Concert and Contest Band Music

This powerful and energetic work for concert and festival performance is the first movement from Krisanna's Colors, a suite inspired by the color choices used to describe the daily emotions and

This stunning fanfare was inspired by the historic and legendary Boeing B-17 aircraft. Beginning with a powerful timpani statement, the brass section responds with a resonant introductory theme. Strong

Simple, poignant, and beautiful, you will find this to be an artistic experience for both band and audience. Based on an old Swedish hymn also known as How Great Thou Art, it is appropriate for any

This solemn and reverent arrangement was written for the ceremonies commemorating the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Beginning and ending with the tolling of a chime or ship's bell, this

A thoroughly delightful and energetic selection for concert and festival performance. This third movement from "Krisanna's Colors" is inspired by a terminally ill child's color choice used to describe a

Feature the sound and sonority of your young band with this emotional, lyrical work. Colorful harmonies, flowing lines, unique percussive textures, and clever scoring make this lush and emotional work an

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

Engines revving, starting lights descending, the stage is set for a wild car race that's powered with all the energy your musicians can deliver. Powerful and biting harmonies combined

Inspire your inner pirate to set sail with this colorful and powerful march! Set in G minor, the interesting interplay between instruments and the adventurous dynamic scheme provides something a bit

The setting of this classic and familiar melody is perfect as a lyrical choice for your concert, contest or festival performances. Expressive and independent performance aspects with flowing harmonic

This energetic work is wildly infectious. A light and lively musical statement inspired by the Sandhill Cranes of Monte Vista, Colorado, is sure to make all want to dance. The tubas and low woodwinds will

Santa may be "up on the housetop," but certainly all is not calm... in fact, it's kind of funky! This clever and very fresh arrangement takes the familiar tune and adds unique twists and turns that your

A heartfelt musical tribute inspired by the beautiful and peaceful gardens of heroes lost and fallen. A solo trumpet begins, conjuring memories of conflicts present and past, which is followed with a

Jacques Offenbach's Infernal Galop, or Can-Can as it is more often called, has been reimagined throughout history. This new flexible instrumentation arrangement for concert band is a

This powerful work, with gorgeous melodies and striking harmonic and percussive elements, utilizes loose Lego bricks as nontraditional percussion instruments to create a beautifully delicate texture. The

Once heard and experienced, the melody of this exquisite lyrical work by Robert W. Smith stays in the hearts and minds of musician and listener. From the opening phrases in the solo clarinet to the full

From the rumbles of distant thunder to the fury of the storm, this composition will immerse everyone in vivid musical imagery. The composition provides context and reinforces skills and concepts including

From Africa and Asia to the Middle East and Mediterranean, the tribal tapestries of our world provide the inspiration and content for this impressive work. Beginning with a hauntingly beautiful flute solo,

Perform this mysterious and exhilarating work at your next concert! Take your audience into a captivating world where visions of blues and purples rule the landscape. Sweeping harmonies and delicate solo

Inspired by the late Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech, this composition conveys images of promise, solidarity, and triumph. The work begins with a beautiful and lush lyrical statement

Take your band to the moon with this exciting work celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. With a driving tempo and exciting percussion, this well-crafted and creative work includes

This energetic celebration of sound features high-powered fanfares and flowing lyrical lines that build to a dramatic finish. Highly accessible to high school ensembles, this is an excellent choice for