Sheet Music for Concert Band

Remarkably similar to the original yet extremely approachable by medium-level bands, this arrangement of Jupiter captures all the fire of the original orchestral version. An excellent way to explore o...

Feature your percussionists in this "uncanny" novelty! Timothy Loest uses ordinary waste containers (such as metal trash cans and plastic wastebaskets) to create the extraordinary! The visual effects...

There is plenty for your percussionists in this contest work by one of the country's most prolific composers. A lyrical opening sets the mood as the piece rockets forward in a burst of energy, eventua...

Treat your students and audience to a crash course in classical composers with this clever musical anthology of masterworks, including composers such as Schubert, Rossini, Brahms, Bach, Beethoven, Mah...

This three-movement programmatic work is based on various constellations and their Greek mythologies. Movements include Orion (The Hunter), Draco (The Dragon), and Pegasus (The Winged Horse). The open...

Experience the legend of phantom cowboys in the American West. Inspired by multiple sightings of these apparitions, this exciting work paints a vivid portrait of a moonlit night just before the ghost...

All of us are taught to have big dreams and to pursue those dreams. In the spirit of this ideal, Roland Barrett salutes all great dreamers by examining the connection between thought and deed, contemp...

Written largely in the Western genre, Rock Springs Saga begins with a brilliant fanfare, which recurs throughout the piece. A whimsical flurry of sounds and dancelike rhythms ensue before the music se...

Experience boundless energy from the "impossible machine" that inspired this aggressive work! For centuries, mankind has searched for a way to develop a machine that can operate by producing its own e...

This thrilling medieval adventure follows the Black Knight, guided by a code of chivalry and an unwavering commitment to courage, justice, and loyalty. A dark opening moves quickly into an energetic a...

This powerful work depicts the frantic voyage of the RMS Carpathia, the first ship to arrive on the scene after receiving a distress call from the Titanic. Determined to save as many lives as possible...

Experience the life of the 19th-century swashbuckler in this fantastic contest piece! The opening theme, The Pirate Life, recalls the lively dance music of pirates after a hard day. A beautiful and ha...

While not specifically programmatic, this aggressive work paints a picture of mechanical rage in a rollercoaster of sound. From the opening dissonant chords to the exuberant themes and wildly aggressi...

Tired of playing the same old holiday tunes from the method on your winter concert? Then take a fresh approach with this exceptional arrangement that amazingly uses only six notes and note values no s...

This spirited work captures the romping sounds of an Old West cattle drive. Catchy melodies combine with driving rhythms to evoke images of stomping livestock. Temple blocks, slapstick, and other perc...

Take an imaginary flight on the ever-graceful winged-horse Pegasus! Using just six notes, this work manages to capture the grandeur of this mythical creature through the triumphant melodies that are p...

Inspired by the tragic story of "The Trail of Tears," this work depicts the long journey made by the Cherokees when they were forced to leave their land and journey a thousand miles on foot. From shoc...

Depicting life in the desert, this captivating work begins with the haunting sounds of a baron desert as relentless heat hits it by day. At night, exotic plants and animals spring to life, portrayed w...

Inspired by an enormous, mirror-like elliptical sculpture by British artist Anish Kapoor, this festival work reflects the spirit of Chicago's busy streets, vibrant people, and magnificent architecture...

This thoughtful adaptation from Haydn's Creation is a wonderful way to incorporate classical music on your next program while working on balance between woodwinds, brass and percussion. It can also fu...

This thoughtful adaptation from Haydn's Creation is a wonderful way to incorporate classical music on your next program while working on balance between woodwinds, brass and percussion. It can also fu...

This stunning and powerful work recalls the massive Krakatoa explosions of 1883 that were heard over 2,000 miles away. The piece begins with an immediate intensity using dissonant ascending notes repr...

Based on a strange dream in which the composer saw four moons floating in the horizon, this profound work chronicles a world gone topsy-turvy. With the opening bell tones and eerie whispering througho...

This imaginative work was conceived as the underscore to a fictional fireworks show. The opening section suggests the massive fireworks bursting in grand fashion as the music thrives on each explosion...

This exceptional arrangement captures all the raw power and intensity of the first movement of The Planets by Gustav Holst. Shortened to be more accessible to younger groups this version uses clever o...