Lyrical Selections for Concert Band

This stunningly beautiful lyrical work provides a peaceful moment in our complex and complicated lives, with gorgeous melodic lines and perfect harmonic progressions. Teaching moments abound for young

Written to celebrate the unique voice of every individual, this is the perfect work to bring themes of unity and beauty into your music classroom. Complex interweavings of melodic and harmonic material

Inspire your students with music created by one of their peers! Seventh-grade composer Liliana Alarcon wrote this dreamy work and collaborated with arranger Timothy Loest on this piece that opens with

This hauntingly beautiful arrangement is surprisingly accessible despite its complex sound. Multiple opportunities have been created for instruments that are often not heard at this level, such as oboe,

A gentle piece to honor a young student who selflessly served her community during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is generally quiet and peaceful, reflecting her care for others, but grows strong, revealing her

Dive into a poignant and heartfelt tribute dedicated to a brave former marine who served with honor and courage. This gorgeous work seamlessly interweaves iconic musical fragments from Taps;

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

"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

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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

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

This lyrical ballad in ABA form musically depicts the desire to return home. Presenting few rhythmic challenges, the ensemble can concentrate on the beauty of sound, balance, dynamics, phrasing, and

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,

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

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

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

A lovely lyrical piece with a beautiful melody, lush scoring, and rich harmonies. Colorful but attainable woodwind lines add a layer of emotion while making your middle or high school concert band sound

A beautiful lullaby that uses piano, mallet percussion, crotales, and a number of other combinations to create lush orchestrations that paint a picture of the innocence of a sleeping baby. The wide range of

Based on the hymn Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer, this heartfelt work begins delicately, relying on fragments of the hymn. Overlapping entrances establish a sense of timelessness as the music

A beautiful and lyrical piece written to honor a young cancer victim. Comfortable ranges and minimal technical demands will give your students the freedom to focus on the finer musical elements such as