Concert and Contest Band Music

This creative work is full of adventure and excitement, conjuring vivid images of dragons, castles, and other legendary creatures. With impressive writing influenced by dramatic film scores, this epic

A beautiful melody and lovely suspensions open this well-written work. Playful themes then set the tone for a bright allegro section. The two styles collide as the allegro abruptly ends and the opening

Take a moonlit chase through a darkened forest in this haunting piece written in a galop-esque character that adds to the thrill. This thrilling work features dissonant harmonies, driving percussion, and

An exciting and electrifying composition for young concert bands. Full of flair and rhythmic motifs that you can't help but enjoy, it has energy pulsating throughout. Even the slower middle section has an

A lively piece depicting a traditional dance from Spain, this is a great way to introduce this style to younger players with its varied articulations and traditional Spanish instruments such as castanets. A

Lush with a beautiful simplicity best describes this touching original ballad. It's important that students play sensitive and melodic music like this in order to improve their expressive playing and

This aggressive work for young ensembles includes pulsating rhythms, bombastic percussion, and optional sound effects. Additional teaching materials such as full ensemble chromatic exercises and a short

Take your audiences on a musical tour of the exotic markets of the Middle East. The evocative writing will have listeners experiencing the aroma of spices and imagining the sight of beautiful fabrics while

This sensitive setting is right on target for developing musicality in young performers! Set at a comfortable andante tempo, the work is not technically challenging, yet will help develop important

Introduce and reinforce 6/8 time with this exciting concert opener for beginners. Using only five 6/8 rhythm patterns and the first six notes learned (with a few accidentals for color), it's is an excellent

The peaceful melodies of this beautiful lyrical work are an ideal way to showcase the musicality of your developing ensemble. Extremely modest ranges allow directors to focus on line, tone and musical

Check this one out! Dark harmonies create a menacing atmosphere in the opening of this engaging work. As the pace quickens, powerful themes combine with aggressive rhythmic lines layered with ominous

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

Inspired by 19th- and 20th-century dance pieces, this energetic and spirited work uses only six notes yet sounds like so much more! The notes and rhythms fall into place quickly so beginning students can

Here's a fun and easy piece beginning musicians will enjoy playing on their very first concert. Using only the first few notes taught in beginning band methods and with slightly more challenging percussion,

This excellent teaching vehicle for beginning band shows how musical modes can change the overall character of a piece of music. An effective piece that will have your beginning band students sounding their

Bold, fast and fun! This concert opener includes memorable melodies, bold harmonic progressions, and active parts for every instrument. Solid scoring, limited ranges, and a variety of timbres make this