Christmas Concert Works for Band

Inspired by the overthrow of King James II of England in what was later called the Glorious Insurrection (or Revolution) of 1688, this dramatic musical essay is rife with powerful, ominous chords and...

This energetic composition is the perfect opener or closer employing soaring melodies, rich harmonies, and driving rhythms. All instruments get an opportunity to play melodic material, and this piece...

Perfect for opening or closing a concert for first-year band students, A Woodland Celebration by Robert Sheldon lends a light rhythmic style to a tuneful melody. As soon as young students can play a c...

Haunted Sleigh Ride is based on 'Jingle Bells' but shifted to a minor key, transforming a winter favorite into an eerie adventure into the snowy unknown. We may not be 'laughing all the way.' Brian Be...

Monsters, Unite! by Kelly Dugger is a fun beginning band piece that is sure to be a hit, not only at Halloween time but all year round. Monsters all around the world are waking up to a calling to unit...

Cataclysm of the Cosmos by Amy Webb depicts the powerful crash of meteors upon the Earth, decimating the dinosaurs! Propel your ensemble right into the spectacular fray with pounding eighth-note strik...

Arabian Sandscapes by Rossano Galante is a stunning work that opens with a bold, unison statement of the main theme by the brasses. After the introduction, a rhythmic ostinato follows in the winds, wh...

Arabian Sandscapes by Rossano Galante is a stunning work that opens with a bold, unison statement of the main theme by the brasses. After the introduction, a rhythmic ostinato follows in the winds, wh...

The Dragon Run is a 40 mile winding stream that flows throughout Virginia and empties into the Piankatank River. It is also known as the Dragon Swamp and even just The Dragon. This immense ecosystem i...

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...

Otter Point Holiday, by Robert Sheldon, begins with a playful, fast tempo with interesting harmonies and meters, students will be immediately enamored by this piece. There is a contrasting, beautiful,...

Opening with an energetic eighth note melody driven by an insistent woodblock, this uptempo composition unfolds playfully, gracefully, and relentlessly. From first note to last, this exciting piece fo...

Swords of Glory by Adrian B. Sims is a musical soundtrack that imagines a fantasy sword fight. (2:15) The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative addition to the ever-expanding MakeMusic Cloud intera...

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...

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...

Gem City Fanfare by Todd Stalter is a bold concert opener featuring thick quartal harmonies in the winds accompanied by a variety of percussion timbres. Adapted from a longer work composed for the Qui...

Gem City Fanfare by Todd Stalter is a bold concert opener featuring thick quartal harmonies in the winds accompanied by a variety of percussion timbres. Adapted from a longer work composed for the Qui...

Gem City Fanfare by Todd Stalter is a bold concert opener featuring thick quartal harmonies in the winds accompanied by a variety of percussion timbres. Adapted from a longer work composed for the Qui...

Gem City Fanfare by Todd Stalter is a bold concert opener featuring thick quartal harmonies in the winds accompanied by a variety of percussion timbres. Adapted from a longer work composed for the Qui...

Taking a page from the humorous and energetic movie, Gnomeo & Juliet, this fun piece depicts the famous garden gnomes of England dancing and entertaining in their flower and vegetable gardens. A perfe...

Strong rhythms, contrasting themes, and melodic opportunities for all make this a fantastic choice for your next concert. Inspired by the amazing things created by those who craft with iron, this driv...

Strong rhythms, contrasting themes, and melodic opportunities for all make this a fantastic choice for your next concert. Inspired by the amazing things created by those who craft with iron, this driv...