Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

The haunting melody of this traditional tune likely dates to the Middle Ages, and was published by British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams in the 1906 English Hymnal. Freely adapted by Johnnie Vinson...

Jazz great Luther Henderson created a number of classic settings for the Canadian Brass, and this is one of his best! Skillfully adapted by Michael Brown directly from the quintet version, here is the...

Featuring a driving pulse throughout, powerful percussion writing, and dramatic impact points, here is Richard's popular contest work for young players carefully adapted for flexible instrumentation....

Effectively arranged here in a flexible instrumentation format, this Henry Mancini masterpiece is one of the most recognized television themes of all time! For added fun, this version also includes an...

Using only limited rhythms and ranges, Bandroom Rock is a great way to get your beginning players energized and motivated. The low brass starts things off, following the rest of the band and short fea...

From Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, this movement is one of the master's most recognizable and performed themes. Featured in the Oscar-winning film The King's Speech, here is a skilled and effective vers...

Composed in 1912, this memorable choral anthem was one of Chesnokovs last sacred works, and one he never heard performed! Michael Brown has skillfully and faithfully adapted this marvelous work for yo...

Ancient history is filled with tales of magical swords used to further the cause of noble warriors and heroes. El Cid, the national hero of Spain, had his sword Tizona by his side during the Siege of...

Ancient history is filled with tales of magical swords used to further the cause of noble warriors and heroes. El Cid, the national hero of Spain, had his sword Tizona by his side during the Siege of...

The popular animated film How to Train Your Dragon gave us a marvelous score by John Powell. This concise arrangement for second-year players features the primary themes in an easy and appealing setti...

The term dark horse originated in horse racing describing an unknown entry, but also carries the connotation of an underdog in politics or sports. Composed in 6/8 and using a single brisk tempo throug...

The term dark horse originated in horse racing describing an unknown entry, but also carries the connotation of an underdog in politics or sports. Composed in 6/8 and using a single brisk tempo throug...

This overture for second year players tells the musical story of Portsmouth Village, once a bustling sea village on North Carolina's Outer Banks, but now a ghost town with past glories only a memory....

This overture for second year players tells the musical story of Portsmouth Village, once a bustling sea village on North Carolina's Outer Banks, but now a ghost town with past glories only a memory....

This overture for second year players tells the musical story of Portsmouth Village, once a bustling sea village on North Carolina's Outer Banks, but now a ghost town with past glories only a memory....

The mission of United Sound, Inc. is to provide musical performance experiences for students with special needs. In this program, each student is mentored by three general education students already i...

The mission of United Sound, Inc. is to provide musical performance experiences for students with special needs. In this program, each student is mentored by three general education students already i...

The mission of United Sound, Inc. is to provide musical performance experiences for students with special needs. In this program, each student is mentored by three general education students already i...

Featuring a dynamic yet easy melody, this powerful piece for first year-players will sound great with limited rehearsal time and help give your students confidence. Every section of the band has inter...

Named in honor of the mighty Alaskan grizzly bear, Kodiak! is a musical portrait of this beautiful creature and its surroundings - sometimes fierce, sometimes gentle; but always impressive. Listen for...

Named in honor of the mighty Alaskan grizzly bear, Kodiak! is a musical portrait of this beautiful creature and its surroundings - sometimes fierce, sometimes gentle; but always impressive. Listen for...

Suitable for contest or festival use, this early American hymn tune features a wonderful flowing melody and a nice variety of dynamic contrasts. Even in this setting for flexible instrumentation, ever...

James Curnow's Renaissance Suite for full band continues to be a popular choice for contest and festival. Here is a version carefully adapted for flexible instrumentation that features these distincti...

In 1969, at a time when the Beatles and Rolling Stones ruled the airwaves, this mournful ballad from the movie Romeo and Juliet (also known as A Time for Us) topped the pop charts with a recording by...

Masterfully arranged for very young players, this timeless holiday favorite will be a hit on any Christmas concert. This version retains chromatic elements inherent in the original, however ranges and...