Concert and Contest Band Music

The Bourgeois Editions house a collection of edited masterworks, transcriptions, and arrangements of well-known musical works. Each work, beautifully engraved, has been carefully selected by one of the

The Bourgeois Editions house a collection of edited masterworks, transcriptions, and arrangements of well-known musical works. Each work, beautifully engraved, has been carefully selected by one of the

This ballad is a perfect piece to stretch and showcase your ensemble's musicianship. Written as a dedication to the composer's wife, this work will speak to audiences and musicians alike. Expertly scored to

Staccato accented interval patterns combined with creative harmonies create the feel of a clock keeping tense moments in time. Contrasting legato sections also feature a number of solo opportunities.

Open your concert program in grandiose fashion with this powerful fanfare. This work uses stately triplet and sixteenth-note figures to create an exciting atmosphere. An excellent showcase for a technically

Lively and bouncy, this original work is written primarily in 6/8. The parts are written with great attention to the idiosyncrasies of the individual instruments, which not only aids considerably with the

A spooky triller! This eerie work incorporates many different effects, from an optional theremin to a macabre Eastern European dance style reminiscent of Danny Elfman's writing

A lovely mix of cinematically lyrical writing and large emotional impacts. The abundant mallet percussion orchestrations along with piano (required) create warm and pleasant colors. With very reasonable

A haunting opening statement with aleatoric effects including plastic bags, rattles, and crystal glasses transitions into a main theme built on a waltz that has the feel of a haunted carnival. Lots of

This driving and high octane original work lives up to its title. Sharp staccato articulations doubled with crisp eighth note/eighth rests figures, biting dissonances and dramatic dynamic shifts keep the

A strong and heroic fanfare explores a wide range of musical concepts and voicings while remaining accessible to young bands. Every section of the band gets a chance to shine and sound big.

A lively and uplifting melody accompanied by a variety of ostinato patterns passed around the ensemble in different sections and colors makes this original work a nice, easy piece that fits well in any

A thrilling cinematic work! Effective orchestrations create the majesty and turmoil of the ocean while keeping it accessible to young bands. The piece covers a wide variety of musical concepts and even

A regal fanfare gradually picks up speed until it becomes a full-on tour de force of action. Intense melodies, driving percussion, and tension-filled syncopated rhythms will have musicians and audiences on

Tender and reflective, this lyrical and emotional work effectively explores the musical range of the young concert band.

This fast-paced original work utilizes a nice contrast between articulated and legato sections while maintaining the intensity throughout. Your percussion section will be thoroughly engaged. Works great as

Add a little Irish cheer to your next holiday! This medley is well scored for developing bands, with all instruments actively engaged. A lovely flute solo will make the perfect showcase for your star

From the body percussion effects and the biting syncopations to the driving percussion, the title pretty well sums it up. This high-energy original work is nonstop forward motion from beginning to end. A

Don't let the title fool you, this original work is full of driving momentum with the percussion section fueling the engine. Your young band students will get a great workout in counting, dynamics, and

Conjuring Japanese warriors, this piece opens with a lyrical pentatonic flute solo before transitioning to the fiery main body with intense and powerful rhythms. Young players will love the Japanese musical

Great percussion writing and a strong heroic theme combine to create this high-energy piece for beginning players. Musical concepts like scales, intervals, dotted quarter rhythms, and concert A-flat are all

Take a trip to the English countryside in early spring. This arrangement of the traditional English folk song is scored to sound full with minimal preparation time. A nice easy addition to your next concert

Yep, you read that right. This fun, light and engaging piece for beginning band will be the one every musician is still talking about in high school and beyond. Simple and highly engaging yet full of many

This collection of pieces written in the style of classical Western European court dances is presented in three movements that can be performed separately or as a whole suite. An excellent way to expose