Collegiate Repertoire

A slow, dark, and mysterious opening transitions to a brisk but dark C minor melody that slowly builds before exploding into a triumphant A-flat major fanfare. Fantastic melodic writing, creative harmonies,

This intense work recounts a combat manoeuver as soldiers set up a flanking ambush. Opening with a fiery chord, the relentless melody is expressed through precise articulation. The work challenges

The classic march has been wonderfully rescored for more accessibility while maintaining the grandeur of the original.

This exotic original work takes musicians and audiences on a fantastic adventure. Mysterious melodies based on the double harmonic minor scale, ear-grabbing harmonies, and whirlwind tempo changes will sweep

A beautiful lyrical piece that holds the listener's engagement from beginning to end. Excellent orchestrations explore a wide variety of colors while careful scoring creates peaks and valleys that bring out

Inspired by a high school student who found happy moments even in the face of cancer, this uplifting work combines engaging rhythms, energetic melodies, bombastic percussion, and hints of Beethoven's

Based on a Bulgarian folk song, this musical depiction of two warriors battling each other begins with a mysterious and ominous statement that explodes into a rhythmic flurry of driving percussion, mixed

A great technical showcase that is fun and entertaining. Whimsical melodies, whirling eighth note lines, crisp and punchy hits and campy yet well scored percussion effects combine to create this fresh work

Named after both Columbia, the female personification of the New World and the United States, and the city of Columbia, Missouri, this exciting work is sure to be an audience favorite. Hints of Americana,

Kick off your shoes and jump in! Named after a North Texas creek, this high-stepping piece captures the rowdy frolicking in the water with friends and family. Young players will expand their

Experience a New Orleans vibe with this exciting, parade-inspired crowd pleaser! A celebration of music, life, and love, this piece has an infectious rhythmic groove and a spirited melody. Elements of jazz

Written in a style reminiscent of Edvard Grieg's March of the Dwarves, this masterful work utilizes playful themes, creative harmonies, chromatic scales, and very colorful orchestrations

Three well-known secular carol tunes are showcased in this big and brassy, bright and flashy seasonal extravaganza, especially suited as a concert opener. Beginning with a cascade of chimes, soaring

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

A highly dramatic work that will bring the full range of musical emotions to life with intense driving motifs as well as sweet lyrical sections that evoke thoughts of nature. Very creative orchestrations,

This holiday arrangement weaves two traditional Hanukkah melodies, Ma'oz Tzur and The Dreidel Song, into a colorful, rousing celebration. The approachable, mature-sounding composition will

This contemporary fanfare will usher in a sense of excitement and anticipation as the music unfolds in dramatic fashion. Bold, rhythmic motives combine with massively powerful lyrical lines spanning a wide

Based upon the hymn tune Melita, commonly known as Eternal Father, Strong to Save, this stirring fanfare is perfect for opening a concert or celebratory event. The opening brass

This exciting and dramatic fanfare featuring triumphant brass and soaring melodies is a wonderful concert opener that will show off intermediate to advanced bands in a flattering way, will please audiences,

A musical depiction of being able to fly like a bird to see loved ones and friends, this lyrical composition features soaring melodic lines and intertwined countermelodies. Delicate percussion helps to

As you might expect from the title, this bold original work echoes with the sound of freedom and victory. Tight brass scoring with crisp sixteenth-note rhythms, sweeping technical woodwind lines, and great

Inspired by the music of Scotland, this stellar original opens with a strathspey written in a bold and majestic manner. A brief transition introduces the beautiful Scottish carol Christ Child's

The Grand Tetons in the Rocky Mountains are the basis for this concert and contest overture. Opening with a broad, majestic feel with light snare drum accompaniment, the ensemble quickly encounters dynamic

This introspective work explores the relationship between oneself and the outside world. Turbulent forces and fast, driving rhythms surround the listener in the turmoil of personal growth. Exciting woodwind