Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

An expressive composition with varying moods and tempi. 3rd clarinets do not cross the break. 1st trumpet's highest note is G.

Beautiful but not complicated composition to play. Great exercise in musicality.

All clarinets cross the break. 1st trumpet's highest note is G.

Rapid fire composition that makes use of triplets, 8th notes and tremolos. All clarinets cross the break. 1st trumpet's highest note is G.

Feature for brass quintet. Grade 3 band/Grade 5 brass quintet. Originally composed for Boston Brass and middle school band. Clarinet in 2 parts and both play above the break. 1st trumpet's highest not...

1st trumpet's highest note is G. 1st & 2nd clarinets cross the break, 3rd clarinets do not. A few minor meter changes. Some key changes, but not drastic. Not an overly complex work.

Energetic composition, but not too fast. Good introduction to quarter note triplets. 1st & 2nd clarinets cross the break, 3rd clarinets do not. 1st trumpet's highest note is G.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylania is known as the 'steel city,' but almost eight decades bofore Pittsburgh was a major center for glass production. The location of three rivers provided an abundant source of sa...

This work begins with a majestic statement symbolizing the pride that music students feel whenn they perform as one. The celebratory section symbolizes the many wonderful times that are experienced as...

This work was commissioned by the National Catholic Band Association in their effort to make more sacred music available for band. The highest note for the trumpet is B. All clarinets cross the break.

Quincy Hillliard wrote a great composition based on two folks songs from Mexico: Mexicao Lindo and Viva Mexico. 1st trumpet's highest note is G. All clarinets play above the break.

A an exciting composition with a majestic opening, great engery and a contrasting slow section in the middle of the work. The first trumpet's highest note is A.

Like a great movie theme, this piece has excitement, beauty, rhythmic syncopation, and it is just a fun piece to play. The first trumpet's highest note is B, with an optional lower F. Otherwise the hi...

Starts with a slow opening, moving to a fast and furious work, and contrasting again to various different tempos. While challenging, it is not overly complicated. 1st trumpet's highest note is G.

A great beautiful work with lush harmonies by Andrew Poor. Created to depict the mood of the poem by Robert C. Covel, 'Persephone and Hades.' The 1st trumpet's highest note is A.

A grandiose opening, moving to a graceful middle section, then moves to a faster tempo for a triuphant ending. 1st trumpet's highest note is G. As stated by the composer, 'Overture To The Humans Spiri...

Three movements ending with a dramatic climax. 1, Explore: utilizes 6/8, 9/8 triple meter. 2. Celebrate: duple meter, mostly in cut-time. 3. Escape: starts in 2/4, then proceeds through a series of ch...

Original composition from China. Tempo is slow and not rhythmically difficult

Theatrical composition. Trumpet part is Grade 4; band 3-3 1/2.

Soft and beautiful tribute to Arlington Cemetery. Patriotic sound. Clarinets cross the break. Trumpet's highest note is B.

A musical tone painting for concert band. All clarinets cross the break. Trumpet's highest note is B.

A short work that is exciting and a great composiiton to start the concert. Also, it may be played as a fanfare. The first trumpet's highest note is B flat.

A strong melodic work with various tempos and styles. 1st trumpet's highest note is A.

Consists of three fragments and an epilogue: Platueaux, Sherpas, and Climb Musical depiction of the deserted plateaus and mountain peaks of the Himalayas.

A 12 minute tone poem of the Cavalry days in old China. A great work for the culture and music of China