Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

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...

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

MusicWorks - Grade 2 As the title implies, here is a dynamic work for band with plenty of Latin excitement and drive. Contrast and variety is provided in the melodic middle section, then the piece roa...

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...

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...

Fun and energetic. With a blend of pop, Latin, and Caribbean musical elements, this arrangement from the hit Disney sequel offers endless musical concepts from articulations to syncopation. Great perc...

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...

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...

Esmeralda comes from Spanish and means "emerald" or, more generally, "gemstone." She is one of the central fictional characters in Victor Hugo's historical novel *The Hunchback of Notre Dame*. In this...

Esmeralda comes from Spanish and means "emerald" or, more generally, "gemstone." She is one of the central fictional characters in Victor Hugo's historical novel *The Hunchback of Notre Dame*. In this...

Garden of the Black Rose evokes images of medieval times. Dark moods and colorful orchestration encourage even young players to perform with great expression and intensity. The meditative opening yiel...

Filled with syncopation and frequent meter changes, this powerful new work by Gary Fagan will leave your audience wanting more! While rhythm plays an important role, the contemporary melodies and harm...

Spy Chase evokes images of one's favorite secret agent who is about to embark upon a mission placed deep in the field of crime, espionage, and corruption - and of course our hero will always have time...

Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 (from The New World) was composed in the late 1800s and is based on his research about the tonality of Indian and African-American music of the time. Michael Story has...

This work was inspired by the music of Hildegaard von Bingen, a medieval Benedictine nun whose chant melodies are remarkable for their soaring passages and simple beauty, and whose theological and vis...

A young band arrangement of Anchors Aweigh scored by the former chief arranger for the United States Navy Band will certainly join the forces! Originally composed by Lieut. Charles A. Zimmermann in 19...