This is truly exceptional writing for bands at this grade level. Exciting and musically appealing, it's particularly suitable for festival or concert performances, carefully scored and written to bring out

Dvorak’s 8th Symphony is often referred to as his Pastoral symphony for its optimistic and uplifting themes. With contrasting melancholy minor and lighthearted major folk-like melodies, this

Written in 1779 after his return from Paris, Mozart’s lively Symphony No. 32 loosely follows the form of an Italian overture. Cleverly arranged here without the slow andante section,... view details

Beautifully stunning, highly reflective, and deeply emotional, the flowing melodies and rich harmonies of this well-crafted hymn create a moving work that reaches out and touches the human spirit. The

A musical representation of one of the most recognized figures from Greek mythology. Energetic and spirited, the music reflects the cheerful and joyful personality of this famous figure of legend. The

The colorful and steady pulse of percussion introduces this dynamic work with imaginative sounds that create images of armor-clad knights riding past on powerful steeds. As the piece unfolds, the winds

All systems are "Go" with this one! Elementary bands will sound great when they launch into this soaring work for first year bands, written and named as a tribute to the powerful Atlas rocket that carried

Energetic and fun, this piece is a must-have for your middle school band library. As you'd expect from the title, it's an excellent resource for teaching proper accent and articulation technique - and it's

Inspired by a quiet fall afternoon storm when the leaves are changing and the temperature is dropping. Enhanced with rain effects, subtle dissonances appear and then gracefully resolve, creating a tranquil

The legend and times of King Arthur are inspiration for this vivid musical portrayal. The music begins quietly, recreating the air of mystery that surrounds the mystical island of Avalon. The music then

Chad Heiny’s brilliant piece Bad Juju juxtaposes deep African grooves played on traditional instruments and dissonant harmonic material played on three marimbas to create a feeling of uneasy

This premiere selection gets its inspiration from the lively dances of the Balkan region of southeastern Europe. The 7/8 time creates an infectious and almost hypnotic uneven dance rhythm that is prevalent

Create your own action adventure with this aggressive and-cool sounding novelty work. This is a sure hit for any beginning band concert - it uses only the first six notes learned in band instruction and has

Take your audiences on a musical tour of the exotic markets of the Middle East. The evocative writing will have listeners experiencing the aroma of spices and imagining the sight of beautiful fabrics while

This brilliant performance piece breaks out of the mold of standard band works. The opening section of this unique work combines lively and energetic mixed-meter melodic lines with a syncopated underlying

A quiet but soaring melody sets this work in motion and then becomes the basis for the entire piece. After the slower beginning the action picks up as punctuated rhythms build momentum, seeming to gather

Originally written for string orchestra, this beautiful lyric piece has been re-scored for concert band. The main melody is simple and easy to express, further enhanced by important inner melodies that

For unpitched percussion, Bombastix offers your ensemble of young players the chance to have fun and flex muscles. You may wake the neighbors with this one, but they'll be glad you did!

Beginning with engaging and optimistic fanfares, the music showcases a booming economy before becoming more reflective with moments of despair. Dissonance paints a picture of uncertainty and fear before the

The building blocks for this piece come from the use of a musical cryptogram. This approach assigns musical pitches to notes of the alphabet, allowing the composer to spell words musically. The main melody

Canarios is a movement taken from the Suite Espanola for guitar by Gaspar Sanz, a leading composer of Spanish Baroque music. This delightful arrangement in D major engages all sections of

Our history contains many cataclysmic events and our literature and movies continue to portray these events, both real and fictional. This exciting piece for young band provides an intense musical

Featuring two traditional Irish tunes, this stylish work for second-year players opens with a sensitive and lyric setting of Pretty Maid Milking Her Cow. The dance segment then follows

Subtitled Dance of the Volcano Goddess, this is an intensely evocative and dramatic work for young band. The piece incorporates a number of effects including chanting, clapping, driving