Concert and Contest Band Music

Beginning with a beautiful chorale and developing into an exciting dance, this is a perfect work to showcase the scope of your band's capabilities. An excellent selection for any occasion.

Written to showcase your beginners using only the first six notes of the scale, each instrument is given an important role to play. Perfect for your first concert with beginners.

This nostalgic work musically captures the experiences of the pioneer explorers using popular folk music of the era. The subtle changes in rhythms and colorful harmonies provide the background for the

A great opener for any program, this work is very accessible to most junior high and high school bands. The mixed meter will provide teaching moments as well as a break in the rhythmic flows that students

Bring the trademark twang of one of the Ozark region's most famous songs to your performance hall with this exhilarating setting of the popular fiddle tune Arkansas Traveler. Your band will love

Festive and lively, Claude T. Smith's masterful Spanish march is available here in this flexible arrangement that allows ensembles to perform the work with as few as ten musicians, providing accessibility

The influence of Claude T. Smith is heavily present in this piece, a perfect addition to any festival or concert program. Solidly scored to be played by high school and even advanced middle school bands,

Showcase the technical skills of your woodwinds and the power and beauty of the brass section with this award-winning composition based on the Delta Omicron Keynote, a charming piece from the

Sure to entertain audiences, this energetic and dynamic work will also develop students in the area of tempos versus dynamics. The driving rhythms, handclapping, and the natural minor mode make it engaging,

With its pleasing main theme, crisp articulations, wide dynamic range, and contrasting B section, this lovely original work makes an excellent Grade 2 piece that may be used for holiday and non-holiday

The third movement of a suite originally scored for concert band, this work is rhythmically engaging from beginning to end as the percussion establishes the rhythmic motives that move and transform

This work highlights a beautiful melodic line filled with lush and occasionally dissonant harmonies. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform the work with as few as thirteen musicians

"Danza sonora" means "robust and pleasant-sounding dance." South American rhythms and melodies are the inspiration behind this exciting work originally written for concert band. This flexible arrangement

The powerful opening leads to a bright flute solo. Composed in a traditional ABA overture form, the serene middle section is surrounded by lively 6/8 sections with a jaunty melody that sticks with the

The original publication of this work established Claude T. Smith's use of the 7/8-time meter as his signature rhythmic device for instrumental ensembles. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to

Beautifully written to ensure success with younger ensembles, this composition is wonderfully developed with captivating rhythmic themes and dynamics. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform

Beginning slowly, the opening section establishes a five-note motive which is followed by a driving allegro that puts the original motive through a series of variations. This flexible arrangement allows

A musical portrayal of the important people and moments in our lives which shape and change us. Contrasting musical elements from various sources are carefully woven into a rich tapestry of sounds and

Originally composed as part of a combined band, orchestra, and choir presentation, this setting can be performed as a stand-alone work for band or it can be combined with string orchestra and/or choir. This

A stirring chorale prelude in Smith's grandiose style that even offers optional audience participation. Great fanfares help to make this a real crowd pleaser!