Concert and Contest Band Music

Uplifting and encouraging, this music has an attitude! From the opening multi-phonic saxophones to fluttered tongued winds and crashes of cymbals, it's strong and defiant music with a purpose. Dedicated to

Featuring a large percussion section, this work evokes the sound and images of the world of steampunk, a science fiction/fantasy genre. After the opening fanfare the music settles into a clock-like groove

A beautiful and poignant reflection on a young life ended too soon. Lush textures highlighted by an optional piano part guide the listener through this wonderfully lyric band work. It's sure to be an

This is the first in a series of works to follow that are inspired by the language of movie music. Written in the style of a sci-fi adventure, it features 12/8 time signatures, driving rhythms, and

Featuring mini-variations on the folk tune Cumberland Gap, this easy-to-play overture provides a musical portrait of travel through the Appalachian Mountains. Composed in a single tempo,

Drawing on two early American hymn tunes, here is a beautifully written lyric piece that contrasts moments of calm reflection with soaring emotional high points. The opening uses the

Some of the most rewarding moments in band come when players are emotionally moved by a well-constructed lyric composition. The dreamlike quality of this special piece offers this opportunity with

From a song shared by this Squamish Nation artist and performer comes a unique work that allow your young players to experience the music of one of North America's First Nation peoples. Flowing smoothly

Featuring two traditional Irish tunes, this stylish work for second-year players opens with a sensitive and lyric setting of Pretty Maid Milking Her Cow. The dance segment then follows

Using a single syncopated pattern, this dynamic work allows young players to focus on technique and style, all written well within their abilities at this level. It's a terrific teaching piece of

This tender melody was originally a choral work entitled All Praise to Thee with text based on a chorale written by Martin Luther and first published in 1524. This wonderfully musical

A true band masterwork, Clare Grundman's Concord has become a staple in the wind band repertoire. The middle section of this work is a beautiful chorale based on the early hymn America by

Ignite your performance by opening with this spectacular burst of musical energy! A resplendent feature spot for the entire percussion section, this piece uses a single tempo throughout along with

Written in memory of a 1917 nautical disaster, this instrumental hymn pays homage to those who perished and to the resilient souls who survived. The moving music is reverent and reflective, with emotional

Although the haunting tune has the flavor and sentiment of a traditional Irish folk song, it was composed in 1995 by multifaceted artist Padraigin Ni Uallachain. Expressing the feelings of the wistful

As the title implies, this remarkable composition contains several references to the number five. The 5/4 meter is an obvious connection; more subtle is the clever and prominent use of the interval of a

The transcription of this exuberant overture has become a staple of band repertoire and is a proven programming favorite. Constructed using two contrasting themes that combine near the end,

A grand display of musical expression that will be a welcome addition to your repertoire for teaching the art of phrasing and balance. Well crafted and conceived, this sensitive rendering is a beautiful and

Inspirational and powerfully written, this piece is intended to be a supportive anthem for children battling cancer. A powerful work that is accessible to most concert bands, the lyrical writing is

Harness the energy of a high-speed locomotive race with this hard-charging piece. This musical tale of a historic train race will be an entertaining hit for everyone. Driving rhythms and train-like

Join in as adventurous storm chasers take part in a wild race as they try to catch the perfect storm. Creative special effects help to set the scene as the sounds of finger snapping and bowed vibraphone

Inspired by the masterpiece painting of the same name, this work for the symphonic band is large in scope and musical depth. The music of this epic musical tone poem delivers us to the same Great Plains

Something menacing is there on the horizon. Is it a group of dragons ready to set the countryside ablaze? Could it be the Viking horde coming to pillage the land? The decision is yours in this exciting