Concert and Contest Band Music

Capture the spirit of momentum with a pulsating 7/8 rhythm in this electrifying musical composition. The fusion of cinematic and symphonic orchestral influences creates a bold and powerful soundscape. The

In honor of the Tuskegee Airmen, this thriller will take your audience on a journey into the skies. These outstanding pilots protected WWII bombers from enemy fire, achieving a superior combat record. This

This composition for young band will take musicians and listeners on a journey to an ancient and exotic city. While introducing he concept of programmatic music, it's also a great way to have the ensemble

This accessible lyrical work will bring a touching moment to any patriotic and historical concert performance and is fitting for contest or festival. This work is set to the poem Lift Every Voice and

The perfect contest or festival piece, this fresh and highly accessible work is sure to be a student and audience favorite. The 5/4 opening will be a breeze to learn, and the midpoint is perhaps one of

Moving and introspective, this piece captures the wisdom and perspective of an older self speaking to a younger one. With its haunting melodies and evocative harmonies, the piece invites listeners to

This contemporary composition is designed for developing programs searching for serious literature with modest ranges that will challenge students to achieve a higher level of performance - while enjoying

In honor of the Tuskegee Airmen, this thriller will take your audience on a journey into the skies. These outstanding pilots protected WWII bombers from enemy fire, achieving a superior combat record. This

If you're looking for a piece to express emotion, beauty, and lyrical musicianship, this beautiful work is the one. With lush flowing lyrical lines and harmonies, it's perfect for concerts or even as a

In this uplifting composition for wind band, the metaphor of a wishing stone is used as a place to seek answers to life's questions and make wishes for prosperity, happiness, lifelong friendships, peace,

A perfect addition to your library for concert or contest, this lyrical composition will develop your band's ability to play expressively. Written in a comfortable range for all players, this musical

A gorgeous work for upper-level ensembles. Beautiful melodic lines, lush harmonies, and powerful, soaring, majestic brass - everything needed to become a standard in the concert literature. This emotionally

An exciting work for wind band that features a distinct cinematic style. A moving lyrical section follows the opening, highlighted with energetic rhythmic material for winds and percussion. A well-conceived

Enlighten audiences and performers alike with this rich and energetic original overture. Complex, sonorous harmonies in the brass statements are punctuated with shimmering woodwinds and percussion,

This composition for young band utilizes a simple four-note motive throughout. The motive is developed through inversion, modal transposition, and retrograde. Your developing students will enjoy discovering

Written and designed to introduce young players to the fanfare style, this opening selection uses only the first five notes beginners learn. Limited ranges and notes allow the director to focus on

Dedicated to all those who serve and have served in the United States Air Force, this musical tribute honors these great American heroes. The high energy of this work engages the entire ensemble which keeps