Named after both Columbia, the female personification of the New World and the United States, and the city of Columbia, Missouri, this exciting work is sure to be an audience favorite. Hints of Americana,
This exciting and dramatic fanfare featuring triumphant brass and soaring melodies is a wonderful concert opener that will show off intermediate to advanced bands in a flattering way, will please audiences,
This exciting fanfare combines compound meter, dazzling woodwind runs, heroic brass, and significant percussion parts to create a truly striking concert opener. Intricate rhythms and soaring melodies add to
Here's a high-energy rhythmic work using meter changes, syncopation, dotted quarter notes, and tied rhythms to create excitement. Excellent use of unison scoring reinforces the rhythms and adds power to the
As you might expect from the title, this bold original work echoes with the sound of freedom and victory. Tight brass scoring with crisp sixteenth-note rhythms, sweeping technical woodwind lines, and great
The Grand Tetons in the Rocky Mountains are the basis for this concert and contest overture. Opening with a broad, majestic feel with light snare drum accompaniment, the ensemble quickly encounters dynamic
Just as the title says, this original work is uplifting and jubilant. Beginning bands will enjoy many opportunities to expand their musicianship, including meter changes, harmonies, reinforcing concert
This driving, energetic and exciting original work is the perfect vehicle to show off your percussion section. Solid scoring and comfortable ranges make this very accessible while making your developing
Here's a fiery original work that can be used as an opener or a closer. The opening creates great effect by contrasting swirling woodwind flourishes over long brass lines followed by forceful rhythmical
Joyous and uplifting, this original work showcases the abilities of all sections of the band. Tight and powerful brass chords along with sweeping technical passages in the woodwinds and intense rhythms will
A perfect opening for a beginning band's first concert! A strong melody, harmony developed through creative voicings, and great percussion scoring that gives the piece momentum. A great culmination of all
This fast-paced concert and contest opener features dynamic wind lines, long melodic phrases, and interesting harmonic and melodic twists. The development of dotted quarter-note and eighth-note patterns and
Joy to the band! This lovely work begins with a holiday fanfare with punchy brass, using the Joy to the World theme which continues throughout. Key changes help to vamp up the energy while
Woodwind flourishes, soaring melodic lines, and powerful brass characterize this symphonic statement inspired by the Carolinas, one of America's most beautiful and historic regions The journey takes us on a
A melodic, energetic, and engaging work that players and audiences will love. Your young musicians will be so caught up in the soaring themes and sold scoring and percussion that they won't even realize
An energetic tour de force from start to finish. This piece uses carefully designed eighth-note ostinato patterns and driving percussion to keep the momentum going whether it be a full-on ensemble or a