Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

The 'animation' comes from the vigorous percussion; the brasses and woodwinds provide the 'suspense.' (Hundreds of suspensions - explicit and hidden.) Lots of variety in articulation, volume and tone...

Capture the mystery and grandeur of the ancient Han Dynasty empire with dramatic antiphonies, colorful percussion and great melodies for everyone. Outstanding music for the young band!

There is a lot of variety and contrast compressed into this work for young band. Instrumental colors suggest moods from declamatory to foreboding to playful; textures range from sostenuto to staccato....

Written in the style of a U. S. Civil War marching song, this captivating little march features the historic flag-raising bugle call, 'To the Colors.' Delightful!

Teaching 6/8 rhythm has never been so much fun with one of the most familiar TV theme songs of all time! This little march will delight your band and bring a big smile to your audience as you take the...

Inspired by the debka, a Middle Eastern folk dance, this exuberant piece gives less experienced bands the opportunity to sound big and mature. Supported by lively percussion, this piece 'cooks!' Every...

This masterwork is a combination of paddling songs, love songs and songs of celebration describing the hearty French Canadian fur traders of Canada and the upper Midwest in the eighteenth and early ni...

This piece is a real treat! Pierre has created a frolicking portrayal of a morning walk. 'An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day,' wrote Thoreau, and this tune will leave everyone in a...

After an opening gong, the composition's motif is presented by solo flute, accompanied by soft low woodwinds, then clarinets, then tutti. The main theme, a somber melody in Dorian mode, is first intro...

This is a perfect study for expressive playing with young bands. A chance for all instruments to show their warmth and beauty. Based on 'Gwenith Gwyn,' a bittersweet eighteenth century Welsh folksong....

This wonderful work will capture every ones attention! The opening features eerie chords and wind-sounds and then transitions to the fast and driving Phrygian melody. The mood once again changes with...

Whispering,' first made popular by Whiteman, and later, by Goodman and Dorsey, is the basis for this fun-filled arrangement. This band-friendly, kid-friendly piece will 'fox-trot' your young players b...

The beginning tempo marking says it all for this exciting piece: 'With energy and determination.' The strength of Zephyrus and the rhythm of his 'Z' (Morse Code rhythm: long-long-short-short) are the...

While much of composer Paul Whear's efforts have been in advanced-level music, he has also written some very significant works for lower level bands. In Czech Suite, Dr. Whear respectfully explores th...

This is a sensitive, technically simple melody treated in an andante tempo and 3/4 meter. Its sparse scoring, in spots, contrasts nicely with the legato ensemble statements that predominate. Percussio...

Originally part of an Elgar cantata from the 1890s, this low and expressive arrangement for band is a wonderful teaching tool and performance piece. Not technically demanding, it is a beautiful study...

This is a sensitive, technically simple melody treated in an andante tempo and 3/4 meter. Its sparse scoring, in spots, contrasts nicely with the legato ensemble statements that predominate. Percussio...

Pirate's Cove is a dramatic short overture that captures the excitement, daring and mystery of the age of the buccaneers. Scored to give the less experienced band a secure, full sound, Pirate's Cove h...

From his guest conducting travels in Brazil, Andy has constructed a suite of three contrasting traditional Brazilian children's songs: Marcha, Soldaro! (March, Soldier), Capelina de Melao (Little Chap...