Concert and Contest Band Music

Here is an emotion-filled arrangement for young players based on the folk tune Down to the River to Pray. It contains a touching air of sadness which is lifted when a musical glimmer brings hope

This classic for second-year players has remained popular for contests and festivals. Here is an easy flex version scored for just four parts that retains the grit and intensity of the original.

Using very modest ranges and easy rhythms with no syncopation, the composer has created this tender lyric piece that evokes the beauty of nature as the season turns to spring. Perfect for teaching the

Written with a festive flair and tuneful melody, here is a marvelous holiday piece for beginning players. Featuring modest ranges and easy rhythms, this is quick to learn and fun to play. Eighth notes are

This delightful piece is based on the charming Japanese children's song Yuki. The composer has combined this song with an original festive melody to create a joyful winter holiday piece. Everyone

The giant and impressive stone statues of Easter Island, known as Moai, have been the source of mystery and wonder for generations. Using hints of Polynesian drumming and haunting ancient-sounding melodies,

Using a single syncopated pattern, this dynamic work allows young players to focus on technique and style, all written well within their abilities at this level. It's a terrific teaching piece of

This overture for second-year players tells the musical story of Portsmouth Village, once a bustling sea village on North Carolina's Outer Banks, but now a ghost town with past glories only a memory. In