Alfred Young Symphonic Series

This imaginative piece brings the magical sounds of steampunk to your concert band. Enter the world of Jules Verne, H. G. Wells, and others whose fascinating, limitless view of the future - from a Vic...

This concert march for band portrays both the mischievous nature and the graceful beauty of a wonderful creature: a red fox. The Spanish harmonies and the 3/4 time signature give this march an exotic...

Mar Y Cielo ("Sea and Sky"), by Jorge L. Vargas, is a tuneful and memorable pasodoble written for young bands. With its vibrant harmonies and melodic lines, this piece is a perfect introduction to the...

Starfall by Robert Sheldon is a dynamic and exciting piece that was inspired by a viewing of the Lyrid meteor shower. This composition invokes interstellar drama with introspection into the vastness o...

Snowdrifts, by Jordan Sterk, is a lyrical and expressive work that seeks to capture the serene beauty of a sunny winter day in the aftermath of a snowstorm. The music paints a vivid picture of a quiet...

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,...

Montana Sunrise, by Jorge Vargas, captures the awe-inspiring grandeur and tranquil beauty of Montana's dawn landscape. The melodic lines, dynamic contrasts, and profound harmonies evoke the visual ima...

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...

A dramatic opener or closer to your program, Quinctus, by Brad Ciechomski, is an energetic work that will make your concert one to remember. This very approachable 5/4 piece will lock in your band fro...

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...

Based on a popular theme from Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance, South Fork Legacy, by Robert Sheldon, presents an original up-tempo theme played over Sullivan's harmonic structure. Following a heartfelt...

Winner of the 2024 NBA Young Band Composition Contest, Balatro, by Minoo Dixon, is a bold and eccentric work that invites students and listeners into the mind of a "balatro" -- the Latin word for joke...

Winner of the 2024 NBA Young Band Composition Contest, Balatro, by Minoo Dixon, is a bold and eccentric work that invites students and listeners into the mind of a "balatro" -- the Latin word for joke...

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...

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...

Packed with frenetic energy contrasted with a deeply moving lyrical section, On a Tear, by Todd Stalter, gives young musicians the opportunity to explore wide ranges of expression as all parts of the...

Packed with frenetic energy contrasted with a deeply moving lyrical section, On a Tear, by Todd Stalter, gives young musicians the opportunity to explore wide ranges of expression as all parts of the...

Packed with frenetic energy contrasted with a deeply moving lyrical section, On a Tear, by Todd Stalter, gives young musicians the opportunity to explore wide ranges of expression as all parts of the...

Ritmo y Sabor (Rhythm and Flavor), by Jorge Vargas, is based on the Cha Cha and Danzón styles of Latin music. These particular styles of music are characterized by syncopated rhythms and auxiliary per...

Ritmo y Sabor (Rhythm and Flavor), by Jorge Vargas, is based on the Cha Cha and Danzón styles of Latin music. These particular styles of music are characterized by syncopated rhythms and auxiliary per...

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