Flex Band Concert and Contest Music

Long revered as a master composer, the works of Gustav Holst transcribe wonderfully for the concert band. This flex arrangement contains the themes from Venus, the Bringer of Peace; Mars, the Bringer of

Now available in a flexible format, this dramatic piece for beginning band portrays the Norse god Thor and his mighty hammer. This piece is accessible to students in the second half of their first year of

A musical portrait of the imposing Vulcan, ancient Roman god of fire and metalworking, this strident and impressive piece brings this mythical figure to life. Accessible to students in the second half of

This musical and upbeat celebration of life was inspired in part by the John Steinbeck quote, "It's so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone." After the brief

Lyrical as well as exciting, this original piece captures the essence of a feudal castle and residence of the regal lords that ruled over the land. It features simple melodic and rhythmic content with

This energetic composition is the perfect opener or closer for your beginning musicians. Employing interesting melodies, full harmonies, and active rhythms, every instrumentalist gets an opportunity to play

The union of this glorious traditional Irish folk song with the compelling poem has been popular for generations. This expressive setting is lyrical in nature and really displays the expressive and somewhat

After a mysterious introduction, this original work takes off on a wild ride of contrasting themes in both 4/4 and 3/4 meters. Dynamic melodies, striking harmonies, and relentless percussion all contribute

Depicting the earliest recorded writings on astrology, this uniquely original composition begins appropriately with a haunting, beautiful introduction. The mysterious mood gradually transitions to a more