Concert Openers for Concert Band

Commissioned by the ATSSB All-State band, this workis all about the deep and personal connections we all form as human beings. Uniquely human, it is full of positive emotional peaks as well as gentle

Inspiring from the outset, this work has all the trappings of a modern fanfare while still being perfectly suited to any concert program. The harmonic and rhythmic choices are infectious and will leave both

This wild ride of a fanfare pulls out all the stops! With great harmonic dissonances, brass flares, and woodwind flourishes, this work takes you on an interstellar journey right up to the most violent and

A bold and powerful opening fanfare for the more advanced concert band. A great showcase for a powerful brass section.

This sparkling concert overture opens with a majestic fanfare that leads to the buoyant main theme in 12/8 time. A lyrical contrasting section is as rich in melodic content as it is passion. In a modified

Open your concert program in grandiose fashion with this powerful fanfare. This work uses stately triplet and sixteenth-note figures to create an exciting atmosphere. An excellent showcase for a technically

This outstanding original work is the perfect choice for a concert opener or contest. Hopeful themes, powerful brass fanfares, moving woodwind lines, and engaging percussion form the backbone of the energy

An energetic tour de force from start to finish. This piece uses carefully designed eighth-note ostinato patterns and driving percussion to keep the momentum going whether it be a full-on ensemble or a