Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

Im Jahr 1874 erhielt der Edvard Grieg den Auftrag, die Bühnenmusik zu einem Versdrama seines Landsmannes Henrik Ibsen zu komponieren. Später stellte Grieg acht Stücke aus dieser Bühnenmusik in zwei Or...

This exciting concert opener will thrill your audience and musicians alike. The energetic opening and robust theme make a strong statement as you kick off your young band concert. Plenty of expression...

This is one your developing players can take to the bank! This piece is meticulously scored with beginners in mind. Young players who have mastered only the first twelve or fourteen pages of any popul...

Charming! Paul Curnow's COME DANCE AND SING combines a cheery melody with delightful harmonies. Briskly entertaining, you'll want to brighten up your band room and concert with this one. All parts are...

FLASHPOINT makes your young musicians sound beyond their years. The rhythmic ostinato at first gives listeners the impression of a complex meter, while what the young musicians are reading is actually...

Creative, accessible arranging makes this arrangement a perfect concert opener for your young band's winter concert. The fresh and exciting medley of popular carols will delight your audience and keep...

This fresh and exciting medley of popular carols will delight your audience and keep all your students engaged during rehearsal. Even if your band has less than perfect instrumentation, Holiday Fantas...

Explore different settings of the Medieval Latin carol In Dulci Jubilo via this solid arrangement by James Curnow. Opening with an exquisite brass choir section in the style of Praetorius and progress...

Fun for all!! The chorale style opening soon turns into a rousing, funky-jazzy-gospel riff-style roof-raiser that will have your audience tapping along. It's nice for the concert band to get the oppor...

An exciting adventure for bands of a moderate standard. From a brooding, fog-shrouded sand castle along the seashore in England to another on the sunny coast of France (including rainstick and spoken...

This energetic and descriptive piece takes us musically to Newport, Rhode Island, where a bright and breezy day lures some of the world's great sailing yachts out for a romp on the waves. Douglas Cour...

This energetic and descriptive piece takes us musically to Newport, Rhode Island, where a bright and breezy day lures some of the world's great sailing yachts out for a romp on the waves - a wonderful...

Due to the tremendous success of the original 'Tone Studies For Band, ' James Curnow has created this follow-up set of studies. Replicating the style, diversity, and musicality of the original, 'Tone...

Dedicated to the brave men and women of the armed forces, the stately tempo and moderate duration of this one keep it within reach of every Grade 1 band. Interesting harmonization and lots of attentio...

Heroic themes imbue this fine new overture with an inspirational quality. The valiant nature of CONQUERORS secures it a place in almost any venue, from concert opener to graduation piece. Minor and ma...

Let your young band ROCK with BACH! The 'Musette' from the 'Anna Magdalena Notebook' forms the basis of this light-hearted mis-treatment of the original rocker, J. S. Bach. The limited rhythmic pallet...

A joyous and exuberant sparkler for your next concert! This bright little bijou from James Curnow is a great way to start the show. It's as inviting as they get and will engage every listener from sta...

This fascinating work tells of the French explorer Jacque Cartier who, in 1534, set off on a historic voyage to explore the northern Canada. It makes use of the Canadian Folk Song, A St. Malo, Beau Po...

CANZONE ANTICA translates as 'ancient song'. The dark mystery of the Middle Ages, from plainsong and cowled robes to shrouded medieval architecture, permeates a misty atmosphere as your band roams the...

Designed with the sacred ensemble conductor in mind, UNLIMITED PRAISE is a delightful collection of 10 inspirational pieces. In a performance area where most musicians are volunteers, rehearsal time i...

Mike Hannickel, an educator and young band specialist, contributes INTERVAL BUILDERS For DEVELOPING BANDS. While groups at every level will find these important 'playable music theory lessons' excelle...