Sheet Music for Concert Band

Using just six notes, this intense work evokes the power and ferocity of an active Indonesian volcano! After an epic opening, bold melodic lines intertwine with moments of clapping and stomping while...

This magnificent three-movement work pays homage to the House of Tudor, a European royal house that ruled England and Ireland in the 16th century. A blithely woodwind anthem and a rollicking dance her...

Inspired by the famous novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this piece depicts the climactic chase through the night as Holmes and Watson try to save the last of the Baskerville family from a murderous ho...

This fun, western-inspired work utilizes two folk tunes to portray a raucous, spontaneous dance that might have taken place around an evening campfire. A smooth, peaceful introduction quickly gives wa...

Mischief and fun abound in this magical work that evokes images of some of our favorite young wizards, including the sorcerer's apprentice. A mystical opening features flute and percussion before movi...

The Renaissance comes alive in this two-movement work featuring Now is the Month of Maying (Thomas Morley) and Schiarazula Marazula (Giorgio Mainerio). While extremely approachable for young students,...

Opening with a sense of solemn reverence and anticipation, this highly energetic work takes place in France during the Middle Ages. As a knight sets up camp in front of a bridge, the battles begin whe...

The sounds of ancient Mexico come alive in this thrilling work with powerful percussion writing to tell the story of this Mayan city at the peak of its power. Following a chaotic opening, the piece we...

Droning whirly tubes, wind gusts, and other ominous sounds depict the eerie phenomenon known as ghost lights. Opening with a dark and menacing sound, the piece soon moves into a section fueled by adre...

The exploits of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen come alive in this musical tour-de-force! The opening militaristic theme pays homage to these heroes as they approach their aircraft and prepare to take f...

Based on the novel by American author Jack London, this powerful work depicts a dog’s struggle as he progressively moves from a domesticated animal to a creature of the wild. All sections of the piece...

Introduce your beginning students to the music of Renaissance composer Tielman Susato, presented here in fanfare style. The melody is passed throughout the ensemble and is presented in a variety of or...

Program this alternative to a traditional concert march as the opener or closer for your next concert! This tribute to the dastardly villains of the silent movie era will excite your performers and ha...

This highly programmatic work tells the story of buccaneer naval warfare and the ghosts that linger to this day, haunting the seas and all who pass through them. After an evocative opening featuring n...

Explore this fun and colorful work that depicts the mysterious trolls of Mount Horeb (Wisconsin) coming out at night to dance in the streets. Written as a dark, magical waltz, the music moves through...

This thrilling and adrenaline-charged work depicts a "quasar," the most intense source of light in the universe. The boisterous opening and brisk tempo portrays the speed of light itself while sudden...

The dynamic energy of minimalism combines with the epic sounds of thunderstorms in this contemporary and powerful work. Opening with the haunting sounds of vibraphone, piano, crystal glasses and ether...

Take a heart-pounding adventure into the minds of two base jumpers who set a world record before safely landing on the ground. Fantastic musical imagery sets the mood for each section as the piece unf...

Inspired by the 1888 eruption of Mt. Bandai in northern Japan, this bold, imaginative work captures the drama and fury of a pyroclastic flow. The driving rhythms in the percussion along with the dark...

This programmatic work includes energetic rhythms and massive dissonant chords to depict an epic battle between a solitary warrior and a dragon that threatens his kingdom. A large battery of percussio...

During the 15th century BC, Megiddo became the site of the first recorded battle in history. The records of this clash are scrawled in hieroglyphics in the Hall of Annals at the Temple of Amun-Rah. Th...

Perhaps no challenge has been greater in history than setting foot on the moon. Relive those amazing moments with this piece that uses audio clips from President Kennedy, Commander Neil Armstrong and...

Experience the International Space Station through the power of music. This epic three-movement work musically depicts several astronauts' first-hand accounts of launch, first experiences of floating,...

Buckle up and take your audience on a flight into the turbulent heart of a nebula! Booming percussion and sparkling woodwind lines conjure images of celestial bodies spinning and crashing together in...

This high-energy concert overture combines powerful fanfares, sweeping melodies, open harmonies, and driving rhythms into a work that is particularly well-suited to open either half of your next conce...