Concert and Contest Band Music

This reverent and harmony-rich setting uses a theme from Joachim Neander to full effect. A wealth of musical opportunities for your ensemble and wonderful moments for your audience. 

From its gorgeous lyrical introduction to its powerful and exciting conclusion, this stunning work takes a singular melody on a journey of hope, determination, and triumph. Further enhanced by emotive

This aria from the final act of Puccini's opera "Turandot" is one of the best-known tenor arias in all of opera. It achieved pop status after Luciano Pavarotti's 1972 recording of it was used as the theme

Based on an early English ballad brought to Appalachia, this is the work you want to program to show off your band's ability to play beautiful melodies and rich harmonies. Rewarding for players at any

Take your audience on a trip down the Pacific Coast Highway with this infectious work. Beginning with a subdued energy, the work quickly explodes into a flurry of grooves and textures that will make

Originally the fourth movement of Vaughan Williams' English Folk Song Suite, this flexible arrangement brings a classic gem to a larger number of ensembles. Includes Princess Royal;

This powerful work pays tribute to the many battles fought between Native Americans and colonial and United States forces. The piece moves between Native American-influenced themes and Western harmonies

Inspired by the human quality of resilience in the midst of adversity, this beautiful piece was written to honor a very special music educator. Beautiful harmonies suitable for the moderate to advanced

This reimagined band edition breathes new life into an absolute gem. This edition features the first full score offered with the parts as well as an alternate transposition in the key of C to avoid some of

Sparkling woodwinds, triumphant brass, and colorful percussion highlight this enthralling overture. Scored for everyone in the band to have an interesting part, the piece will work in a variety of slots in

A celestial explosion of shooting stars! This work begins with a colorful flash of contemporary textures and driving rhythms. Moments of confidence pair beautifully with moments of light-earted charm.

Reflect on our world and our very way of life with this deeply introspective ambient piece. Its spiritual energy is only matched by its profound harmonic resonance and unique ensemble colors. Flexible

Boston Pops conductor Arthur Fiedler praised the piece as among his favorites. Lyrics were added by Mitchell Parish, which would lead to recordings by the likes of Sarah Vaughan and Nat King Cole. With a

This wonderful programmatic work uses bright themes, creative harmony, and brilliant colors to paint vivid pictures of the waterscapes along the banks of a river. Your musicians will cover a wide variety of

With its clever use of rhythmic grooves, driving percussion, and an introductory extended technique for winds and brass, this energetic work proves to be a delightful treat for both ensemble and audience

Taking the concert band on an exciting new journey, this vibrant work features lush romantic melodies and utilizes independent parts alternating with unison writing to drive forward to a brilliant

Like his signature piece Sleigh Ride, this work is another example of Anderson's extraordinary ability to sketch a nostalgic scene in sound on a small canvas with great economy of composition.

Reflect on our world and our very way of life with this deeply introspective ambient piece. Its spiritual energy is only matched by its profound harmonic resonance and unique ensemble colors.

Composed in 2005 for Solowerke fur Wettbewerb (Solo Pieces for Contests) in Austria, this rhapsody starts rather unconventionally with a cadenza that leads to a lyrical andante in the classic A-B-A

The Bourgeois Editions house a collection of edited masterworks, transcriptions, and arrangements of well-known musical works. Each work, beautifully engraved, has been carefully selected by one of the

The Bourgeois Editions house a collection of edited masterworks, transcriptions, and arrangements of well-known musical works. Each work, beautifully engraved, has been carefully selected by one of the

Three folk songs from Australia make up this wonderful arrangement. Lush harmonies, bold rhythms, and interesting meters add a delightful variety to the piece. A challenging yet accessible treat that