Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

Riders on the Wind is a musical flight that features lyrical melodies soaring over a rhythmic undercurrent. Written in a single tempo throughout, the piece is a study in continuous motion right up unt...

Christmas Fanfares was born from the composer's desire to write a lively yet not overly difficult concert opener for his band's holiday program. Initially composed as three separate fanfares-each on a...

Primordial Overture was written to convey the spirit or essence of a time long, long ago. It begins with a calm, foreboding introduction that builds to a majestic fanfare, then shifts into a lively, a...

Primordial Overture was written to convey the spirit or essence of a time long, long ago. It begins with a calm, foreboding introduction that builds to a majestic fanfare, then shifts into a lively, a...

Mandjiani is based on a number of compositional techniques common to the music of Africa. Among the techniques employed are 'call and response,' layering independent lines to create complex textures,...

Mandjiani is based on a number of compositional techniques common to the music of Africa. Among the techniques employed are 'call and response,' layering independent lines to create complex textures,...

Viper Squadron March is written for and dedicated to the brave men and women of the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, 'The Vipers.' The Vipers returned September, 2003 from Southwest Asia w...

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...

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...

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...

This bold new work will appeal to the imagination and sense of adventure of younger instrumentalists with its driving beat and heroic harmonies. Perfect as an closer for your next concert, or as a sel...

This bold new work will appeal to the imagination and sense of adventure of younger instrumentalists with its driving beat and heroic harmonies. Perfect as an closer for your next concert, or as a sel...

Here's the perfect opener for your beginning band's first holiday concert. 'O Come All Ye Faithful,' 'Hannukah,' and 'O Come Little Children' are all arranged with interesting percussion parts support...

Here's the perfect opener for your beginning band's first holiday concert. 'O Come All Ye Faithful,' 'Hannukah,' and 'O Come Little Children' are all arranged with interesting percussion parts support...

Take a musical journey on The Lone Star Trail with this delightful medley of three well-known Texas Folk Songs: Red River Valley, The Streets of Laredo, and The Yellow Rose of Texas. The contrasting s...

Take a musical journey on The Lone Star Trail with this delightful medley of three well-known Texas Folk Songs: Red River Valley, The Streets of Laredo, and The Yellow Rose of Texas. The contrasting s...

Knight's Kingdom is sure to be your young band's favorite this year. The F natural minor opening utilizes bold open harmonies combined with interesting sixteenth note rhythmic patterns. The percussion...

Knight's Kingdom is sure to be your young band's favorite this year. The F natural minor opening utilizes bold open harmonies combined with interesting sixteenth note rhythmic patterns. The percussion...

Feature your beginning percussionists in this clever one-of-a-kind section feature by Mark Williams. Place the percussion instruments in front of the band, and watch the fun as the percussionists take...

Feature your beginning percussionists in this clever one-of-a-kind section feature by Mark Williams. Place the percussion instruments in front of the band, and watch the fun as the percussionists take...

This colorful work begins with a reflective, call-and-response Andante section featuring rich harmonies and lush counterpoint. A brief transition leads to a bold Allegro vivo section in 3/4 (with 6/8-...

This colorful work begins with a reflective, call-and-response Andante section featuring rich harmonies and lush counterpoint. A brief transition leads to a bold Allegro vivo section in 3/4 (with 6/8-...

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...

Dark and brooding images are portrayed in the opening section of this original from Barry Kopetz. The mood soon changes, and an incessant ostinato follows, conjuring images of a chase. The work conclu...

Dark and brooding images are portrayed in the opening section of this original from Barry Kopetz. The mood soon changes, and an incessant ostinato follows, conjuring images of a chase. The work conclu...