Concert Band Seasonal Works

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

A musical homage to the long, lanky, lonely, saddlesore, cattle punchin', calf ropin', hell raisin' heroes of the western prairie, the American cowboy. This 11-minute concert work takes us on a journey to

Written in a style reminiscent of Edvard Grieg's March of the Dwarves, this masterful work utilizes playful themes, creative harmonies, chromatic scales, and very colorful orchestrations

An excellent modern retelling of a Renaissance classic. Lots of exquisite colors and plenty of technique to go around. This multi-movement work presents a brass tacet woodwind feature in mvt. 2 and a

This charming composition features a rhythmic dance in 3/2 time, a playful tune, and a heartfelt lyrical interlude in 4/4 time. These three themes flow seamlessly into each other to create a tapestry of

Your audience will barely be able to stay in their seats as the energy of the groove overwhelms them. This infectious work evokes the qualities of many folk dances and combines them in exciting new ways. A

Hold on to your hats, you're in for a wild ride! Three original dance-like movements make up this fiery celebration in sound. All the joy and energy of Afro-Cuban music and the people of this island-nation

The final movement of "The Darklands Symphony"wraps the work up in a very gripping way, musically depicting a daring escape from the castle DarkHeart. Its dark, brooding nature is portrayed by the driving

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

Three well-known secular carol tunes are showcased in this big and brassy, bright and flashy seasonal extravaganza, especially suited as a concert opener. Beginning with a cascade of chimes, soaring

The title says it all! Spice up your holiday concert with this groovin' version of Deck The Halls! The catchy Latin-rock beat uses tons of percussion instruments to get things cookin' and gives

Another in the fine series of marches from Karl King, this gem received its title "from some ritualistic work of a certain fraternity." Composed in 1913, the march is dedicated to Clive Dayton of Brighton,

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,

Feature your percussionist on this lively piece, beginning with a snare drum solo. While featuring percussion, there are also good playing opportunities for your winds as well. This has a very regimental

Written by John Philip Sousa in appreciation of an honor given to him by the Board of Directors of the 1893 St. Louis Exposition, The Directorate was one of the first pieces that he composed for