Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

Here's the moving ballad from Disney's landmark animation classic 'The Lion King' in a wonderful setting for young players. Featuring brief solos for alto sax and trumpet, this arrangement also passes...

Having won an astounding 20 GRAMMY Awards®, four Academy Awards, and a Golden Globe---Henry Mancini was best known for his contribution to early television themes. Based on the 1958--1961 television s...

This impressive work by John Higgins is a descriptive essay for band, reflecting the mysteries of Native American peoples and their kinship with nature. The varied musical sections are subtitled: Ench...

What a marvelous work for younger bands! Based on the famous pentatonic Korean folk song, it features easy, colorful percussion effects. A striking change of pace.

What a marvelous work for younger bands! Based on the famous pentatonic Korean folk song, it features easy, colorful percussion effects. A striking change of pace.

This colorful concert work is based on folk themes of central Africa. It features traditional concert band percussion instruments throughout and easy, repetitive syncopation for the entire band. Secti...

MusicWorks - Grade 2 One of the classics of young band literature, this composition by James Curnow is found on many state lists throughout the country. Described as a song of jubilation, Canticum ope...

This intriguing suite by Paul Jennings is a perfect way to introduce contemporary musical content and relevant programmatic material to young bands. Each of the three short movements explores a differ...

As it explores various moods and sounds of the world's endangered rain forests, this programmatic work gives each section of the band the opportunity to perform harmonies and textures usually found in...

Eric Osterling has done a wonderful job of adapting Handel's famous theme using a variety of instrumental textures and dynamic contrasts. Ideally suited for concert or festival use, this chorale-like...

In this unique programmatic composition, Paul Jennings has captured some of the drama and mystery surrounding the legendary Ghost Dance cult of the Sioux in the late 19th century. A marvelous multicul...

Written in a slow-fast form, the opening slow section features the flute section alternating with full ensemble chorale-like passages. All sections of the band get a chance to be featured in the fast...

A bold and sonorous overture, Flight of Eagles is designed with young players' success in mind. Strong intervals in the melodic writing, interesting percussion, and good pacing for the winds make this...

Henry Mancini's theme to the Blake Edward's comedy about a thief, a diamond, and a bumbling French inspector, has stood as a modern classic transcending film and music, featuring one the most recogniz...

Watch your students light up when they recognize this melody, originally a Bolivian folk song, now used as the favorite 2nd tune of many current dance hits. If you can play a B-flat scale, you can pla...

Das gehört unbedingt in Ihre Musikbibliothek! Erfindungsreiche Variationen über eines der schönsten Mozart-Themen sind der Stoff, aus dem die gelungene Fortsetzung von Curnows erfolgreichen Bach Varia...

Ein spannender Rhythmus und starke Melodien machen Curnows eindrucksvolles symphonisches Porträt aus. Modale Abschweifungen fügen sich in einem weit gefächerten Spektrum an Farben und Besetzungsdichte...

Ein spannender Rhythmus und starke Melodien machen Curnows eindrucksvolles symphonisches Porträt aus. Modale Abschweifungen fügen sich in einem weit gefächerten Spektrum an Farben und Besetzungsdichte...

An uplifting tone poem for band, this one is a truly beautiful expression built upon rich texture and artfully-phrased melody. From a simple hymn-like opening, the piece builds relentlessly to an inte...

An uplifting tone poem for band, this one is a truly beautiful expression built upon rich texture and artfully-phrased melody. From a simple hymn-like opening, the piece builds relentlessly to an inte...

The exciting and the mysterious combine in unforeseen ways as we traverse the enigma of Colorado's Phantom Canyon. A provocative and unusual kind of music for the younger band to explore, your musicia...

The exciting and the mysterious combine in unforeseen ways as we traverse the enigma of Colorado's Phantom Canyon. A provocative and unusual kind of music for the younger band to explore, your musicia...

Festive music for your winter concert! This delightful arrangement of a traditional French Canadian melody is a pleasant diversion from the usual Christmas tunes you've heard so many times before. Rhy...

Explore the history and beauty of West Virginia with this exciting new overture. The powerful opening takes us to a flowing, expressive contrast section that lets you show the lyrical side of your ban...