Lighter Selections for Concert Band

Colorful percussion and unusual instrumental effects bring a true sense of amazement to your audience as the narrator tells the story of an alien invasion and its aftermath.

When the lights go out, are things hiding under your bed? In the closet? Maybe not – these big scary hairy things are much too big and scary for that! But look out as you walk through the forest,

Take your musicians and audience on dark and foreboding quest with this fun original work. A simple yet effective C-minor melody along with creative orchestrations will make this piece one your players will

Embark on a rhythmic expedition with this captivating piece skillfully crafted for developing bands. Introducing students to 6/8 time through an exciting pirate-themed adventure, the lively percussive

Help students become confident performing eighth-note syncopations with this fun and easy piece for young band. Easy ranges make the music accessible, and cues are provided in bass lines for optional rests

This unique works slithers around with twirling chromatic lines that are sure to keep players on their toes! Imagine the hiss of a cobra in a trance as it dances around the room in this clever and

Imagine walking through the graveyard at night and seeing three skeletons rising from the grave. Watch and listen as the skeletons do a nocturnal dance as the darkness surrounds them. The C minor theme

Take some of the scariest and memorable musical motives, set them to an exciting rock beat, and you have the perfect end-of-rehearsal piece! Challenging and engaging, this clever flex arrangement provides

Shadows lengthen, birds fall silent, and the moonlight reveals ghostly images of a ballroom from long ago. This haunting work evokes images of dancers swirling around with malevolent grace as their cobweb

Your band will love playing this playfully spooky piece in C minor. There is a lot of interaction between the sections and great percussion effects – perfect for teaching articulation.

Midnight mischief is on full display in this dark and fun work that paints a portrait of pets gone mad in the moonlight, seized by the need to run and cause havoc under the cover of darkness. Minor

Avast, maties! Get ready to have your timbers shivered with this spirited arrangement. A few surprises are in store as it takes your band and audience for a ride on a musical pirate ship. You'll notice

Get into your rocket ship and blast off into space. This piece will aid your students to develop independence in a rock style and can be used to introduce students to playing multiple articulations and easy

Experience the paranormal in this spine-tingling work with spooky sound effects, unexplained noises that interrupt frightful melodies, and even a hint of Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain and

Add a touch of both creepy and cool to your next concert. Reminiscent of New Orleans jazz, this catchy piece for young band is a superb introduction to jazz for your developing musicians. A grooving bass

This one is a romp! Upbeat and fun, it depicts the comically overscheduled lives of modern students and the perseverance they need to make it through an average day. The quirky orchestrations and catchy

They're here! They're here! And they're invading your band room-AGAIN! The mechanical monsters are back! Serving as a logical educational continuation of the first work, this sequel combines elements of the