This is a great piece by Donald Coakley. He has taken commonly used compositional techniques and developed them into a three movement work. He had this to say about the piece: All these components...

Using the style of Canadian folk songs from the East Coast and the story telling features of Newfoundland, A Fisherman s Tale is a piece about a trip out into the ocean. The piece opens with the s...

The chase is on! Two parties engage in a constant back and forth until one is finally victorious. That’s the fun of A Game of Cat and Mouse. Musically, the energy starts at measure one and never...

This piece is a celebration piece to honour those who risk their lives everyday to make our world a better place to live. Regal and heroic themes are contrasted by lyrical playing in the woodwinds...

A Holiday Festival is a multi-cultural holiday piece including songs representing Christmas, Ramadan, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. The piece opens with a bold entrance of Deck the Halls before moving in...

Donald Coakley has created a colourful and harmonically interesting arrangement of the French-Canadian folksong A la Claire Fontaine. Melodic material is found throughout the ensemble and none of t...

A New Day is a celebratory piece where the melodies, feel, and harmonies are bright and uplifting. Sweeping, grand themes are supported by light articulated passages. Various members of the band ar...

A New Day Dawning is an original concert overture designed to assist younger players in the development of expressive playing. In addition, the bass line is based on diatonic and chromatic scales....

A Sailor s Suite takes us to a time long ago, as a fearless crew of sailors begins a voyage at sea in Setting Sail. When suddenly, a terrible storm washes their ship to the shores of a deserted is...

Lewis T. Hartsough wrote I Hear Thy Welcome Voice in 1872 at a revival meeting in Epworth, Iowa. This lyrical setting for band explores the rich sonority available to the young concert band. The...

This piece contains two distinctively different themes - a traditional European folk song sounding melody and a Japanese inspired one. Each melody is introduced on its own, then they are combined -...

In certain African countries it is common for people to gather together to celebrate. Many will bring their percussion instruments and a spontaneous outpouring of sounds and emotions will help heal...

This beautiful hymn has been arranged to feature many sections of the band. This arrangement opens with a short introduction then proceeds through several verses. Each verse is scored differently f...

The piece is written in classic overture style. Bold allegro and flowing andante are combined to make this piece an introduction to the classical style for young musicians.

Colours, textures, impressions. Rhythms that float, rhythms that drive, themes that are lyrical. If you are looking for something different, you ve found it. Written for the Chippewa Secondary Scho...

This composition was written to give students something to look forward to when they were able to make music together following Covid-19. The piece is meant to musically convey the hectic pace of l...

This march was composed to reflect the bravery, nobility, and honour of the knights of the medieval times. The piece is meant to be strong from start to finish, with some short contrasting section...

The savage T-Rex, the lumbering huge four-legged sauropods and the gliding flying pteraosaurs are the characters in this fun piece for very young band. The sauropods open this piece and, at over 10...

This piece is based on the Newfoundland folk song I se the B y (I m the Boy). All Around the Circle was composed to introduce students to quartal harmonies, which are constructed using intervals of...

This is a very clever arrangement that combines The Last Post and the hymn tune Amazing Grace. The band parts are very reasonable for young players but the solo trumpet part should be played by a m...

It is a brisk and brief fanfare, meant to quickly get to uplifting the spirits of the audience. It therefore serves equally as a good opener to either half of a program, whether indoors or out. T...

Saddle up for some fun! Your band members and audience alike will be delighted by this sparkling new concert march which uses the beloved American folksong Home on the Range as the trio melody. Ful...

With bold statements and an emotional reflections, this represents a fresh new band sound. An American Town paints a portrait of a small town in America, including references to main street, the co...

And All Was Well is a lyrical piece which features many sections of the ensemble, including a trumpet solo introducing the main theme. This composition provides a great opportunity for musicians t...

This lyric tune is taken from a musical entitled All's Fair, written by the composer. Set during the Second World War, this song is sung in memory of friends and family who have been lost in battle...

And Love Is No More combines the melodies from two beautiful Canadian folk songs: She s Like the Swallow and The Blooming Bright Star of Belle Isle. The piece provides an excellent opportunity to...

Andalusia is a fun, educational band work that explores the intriguing rhythmic culture of the Andalusian people of Spain. Written in the key of concert G minor, Andalusia makes ample use of syncop...

This Andaluza (or Playera) is part of a set of 12 Spanish Dances written in 1890. The color and harmonies lend themselves so well to the sonorities of a concert band with colorful percussion. Ole!

This is a standard piece in solo trumpet repertoire that is used on countless festivals and competitions. Ropartz was a French composer who studied with Caesar Franck. The terrific contrast between...

Another Mission: Secret is a sequel to the popular Mission: Secret.  Much like the original, it is a classic spy tune that is written using a 12-bar blues form.  It’s made up of a catchy bass l...

Anubis - Egyptian God of the Dead is a tone picture for young level band describing a scene the composer saw in the movie Return of the Mummy where Anubis army of the dead is relentlessly pursuing...

