Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

An exceptionally good concert/contest selection! This bold, energetic composition begins quietly and then explodes with vigorous excitement and drives to its thrilling climax. Perfect for mature junio...

This dreamy interlude is a great way to introduce young bands to the Dorian mode. Wonderful melodic lines, along with intriguing harmonic content and texture, really enhance this musical dreamscape in...

John has written another concert piece that has been be the favorite of junior high bands all over the country. The composition is filled with the syncopated rhythms and exciting percussion that have...

Your students are going to love this one! On their journey towards the castle, the knights must slay a dragon that is threatening the local village. The battle ensues, the dragon is defeated, and the...

A musical portrait of Manhattan's cityscape, Metroplex opens with a vision of the New York skyline, tall buildings and concrete canyons. This leads to an urban jazz scene in one of Harlem's clubs. Fin...

In 1,500 B.C. the volcano of Santorin, an island to the north of Crete, exploded with unprecedented violence sending millions of tons of volcanic ash into the atmosphere, producing intense atmospheric...

They've all read the books, now you can add these two wonderful new themes from Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireÖ to your concert band's program. Jack Bullock's arrangement of these two revered Pat...

The Golden Vanity by Ralph Vaughan Williams is a military march that remained unfinished at his death. With the permission of his heirs and assistance from RVW Ltd., Douglas E. Wagner has completed it...

This delightful holiday treat captures the joyous mood of the happiest of childhood feelings - a snow day! Opening with just a hint of the icy wonderland outside, the piece quickly moves into a gleefu...

This delightful holiday treat captures the joyous mood of the happiest of childhood feelings - a snow day! Opening with just a hint of the icy wonderland outside, the piece quickly moves into a gleefu...

Flight of the Piasa was written to depict the majesty of the legendary Piasa, an enormous winged creature, and the bravery of the Illini tribe who triumphed over its reign of terror. The discovery of...

This delightful offering presents the music of Bach as an Irish Jig! Very cleverly done, J.S. Jig is certain to be a favorite on your next concert!

Dillon's Flight was inspired by the legend of the Phoenix, a bird of fire that does not lay eggs, has no younglings, was here at the beginning of time, yet still lives today in a hidden desert land. E...

Video game music continues to explode into a global concert tour attended by hundreds of thousands of gamers. The intricacies and nuances of the music is as enhanced as the games themselves have becom...

Rampage! is a relentless, aggressive work that requires wind players and percussionists alike to play with both a great deal of force and finesse. Strong statements in the brass, the interwoven woodwi...

Inspired by the many hardships of the Irish immigrants, this piece brings hope of a new world, a new lease on life and a second chance. The piece begins with the sound of the ocean in the background (...

Pony Express reminds us of a time when the fastest way to deliver a message was on horseback, riding across the plains, mountains and desert. This piece has a slight 'off-beat' gallop for the horsebac...

Choreography was commissioned by the 2008 ATSSB All-State Band by the Association of Texas Small School Bands. Written in overture form, the piece draws its inspiration from dance movements found in c...

Beyond the Horizon is a dynamic composition encompassing majestic brass fanfares and sweeping melodic lines. The piece is comprised of two themes that musically paint a picture of the Earth's breathta...

This breathtaking arrangement of Shenandoah was created at the request of well-known 'Pops' conductor Michael Krajewski and was premiered in late summer, 2004, by the Houston Symphony Orchestra. This...

This narrative setting of Lincoln's immortal 'Gettysburg Address' was commissioned by the United States 'President's Own' Marine Band in early 2009. As beautiful as the speech is on paper, the best wa...

Comprised of robust brass melodies, sweeping woodwind lines, and rhythmic ostinati, this composition captures the epic grandeur and beauty of Everest, the highest mountain on earth.

Redemption' is a lyrical, lush, romantic composition that captures the euphoria one experiences after being saved from emotional crisis. Sweeping melodic lines and rich scoring will catapult your ense...

This Heroic composition captures the majestic beauty and strength of the mystical winged stallion, 'Pegasus.' Melodic brass melodies and soaring woodwind lines will take the listener on this unforgett...

This high-energy arrangement has all the flavor of the west while exploring various keys and timbres, making this a full-fledged exquisite concert band arrangement. (3:45)