Concert Band Seasonal Works

Unleash the spirit of adventure and embrace the wild beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. Inspired by the legendary Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, this stirring musical journey is a testament to the human

This intense work recounts a combat manoeuver as soldiers set up a flanking ambush. Opening with a fiery chord, the relentless melody is expressed through precise articulation. The work challenges

Inspired by the spirit of independence and the altruistic and welcoming nature of the best of us in this great country, this reflects what the United States of America stands for in the world: freedom, and

Open your program on a strong note with this brilliantly scored piece. With lively melodies, a touch of jazz harmonies, gorgeous counterlines, a beautiful setting of Be Thou My Vision and a

All of the characteristics of a traditional fanfare are present in this highly emotional work while incorporating heavy dissonances and contrasting legato lines. Playable by developed high school bands,

This exciting opener or closer, easily accessible to most high school or community bands, is named for Bull City, Durham, North Carolina. Played with a steady tempo that features moving low brass lines

A fast-paced, white-knuckled musical thrill ride for accomplished bands. Continuously propelled forward by driving rhythms and challenging ensemble passages, the music darts and soars like a high-speed

As the title suggests, this high-octane piece is fast and furious, pushing the boundaries of tempo, range, and technique. An excellent balance of theme and effect, this work utilizes a driving tempo,

There are two sections in Celebrate the Music: The A section, Allegro qt. note = 120, begins with an introduction, that includes a fanfare, and is followed by several lyrical melodies that again consist of

Looking for a great concert opener? This short, highly animated fanfare packs a lot of excitement into a small amount of time. Great thematic writing, powerful brass chords, soaring horn lines, sweeping

Strap yourself in and get ready to take to the skies! Inspired by the poem High Flight, by pilot John Gillespie Magee, Jr., this thrilling work will have you soaring through the

Inspired by a high school student who found happy moments even in the face of cancer, this uplifting work combines engaging rhythms, energetic melodies, bombastic percussion, and hints of Beethoven's

Named after both Columbia, the female personification of the New World and the United States, and the city of Columbia, Missouri, this exciting work is sure to be an audience favorite. Hints of Americana,

Written for the 2022 All-Virginia Concert Band, in under three minutes your ensemble will come alive with a fanfare that kicks with a country backbeat. The music explores the land and history of the

This epic fanfare will make your ensemble shine like a radiant beam of dawn's light. Soaring melodies in the brass with technical passages in the woodwinds make this piece appropriate for any concert or

The title says it all! There's just no ignoring this musical burst of adrenaline. This energetic and fast-paced concert or contest opener is guaranteed to seize the attention of your students and

Full of energy and excitement, this work is a thrilling way to start your next concert. Opening percussion begins softly and gradually builds to the high brass theme. Thickly scored with lush harmony and

This contemporary fanfare will usher in a sense of excitement and anticipation as the music unfolds in dramatic fashion. Bold, rhythmic motives combine with massively powerful lyrical lines spanning a wide