Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

What a great combination - a locomotive chugging out of the station, gradually gaining speed, and the great American 12-bar blues form. This fun piece is loaded with special effects including a second...

Experience sheer bluesy delight with this skillfully-crafted arrangement of The Blue Danube waltz. This modern New Orleans take on the old Viennese classic will instantly connect with your audience wh...

Named after an area of southern Manhattan, New York City, 8th Street Bowery Blues is a fun and upbeat work influenced by jazz and popular music. Featuring elements such as flutter tonguing, the blues...

A blues number that really makes a statement! A strong introductory piece that produces an impressive effect and includes sufficient work for every band member.

Here is a fun and easy way to introduce the blues to your beginning players. Includes a low brass (and woodwind) 'bass line' feature in the beginning, some easy chromatic lines, and tasty finger snapp...

Bluesy Chalumeau Cha-Cha,' for concert band, highlights the clarinets' playing in the chalumeau register. The piece features a cha-cha rhythmic style with ample percussion and a bluesy feel. The piece...

Master composer Jeff Penders, who was a musician of the American Army band shortly after the war, was commissioned to compose a march for the band. He wrote one that was also a blues. Or perhaps he wr...

Here is a blues theme that is being played by all instruments at least one time throughout the composition. Fine accompaniments and a thrilling drum solo complete this composition which is a most valu...