Opening Pieces for Concert Band

The influence of Claude T. Smith is heavily present in this piece, a perfect addition to any festival or concert program. Safely scored for most any band, this work is easily accessible for both perfo...

The influence of Claude T. Smith is heavily present in this piece, a perfect addition to any festival or concert program. Safely scored for most any band, this work is easily accessible for both perfo...

Styled in the popular vein of Mannheim Steamroller, Overture to Joy will give any band concert an energetic boost! Scored mostly in 7/8 time, this hard-driving version of Beethoven's infamous "Ode to...

Styled in the popular vein of Mannheim Steamroller, Overture to Joy will give any band concert an energetic boost! Scored mostly in 7/8 time, this hard-driving version of Beethoven's infamous "Ode to...

Discover the enchanting "Bennett's Ridge Overture" - a stirring composition tailored for young bands. Bursting with vibrant melodies and pulsating rhythms, it immerses listeners in the spirit of youth...

Discover the enchanting "Bennett's Ridge Overture" - a stirring composition tailored for young bands. Bursting with vibrant melodies and pulsating rhythms, it immerses listeners in the spirit of youth...

American Prelude was commissioned by the United States Marine Band “The President’s Own” and was composed in honor of the retirement of Colonel Jason K. Fettig, the 28th Director of the USMB. This sho...

American Prelude was commissioned by the United States Marine Band “The President’s Own” and was composed in honor of the retirement of Colonel Jason K. Fettig, the 28th Director of the USMB. This sho...

The Tivoli Festival Overture takes its inspiration from the famed Tivoli gardens in Copenhagen. It is also a tribute to the first Head of Music for the Tivoli, Hans Christian Lubmye, who was known as...

Marchissimo will make a fantastic opening piece for any concert. It does however come with a twist! It can be played simply as written, but is really designed to be 'staged' with players coming on the...

A Monmouth Overture was composed in 2007 for the Haberdashers' Symphonic Winds, as part of Philip Sparke's year as composer-in-residence at the Monmouth school. The work is based around the 15th centu...

An Olympic Celebration is a tribute to the pursuit of excellence and the triumph of the human spirit. This piece was commissioned by The West Vancouver Youth Band for the build up to the 2010 Winter O...