you can guess from the title, things are about to get weird! Multiple time signatures, funky rhythms, and unexpected jazz harmonies are featured with a slick, ultra-cool

Imagine a procession of creatures from the wild kingdom marching by and you'll get a good idea what this fun-filled piece is all about. Birds float through the air as the clip-clop sounds of approaching

Cartoon chaos abounds in this show-stopper! Inspired by the music of Carl Stalling, the master of cartoon music, this work acts as the score to a "lost" episode. A lone hunter chases his longtime adversary

From the opening cadenza in the oboe (cued alto sax) to the exciting conclusion, this piece will engage students in a stirring musical adventure. The double harmonic scale is used extensively, and all

Enhance your band's articulation technique with this stately march. This catchy work features simple quarter-note rhythms and a limited range, providing a perfect setting to display accented, slurred, and

This whimsical offering represents a story about a young boy who is chosen to confront a giant in order to learn his secrets. The music paints a colorful scene with lilting melodies and rhythms creating a

You're cool, likable, and confident. You don't walk, you strut. You're Awesome Sauce, and this piece is the soundtrack of your life! With its fun, blues-like melody and cool rock beat, it

A lyrical piece with a little bit of motion that conveys both a sense of mystery and longing. The use of a flat five in the melody makes for some nice ear-gripping moments.