Concert and Contest Band Music

A beautiful melody and lovely suspensions open this well-written work. Playful themes then set the tone for a bright allegro section. The two styles collide as the allegro abruptly ends and the opening

Take a moonlit chase through a darkened forest in this haunting piece written in a galop-esque character that adds to the thrill. This thrilling work features dissonant harmonies, driving percussion, and

This sensitive setting is right on target for developing musicality in young performers! Set at a comfortable andante tempo, the work is not technically challenging, yet will help develop important

Guards at the ready! Time to fortify the castle! This powerful, medieval-inspired work juxtaposes physical strength and inner strength through contrasting marcato and legato sections. Sixteenth-note rhythms

The peaceful melodies of this beautiful lyrical work are an ideal way to showcase the musicality of your developing ensemble. Extremely modest ranges allow directors to focus on line, tone and musical

Check this one out! Dark harmonies create a menacing atmosphere in the opening of this engaging work. As the pace quickens, powerful themes combine with aggressive rhythmic lines layered with ominous

Inspired by 19th- and 20th-century dance pieces, this energetic and spirited work uses only six notes yet sounds like so much more! The notes and rhythms fall into place quickly so beginning students can

This spirited work depicts a parade in Scotland from a spectator's viewpoint. Based on the popular folk song Aiken Drum, the piece layers various elements to create the iconic sound of Scottish

Enjoy the tranquility of the night and the stars above. A memorable theme and stunning harmonies encapsulate the view of the twinkling night sky. This powerful yet approachable work will have your students

Bold, fast and fun! This concert opener includes memorable melodies, bold harmonic progressions, and active parts for every instrument. Solid scoring, limited ranges, and a variety of timbres make this

This highly programmatic work tells the story of buccaneer naval warfare and the ghosts that linger to this day, haunting the seas and all who pass over them. After an evocative opening featuring numerous

Modern harmonies combine with fast rhythmic figures to create the suspense felt as a storm threatens. The intense sense of anticipation comes from a variety of percussion colors while active wind parts add

Inspired by the powerful and magnificent stallion, the music conjures sentiments of pride, strength, daring and sheer power of will. Through simple yet compelling meter changes, one can feel the stallion

"Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." This powerful quote by Albert Einstein provides the inspiration behind this fanfare that celebrates creativity in schools. A majestic opening leads

The eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815 was the most powerful ever recorded. As the work opens, the music evokes the power and majesty of the great mountain. Boisterous percussion along with stomping and

Commissioned to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the music begins very solemnly, referring to the "tears" of oil that continue to be shed daily by the sunken ship. The section

A beautiful melody and lovely suspensions open this well-written work. Playful themes then set the tone for a bright allegro section. The two styles collide as the allegro abruptly ends and the opening