Concert and Contest Band Music

Inspired by the time that Gershwin spent in Paris, this jazz-influenced symphonic poem (or tone poem) evokes the sights and energy of the postwar French capital during the Années

Written as a companion piece to Stranger at My Door, this work celebrates Peg Bowden, a resident of southern Arizona, and her incredible life rendering aid to migrants. Memorable melodies float

Featuring the concert band's brass section and an offstage trumpet ensemble, this contemporary work draws its inspiration from the mutation of sound and its transmission throughout the ensemble and

A musical tour de force for the concert band. The American jazz style and its historic roots in American music are the inspiration for this showcase for the more advanced band. Featuring blazing woodwind

Open your next concert with brass fanfares and shimmering flourishes that will certainly have your audience wanting more! This heroic work sparkles with the excitement of unknown possibilities, building on

Take part in a musical journey to a planet that has inspired us for generations! Starting with a build-up to departure, the music hurls us through space for a closer look at this celestial wonder. Let your

Showcasing the power and brilliance of the brass, the tenderness and technical capabilities of the woodwinds, the majestic sound of the horns, and the drive of the percussion, this powerful and lush work

Composed as a sequel to the popular work Cry of the Unicorn (2011), this exciting and dramatic piece follows the continuing story of the mythical creature through adventures, danger, and

Scrimshaw is the craft of whalebone and ivory carving. Inspired by the composer's stay in Barrow, Alaska, the composition depicts the days of Alaskan fishing and whaling crews. Starting broadly and

Inspired by the Great Lakes region, this cinematic work will be a highlight of your next performance! Beginning with gentle melodies, this work evokes the mood of a waterscape at dawn. It then picks up into

Robert Sheldon is at the peak of his compositional prowess! Inspired by skydiving, this work rockets through a variety of ascending and descending lines while an ever-present sense of rhythm provides an

Cartoon chaos abounds in this show-stopper! Inspired by the music of Carl Stalling, the master of cartoon music, this work acts as the score to a "lost" episode. A lone hunter chases his longtime adversary

A blistering circus march designed to showcase your entire ensemble. This adrenaline-packed work will bring your audience to its feet regardless of where you program it in your concert. Cleverly combining

Make a powerful statement with this intense introspective work. The opening exclamation by percussion becomes a fixture throughout, supported by epic brass lines and energetic woodwind flourishes. Inspired

Referring to the orbit of an electron, planet, or stars in a galaxy, this thrilling work propels the listener back and forth between musical ideas representing tremendous nuclear and gravitational forces.

Imagine standing by the ruins of a past civilization! This work explores the mysterious and fascinating landscapes that were once so beautiful. Reawakened in a new light, the world reignites with energy.

Inspired by and including the poem High Flight by John Gillespie Magee Jr. and premiered by the legendary Long Beach Municipal Band, this piece evokes the feeling of piloting an airplane - taking

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

As you might expect from the title, this bold original work echoes with the sound of freedom and victory. Tight brass scoring with crisp sixteenth-note rhythms, sweeping technical woodwind lines, and great

This fantastic work begins in a playful, fast tempo with interesting harmonies and meters. A contrasting, beautiful, and expressive lyrical section follows before returning to the opening feel and the