Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

The tuneful melody is quite memorable and lends itself perfectly to young bands. A beautiful lyrical section builds to a powerful climax before the piece moves into an exciting key change and grandios...

This excellent arrangement for young band captures all the musical intent of Debussy's original while being extremely accessible to young bands. Andrew Balent has edited the piece so that it remains l...

This reverent homage to America, the Beautiful features interesting harmonic language in a setting easily handled by younger groups. Alternating choirs of instruments provide multiple color changes, a...

Opening with furious trills in the woodwinds and fanfares in the brass, this aggressive, driving overture is based on the constellation Capricornus. The sensitive lyrical section provides wonderful mu...

This suite includes four short movements, each musically depicting an animal whose name alliterates with the mode being utilized. Movements include Lydian Lions; Phrygian Pheasants; Dorian Donkeys; an...

This sensitive contemporary work was written in memory of a former teacher at a middle school that is now thought to be haunted. Crystal glasses help set the ethereal mood as the theme is developed an...

This inventive, lighter work features a catchy melody, clever rhythms and a wide array of engaging percussion parts. Certain to be a real audience pleaser and a fantastic change-of-pace on any program...

Commissioned to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, In Infamy is a reaction to the emotional arc of President Roosevelt’s Pearl Harbor address. A foreboding opening gives way to an inten...

Inspired by the ambiguous 1922 artwork by Swiss-German painter Paul Klee, this dark music depicts a struggle between nature and machine. A haunting melody slowly transforms as the machine around it gr...

Honk! und Isi Glück zaubern mit ihrem neuen Hit "Delfin" der Partygemeinde ein bezauberndes Lächeln ins Gesicht. Und natürlich gibt's auch die passende Tanz-Choreografie dazu. (siehe Video)

Instrumentation: Conductor Part 1 C (8va) (Flute) Part 1 C (Oboe, Trumpet) Part 1 Bb (Trumpet, Cornet, Flugelhorn, Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone) Part 1 Eb (Alto Saxophone, Clarinet) Part 2 C (8va) (Flu...

The original composition is dedicated to the composer's daughter and named after her. The first trumpet's highest note is F. 1st and 2nd clarinets cross the break. The arrangement is easy and may be t...

The original composition is dedicated to the composer's daughter and named after her. The first trumpet's highest note is F. 1st and 2nd clarinets cross the break. The arrangement is easy and may be t...

Subtle, expressive, and full of character, "Slightly" by Wesley Cheang explores the idea that music, like language, often communicates in ways that are open to interpretation. Blending symphonic textu...

Take your audience on a serene and heartfelt journey with this beautifully lyrical piece. Inspired by the gentle grace of manatees, it features flowing melodies, rich harmonies, and expressive phrasin...

Take your audience on a serene and heartfelt journey with this beautifully lyrical piece. Inspired by the gentle grace of manatees, it features flowing melodies, rich harmonies, and expressive phrasin...

The piece is built around three brief movements. Its didactic range and variety also make it suitable for youth banc contests. 1) Allegro: festive and celebratory 2) Andante: a smooth expressive inter...

The Forge of Vulcan - Michael Sweeney