Concert Band for Beginners

One of the classics of young band literature, this composition by James Curnow is found on many state lists throughout the country. This adaptation is scored for flexible instrumentation and features...

Perfect for programming any time of year be it winter/holiday concerts or festival, this bright, feel-good original will place the audience in a festive winter landscape with all sections having wonde...

When I was a music student in Bergen in the late 1980s, conductor, arranger, and educator Tom Brevik commissioned me to arrange two folk tune suites for all young bands. The idea behind the suites was...

When I was a music student in Bergen in the late 1980s, conductor, arranger, and educator Tom Brevik commissioned me to arrange two folk tune suites for all young bands. The idea behind the suites was...

The most well-known piece by Owe Green is "By the end of the day", composed as the finale for the Skövde Tattoo in 1973. In this paraphrase, Lina Sandell's hymn "Bred dina vingar" ("Spread your wide w...

This suite was composed in the winter of 2024, for the junior band of Tjøme skolemusikk. The different movements describe the challenges and joys of winter and the cold season: 1. Snow 2. Freezing Col...

Introduce your students to the tender music sounds of the 1930s and 40s. Filled with colorful melodies, countermelodies, and lush harmonies, this piece will certainly be a highlight on your concert pr...

At the Edge of the Sea by Kirk Vogel is an energetic composition that depicts the sounds and activity associated with coastal waters. The motion of birds along the coastline is successfully characteri...

At the Edge of the Sea by Kirk Vogel is an energetic composition that depicts the sounds and activity associated with coastal waters. The motion of birds along the coastline is successfully characteri...

What would a piece for band entitled Stay Tuned sound like? How about one part tune up, one part driving energy, one part tuneful melody. Add to this that the tuning note is always present somewhere t...

What would a piece for band entitled Stay Tuned sound like? How about one part tune up, one part driving energy, one part tuneful melody. Add to this that the tuning note is always present somewhere t...

Written as a powerful sequel to Moscow, 1941, this work changes the narrative, where the theme from Moscow now becomes the aggressor, and the heroic people of Ukraine are represented by the Ukrainian...

Written as a powerful sequel to Moscow, 1941, this work changes the narrative, where the theme from Moscow now becomes the aggressor, and the heroic people of Ukraine are represented by the Ukrainian...

Up and Away, by Todd Stalter, is an energetic, fanfare-type piece, ideal for opening or closing a concert. The melodic ideas rise, fall, and undulate in imitation of flight and convey the thrill and e...

Mountain Music Throwdown, arranged by Scott Watson, is for intermediate bands and brings two contrasting Appalachian fiddle tunes into one spectacular arrangement. It includes the sassy, minor-key "Cl...

What begins as simple motion - a clap, a tap, a click - gradually builds into a tightly woven engine of sound, pulsing with precision and drive. A lyrical motif rises above the rhythmic undercurrent,...

Get ready for an exhilarating piece that demands precision from your students. Countdown, by Brant Karrick invites players into a rhythmic adventure, especially with its challenging eighth notes and r...

Fury of the Storm, by Aiden Minder-Maldonado, is an exciting and dynamic piece that depicts a boat ride through an intense tropical storm. The piece starts slowly, representing the calm before the sto...

The powerful group of Roman centurions process into the hall in perfect formation. Their collective movement is punctuated with bold melodic statements, a military-style cadence, and layered rhythmic...

The powerful group of Roman centurions process into the hall in perfect formation. Their collective movement is punctuated with bold melodic statements, a military-style cadence, and layered rhythmic...

The sights and sounds of Italy come to life in this spirited and clever march by Timothy Loest. Playful nods to the country's culture and music result in a march with a unique twist, perfect for your...

The sights and sounds of Italy come to life in this spirited and clever march by Timothy Loest. Playful nods to the country's culture and music result in a march with a unique twist, perfect for your...

Written in two distinct sections, The Lakes, by Robert Sheldon, opens with a lyrical theme reminiscent of many much-loved American hymns and gospel tunes. Important parts appear in all parts, but feat...

Written in two distinct sections, The Lakes, by Robert Sheldon, opens with a lyrical theme reminiscent of many much-loved American hymns and gospel tunes. Important parts appear in all parts, but feat...

Escapade!, by Raymond Sifuentes, sets the scene for a classic spy thriller. Our favorite secret agent protagonist finds himself embarking on his biggest mission yet! The job is simple: get in, collect...