2019 Midwest Concert Band Selections

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

Feature your percussion section in this sizzling holiday arrangement! Beginning with percussion grooves and solo fragments, the traditional bell carol quickly transforms into a decidedly nontraditional

A rollicking work that transports your musicians and audiences to a time when clipper ships sailed the seas. The quiet opening presents a picture of a peaceful sea which quickly erupts into an adventurous

Evoking feelings of intrigue and majesty, this captivating work pays homage to one of the most spectacular cave systems in the world. The somber, haunting introduction has listeners entering this mysterious

Cuphead's 1930s retro-style soundtrack pays homage to ragtime jazz and the early days of animated cartoons. One of the most popular action-packed video games ever created, its music is fun to play

Explore the colorful and exotic sounds of India with elements of modern Indian pop, similar to the Bollywood sound. Using a wealth of authentic instruments, including  suggestions for alternatives, the

Prepare yourself, because as you can guess from the title, things are about to get weird! Multiple time signatures, funky rhythms, and unexpected jazz harmonies are featured with a slick, ultra-cool

A contemporary setting of the traditional British carol produces a magical holiday moment with fleeting rhythmic patterns combined with light touches of jazz.

This stunning fanfare was inspired by the historic and legendary Boeing B-17 aircraft. Beginning with a powerful timpani statement, the brass section responds with a resonant introductory theme. Strong

Advanced bands will love performing this piece that has the lively dance-hall feel of traditional Southern folk dance music.  Derived from Irish and Scottish reels, the music is lively,

Bring the magical sounds of steampunk to your programs with this imaginative work for concert band. You'll musically visit the fascinating world of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells and others whose imaginative and

Featuring a balanced ensemble of keyboard and battery percussion, Mercury Rising is in essence a double fugue that gives all players the opportunity to shine.

"This piece was originally written for SATB choir in 2017 and transcribed for concert band in 2018. Below is the text from the choral version:
The sun hides
low in the sky
igniting the

Dramatic music leads from the base to the summit, encountering legends and history along the way. Numerous reports of Big Foot and spectacular views are envisioned in musical moments of uncertainty with

Tuneful melodies and playful rhythms in various meters are all featured in this energetic and uplifting concert selection. Colorful orchestration and moments of lyricism add to the variety of styles and

This cherished work from the Chappell Army Journal is back in print with all new engraving and a full score for the first time.  The four movements are entitled Opening Number; Jasper's Dance;