Opening Pieces for Concert Band

Black Granite is dedicated to the men and women who gave their lives in Vietnam, and whose names are forever engraved on the solemn black granite stone wall at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC. T...

Dramatic trumpet fanfares announce a flowing main theme, creating an atmosphere of exhilaration and anticipation. Commissioned for the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympics, Olympic Fanfare and Theme will...

This fanfare is an exciting opener for any festival of concert. Fanfare Esprit combines a regal opening with strong, flowing melodic lines. The composition allows any ensemble to express its individua...

Ein entzückendes Medley klassischer Stücke, die bekannte moderne Hollywoodfilme heraufbeschwören. Umrahmt von zeitgenössischen Eröffnungs- und Schlusspassagen ist dies ein wunderbares und dabei leicht...

The well-known folksong Meadowlands is the basis for this spectacular Russian fantasy. The cantabile opening is particularly nice for the woodwinds, and all the parts are quite playable for bands at t...

This delightful piece describes the robust nature of the many beautiful scenic lakes formed around the Cumberland River in Kentucky USA. An enchanting short concert work for beginner bands.

This energetic overture with delightful natural contrasts is sure to find its way into your repertoire. Opening with a wonderful F Horn melody (cued in Alto Saxophone) the classic overture style piece...

Provocative modal shifts and fresh melodic excursions take us to another land. The brooding minor key opening leads by stages to a big uplifting finish. There is also lots of contrast built into the o...

Provocative modal shifts and fresh melodic excursions take us to another land. The brooding minor key opening leads by stages to a big uplifting finish. There is also lots of contrast built into the o...

This is your chance to program something intriguing, exciting and unique. The ancient meets the modern in James L. Hosay's distinctive new modal fantasy for Young Band. The mysterious chant-like openi...

A thrilling opener for your holiday concert! You are certain to enjoy this rich and energetic new arrangement. The feeling of anticipation and prelude is carefully maintained as the melodic ideas unfo...

A thrilling opener for your holiday concert! You are certain to enjoy this rich and energetic new arrangement. The feeling of anticipation and prelude is carefully maintained as the melodic ideas unfo...

A powerful modal opening brings your concert to life with this new and different opener for young band. Make a statement that will be remembered. Carefully scored to help your young band sound good, t...

This charming A-B-A form tone poem takes us on a memorable pleasure sailboat ride on the Chesapeake. Skillful scoring and natural melodies make sure this piece will show your group well on the concert...

This charming A-B-A form tone poem takes us on a memorable pleasure sailboat ride on the Chesapeake. Skillful scoring and natural melodies make sure this piece will show your group well on the concert...

National and state standards for music education have re-emphasized the need for more high-quality transcription pieces for the concert band. Every musician should develop a familiarity with each of h...

Galvanizing, angular melodies electrify this compelling overture! Challenge your band with this powerful, modern piece while you fully engage the audience. The spectacular opening leads to unexpected...

Galvanizing, angular melodies electrify this compelling overture! Challenge your band with this powerful, modern piece while you fully engage the audience. The spectacular opening leads to unexpected...

James Curnow presents an outstanding new overture for band. A wealth of enchanting musical ideas are masterfully developed and contrasted in this magnificent composition. What a delightful musical sta...

Joyous and uplifting, you?ll find this Fanfare Prelude to be an excellent way to open your winter concert. This uplifting treatment of one of the all -time great carolsO Come, All Ye Faithful is certa...