Concert Pieces for Concert Band

Inspired by ancient Scandinavian folklore, "Beware of the Nøkk" tells the story in music of the terrifying water creature that could change shapes to lure unsuspecting visitors into lakes and rivers....

Memories are just like movies in our heads, little pieces of time which stay with us and are recalled often. Memories are what make us human; they shape who we are and how we learn, as well as develop...

Whodunit? Composed to celebrate a band program’s successful cookie dough fundraiser, "The Cookie Thief" uses cinematic driving rhythms to depict an energetic chase scene, hot in pursuit of the baked g...

Equinox, one of Ed Huckeby’s best-selling concert work for mid-level bands, is now available in our flexible instrumentation format! Solid, creative writing is evident as the brief andante introductio...

From the opening pyramid chords to the rousing and energetic conclusion, "Ascentium" is sure to bring out the best in your ensemble! This edition, adapted for bands with limited instrumentation for th...

Ascensions is an aggressive concert or festival work of unbridled energy and power! Ascending melodic themes and harmonic structures create tension and are the basis for this creative and interesting...

This striking overture has established itself as a staple in many band programs across the country and appear on many state lists as well. Bold and exciting, this composition provides a wealth of vari...

Celtic Ritual captures the unique mix of joy and sadness in the Celtic culture, forged by a thousand years of fighting for freedom. John Higgins' dramatic work also depicts the legendary race of super...

Here's a rare gem from the band literature archives, rescored with a more practical instrumentation and part writing. Originally taken from an orchestral work entitled Two Songs Without Words, Marchin...

The continuing popularity of Eric Whitacre's dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere, with his symphonic, choral, and operatic works. October is arguably his most not...

The continuing popularity of Eric Whitacre's dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere, with his symphonic, choral, and operatic works. October is arguably his most not...

Commissioned by the Georgia Music Educators Association District 8 Honor Band, this lyrical work uses flowing melodic lines and creative scoring to create an effective setting for young bands. Sam ski...

Our sky is never the same - from day to day or even hour to hour. It holds the brightest and darkest things we will ever see, and in addition is capable of displaying every imaginable color and mood....

Commissioned by the Indiana Bandmasters Association for the 2008 All-State High School Honor Band, this stunning work from the pen of Samuel Hazo is a tour de force of Middle Eastern sounds for the co...

This loving and dreamlike work captures the undulating rhythm of a mother rocking her child to sleep. The piece was inspired by classic Rudyard Kipling: 'Oh! Hush thee, my baby, the night is behind us...

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...

Depicting an ancient tale of battle between water serpents and giant thunderbirds, Michael's dramatic work for young players provides plenty of imagery amid the dark sonorities and driving percussion...

The Native American Omaha Tribe believed in an inseparable union between earth and sky. Commissioned for the Nebraska All-State 8th Grade Band, Michael Sweeney's Earth and Sky celebrates this ideal wi...

As implied by the title, the meter of 5/4 is an important structural component of this creative and energetic work for band. After the intense opening statement, a brief lyric and calm middle section...

Composed by Alfred Reed in 1986, El Camino Real continues to be a repertoire staple for advanced ensembles. By shortening the duration and reducing the instrumentation and extreme technical demands, R...