Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

Undercurrents provides an electrifying, virtuosic showcase for the whole ensemble - featuring a series of solos, duets and trios, as well as highlighting the various chamber sections within the band....

River Rendezvous conceived as a work for multi-level band festivals, however it also serves as a dynamic stand-alone composition for grade 3 bands. Representing moods and scenes of the Fox River in so...

Most famously recorded by legendary singer/entertainer Harry Belafonte in 1961, this Calypso-flavored hit enjoyed renewed popularity from the 1988 movie Beetlejuice. With a catchy melody and infectiou...

Featuring classic patriotic melodies spanning the history of our great nation, here is a stirring medley for mature bands. John Wasson effectively uses unique treatments and scoring devices blended wi...

Featuring classic patriotic melodies spanning the history of our great nation, here is a stirring medley for mature bands. John Wasson effectively uses unique treatments and scoring devices blended wi...

In this expansive work from Samuel Hazo, the title draws inspiration from a poem by Robert Frost, and the thematic material is a creative interpretation of the English folk song Seventeen Come Eleven....

In this touching composition, Richard Saucedo has created a collage of feelings and emotions associated with losing someone near and dear. Along with a sense of sadness, the piece also reflects feelin...

In this touching composition, Richard Saucedo has created a collage of feelings and emotions associated with losing someone near and dear. Along with a sense of sadness, the piece also reflects feelin...

Commissioned for the 2016 South Carolina All-State High School Band, Concerto No. 1 is a spectacular showcase for the entire ensemble rather than just a single soloist. Throughout this dynamic work th...

Commissioned for the University of Akron Symphonic Band, this dynamic work celebrates 100 years of music composed for the Olympic Games. Based on three primary themes, the first is a brilliant fanfare...

Commissioned for the University of Akron Symphonic Band, this dynamic work celebrates 100 years of music composed for the Olympic Games. Based on three primary themes, the first is a brilliant fanfare...

During World War II, Winston Churchill initiated the formation of Special Force Commando Units that would prove so effective as to change the course of the war. The First Special Service Force, led by...

James Curnow's Dublin Sketches features a rich blend of textures and moods and represents a distinctive work in the repertoire for mature bands. Composed as a theme and set of three variations, the fi...

The highly acclaimed Broadway musical Hamilton has taken the country by storm and already garnered a number of awards, including a Grammy Award for the soundtrack and the Pulitzer Prize for drama. Fea...

Composed as a suite, this descriptive work uses four short movements to create varied and distinctive moods. First is a bold Fanfare with rich harmonies, followed by the March in a traditional style....

Composed the same year as Dvoráks Slavonic Dances, the Serenade for Winds is also nationalistic in style, reflecting the melodic and rhythmic elements of traditional Czech folk music. This adaptation...

Composed by jazz pianist Chick Corea and recorded on his landmark 1973 album Light as a Feather, this vibrant work has solidified its standing as a jazz fusion classic. The lyrical and sensuous openin...

The African-American spiritual Down in the River to Pray forms the basis for this creative and dramatic work for mature ensembles. Opening with a tender chorale-like statement, the piece evolves throu...