Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

The concert opener 'A Celebration Overture' is really an extended fanfare, opening with an energetic brass and percussion motif that forms the basis of most of the piece that follows. A contrasting ly...

Loco Motion is a musical word play on the title, with emphasis on the 'loco' (in essence, 'crazy rhythm'). The wind parts are quite rhythmic, even on static pitches, and players have the opportunity t...

Loco Motion is a musical word play on the title, with emphasis on the 'loco' (in essence, 'crazy rhythm'). The wind parts are quite rhythmic, even on static pitches, and players have the opportunity t...

'Loco Motion' is a musical word play on the title, with emphasis on the 'loco' (in essence, 'crazy rhythm'). The wind parts are quite rhythmic, even on static pitches, and players have the opportunity...

Loco Motion is a musical word play on the title, with emphasis on the 'loco' (in essence, 'crazy rhythm'). The wind parts are quite rhythmic, even on static pitches, and players have the opportunity t...

'The Vikings' is not your traditional march. This dark, angry piece follows all of the traditional march concepts, including the standard form, repeats, key changes, and even a piccolo solo over the t...

The Wind Racers is a fast and powerful work that plays off a single motive that continues to build in energy to the very end. Soaring woodwinds that trade off the main motive juxtaposed with the warmt...

The Wind Racers is a fast and powerful work that plays off a single motive that continues to build in energy to the very end. Soaring woodwinds that trade off the main motive juxtaposed with the warmt...

'The Wind Racers' is a fast and powerful work that plays off a single motive that continues to build in energy to the very end. Soaring woodwinds that trade off the main motive juxtaposed with the war...

The Wind Racers is a fast and powerful work that plays off a single motive that continues to build in energy to the very end. Soaring woodwinds that trade off the main motive juxtaposed with the warmt...

Full of rhythmic energy and contrasts, you will find this pairing of two popular patriotic songs, 'My Country, 'Tis of Thee' and 'America the Beautiful,' appealing to players and audiences. Eventually...

Percussionists must learn both the rudiments and the scales. This piece provides the wind players some exposure to the rudiments. 'Paradiddles' creates patterns played by the winds that mimic two type...

Percussionists must learn both the rudiments and the scales. This piece provides the wind players some exposure to the rudiments. 'Paradiddles' creates patterns played by the winds that mimic two type...

Percussionists must learn both the rudiments and the scales. This piece provides the wind players some exposure to the rudiments. 'Paradiddles' creates patterns played by the winds that mimic two type...

Percussionists must learn both the rudiments and the scales. This piece provides the wind players some exposure to the rudiments. 'Paradiddles' creates patterns played by the winds that mimic two type...

'Undecim' is Latin for 'eleven,' referring both to the 'eleventh hour' (the last opportunity to get something done) and the opening metric feel of the piece (7/8 + 2/4 = 11 eighth notes). This high-en...

Including three movements from Berlioz's five-movement Symphonie Fantastique, originally composed in 1830 - 'A Ball,' 'March to the Scaffold,' and 'A Witches' Sabbath' - this masterwork is revered as...

With an electronic dance beat and a hint of Latin flavor, the American Authors anthem, 'Go Big or Go Home,' is a perfect fit for enthusiastic school concerts. Go big and get your audience excited with...

With an electronic dance beat and a hint of Latin flavor, the American Authors anthem, 'Go Big or Go Home,' is a perfect fit for enthusiastic school concerts. Go big and get your audience excited with...

From their album The Christmas Attic, this driving, energetic Trans-Siberian Orchestra holiday treasure will bring the house down. Including the optional electric violin, guitar, and bass parts will o...

The title of this piece translates from German to 'The Master Teacher.' Commissioned by the Florida Bandmasters Association in memory of Jack Crew, this piece serves to honor the memory of one of the...

The title of this colorful work is derived from Meriden, CT---once the silver capital of the world. Brass flourishes, lyrical woodwinds, and stately themes lead to the heroic climax. (4:30)

This work evokes the courage, strength, and valor of Viking soldiers with its heroic sound characterized by heavy accents, aggressive percussion, and driving ostinatos. (3:30)

Ancient legend says that as the Oneida were being chased on foot through a forest by an enemy tribe, they came to a clearing and suddenly disappeared from sight, confounding their enemies by shape-shi...

Vaughan Williams' work represents the height of English Post-Romanticism after the turn of the century, which was characterized by fervent nationalistic spirit and a corresponding surge of interest in...