Lighter Selections for Concert Band

Mark is a relatively short but strong guy with an interesting accent. He gives emphasis to everything he does. He often stands out in a crowd, sometimes even wearing a cap to get noticed. Your students will

Humorous and most assuredly tongue in cheek, this quirky original offers cross-cued solo opportunities for bassoon, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, and tuba. A wide array of percussion instruments gives

Enhance your band's articulation technique with this stately march. This catchy work features simple quarter-note rhythms and a limited range, providing a perfect setting to display accented, slurred, and

What starts out as a typical percussion introduction takes an unexpected turn into a swinging march tune based on a blues progression. Students will love the opportunity to swing and play hip jazz harmonies

A fun and out-of-the-box piece inspired by Pachelbel's Canon. Utilizing Boomwhackers and five-gallon buckets, the percussion section is the feature in this inspired take on a timeless classic scored for

Take your musicians and audience on dark and foreboding quest with this fun original work. A simple yet effective C-minor melody along with creative orchestrations will make this piece one your players will

Embark on a rhythmic expedition with this captivating piece skillfully crafted for developing bands. Introducing students to 6/8 time through an exciting pirate-themed adventure, the lively percussive

A fun, fresh, and intense work built around a minor blues progression. All sections get significant thematic material including a great percussion break - and also get to reinforce elements of dynamics and

This unique works slithers around with twirling chromatic lines that are sure to keep players on their toes! Imagine the hiss of a cobra in a trance as it dances around the room in this clever and

Take some of the scariest and memorable musical motives, set them to an exciting rock beat, and you have the perfect end-of-rehearsal piece! Challenging and engaging, this clever flex arrangement provides

This is one of two movements of a work called Barefeet. This composition is a bit whimsical, with quirky melodies, asymmetrical rhythms, and jazzy harmonies. A thoroughly enjoyable song for your

Get into some graveyard rock with this playfully spooky tune set in a minor key - it will be a fun highlight of your next elementary concert or Halloween program. Simple rhythms, dynamics, great percussion

Take your audience for a walk through the jungle and help your clarinets get over the break at the same time! Clarinet pop-ups over the break sound at home in the jungle surrounded by colorful percussion

Goblins... brooms... pumpkins... a musical witches' brew that simmers and boils over. All the creatures of darkness spring to life to celebrate an unholy sabbath; they dance to music that alternates between

This fun and playfully spooky tune covers a wide variety of musical concepts. Some vocalizations and the use of a flexatone highlight this beginning band gem. Only the standard first six notes are used. An

Batten down the hatches for a storm of fun for your beginners! This work uses the energy of a memorable sea shanty melody with foot stomps as an excellent tool for teaching dynamic contrast. Your students

Get your band ready to rock and roll! Within the limited ranges of very beginning players, every instrument in the band has something fun and stimulating to play. Suitable for a first concert, this rocking

Get into your rocket ship and blast off into space. This piece will aid your students to develop independence in a rock style and can be used to introduce students to playing multiple articulations and easy

It may be a creeping alligator, but it's not my alligator! Provide your students practice performing sixteenth notes at a moderate tempo with this programmatic piece. Hold on to your quarter notes