Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

A bright little French children's song goes through seven delightful variations and ends with a rousing can-can! Beautifully written!

A jaunty 6/8 hunting horn fanfare launches this piece into a whirlwind of Italian fun. Based on happy melodies from Rossini's story of Cinderella. Filled with rhythmic verve, rapid-fire motion and the...

A delightful transcription for band or wind ensemble based upon the second movement of Haydn's Symphony No. 63. Classic!

Early railroad songs, gold-rush tunes and African-American spirituals molded into an exuberant, spirited musical celebration! A masterpiece! Sure to become an important part of the concert band repert...

Ready the ships! This work captures all the excitement and beauty of long ago journeys of the tall ships. Full of happy 'swashbuckling' melodies, grand orchestral flourishes and colorful splashes of m...

This magnificent piece is based on the 'Sine Nomine' melody of Ralph Vaughan Williams. Brilliant fanfares and grand sonorous melodies come pouring out of this powerful work. A stunning addition to any...

This bright work is a celebratory overture based on a three-note motive. This unique 'In Memory' piece is truly a celebration of life

The Dignified Minuet and the rollicking 'Champagne' Aria (from the sublime to the riotous) are joined in this charming little medley from one of the world's most famous operas. A happy way to introduc...

One of Beethoven's most loved pieces skillfully arranged for marimba and band. It can also be performed as a vibraphone solo or as a marimba-vibraphone duet. Feature your mallet percussion, while trea...

Courtly pageantry, simple beauty and rambunctious fun abound in this wonderful setting! A delightful suite of 'Mr. Purcell's Riggadoon.' 'Over the Hills and Far Away,' and 'Lazy Pirate's Jig.' Music t...

The conductor's score outlines a great way to teach the band about Rondo Form. Lots of excitement and color along with imaginative percussion scoring makes this a piece musician's love!

A glowing musical tribute to President John F. Kennedy and his hopeful vision for the future. Inspired by the 'We stand today on the edge of a new frontier' speech and beautifully orchestrated. A bold...

A rousing Norwegian landler in a bright band setting. This toe-tapper is a brilliant showpiece for every section of your band. A real show-stopper! Uffda!

This jaunty little Scottish tune travels through several artful variations and then is joined with Auld Lang Syne. Get your audience involved with the optional vocal part to make it an extra grand fin...

An emotion-filled odyssey for the mature band. Full of expressive and stirring musical moments. Astonishingly breathtaking.

Grand, heroic melodies and brilliant fanfares punctuated by intrepid rhythms. This inspired composition was dedicated to a special music educator. An ideal showpiece for concert of festival!

Lots of color and contrast in this exciting journey through a wonderland of delightful variations. Every section has the opportunity to shine! A famous melody with a creative touch. Engaging!

One can just imagine the bands or armies meeting at dawn and signaling to one another in this stunning work. Great melodies for everyone. Very attractive!

This beautiful sorrowful Bach melody appears in his Contata No. 12 and again in the Crucifixus of his Mass in B Minor. Every voice and every part contribute to the success of this work's message. A wo...