Concert and Contest Band Music

This breathtaking work for SATB choir and wind ensemble quotes from the writings of St. Catherine of Siena: "You are an ever-burning fire; you are a fire which drives away all coldness and

Written in the style of Jean-Baptiste Lully, this Baroque-style piece scored for concert band reflects a traditional Baroque dance suite with contrasting meters and tempi.

A high-energy opener - effective syncopation and fresh tone colors create a perfect opener to showcase your advanced concert band's ability!

This powerful work captures the perceived immensity of the influential people in our lives and the sense of energy we experience in their presence. Opening with awe and admiration, a quasi-concerto for wind

Composed for piano in 1915 and transcribed for chamber orchestra two years later, this piece comprises seven folk dances from Transylvania, now part of Romania (the last movement consists of two melodies

Travel to the unknown in this exciting work based on a five-note melodic idea that can't quite make up its harmonic mind. Listeners are taken through musical hallucinations, both haunting and breathtaking,

Paying tribute to the history of Mackinac Island, Michigan, this three-movement suite can be performed complete or as separate movements: I. Fort Mackinac, military-style march; II. Arch

This amazing medley features popular songs of the 1920s. The spirit of optimism is exemplified by upbeat tunes like The Charleston; Ja-Da and Five-Foot Two, Eyes of Blue, while the soulful

Excelsior! gets its name from the catchphrase of Marvel's Stan Lee. With lots of sweeping technical lines in the woodwinds and heroic themes in the brass, the piece sounds like it was written as a

Ethereal and cinematic, this work weaves its way through aleatoric effects, dark chromatic harmonies, blazing woodwind passages, and grandiose impacts. A great outside-the-box piece, perfect for Halloween

Bring bombast and excitement to your concert program with this lively, rhythmically driving piece inspired by the epic flood of the Noah's Ark tale!

Make your beginning concert band's first performance a success with this catchy, fun, and simple original work. Trumpet and trombone play all the notes of the B-flat scale.

Commissioned as a memorial to the founder of a community band, this work is written in two parts: the opening section is inspired by the wonderful melodies of so many hymns, and includes important parts for

The concert band can venture into the jazz idiom with this energetic, fun piece with a solid bass line and well-defined articulations that enhance the jazz experience. Featured soloists have the opportunity

Dive into a poignant and heartfelt tribute dedicated to a brave former marine who served with honor and courage. This gorgeous work seamlessly interweaves iconic musical fragments from Taps;

Explores a multitude of soundscapes and styles as the lyrical melody to Amazing Grace slowly unfolds in this powerful work. Largely original, the music draws heavily on gospel styles

This spirited and joyful work honors a student's signature enthusiastic greeting extended to everyone he met. Hi!, which also forms the first two letters of Hiroto's name, includes engaging

Now available in a flex band format with colorful orchestration, this powerful work tells the story of the Soviet Red Army successfully defending Moscow against the German invasion in World War II.

Crimson, the deep and rich shade of red, is captured and eloquently displayed in this relentless composition. This aggressive composition uses a traditional form and melody while incorporating creative

Close your program with this nonstop energetic barnburner that combines elements of dance, jazz, and Latin grooves! As the title suggests, this one feels like one massive party on rails that is certain to

A fierce and feminine work for concert band, complete with battle-cry and march to fight.

The serpent eating its own tail is an engaging image in and of itself, but perhaps more thought-provoking is the ouroboros as a metaphor for curiosity. Inquisitiveness can bring about great growth, but in

Zampa, ou La Fiancée de marber (Zampa, or the Marble Bride) first performed in Paris in 1831, is a three-act opera comique. This edition incorporates two early arrangements into a modern