Concert and Contest Band Music

This perennial concert favorite by Tchaikovsky has been expertly arranged for concert band by Robert Longfield. It can stand alone as a grade 3 composition, or it can be performed in a mass band setting by

The thrilling chorus from Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 is skillfully arranged for mass band performances. Three levels of students, Grades 1 through 3, can perform this masterwork simultaneously, or the Grade

Played in a marcato style, this spirited march features simple quarter- and eighth-note rhythms inside a limited melodic range while still allowing all members of the band to be heard. Correlates with

The hustle and bustle of a busy day is over with and all the hard work is finished. This peaceful selection presents the soothing sounds of an autumn evening with the sun setting to the sounds of distant

Using the seafaring adage "Red sky at night, sailor's delight; red sky at morning, sailors take warning," this piece paints a scene of life at sea. The writing helps to teach young musicians to play long

The Quest is an adventure! Beginning students will explore a limited range of pitches and rhythms no faster than a quarter note in the winds, and second-year bands will find this piece a helpful

This fanfare celebrates your young students and their achievement of successfully completing their first year of musical studies. After a brief introduction by the percussion ensemble, the winds enter with

Using the first six notes of the B-flat major scale and limited rhythmic material, this uplifting piece for elementary bands sends a positive message through the well-written music. It shows how the dark of

Capture that adrenaline rush of energy that comes when confronted with conflict. The bold, punctuated opening statements and the rising tension that takes place throughout will appeal to young players. The

Students will use pitches in the Aeolian mode (known today as the natural minor scale) to step back in time when playing From Ancient Times by Bruce Pearson. They'll sing the melody as other

Capture the strength and courage of the mighty and beautiful eagle. Important to many Native American cultures, eagles embody steadfastness, purity, and gentleness. Your beginning band will soar with

Take to the air with the eagles, from breathtaking dives to soaring in the thermals. Written in a three-part form, the opening section is a majestic 4/4 theme featuring quarter-eighth-eighth rhythms. The

Depicting the natural beauty of the Four Corners region of the American Southwest, this piece features notes of the B-flat scale set in a C minor mode. Quarter-note and eighth-note rhythms are featured

Gives your students the chance to explore dissonances at a very early level. Energetic eighth-note rhythms and lots of percussion accompany a simple melody made up of the first six notes of the B-flat

Scored for developing band, this bold work allows the band to sound confident as they introduce the main theme. The theme is developed, adding counterlines that easily allow the band to display their

The South African folk song Singabahambayo is adapted into a delightful setting for young bands. Quiet bells in the opening evoke images of the desert landscape, while sounds from the players

With strong, simple melodies shared by all the parts, this stirring selection will fill your students with the confidence they need to play with aplomb, verve, and joy! In the second half, the intensity