Concert and Contest Band Music

Suspense, mystery, and adventure converge in this brilliant original work. Inspired by classic thrillers, it seeks to find truth in a world of deceit and conflict. Certain to keep audiences on the edge of

Four familiar melodies using only six notes of the B-flat scale: Mary Had a Little Lamb; Go Tell Aunt Rhodie; Hot Cross Buns and When the Saints Go Marching In. Every

This mysterious work depicts the loup-garou (French for "werewolf," sometimes rendered as rougarou in spelling and pronunciation). This swamp wolfman from Cajun folklore is largely used as

Enjoy a glimpse of evening hours at the beach. Written to inspire confidence in intermediate players, optional solo opportunities are marked in several instruments. Within the harmony, several instances of

Commissioned by Franklin & Marshall College, this piece captures a sense of sheer joy, festivity, and celebration.

A regal statement that features a range of textures, dynamics, and articulation while highlighting a stately dotted eighth-note motive throughout. Strong homophonic presentations of the main theme are

The safe scoring makes this tuneful overture playable by all levels of high school bands. A rewarding challenge that is enjoyable to play.

Using only the first six notes taught to beginners, this work is suitable for performance in the first year of instruction. It is surprisingly sophisticated, with subtle hints of Shenandoah and

Unleash the spirit of adventure and embrace the wild beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. Inspired by the legendary Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, this stirring musical journey is a testament to the human

Take your students on a captivating musical journey inspired by the vast landscapes and rich culture of desert-dwelling peoples! The opening is bold and majestic before leading to a percussion-driven faster

Perfect for young bands seeking to inspire and uplift, this exciting piece is a must-have addition to your repertoire, offering musicians and audiences alike an exhilarating musical experience that stirs

Meaning "arrival" or "debut," Adventus is a celebratory piece written to showcase the playing achievements of students. After a bold fanfare statement, the main theme is developed, first playfully,

Composed in 1959, Afro Blue became one of the earliest jazz standards written in an Afro-Cuban style. This creative setting for concert band utilizes the African bembé rhythm along

A very heavy and emotional lyrical work offers light and hope after a terrible tragedy using beautiful orchestrations including piano along with lush and at times clashing harmonic language. This beautiful

What every beginning player and director wants: an elementary band piece that sounds like a high school piece! This inspiring work for developing band has equal parts teaching moments and engaging material

The Ash Grove is one of the most well-known and widely adapted Welsh folk songs. This setting for developing concert band opens with a clarinet cadenza that may be played as written or may become

This exotic and cinematic gem is a joyous celebration of life and happiness. Drawing inspiration from the word's meaning in several languages, the music takes listeners on a journey of ups and downs, with

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 with all

A fresh and colorful portrait of the Appalachian Mountains, this work will fill your audience with unbridled joy. Lively melodies juxtaposed with a contemplative chorale convey a sense of youthful vivacity.

Depicting a medieval fair, this period work evokes imagery of the villagers' stately processional as they slowly gather in the meadow for the annual celebration. An introduction with regal percussion and

Composed to portray the regality, splendor, and pageantry of medieval nobility, this bold work provides dramatic, mature-sounding music that teaches the notes of the concert C minor scale. Very few

Bright and uplifting, this work evokes the relentless pursuit of powered flight by the Wright brothers at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, as well as the broader sense of persistence and elation during any