Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

From Grainger's masterwork for band Lincolnshire Posy, here is the second movement smartly adapted for young level by Michael Sweeney. This edition uses a lower key for range considerations, yet retai...

Portraying the thrill and speed of alpine skiers navigating the demanding Super-G (super giant slalom) downhill course, Alpine Adventure is composed using a single fast tempo and takes the listener th...

In Celtic folklore, a selkie is a mythical creature appearing as a seal in water, but taking human form on land. In this striking setting for second-year players the first movement, in a lyric and mel...

The giant stone statues of Easter Island (known as Moai) have long been a source of mystery and wonder. Using hints of Polynesian drumming and haunting ancient-sounding melodies, this intriguing work...

Composed entirely in a single fast tempo, this distinctive work uses a 2-measure rhythmic pattern as the underlying unifying element. Intensity and pacing are skillfully created using dynamics along w...

Featuring tuneful themes and moderate tempos, Eagles Awake! is a perfect overture for contest or festival. The middle slow section has a short solo for trumpet along with interesting harmonies, before...

This exciting overture from Richard Saucedo pays tribute to the distinctive and appealing musical style of classic band composer Caesar Giovannini. Featuring rhythmically dynamic opening and closing s...

The title for this thrilling work for young players comes from the small rural town of Level Cross, North Carolina, which is home to one of America's sports royal families: the legendary racing Petty...

Even on cloudy days your beginning band will have fun with Blue Sky Rock. There are melody spots for all instruments, including a question and answer section, and easy rhythms with no syncopation.

Themes from Black Panther

Bring the worldwide sea shanty sensation "Wellerman" to your concert stage! With this captivating arrangement published by Hal Leonard, young musicians and developing concert bands can now dive headfi...

This percussion leads the party in this sensational Latin work with a catchy title and even catchier melody that will keep your kids practicing and your audience dancing. Based on the son clave rhythm...

Yabba Dabba Doo! Bring the unmistakable cult sound of television's favorite Stone Age family straight to your concert stage with '(Meet) The Flintstones'. The legendary theme song has delighted audien...

Already a classic in the grade 1 repertoire, Anne McGinty's composition sounds sophisticated without being hard. It features effective use of polychords, modal harmonies and a driving percussion part....

Here is an outstanding selection for very young bands written in an uplifting festive style. There is a nice variety in scoring even for this easy level, and very effective use of dynamics. Easy and f...

Composed by Calvin Custer in 1989, this is one of his most dynamic works for young players. It's a bold and lively concert opener written in one tempo, sure to add a commanding spirit to concert and c...

Rarely does any single publication have such an effect on band literature as this unique and striking composition from 1994. Individually, the parts are relatively simple. Yet the combined effectis so...

Once again Disney brings yet another musical treat with great new songs from their newest animated film, this time by pop superstar Phil Collins. Michael Sweeney's arrangement is just right for develo...

Nothing says rock and roll like this vintage song originally recorded by The Kingsmen. This up-tempo arrangement combines the familiar riffs of the original and includes a short trumpet solo or sectio...

One of the all-time favorite production numbers for the Canadian Brass is this clever arrangement that combines The Hallelujah Chorus with When the Saints Go Marching In. Johnnie has created an easier...

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: "Enc...

Two legends that, at first glance, could hardly be more different: the falcon and the Black Hawk. And yet, they share more in common than one might think. Both embody strength, speed, and precision.

Two legends that, at first glance, could hardly be more different: the falcon and the Black Hawk. And yet, they share more in common than one might think. Both embody strength, speed, and precision.

This Mark Williams best seller has become a standard in the repertoire for very young bands everywhere. Set in a minor key and using only the first few notes learned in beginning band, this imaginativ...

This spectacular orchestral showpiece is made accessible for young bands in this masterful arrangement by Mark Williams. Authentic in sound, yet very playable, this piece will be an exciting addition...