Concert and Contest Band Music

A spy attempts to infiltrate the defenses of an arch enemy. Take caution though, for every step can trigger an alarm because tripwires are everywhere! This clever work is unlike anything out there and

While many often underestimate the extensive colors, harmonies, and emotional ranges available to younger ensembles, this stunning lyrical work sets out to explore those very qualities. While playable by

A beautiful melody and lovely suspensions open this well-written work. Playful themes then set the tone for a bright allegro section. The two styles collide as the allegro abruptly ends and the opening

This fanfare-style work celebrates the famous quote by Plato in which he states "Music gives ... wings to the mind [and] flight to the imagination." Despite using only six notes and basic rhythms, the work

Take a moonlit chase through a darkened forest in this haunting piece written in a galop-esque character that adds to the thrill. This thrilling work features dissonant harmonies, driving percussion, and

The quiet introduction to this beloved melody blossoms into a beautiful flower of a piece. Modern harmonies combine with some original material as the piece masterfully weaves through the lush imagery of

This explosive fanfare will start your concert off with a bang while using only six notes for all wind instruments! Written to harness the full sound potential of your youngest musicians, the powerful

First-year students will love this riveting musical depiction of a factory city. The sound of clanging metal combines with driving rhythms and industrial-sounding melodies to create a powerful and colorful

This up-tempo piece delivers a happy and energetic mood! Fun rhythmic parts are provided for everyone, and the percussion section plays a key role. Perfect as a concert opener, the rhythmic drive and

The mysterious vastness of space is illustrated in this colorful work for young band. Lyrical melodies, unique harmonic flavors, and colorful orchestration are carefully balanced with achievability to

Experience the music for an exhilarating action scene… without the scene! Students need to get creative as they come up with their own action scene that corresponds to the music. Aggressive,

The winner of the Barbara Buehlman prize in composition hosted by The Midwest Clinic, this engaging work takes on both the breathtaking majesty and the volatile nature of the storm and its aftermath.

This sensitive setting is right on target for developing musicality in young performers! Set at a comfortable andante tempo, the work is not technically challenging, yet will help develop important

This hauntingly aggressive work investigates the legends surrounding the exploration of Antarctica. Inspired by recent brutal winters involving the polar vortex, the music depicts magical scenery as well as

Guards at the ready! Time to fortify the castle! This powerful, medieval-inspired work juxtaposes physical strength and inner strength through contrasting marcato and legato sections. Sixteenth-note rhythms