Community Concert Band Music

Open your program on a strong note with this brilliantly scored piece. With lively melodies, a touch of jazz harmonies, gorgeous counterlines, a beautiful setting of Be Thou My Vision and a

This Irish folksong, named after the town of Carrickfergus in Northern Ireland, is beautiful, nostalgic and lush. This intimate arrangement with ample cross-cueing is an excellent tool to teach phrasing and

The title says it all! There's just no ignoring this musical burst of adrenaline. This energetic and fast-paced concert or contest opener is guaranteed to seize the attention of your students and

Full of energy and excitement, this work is a thrilling way to start your next concert. Opening percussion begins softly and gradually builds to the high brass theme. Thickly scored with lush harmony and

Bizet's "Carmen" remains one of the most well-known and performed works in the operatic repertoire. This selection is perhaps the most popular song from that opera and is now available for concert bands to

Now first-year students can enjoy the exciting music of ABBA. Arranged especially for capabilities at this level, young players can experience the music made famous on the airwaves, on stage and the big

Set sail for the high seas with this rollicking medley comprising three well-known sea songs: Spanish Ladies; Shenandoah and What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor. Educational as

Originally this was the third movement of the "Irish Suite" for orchestra and was rescored for concert band by the composer. This marvelous setting of the Irish folksong is a programming gem, suitable for

This rendition of the Rondo movement from Jager's timeless Third Suite is thoughtfully scored for intermediate-level bands. The opening five-chord sequence connects each of the sections in this

This tuneful suite features three Canadian folk songs of contrasting style, meter and key. It opens in a light delicate fashion with The False Young Man, followed by the

A spirited, fun-loving march written in the circus style of the late 1800s and early 1900s – its happy and carefree energy brings back memories of three-ring circuses, trapeze artists, and clowns. As

This amazing medley features popular songs of the 1920s. The spirit of optimism is exemplified by upbeat tunes like The Charleston; Ja-Da and Five-Foot Two, Eyes of Blue, while the soulful