Community Concert Band Music

The safe scoring makes this tuneful overture playable by all levels of high school bands. A rewarding challenge that is enjoyable to play.

Three river-themed hymn tunes - Shall We Gather at the River; Down to the River to Pray and Down by the Riverside - are treated both traditionally and with a creative approach that retains

This work has become a jazz standard over the years and is the perfect vehicle for your band's vocal soloist. It may be played without the vocalist if you wish, with no cuts or substitutions necessary.

The title aptly describes this genuinely exquisite work for band. While not technically challenging, this music requires control of tone, intonation, and harmonic sensitivity.

The golden age of marches in early 20th century gave us a wealth of wonderful literature. That tradition is still alive and well as can be seen with this wonderful and tuneful addition to the repertoire.

For trumpet (or flute) quartet and band, this bright, shimmering cascade of excitement has a sound reminiscent of classic Hollywood TV scores. Scored to allow either ensemble to be heard well, both band and

William Hebert was the principal flutist of the Cleveland Orchestra for many years. This arrangement for the Baldwin Wallace College (now University) Concert Band has been rescued from his notes and edited

Another in the fine series of marches from Karl King, this gem received its title "from some ritualistic work of a certain fraternity." Composed in 1913, the march is dedicated to Clive Dayton of Brighton,

A suite of Scottish folk songs, this work has the beautiful and memorable melodies that make a concert something special. Rich, too, in historical relevance, the arrangement offers concert band musicians

Written in the style of the marches used in circuses to accompany acrobats, this march harkens back to a longstanding band tradition. Filled with theatrical surprises, it is a work that adds a special

Spooky and creepy are winners every time! A minimalist excursion to the dark side, this selection manages to strike a terrific balance between horror and humor. Your students must concentrate for the

This can be a march or a galop - it all depends on the tempo your group can handle and what your musicality tells you. It's another magnificent work from the pen of an American march master that will

This melodic and rhythmic delight is an excellent choice for concert or festival performance. There is a brief duet between cornet and euphonium and an active and important bass clarinet line. A brief

Originally an a cappella choral work, this adaptation is one of breathtaking beauty and sensitivity. The concert band arrangement uses lush scoring and colors to capture the emotion of the original.

This sparkling fanfare speaks to the dreams of students for their futures and the bright destiny that being a member of a band can lead to for each of them. Great for developing multiple tonguing

A minimalist yet well orchestrated approach makes this a unique work well suited to teaching chromatic fingerings. It is clever, tongue-in-cheek, and features interesting but not difficult percussion parts.

Open your concert program with a bang! A nautical theme lies behind this rhythmic work full of flair and energy. The ship's bell adds luster to the motif and serves as both a visual and aural treat.

Sparkling woodwinds, triumphant brass, and colorful percussion highlight this enthralling overture. Scored for everyone in the band to have an interesting part, the piece will work in a variety of slots in

A Welsh ballad, this lovely melody has been wonderfully set for concert band. Some have called it the greatest love song ever written.

This is a popular bandwagon march, played fast and loud as the band rode through towns to attract customers. It exhibits King's wonderful gift for melody and is scored for the modern concert band from his

Based on an early English ballad brought to Appalachia, this is the work you want to program to show off your band's ability to play beautiful melodies and rich harmonies. Rewarding for players at any