Concert Band Seasonal Works

The island of Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay is famous for the former maximum-security prison known as "The Rock" located there. The prison was in use from 1934 to 1963, but the island's history goes back to

Inspired by the time that Gershwin spent in Paris, this jazz-influenced symphonic poem (or tone poem) evokes the sights and energy of the postwar French capital during the Années

The third and final piece in the "Magnolia Star" trilogy, this cinematic work depicts a nighttime train ride from New Orleans to Chicago. Inspired by the blues scale and the American railroad, the piece

An exciting sonic journey through space, this work is inspired by the stunning photographs of deep space taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. A cinematic space odyssey reminiscent of the classic scores

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.

From its haunting opening to its stirring conclusion, this contemporary setting evokes the gospel-infused roots of the original lyrics and melody. Featuring a vocal soloist, optional choir and optional

Looking for something fun to play and sure to be a crowd pleaser? This is a historically "American" work, written by a German immigrant composer, and dedicated to an American president. Put this on your

How do you describe music combining elements of bluegrass, jazz, funk, blues, and just about everything else in between? "Blu-bop!" To further diversify this veritable hodgepodge of styles, it is 

Written as a companion piece to Stranger at My Door, this work celebrates Peg Bowden, a resident of southern Arizona, and her incredible life rendering aid to migrants. Memorable melodies float

Exciting and dramatic, this work depicts the building of a wicker man and its subsequent burning. With a sinister melody and tarantella-like rhythms, the piece ends with the vivid image of the wicker man

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

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

This concert band arrangement provides soloistic opportunities for many players and explores a variety of tonal colorations. The tune is poignant, and the minor key offers opportunities for rich

Departure: an act of leaving, especially to start a journey. This work is a continuation of an earlier work, Wanderlust, for horn, tuba, and piano. Departure starts with an exciting,

Cast in the dark, dramatic key of F minor, this work is in a traditional overture form. A jaunty introduction in low brass introduces the first theme, which is tossed between sections before a transition

A jubilant celebration of the friendship and camaraderie provided by regional community, educational, and professional bands around the world. Through bold and triumphant brass figures, excitement and

A musical kaleidoscope of the real old-fashioned Fourth of July, you can almost hear the firecrackers and see the skyrockets and pinwheels filling the air with a pattern of noise and color. This, together

This love letter to video games takes classic soundtrack tropes and brings them to the concert stage! Written in six unique movements, it is an exciting, thoughtful, and bombastic journey that every