Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

Most middle-school students read the moving story, There Will Come Soft Rains. The voiceclock in the story is represented by the 'ticktock' of the claves, and the music is lyrical and pastoral in natu...

Most middle-school students read the moving story, There Will Come Soft Rains. The voiceclock in the story is represented by the 'ticktock' of the claves, and the music is lyrical and pastoral in natu...

The Australian folk song 'Catalpa' was inspired by the escape of Irish prisoners from a jail in Freemantle, Western Australia in 1876. It is said that the song became so popular in area pubs that it w...

The Escape of the Shadow Men musically creates a scene from the composer's novel In the Land of the Lochrians. This exciting and dramatic work represents many thrilling moments in a race to confrontat...

The Escape of the Shadow Men musically creates a scene from the composer's novel In the Land of the Lochrians. This exciting and dramatic work represents many thrilling moments in a race to confrontat...

Named after a well-loved children's Halloween game, this wonderful selection for young band brings the spooky sounds of haunted houses and Halloween to life. Whether you program it in the fall, winter...

Named after a well-loved children's Halloween game, this wonderful selection for young band brings the spooky sounds of haunted houses and Halloween to life. Whether you program it in the fall, winter...

Named after a well-loved children's Halloween game, this wonderful selection for young band brings the spooky sounds of haunted houses and Halloween to life. Whether you program it in the fall, winter...

Commissioned by the Chesapeake, Virginia Intermediate Honor Band, this sparkling overture is destined to be as well received as other O'Reilly favorites at this level. (Grade 1 1/2)

Commissioned by the Chesapeake, Virginia Intermediate Honor Band, this sparkling overture is destined to be as well received as other O'Reilly favorites at this level. (Grade 1 1/2)

From the Czech composer Antonín Dvorák.

October 28, 2007 began as a typically beautiful Southern California day. But as the composer sat at his piano writing this composition, he became aware of a major firestorm raging within a few miles o...

October 28, 2007 began as a typically beautiful Southern California day. But as the composer sat at his piano writing this composition, he became aware of a major firestorm raging within a few miles o...

October 28, 2007 began as a typically beautiful Southern California day. But as the composer sat at his piano writing this composition, he became aware of a major firestorm raging within a few miles o...

October 28, 2007 began as a typically beautiful Southern California day. But as the composer sat at his piano writing this composition, he became aware of a major firestorm raging within a few miles o...

Catalina March, an original composition by Steve Hodges, contains elements of both traditional and contemporary marches. The spirited opening theme features a playful give-and-take between the brass a...

Anthem of Liberty is introduced with a warm major-key chorale presented by the woodwinds and then again by the brass. This leads to an intense second presentation in the relative minor, featuring exci...

Anthem of Liberty is introduced with a warm major-key chorale presented by the woodwinds and then again by the brass. This leads to an intense second presentation in the relative minor, featuring exci...

Anthem of Liberty is introduced with a warm major-key chorale presented by the woodwinds and then again by the brass. This leads to an intense second presentation in the relative minor, featuring exci...

Looking for some music to get the audience more involved in your concert? Here it is! A medium-rock groove sets the stage for an eighth-note motive that signals the band and audience to give 'high fiv...

Looking for some music to get the audience more involved in your concert? Here it is! A medium-rock groove sets the stage for an eighth-note motive that signals the band and audience to give 'high fiv...

Looking for some music to get the audience more involved in your concert? Here it is! A medium-rock groove sets the stage for an eighth-note motive that signals the band and audience to give 'high fiv...

Take your students on a musical holiday with this engaging selection for young bands. This festive concert and contest overture features rich harmonies and rhythmic interest that will help make your g...

Take your students on a musical holiday with this engaging selection for young bands. This festive concert and contest overture features rich harmonies and rhythmic interest that will help make your g...

Take your students on a musical holiday with this engaging selection for young bands. This festive concert and contest overture features rich harmonies and rhythmic interest that will help make your g...