Concert and Contest Band Music

The joy the composer experienced while writing this very creative work comes shining through in many guises as the work unfolds. A meditation on the creative process, it progresses through four major

Experience a New Orleans vibe with this exciting, parade-inspired crowd pleaser! A celebration of music, life, and love, this piece has an infectious rhythmic groove and a spirited melody. Elements of jazz

The first published work of John Barnes Chance, this superb composition is widely recognized and acclaimed for its wealth of rhythmic and melodic inventiveness. It opens with a slow, intriguingly

An important part of core literature for concert band, this three-movement suite treats traditional melodies with remarkable originality and subtle charm. The movements are titled March: Seventeen Come

Originally a river song among fur traders on the Missouri River, this arrangement of the iconic folk melody recalls the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley - not bathed in golden sunlight, but blanketed by

Hold on to your seats! The styles of Saint-Saens and Shostakovich have been channeled to create a rollicking galop that your players and audience are sure to love! Careful scoring, catchy melodies, and a

This lush and warm piece will captivate your students and audience with its sweeping melodies and beautiful harmonies. Become immersed in an emotional journey of remembrance and reflection with this

This piece is a celebration of the bravery of trans women, and in particular, Marsha "Pay It No Mind" Johnson. Marsha is credited with being one of the instigators of the famous Stonewall uprising of June

The people of the southwest and its beautiful and majestic landscapes serve as the inspiration for this energetic work. Motivic repetition, relentless percussion, and dramatic dynamic effects paint a

Fracas (noun): a noisy, disorderly disturbance or fight; riotous brawl; uproar. This perfectly describes this pulsating work by composer Randall Standridge that serves as a spiritual follow-up to his piece

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

Lively and bouncy, this original work is written primarily in 6/8. The parts are written with great attention to the idiosyncrasies of the individual instruments, which not only aids considerably with the

A blistering circus march designed to showcase your entire ensemble. This adrenaline-packed work will bring your audience to its feet regardless of where you program it in your concert. Cleverly combining

Composed in 1925 by Spanish composer Jaime Texidor, this attractive, moderately paced paso doble has a proven long-lasting appeal and musicality and is a true classic in concert band repertoire.

Written as a powerful sequel to Moscow, 1941, this work changes the narrative: theme from Moscow now represents the aggressor, and the heroic people of Ukraine are represented by the