Lyrical Selections for Concert Band

This uplifting lyrical work takes both musicians and audience members on a journey across the skies of Volusia County, Florida that begins with a gentle setting as the sun slowly rises over the Atlantic

An emotional and heartfelt tribute to a dedicated band booster, this work features a gorgeous melody, lush scoring, and beautiful harmonies. It will bring your musicians and audience to tears.

A beautiful piece for concert band featuring fresh harmonies and lush orchestration connects performers and audiences together in an emotional and fulfilling journey. A modern take on Baroque-era chorales,

Explore themes of refuge, resilience, and the power of hope in times of adversity. Your percussion section has the opportunity to create some beautiful colors, and excellent musical scoring will stretch

Enjoy a glimpse of evening hours at the beach. Written to inspire confidence in intermediate players, optional solo opportunities are marked in several instruments. Within the harmony, several instances of

Full of emotion and passion, this lush work will make for a beautiful and tender moment at your next concert. This is a beautiful melody with an Irish folk-song quality. The lyrical musical content is

This reflective and beautiful work explores musically what is often hard to say with words. A gift to his students on the occasion of the composer's retirement, it was performed at his final concert by the

Sanctus is a Latin word that means "holy." This setting was inspired by Revelation 4:8 and was composed for symphonic band as an extended crescendo, building to the climatic final "Amen" three

This heartfelt work evokes the memory of a dear friend of the composer who tragically passed away at a young age. It is a slow ballad with a lyrical and very expressive melody. The theme, introduced by the

Some say that when a pet is at the end of its life, they "cross the rainbow bridge." This heartfelt, lyrical work aims to capture this belief through moments of joy and heartache, eventually ending peace.

Written in the style of a Celtic air, the beautifully lyrical melodies are inspired by a traditional Irish blessing wishing one good fortune on their journey. The simple yet powerful message will resonate

"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." This psalm verse serves as inspiration for the contemplative new concert band work, although the music is not intended to be especially

 Comforting brass chorales and scintillating mallet percussion surround a heartfelt melody written to honor the composer's parents.

This moving work was written in memory of a specific person, but its message of love and hope in time of tragedy applies to us all. A simple melody in the solo flute is expanded into a soaring melody in the

Paying homage to the resilience of the human race, this uplifting musical landscape depicts strength, tenacity, and compassion. The main theme, broad and lyrical, is stated by horns and winds. As the piece

This stunningly beautiful lyrical work provides a peaceful moment in our complex and complicated lives, with gorgeous melodic lines and perfect harmonic progressions. Teaching moments abound for young

Very playable, this gentle piece for first-year bands is written with only one part per instrument, providing security for each section while presenting independence between parts. This allows for maximum

Explores a multitude of soundscapes and styles as the lyrical melody to Amazing Grace slowly unfolds in this powerful work. Largely original, the music draws heavily on gospel styles

This heartfelt lyrical work is dedicated to all first responders who paid the ultimate price to keep others safe. Excellent scoring uses rich sonorities and haunting harmonic progressions to underscore a

A beautiful musical message of gratitude alternates between moments of vulnerability and powerful passages that reflect comfort and trust. Soaring phrases combine with ever-changing chordal progressions,

Written to celebrate the unique voice of every individual, this is the perfect work to bring themes of unity and beauty into your music classroom. Complex interweavings of melodic and harmonic material

Inspire your students with music created by one of their peers! Seventh-grade composer Liliana Alarcon wrote this dreamy work and collaborated with arranger Timothy Loest on this piece that opens with

This hauntingly beautiful arrangement is surprisingly accessible despite its complex sound. Multiple opportunities have been created for instruments that are often not heard at this level, such as oboe,