Concert Band for Beginners

This setting of the captivating ballad The Last Rose of Summer musically captures the nature of the delicate and graceful rose. In addition to the colorful scoring, there are opportunities to feature...

Experience life on the American prairielands in this uplifting concert band work that combines elements of lyricism with rhythmic excitement. The composer of Pinnacle, Zeal, and Force of Nature has he...

A Country Lullaby is a beautiful piece for young band that depicts a pastoral scene of the country side, providing wonderful opportunities for the ensemble to 'paint a picture.' A strong feature of th...

Known primarily for his choral writing, this Gary Lanier band work, his first with Grand Mesa Publications, pays tribute to his past and current mentors who have inspired him as a musician and a perso...

Rising out of a misty, impressionistic sound environment, the chant-like melody of this very original work is first stated in flutes and trumpets. As the piece progresses, the slow-tempo opening state...

This imaginary tale of the exploits of a heroic warrior conjures up vivid images of a bygone era. Strong melodic lines are constantly shifted through the ensemble, supported by an intense percussion s...

Transport your band and audience to the tropics without ever having to set foot on a boat! This lighthearted piece authentically captures the feel of island music with its memorable, singing melodies...

From the Greek words meaning 'perpetual motion,' KINESIS PERPETUUM is an exciting concert opener for young band. Syncopated rhythms, tone clusters, flowing motives, and shifting key centers give the p...

Ascent to Quandary Peak' depicts the composer and his wife's journey as they ascend Quandary Peak, one of the Colorado mountains with a summit over 14,000 feet. Although the trail is considered one of...

This fun selection authentically captures the dance style known as the tango, which developed during the 1880's in Argentina and Uruguay. It evolved into an exciting partner dance which became popular...

Here is a piece that is a perfect finale for your winter concert. Written for band with optional unison chorus, this is a great way to put the two groups together for a rousing finish. The lyrics of W...

Luna Y Fuego (Moon and Fire) is a Pasodoble (double step), a march form that originated as a Spanish military march that allowed troops to march at double the pace of regular troops. This particular P...

Circus Delight' is a five-part suite which is set, how could it be otherwise, in a big circus tent. The suite starts with a part called 'Entrance'. The orchestra, positioned above the entrance of the...

Circus Delight' is a five-part suite which is set, how could it be otherwise, in a big circus tent. The suite starts with a part called 'Entrance'. The orchestra, positioned above the entrance of the...

The three sections of Movements demonstrate the concept of motion in all its orms. The March briskly gets the band going (in motion). section 2 (Sarabande) is solemn and melodious (slow motion), and t...

The three sections of Movements demonstrate the concept of motion in all its orms. The March briskly gets the band going (in motion). section 2 (Sarabande) is solemn and melodious (slow motion), and t...

The Scottish composer, Bruce Fraser, has always devoted himself to educational music. In this composition, in which his love for Scotland can be heard, again, he has clearly considered the possibiliti...

The weather inspired Albert Dam to compose Weather Report. The three parts Windy (rock), Misty (ballad) and Sunny (calypso) want to make us believe that the weather will be changeable. Stable or not,...

As long as we can remember, trumpets and percussion have been the instruments most closely associated with the army and its soldiers. Just think of the medieval herald who publicly proclaimed all the...

A Western Suite paints the musical picture of a group of gold diggers and adventurers in the Wild West! Opening with an optimistic march, followed by wistful sounds around the campfire, A Western Suit...

In a suite of three parts arranger Dagmar Kildevann makes a bridge between starting musician and classic composer. You hear the following parts: Grand march from Aida - Verdi. Aria, from The Marriage...

In a suite of three parts arranger Dagmar Kildevann makes a bridge between starting musician and classic composer. You hear the following parts: Grand march from Aida - Verdi. Aria, from The Marriage...

Composer Peter Martin received his inspiration from the period of the versatile Henry VIII and the accompanying sparkling late-medieval music. At Henry's Table describes the atmosphere at the court of...

The world's most important sports event inspired Schulte to compose a magnificent new concert piece. In three parts he successively describes the opening ceremony (musical entry of the athletes), the...