Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

This lively and bright music for young band features fanfares, tuneful melodies, unexpected harmonies, and lots of rhythmic drive!

This lively and bright music for young band features fanfares, tuneful melodies, unexpected harmonies, and lots of rhythmic drive!

This lively and bright music for young band features fanfares, tuneful melodies, unexpected harmonies, and lots of rhythmic drive!

This lively and bright music for young band features fanfares, tuneful melodies, unexpected harmonies, and lots of rhythmic drive!

And It Begins' celebrates the early stages in the journey of becoming a 'forever band-kid.' The piece features a snare solo and a low-winds feature, as well as extended harmonies in a lyrical section...

And It Begins' celebrates the early stages in the journey of becoming a 'forever band-kid.' The piece features a snare solo and a low-winds feature, as well as extended harmonies in a lyrical section...

And It Begins' celebrates the early stages in the journey of becoming a 'forever band-kid.' The piece features a snare solo and a low-winds feature, as well as extended harmonies in a lyrical section...

And It Begins' celebrates the early stages in the journey of becoming a 'forever band-kid.' The piece features a snare solo and a low-winds feature, as well as extended harmonies in a lyrical section...

Your beginning band can 'rock out' on their very first concert with this sure-fire crowd pleaser. A catchy bass line and hand-claps start the piece, then the melody joins in, followed by a counter mel...

The American folk tune 'Nettleton' first appeared in a collection of sacred music published in 1813, compiled by John Wyeth, who is sometimes listed as the composer. The melody is most often associate...

Fire all cylinders! Using the optional synthesizer, this piece takes off and races from start to finish. Some dissonance adds a touch of the Doppler effect as you imagine the sound of cars zooming by....

Imagine a procession of creatures from the wild kingdom marching by as you perform this fun-filled piece. Birds float by, followed by the clip-clops of the approaching horses, mighty elephants, and a...

This piece provides notes and rhythms but no tempo, character, dynamics, or articulations. Enter into the creative process by discussing, auditioning, and choosing musical expressions, all while learn...

This lighthearted selection puts a warm musical spin on an activity so many find themselves doing every holiday season - shopping! A 'call bell' in the percussion section mimics the cash register and...

Inspired by Isaac Rosenberg's poem 'Break of Day in the Trenches,' this poignant and patriotic work was written to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.

This iconic dance form employs 3/4 meter and the Mixolydian mode. The bold ensemble statements are juxtaposed against more lightly scored sections that bring the atmosphere of a lively Renaissance dan...

With this lively piece you are in for a toe-tappin', hand-clappin' good time! Everyone takes a turn playing the theme while the woodwinds do their best 'fiddle' imitations! A great addition to your li...

Longthorpe Tower was a medieval castle of the Thorpe family and contains some of the most well-preserved and complete medieval wall paintings in Northern Europe. This piece represents the music of thi...

The ever-vigilant hall monitor, always on patrol for delinquents running amok, needs a secret assistant in tough times like this. That's where the School Detective comes in! Navigate through winding c...

Exploring both 4/4 and 5/4 time signatures in a manner that is attainable for less experienced musicians, this piece is perfect for festivals as well as concerts and will showcase every section of the...

Transport to the serene waters and peacefulness of Salem Lake, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, that helped inspire this piece for young band. This piece is a musical interpretation of the sc...

From a standstill, this piece takes off and never lets up. Well . . .maybe just for a brief moment in the pit stop (slow section). But then it's a wild ride to the end. Lots of fun for everyone!

Delight your holiday audiences with a charming and colorful set of variations on this popular Christmas carol. A jolly setting leads to a Spanish bolero, a march, and a Bach-style fugue, ending with a...

Here is an opportunity for the young band to experience elements of reggae music. Percussion and bass sections lay down a strong groove while woodwinds and brass add characteristic off-beat accompanim...

This ominous piece offers younger musicians the opportunity to perform an exciting composition and depicts the journey to unlock a deeper understanding of the universe. With dissonance and pulsating r...