Three river-themed hymn tunes - Shall We Gather at the River; Down to the River to Pray and Down by the Riverside - are treated both traditionally and with a creative approach that retains
Here's a fantastic edition of one of Sousa's lesser-known but still amazing concert marches. Excellent performance annotations in the score.
A rhythmic and stirring addition to the band repertoire that demands excellence and attention from all players. The percussion adds a variety spice while utilizing a wide array of instruments.
Do you have a great low brass section, particularly euphonium, that you would like to show off? As suggested by the title, this wonderful original concert march is what you're looking for. Great lines
The title aptly describes this genuinely exquisite work for band. While not technically challenging, this music requires control of tone, intonation, and harmonic sensitivity.
The golden age of marches in early 20th century gave us a wealth of wonderful literature. That tradition is still alive and well as can be seen with this wonderful and tuneful addition to the repertoire.
For trumpet (or flute) quartet and band, this bright, shimmering cascade of excitement has a sound reminiscent of classic Hollywood TV scores. Scored to allow either ensemble to be heard well, both band and
Sousa wrote much more than marches. This work is from a suite entitled Camera Studies - Music for an Imaginary Film. It is clearly Sousa but not the Sousa of the famous marches. A fascinating
William Hebert was the principal flutist of the Cleveland Orchestra for many years. This arrangement for the Baldwin Wallace College (now University) Concert Band has been rescued from his notes and edited
Helen May Butler was one of the most successful female conductors in the history of the concert band. Band music was a favorite of President Theodore Roosevelt, and this work was selected as the official
Another in the fine series of marches from Karl King, this gem received its title "from some ritualistic work of a certain fraternity." Composed in 1913, the march is dedicated to Clive Dayton of Brighton,
A suite of Scottish folk songs, this work has the beautiful and memorable melodies that make a concert something special. Rich, too, in historical relevance, the arrangement offers concert band musicians
Written in the style of the marches used in circuses to accompany acrobats, this march harkens back to a longstanding band tradition. Filled with theatrical surprises, it is a work that adds a special
Alton Adams was the first black bandmaster in the United States Navy, and perhaps the most popular. His bands were celebrated across the United States during his years of service, and he eventually rose to
Spooky and creepy are winners every time! A minimalist excursion to the dark side, this selection manages to strike a terrific balance between horror and humor. Your students must concentrate for the
This can be a march or a galop - it all depends on the tempo your group can handle and what your musicality tells you. It's another magnificent work from the pen of an American march master that will
This melodic and rhythmic delight is an excellent choice for concert or festival performance. There is a brief duet between cornet and euphonium and an active and important bass clarinet line. A brief