Concert and Contest Band Music

Energy and beauty are on full display in this warm and uplifting original work. A secular winter piece for young players, it uses primarily the first six notes that beginners learn to create a dazzling

This gentle work for beginning band uses the first six notes learned to create a calm portrait of a winter landscape. Images of snowflakes drifitng to the ground on a cold winter night serve as the

The beauty and fun of a snowy day are captured in this beautiful cinematic work. A winter scene is painted gently with bells at the beginning before the piece takes off in a blizzard of sparkling flourishes

During the winter, large storms occur from time to time. These storms can be dangerous and beautiful at the same time. This piece starts off fast, dark, and furious, then moves into a lighter mood during

Based on an ancient Russian Christmas carol, a good deal of original material, and some motif elements from liturgical music of the Eastern Orthodox Church, this is a massive, powerful work that provides a

This is an irrepressibly cheerful holiday opener that incorporates the familiar carol Joy to the World and portions of Beethoven's Ode to Joy. The sense of celebration and happiness that

This whimsical and spirited work was inspired by the painting Skating in Central Park by American artist Agnes Tait. Depicting the park in late afternoon, carefree skaters and sledders enjoy their

Written with a festive flair and tuneful melody, here is a marvelous holiday piece for beginning players. Featuring modest ranges and easy rhythms, this is quick to learn and fun to play. Eighth notes are

Designed to reflect the medieval origins of this 12th-century hymn, this beautiful setting offers great opportunities to develop unision phrasing of long melodic lines. With the melody set in both a four

With lyrical melodies, lush harmonies, exciting rhythms, and gorgeous orchestrations, this amazing original work will pull every warm emotion from both audience and ensemble. A great choice to showcase your

Open your next holiday program with a bang! Soaring bell tones and crisp 6/8 rhythms create festive fanfares that are wrapped around fragments of classic holiday tunes. An uplifting addition to your

A terrific blending of classical and seasonal that will be the hit of the holidays. The famous Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel is combined with popular Christmas carols for a

Based on the traditional carol Ding, Dong, Merrily on High, this festive arrangement is the perfect opening or closing statement for your holiday concert! The sparkling introduction is based on

This lovely Polish hymn is a Christmas carol but can be used any time you just need a pretty tune. The writing allows the beautiful melody to soar and keeps players in a comfortable register.

This arrangement for young bands, rescored for six-part flexible instrumentation, captures all of the innocence and excitement of playing in the snow. With its festive sleigh bells, clever harmonies, and

Imani, which means faith, is the seventh day of Kwanzaa, the African and African-American celebration of family and culture. This challenging and colorful piece rises from its quiet chant-like