Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

You can sense right from the start that someone is sneaking around to give that unexpected surprise to a friend or foe! The percussion provide a simple but effective groove, and a jazzy middle section...

What kid doesn't love a train! This entertaining and fun piece for beginning bands calls for some lucky student (or administrator) to be featured on a wooden train whistle (the cheap kind!). Along the...

Heralded by a fanfare-like figure for trumpets in the first strain, here is an appealing German-style march solidly scored for young players. Low brass take the lead on the second strain, followed by...

The Christmas Song ist 'der' amerikanische Weihnachtssongs schlechthin und auch hierzulande bekannt und beliebt. Micheal Sweeneys fließendes Arrangement mit einer variablen Instrumentierung zeichnet s...

Immerse yourself in the captivating soundscapes of "Legend Of Devil's Lake," published by the renowned Hal Leonard. This impressive work for concert band transports both musicians and audiences into a...

Commissioned by the Grassfield High School Band in Chesapeake, Virginia, and dedicated to the graduating class of 2011, the title and nature of this work reference the various pathways chosen, and tho...

An American musical phenomenon, the circus march (or 'gallop' or 'screamer') was commonly used during the circus heyday as a way to stir up enthusiasm for the various acts and excite the crowds. Grand...

John Barnes Chance composed his landmark work for band, Incantation and Dance, in 1960 while in residence at the high school in Greensboro, North Carolina. Commissioned by the Union County (NC) Honor...

John Barnes Chance composed his landmark work for band, Incantation and Dance, in 1960 while in residence at the high school in Greensboro, North Carolina. Commissioned by the Union County (NC) Honor...

John Barnes Chance composed his landmark work for band, Incantation and Dance, in 1960 while in residence at the high school in Greensboro, North Carolina. Commissioned by the Union County (NC) Honor...

John Barnes Chance composed his landmark work for band, Incantation and Dance, in 1960 while in residence at the high school in Greensboro, North Carolina. Commissioned by the Union County (NC) Honor...

This easy yet exciting composition for young players captures the energy and forward motion of a whirlwind. James Curnow creates musical diversity through melodic development and rhythmic contrast, pl...

This easy yet exciting composition for young players captures the energy and forward motion of a whirlwind. James Curnow creates musical diversity through melodic development and rhythmic contrast, pl...

This easy yet exciting composition for young players captures the energy and forward motion of a whirlwind. James Curnow creates musical diversity through melodic development and rhythmic contrast, pl...

Overture on a Hymn Tune is based on 'The Old Ship Of Zion' which is found in the Early American Sacred Harp songbook. Johnnie Vinson uses a fast-slow-fast overture format to give this wonderful melody...

From Rimsky-Korsalov's opera Snow Maiden, 'Dance of the Tumblers' is considered to be one of this composer's most well known themes. Although brief in duration, this vibrant and energetic dance contai...

Composed to give young players the opportunity to experience mixed meter in a controlled setting (in this case, 3/4 + 4/4), Incandescence uses an engaging and energetic rhythmic groove to make this bi...

Composed to give young players the opportunity to experience mixed meter in a controlled setting (in this case, 3/4 + 4/4), Incandescence uses an engaging and energetic rhythmic groove to make this bi...

Composed to give young players the opportunity to experience mixed meter in a controlled setting (in this case, 3/4 + 4/4), Incandescence uses an engaging and energetic rhythmic groove to make this bi...

Here is an exciting and powerful work for very young players with one year of experience. Written using a single tempo throughout, a driving 8th note pulse and minor mode provide the underlying energy...