Instrumental Pieces for Concert Band

The peace and tranquility of a soft falling snow and the thrill of sledding down the hill all wrapped up into one great work. Lots of dramatic and impact moments along with high energy rhythms. Perfec...

The peace and tranquility of a soft falling snow and the thrill of sledding down the hill all wrapped up into one great work. Lots of dramatic and impact moments along with high energy rhythms. Perfec...

The peace and tranquility of a soft falling snow and the thrill of sledding down the hill all wrapped up into one great work. Lots of dramatic and impact moments along with high energy rhythms. Perfec...

A heroic and triumphant work commissioned in honor of the U.S. Special Forces and the U.S Army's 250th birthday. Glorious brass fanfares and dazzling woodwind lines open the piece with a reflective an...

A heroic and triumphant work commissioned in honor of the U. S. Special Forces and the U. S Army's 250th birthday. Glorious brass fanfares and dazzling woodwind lines open the piece with a reflective...

Written in remembrance of Ahmir Joliff and Dan Marburger, this concert Bolero incorporates musicalÿ elements of both Latin and Middle Eastern cultures to create moments of high emotion that depict inn...

Composed using a single fast tempo throughout, this dynamic work for 2nd year players is filled with imagery and intensity beyond what you normally find at this easy level. Whether the approaching red...

In every ecosystem, an apex predatory is an animal existing at the very top of the food chain; never preyed upon themselves. Michael Oare's programmatic work opens with a haunting flute solo accompani...

In the Mississippi River valley, portions of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois lie in a driftless region bypassed by ancient glaciers. The resulting scenic beauty is characterized by magnificen...

Epic Journey takes us on a heroic, cinematic odyssey using a sudden shift in dynamics and an unexpected key change to create drama and excitement. With a sophistication beyond what you'd expect at thi...

Wind Machines can refer either to the various machines that are driven by the wind, or the soaring sound of a wind band. In a cinematic style, this composition takes us high in the sky, soaring above...

Written with a festive flair and tuneful melody, here is a marvelous holiday piece for beginning players. Featuring modest ranges and easy rhythms, this is quick to learn and fun to play. 8th notes ar...

Performance time - ca. 3:30'

Performance time - ca. 3:30'

Instrumentation: 2 picc.2 fl.2 ob.ca.2 Ebcl.3 cl.2 bcl.cbcl.2 asax.tsax.bsax.2 bsn.cbsn - 4 hn.3 crt.2 tpt.2 trbn.btrbn.2 euph.2 tuba - timp - perc(4): glsp/2 susp.cym/cyms/tom-toms/vib/BD/tgl/mark tr...

Instrumentation: 2 picc.2 fl.2 ob.ca.2 Ebcl.3 cl.2 bcl.cbcl.2 asax.tsax.bsax.2 bsn.cbsn - 4 hn.3 crt.2 tpt.2 trbn.btrbn.2 euph.2 tuba - timp - perc(4): glsp/cyms/tom-toms/wood block/siren/flexatone/vi...

A 10-minute work which follows the journey of the Thames, from its origins as a few drops of water in Wiltshire to the point where it meets the open sea. Along the way, Hess draws upon many musical li...

A 10-minute work which follows the journey of the Thames, from its origins as a few drops of water in Wiltshire to the point where it meets the open sea. Along the way, Hess draws upon many musical li...

RPM stands for Revolutions per Minute. This piece seeks to capture the feeling of unrelenting speed, acceleration and momentum. The composer was influenced by heavy metal music, and describes the over...

The Gilded Theatre was commissioned by the National Youth Wind Orchestra of Great Britain on the occasion of its fortieth anniversary. They gave the first performance on 10th August 2008, at St. John'...

Frank Bridge was one of the finest English composers of the first half of the 20th century. The Pageant of London is his only work for wind band, comprising of two marches, one scored from Bridge's be...

Frank Bridge was one of the finest English composers of the first half of the 20th century. The Pageant of London is his only work for wind band, comprising of two marches, one scored from Bridge's be...

A sequence of dances which make up a vigorous rhythmic romp, brilliantly written for the instruments.' The Guardian (Edward Greenfield), 25th July 1991

This 4 minute, Grade 5 piece is based on 3 traditional Normandy folk songs: Les Metamorphoses, Le marchand de velours and Le corselet . An ideal concert opener, the work is a lively dance with suggest...