Sheet Music by Women Composers for Concert Band: Powerful Works

Anne McGinty. Intriguing melodies and harmonies highlight this provocative work by this important writer. A prominent addition to the repertoire.

Anne McGinty. This incredibly exciting work demonstrates the extraordinary dynamic and expressive versatility of the symphonic band. Bold brass fanfares, poignant woodwind melodies and a unique rhythm...

Anne McGinty. A truly inspired and compelling work which is marked by varied musical styles and harmonic textures, as well as unusual instrumental colors.

Anne McGinty. This expressive and emotional composition is in chorale style and features brass, woodwind and percussion choirs, both alone and in combination.

Anne McGinty. The shapes of life, the unfolding of dreams, the twists and turns representing the ongoing transition of our lives and the advancement to a higher level are the inspiring thoughts behind...

Charles Carter. Based on a 17th century hymn, best known as 'Let God Be Praised In Heaven Above,' these variations range from the dramatic to the fanciful, with soaring melodic lines, unexpected diver...

Anne McGinty. Based on the Shaker melody 'simple Gifts,' this piece is a celebration of life and the eternal spirit of humanity. Lighthearted and joyous, simple yet powerful, this piece is a tribute t...

The high energy of this extremely exciting work will definitely motivate your band! Using the first five notes of the minor scale as a motif, this highly regarded composer has skillfully woven a music...

ODE TO JOY from Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 is arranged for mass band by composer Robert Longfield. Three levels of students, beginning (grade 1), intermediate (grade 2), and advanced players (grade 3)...

To Keep Thine Honor Bright honors the men and women of the United States Military Academy at West Point. The title of this work comes from the second verse of that institution's Alma Mater. The three...

To Keep Thine Honor Bright honors the men and women of the United States Military Academy at West Point. The title of this work comes from the second verse of that institution's Alma Mater. The three...

This solid work uses an ancient form with fresh new musical ideas and grade specific scoring.

Marche wurde 1976 für Harmonieorchester komponiert und hat einen spielerischen, leichten zwar eleganten Charakter. Die rhythmische Reichtum bildet einen Kontrast mit der klassischen Metrik eines Marsc...

Nkeiru Okoye composed GRAYCE & SICKLE as a tribute to leading academic cardiologist and president of Wellesley College, Dr. Paula Johnson. "Grayce" refers to Dr. Johnson's mother, while "Sickle" refer...

This exciting piece for intermediate bands begins with a rousing melody in four that passes between the sections before transitioning to a smooth, slow section in three, before finally returning to th...

This exciting piece for intermediate bands begins with a rousing melody in four that passes between the sections before transitioning to a smooth, slow section in three, before finally returning to th...

This exciting piece for intermediate bands begins with a rousing melody in four that passes between the sections before transitioning to a smooth, slow section in three, before finally returning to th...

Of this work, composer Yukiko Nishimura writes, 'In Japan there is an old tale which has been told since before time began. Two of the most beautiful stars in the night sky are Altair, representing Ma...