Multicultural Concert Band Music

Take your audience on a musical safari to the exotic lands of Africa with this highly imaginative and creative work. The unique melody flows beautifully over colorful tribal percussion and will stir the

This vibrant and stylish piece for young bands provides a fresh and welcome contrast on any concert program. The musical material incorporates numerous colorful percussion instruments that will have all

The exotic percussion sounds of tom-toms and drums with the snares turned off will help take your students and audiences on a delightful musical safari. The open harmonies in the winds with the excellent

With easy syncopation, a singable melody, and optional vocal part, this is a song everyone will enjoy. Based on Siyahamba, this piece has a pleasant, happy sound.

Scored for second-year players and utilizing the four-part flexible format, this setting uses a tuneful melody and characteristic percussion writing to provide a truly unique holiday offering.

Introduce your students to the lyrical style and rollicking feel of traditional Scottish/Irish music. Opening with the memorable melody from Gilderoy, the arrangement transitions to

A treatment of the African American spiritual The Gospel Train, also known as Get on Board, is a great opportunity for young players to be exposed to the spiritual form in a different

An Oriental atmosphere is created by the floating melodies of this exotic piece. In the opening, a long, sensitive melodic line emerges, supported by Western-style harmonies. Just as a dainty

Like the original, this setting for flexible instrumentation keeps the focus on a variety of playing styles. This distinctive multicultural work begins with a quasi-march treatment of The Bamboo

The balalaika is essentially a three-string Russian guitar known for the lively music and haunting ballads it can produce. This work reflects the spirited dance music through original tunes, all with a

FREE DOWNLOAD WITH PURCHASE! Looking for interesting ideas for Black History Month for the middle and high school band classroom? This resource contains a number of lesson ideas and

A stunning setting of three traditional Japanese songs are seamlessly interwoven in this robust arrangement. The title refers to the code of ethics embraced by Samurai warriors for centuries. These

Written in the style of a Roma gypsy dance, this is fast, energetic, and daring. Students will love playing the exotic style and audiences will love hearing the infectious melodies. Directors will also find

When the percussion scoring calls for timbales, congas, bongos, guiro, and samba whistle, you know it's going to be a party! Get the audience and musicians moving and grooving while teaching samba rhythms.

The beginning and ending sections of this piece were based on a folk song that is commonly referred to as Cherokee Morning Song. This expressive piece is beautiful, lush and reverent to the

An air from the Asturian region of northwestern Spain is the basis of this Spanish-flavored original work. This region has a rich and storied history and culture, including its colorful music. This concert

Exploring some of the well-known folk songs from Korea, here is a musical and well-paced suite for young players. Let's Sing and Dance starts slowly and gradually speeds up; The Gate is a

This famous Israeli song is an emotional ballad about the deep connection between a son and father, written from the son's perspective. The arrangement starts with a sentimental saxophone solo and gradually