Concert and Contest Band Music

This work depicting a great nautical race is full of strong melodic content, moments reminiscent of great British band music, and plenty of drama! All parts are written with the success of students in mind,

This musical composition is rich with teaching opportunities for the developing band. Beginning with a mysterious opening statement in the woodwinds, the piece quickly intensifies to feature the full winds

The tropical rhythms and harmonies of Caribbean and South American locations are utilized to great effect in this fun and engaging work. Appropriate rhythmical challenges are also balanced with repetition

This music is all about exploration, discovery and adventure! The first notes create a feeling of the dawn of discovery and set up the main melodic thread that appears throughout. Following are fanfare-like

Get ready for some good old down-home fun! The "hoedown" is a Western American dance form closely associated with a jig, reel, or clog dance and is associated with celebrations shared with friends and

Defined as "a daring and adventurous opening strategy," Gambit skillfully mixes elements of suspense and excitement into a high-energy concert or contest piece for young band. The

This unique work is a wonderful new soundscape for concert band using dynamics and tiered orchestration to create sound effects reminiscent of breathing. This beautiful, effervescent work will be a jewel in

Inspired by the powerful winds of cyclones, this programmatic work provides a fresh and contemporary musical experience. It opens quietly with the calm before the storm, slowly building into a frenzy with

Take your band to the exotic and mystical world of the Japanese samurai with this exciting work. The percussion section is featured with a wide array of percussive sounds along with exotic pentatonic sounds

"Musically stunning" best describes this reflective ballad from the pen of this noted composer. Brilliantly scored as one would expect, it serves as the perfect opportunity to teach expressive playing while