Multicultural Concert Band Music

Written in the style of a Roma gypsy dance, this is fast, energetic, and daring. Students will love playing the exotic style and audiences will love hearing the infectious melodies. Directors will also find

A lively piece depicting a traditional dance from Spain, this is a great way to introduce this style to younger players with its varied articulations and traditional Spanish instruments such as castanets. A

An Oriental atmosphere is created by the floating melodies of this exotic piece. In the opening, a long, sensitive melodic line emerges, supported by Western-style harmonies. Just as a dainty

This fascinating work utilizes the pentatonic scale to paint a portrait of the beautiful red-crowned crane in flight. The playful melody is passed from section to section, allowing all of your players to

This original concert march is sure to be a favorite at your next concert! Delightful melodies and harmonies are utilized within the traditional march form to create a piece that sounds both new and

This authentic work captures the spirit of Chinese music beautifully with the use of a pentatonic scale, a synthesized mandolin, and solos for flute and piccolo. Brave Spirit begins with a

A further exploration and study of the dance styles at the heart of the larger work Caribana, this work brings soca and calypso music within reach of younger musicians as well as musicians just

The dragon dance is a traditional event in Chinese culture, especially during Chinese New Year celebrations. This flex version is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments - wind,

Using popular Scottish folk songs such as Scots Wha Hae; Comin' Thro the Rye; Clean Pease Strae and the very recognizable Scotland the Brave, composer Carol Brittin Chambers has crafted a

Scored for second-year players and utilizing the four-part flexible format, this setting uses a tuneful melody and characteristic percussion writing to provide a truly unique holiday offering.

This charming collection of dances is inspired by the natural beauty of Mexico. Orchestral scoring and joyful rhythms combine to paint a musical portrait of the flora found in the diverse and beautiful

The music of Armenia, with its rich history of folk songs, has a fascinating uniqueness and distinctive flavor. This appealing setting uses five traditional Armenian melodies in a rhapsodic approach. Bold

Mar y Cielo, meaning "Sea and Sky," is a tuneful and memorable pasodoble written for young bands. With its vibrant harmonies and melodic lines, this piece is a perfect introduction to the

One of the most popular and stylish paso dobles ever written. This colorful march is arranged here for beginners and contains all the thrilling spirit of the original. A wonderful way to add some

Travel to the Great Lakes region of Africa with the colorful writing of this joyous work. The title translates as "joy" in Swahili and the music captures the festivity of a people who love to

The balalaika is essentially a three-string Russian guitar known for the lively music and haunting ballads it can produce. This work reflects the spirited dance music through original tunes, all with a