Concert Pieces for Concert Band

This piece by Jeff Smallman shows off his ability to write interesting and musical parts for young musicians. Your students will come into band class asking to play Coming Home every day. The driving...

A terrific fanfare opening sets the tone for this short but rhythmically interesting original band composition. Colourful percussion adds to the majesty of the wind parts. The brass carry the majority...

This set of short pieces depicts events that occur annually at fairs all across North America. Ferris wheels, cotton candy, and a fanfare to open the fair are all included. Unique to this short suite...

Another dramatic work by Donald Coakley, Jubilant Dialogue is all that you have come to expect from this Canadian composer. There are a number of interesting percussion parts that add to the power and...

Originally a wedding march for solo organ, this piece has been greatly expanded for the concert band. Fanfares in the brass and stately melodies make this a terrific change of pace on a concert. This...

This jubilant piece was originally written as a choral piece with organ accompaniment. This work, while suitable for concerts at any time of the year, was composed to reflect the joy resulting from Ch...

Unleash the energy and drama of the dark with "Night Fury", published by the renowned Carl Fischer. This thrilling work for concert band captivates musicians and audiences alike right from the opening...

Feature your percussion section, or even a talented faculty member, in this novelty that uses the woodblock as a soloist.  Great for developing first-year counting skills, working on balance, counterm...

Inspired by NASA's Starliner, this composition offers players interesting, yet easy, melodic material and countermelodies that will let your students work on phrasing and balance while still having fu...

Zululand, written to honor the Zulu people of South Africa, employs an original melody and orchestration based loosely on the Zulu call-and-response song, 'Shaka Mamba', also making use of a partial s...

Celtic Scents is an amazing suite of wonderful musical scents (wildflowers, herbs, and trees) unified by the brilliant imagination of world-renowned teacher, performer and composer Kazimierz Machala,...

Celtic Scents is an amazing suite of wonderful musical scents (wildflowers, herbs, and trees) unified by the brilliant imagination of world-renowned teacher, performer and composer Kazimierz Machala,...

Starting with a fanfare, this overture quickly moves into a lively melody reminiscent of Holst.  Varying meters and levels of rhythmic complexity create demands for mature players while the inner part...

Inspired by hot air ballooning, this concert or contest composition starts with a celebratory feel with soaring melodic material and progresses to a suspenseful, yet graceful, completion.  Multiple dy...

Written in honor of the composer’s band director, this challenging concert opener or contest selection is designed to develop fundamentals of music, technical aspects of performance and expose student...

Written in honor of the composer’s band director, this challenging concert opener or contest selection is designed to develop fundamentals of music, technical aspects of performance and expose student...

Intended for intermediate to professional concert bands, this unique setting of this patriotic standard is perfect for honoring the United States of America and members of the Armed Forces.  Not a typ...

Composed to celebrate the anniversary of women being admitted to the Notre Dame concert band, this Irish-themed composition includes The Bells of St. Mary's, I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen, Girls...