Concert and Contest Band Music

A high-intensity piece with lots of flair, technique, and power that paints a picture of a dark, carnival-like atmosphere. A great change of pace for the advanced concert band.

Luminous and emotional, this piece uses lush harmonies, bright brass scoring, flowing woodwind lines, and colorful orchestrations to paint a vivid picture of the various emotions and memories we

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

A jubilant celebration of the friendship and camaraderie provided by regional community, educational, and professional bands around the world. Through bold and triumphant brass figures, excitement and

An exciting sonic journey through space, this work is inspired by the stunning photographs of deep space taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. A cinematic space odyssey reminiscent of the classic scores

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

Filled with rhythmic excitement, woodwind flourishes, and brass fanfares throughout, this piece grabs you from the opening bars to the dazzling finish!

A distinctive fanfare for a divided wind ensemble.

Looking for something fun to play and sure to be a crowd pleaser? This is a historically "American" work, written by a German immigrant composer, and dedicated to an American president. Put this on your

Remarkable and formidable in its lyrical grandeur, this poignant work masterfully balances meditative ambience, rhythmically and harmonically flowing energy, and earth-shaking resonance.

Exciting and dramatic, this work depicts the building of a wicker man and its subsequent burning. With a sinister melody and tarantella-like rhythms, the piece ends with the vivid image of the wicker man

Looking for a great concert opener? This short, highly animated fanfare packs a lot of excitement into a small amount of time. Great thematic writing, powerful brass chords, soaring horn lines, sweeping

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