Concert and Contest Band Music

The sweeping landscapes and sounds of American classical music serve as the inspiration for this bold fanfare. Paying homage to Aaron Copland, this work balances careful scoring with quartal harmony and

Add a patriotic flair to your next concert with this exciting fanfare. America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) serves as the primary thematic material, with hints of other familiar tunes hidden

A stirring chorale prelude in Smith's grandiose style that even offers optional audience participation. Great fanfares help to make this a real crowd pleaser!

Imaginative, crisp scoring and a constant rhythmic drive energetically propel this fresh new take on Yankee Doodle from start to finish. Your students will rally around this stirring, fun setting

A wonderful patriotic medley that features America as well as the songs from all the branches of the armed forces played both separately and simultaneously. Creative use of shifting tonal centers

This solemn and reverent arrangement was written for the ceremonies commemorating the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Beginning and ending with the tolling of a chime or ship's bell, this

This popular American Revolutionary War anthem is given special treatment in this setting for beginning band. A march-like introduction begins, followed by an antiphonal statement of the main theme. This

This massive work epitomizes the style of Claude T. Smith. It is listed on most major state repertoire lists. It is a deeply felt, sonorous treatment of a beloved melody that is suitable for

This familiar patriotic tune takes the listener back in history, recalling its Revolutionary ties. Smoothly traveling between instrument families, it gives everyone the opportunity to play the melody and

Based on Anchors Aweigh with melodic fragments of Eternal Father, Strong to Save (the Navy Hymn), this bold and energetic fanfare is the perfect setting to reinforce phrasing and

Perfect for that patriotic number on your next concert, this work appeals to audience and band members alike! This inspiring and exciting medley comprises three songs from the American Revolution:

This gorgeous setting of the ever-popular anthem has been rescored for six-part flex band. While preserving the beauty of the hymn, the fresh and somewhat contemporary accompaniment never strays too far

This commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War was inspired by a visit to the Vietnam War Memorial and the power of this spectacular monument. Opening with a simple depiction of a