Concert and Contest Band Music

Experience a New Orleans vibe with this exciting, parade-inspired crowd pleaser! A celebration of music, life, and love, this piece has an infectious rhythmic groove and a spirited melody. Elements of jazz

This exciting original composition begins with a beautiful "sunrise" melody supported by lush harmonies and features solos for flute, trumpet, and alto sax. It explodes into a thrilling adventure propelled

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

The dictionary defines "ruckus" as a noisy commotion, fracas or rumpus and this very original work is just that. Loud, boisterous, aggressive and mixed meter, heavy percussion and thumping

This edition combines Salvation Is Created by Tschesnokoff and Awake, the chorale from Act III of "Die Meistersinger" by Richard Wagner. It's a work that has become a standard in the

Experience this celebration of the unique cultural heritage and history of a border town on the Rio Grande. The piece imagines a traveler emerging from the desert and joining a wild party. As it builds to a

"Nostalgia" refers to a sentimental longing or wistful recollection of the past, typically for a time or place associated with happy memories. This composition incorporates two melodic themes that combine

This musical celebration was inspired by the simple ideas of joy, exhilaration, and good will, and it liberally exudes all of these qualities. A perfect concert opener, this engaging piece can be used for

The final movement of "The Darklands Symphony"wraps the work up in a very gripping way, musically depicting a daring escape from the castle DarkHeart. Its dark, brooding nature is portrayed by the driving

Representing the hope that we can all live with peaceful thoughts, this expressive ballad lets younger ensembles work on the essential skills of legato style, listening across the ensemble, and developing