Concert Pieces for Concert Band

Appreciating the beauty in nature always brings us joy. My Heart with Pleasure Fills, by Vince Gassi, was inspired by one of William Wordsworth's most popular lyrical poems, "I Wandered Lonely as a Cl...

Immerse yourself in the rich, resonant soundscape of "Deep Harmony" – a moving piece for concert band, published by the renowned Editions Marc Reift. This impressive work captivates with warm, sustain...

We live in turbulent times. The big questions about the future of the planet and of humanity find their answers in political decisions, willingness of citizens, media, art and all the resources of our...

James Rae presents two more exciting pieces for concert band in volume 4 of our series 'The Concert Band Collection': 'Blues for George', a tribute to George Gershwin, and the Latin-American-spirited...

James Rae presents two more exciting pieces for concert band in volume 4 of our series 'The Concert Band Collection': 'Blues for George', a tribute to George Gershwin, and the Latin-American-spirited...

James Rae presents two more exciting pieces for concert band in volume 4 of our series 'The Concert Band Collection': 'Blues for George', a tribute to George Gershwin, and the Latin-American-spirited...

Generations is an exciting opener for young concert bands which celebrates the musical traditions passed from one generation to the next. The music opens with a stately and triumphant fanfare, and the...

Portsmouth Point is an overture for orchestra by English composer William Walton, composed in 1925. The overture was inspired by a print by Thomas Rowlandson which depicts the colorful life of 18th ce...

Portsmouth Point is an overture for orchestra by English composer William Walton, composed in 1925. The overture was inspired by a print by Thomas Rowlandson which depicts the colorful life of 18th ce...

The title says it all – "Rápido!" This energy-charged beginning band work will get your first-semester students excited and enthusiastic about making music! After a brief mysterious opening, an electr...

Take flight with "Superhero Fanfare," an exciting work for first-year bands! Using the limited range of the concert Bb scale, this invigorating composition flashes with limitless energy and superhuman...

Strap in and hold tight – "Nitro" is an explosive young concert band selection that brings high-octane energy to the concert stage! Bursting with driving rhythms, bold melodic lines, and electrifying...

Brite Lites is an upbeat, picturesque work for young bands that illustrates the lustrous visual effect of many colors and brightness! Energetic and hopeful, the music opens with a brief melodic motive...

This expansive overture for band takes the listener and performer on a varied path of moods and styles. The opening portrays the start of a new day, full of wonder and promise. The second section repr...

The Sky's the Limit is a celebratory overture that explodes with positive energy and exuberance. From the triumphant opening fanfare to the beautifully elegant euphonium solo (cued in various instrume...

Nigel Hess's bustling 6-minute work, A Christmas Overture, is an exciting new addition to the Christmas repertoire and a must for opening any seasonal concert. Originally commissioned for orchestra by...

Energetic and fast paced, this concert or contest opener will be sure to seize the attention of your students and audience.

A dynamic concert opener or closer cast almost entirely in the Phrygian mode. The half steps that make this scale mode so unique are celebrated both in a melodic and harmonic sense, with aggressive lo...

In Greek mythology, Pegasus is a winged horse who is ridden into battle. This exciting concert overture captures the majesty and beauty of the mythical creature. (2:35)

In Greek mythology, Pegasus is a winged horse who is ridden into battle. This exciting concert overture captures the majesty and beauty of the mythical creature. (2:35)

Written in standard overture form, Mountainview Overture, by Robert Sheldon, has enjoyable parts for every section and offers many stylistic and expressive development opportunities. This bright and t...

This exciting opener by Jack Wilds is brimming with energy as the main motive bursts onto the scene. Written to honor a teacher's legacy, the piece uses colorful orchestration, active percussion writi...

Commissioned by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in 1998, this dynamic work combines 'frantic' and 'energy' to form the title, speaking volumes to the nature and verve of the character of the music. Fo...

Commissioned by the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Michigan and premiered in 1971, this dynamic composition by John Barnes Chance has a unique history. The outer sections of the work feature a rhythmic i...

Cavalleria Rusticana is a tempestuous drama of adultery and revenge set in a remote Italian village. Its earthy passions, bold confrontational scenes and richly melodic score set a fashion for so-call...