Concert and Contest Band Music

An exciting and electrifying composition for young concert bands. Full of flair and rhythmic motifs that you can't help but enjoy, it has energy pulsating throughout. Even the slower middle section has an

The low brass and low woodwinds are brought right to the fore in this driving and high-energy original work. Young brass players will have the opportunity to expand their lower range, and lots of great

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 wonderful and energetic original work for beginning band takes simple yet effective melodies and creatively presents them with solid scoring, wonderful orchestrations, and a wide variety of musical

A stately and regal original work that differs in form from the traditional march form. With its strong theme, great percussion writing, and accessible and engaging parts for all instruments, this piece is

Create an ominous thunderstorm with effective use of body percussion and percussion effects in this strong and driving work. All sections enjoy intense melodies and rhythmical impact moments. A sure

Start your beginners' performance in an impressive manner with this exciting concert opener. Doubling among brass and woodwind sections simplifies teaching while providing students with backup to build

Based on a true story from New Zealand, this piece presents a wonderful opportunity for historical lesson plans as well as material for contest and festival performance. An ominous opening sets the stage

This traditional march for beginning band is perfect for introducing march style. It introduces students to the trio, without modulation, as well as some common accidentals. Students and audiences alike

An outstanding trombone section feature for beginning students - the rest of the ensemble enjoys interesting and engaging parts, and the open fourth harmonies as well as the gong add of a hint of Far

This well-crafted work balances lyrical and more intense writing while maintaining a lyrical style with a strong and emotional ending. Give your young band a chance to develop critical skills: tone,

Filled with tension and a sense of urgency, the constant pulse of this exciting piece mimics that of a ticking clock, steadily inching its way toward an unknown conclusion. This is the perfect teaching tool

This work presents an opportunity for young bands to experience tone colors in a ballad setting. Expressive in nature, it utilizes woodwind and brass choirs to embellish the beautiful and soaring

Imagine soaring through the azure skies, twisting and turning as you plunge through clouds. This piece captures the exhilaration of flight and encourages your students to unleash their imaginations as they

Take your beginning band on a thrilling ride to the deepest reaches of space. Written in C minor, mysterious themes along with augmented and diminished chords create otherworldly sounds, while fermatas and

Your young musicians will love the elements of Eastern musical culture in this exciting original work. Catchy themes, unison rhythms, simple yet effective scoring, and a wide range of musical concepts make

This creepy work for developing bands is a perfect fit for your next Halloween concert. With plenty of opportunity for sonorous tutti playing and low brass independence, the unique harmonic style is great

With a heroic fanfare-like main theme and a dreamy secondary theme, this excellent concert opener is the perfect way to make an opening statement. The low brass will love showing off some power while the

Have you ever wondered how everything in the world seems to be both chaotic and organized all at once? This concept is brought to life with the intriguing and scintillating sounds presented in this

This original concert work uses strong melodic writing, colorful percussion, and driving ostinatos to make your young ensemble sound full and sonorous. Your players will be having too much fun playing the

This is a joyous representation of our celestial neighbor with noble and dance-like episodes. With plenty of opportunity for reinforcement of tutti playing and nice melodic writing, this work features many

Melodious and full of musical opportunity, this piece will certainly help with your ensemble's concept of attack and release. Great for working on legato playing and sensitive dynamics, this work is a great

This a wonderfully inspirational ballad has been set for flexible ensemble. The well-constructed melody and warm tone colors make this a great pick for a lyrical selection on your next program, full of

Every person has shining moments where they are at their best, where they show others the best version of themselves. This piece is intended to musically depict this feeling in a beautiful uplifting