July 20th, 1969 is a date that the world will never forget. It was on this day that Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon, a goal that some thought impossible. Celebrate the for...

Adventure, pirates and stormy weather. Let this short exciting piece take your audience on a seafaring ride through the crashing ocean. Energetic, crisp and punctuated chords are found in the first...

The title came from both the adventurous feeling of the music and from St. Michael, a popular saint found in many religious denominations. In Catholic teachings he has several roles including leadi...

Aria for Winds is based on Glen Gillis earlier composition, Nicole s Aria for alto saxophone and piano - dedicated to his daughter shortly after she was born. In the Aeolian mode, Aria for Winds in...

In ancient Greece an agora was a central meeting place to discuss affairs of state, where business was conducted and people could listen to philosophers. It later evolved into a marketplace where m...

This lyrical piece is composed using ternary (ABA) form and gives every section an opportunity to shine. Filled with rich use of harmony and a flowing melody, As the River Flows is a great way to...

This lyrical piece is a modern lullaby. It begins with a peaceful feeling and slowly builds into a beautiful, chorale-like section, reflecting the wonderful dreams we have as we fall into our deepe...

In May 2019, a new era of Japan Reiwa began. Ascent was composed to celebrate a new era as the last composition of previous Heisei era. The work opens with a bold fanfare with the main theme in the...

This composition features a spirited antiphonal theme juxtaposed with an enchanting lyrical theme and mixed meter transitions interspersed throughout. It is fun to perform and enjoyable to hear, an...

This is the most popular and often performed setting by Bruckner. When this work was written Bruckner had just finished a five year course of contrapuntal study during which he was forbidden to wri...

Away in a Manger is a beautiful nineteenth century English carol. This warm setting will delight audiences with its familiar melody with a modern twist. The melody is featured in the flute, alto sa...

’Tis joy! explores the brightness inside us when we feel elated or joyous, something beyond simply making us happy. Happiness simply comes from what’s happening around you; but joy, that comes...

Baby is a ballad that uses a light, shuffle feel that features a band s alto sax or trumpet player. Written using the standard AABA form, the chart also highlights the flute, oboe, and trumpets in...

A few years ago, when I was teaching middle school band, there was a sixth grade class that came to my room after lunch. The children were given fresh fruit daily and this class loved their bananas...

Barricade is a fun, high energy piece that gives beginning students the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities as performers and to learn the elements of performing ensemble music. The style ma...

Baska j’ Malo Selo is a Croatian folk melody that uses simple rhythms and a range suitable for beginning players. The melody flows throughout the ensemble and the use of colorful percussion helps...

Battle with the Frost Giants is the third and final movement to The Hammer of Asgard, an original soundtrack style composition for winds and percussion. Using Norse mythology as the theme, this mov...

This composition touches upon both the thoughtful meditation and the emotional response to the lyrics of the African American slave spiritual We Are Climbing Jacob s Ladder. There are abundant oppo...

This tune is one of the favourite and most often recorded folksongs of the British Isles. The arranger has given the beautiful flowing melody to the flutes with the clarinets and alto saxophones pr...

Carol of the Bells is a based on the Ukrainian chant Shchedryk. This version of a holiday classic features both the winds in various roles and the percussion in an extended mallets trio section, wh...

This work is full of contrasts between the sweetly lyrical Greensleeves and the more aggressive�Carol of the Bells. With its unexpected juxtaposition�of the two melodies, this arrangement will take...

William Berczy is considered to be Canadas most important pre-Confederation artist. Mr. Cable has taken three of his paintings and set them to music. The first portrait is of the Woolsey family of...

Beyond the Blue Planet is a big-sounding piece for young band that is inspired by humankind’s drive to increase its knowledge and explore the unknown. After an opening fanfare and exposition, the...

Imagine floating among the clouds on a beautiful summer afternoon. Making lazy circles and simply floating on the breeze. Taking a pass over people standing on the ground watching until finally flo...

Blaze Away is a great march which was first published in 1901. This new edition features a full conductor score and some significant changes to some parts. It was written for concert band/brass ban...

Blessed is a beautiful lyrical piece that uses a chorale style accompaniment to allow the focus to be solely on the melody.  Written in ABA form, the song’s simple stylistic features allow the e...

Based on the Canadian folk song Land of the Silver Birch, Blue Lake and Rocky Shore is meant to serve as an introduction to minimalist music for younger ensembles. With its nod to the work of John...

As the title suggests, this piece is Spanish in style. After opening with a short fanfare, the melody is then passed equally between two solo clarinets (alto saxophone parts also provided) with the...

Bonavist Harbour is based on a catchy folk tune, popular in Newfoundland. A shorter version, often sung by Newfoundlanders, is known as The Feller From Fortune. Both versions, are rollicking, and...

This is an exciting musical escapade that will offer bands a variety of dramatic contrasts, as a young knight takes a bold journey across the land, encountering a dangerous but wonderful world full...

Four notes and a few simple rhythms. Follow that with three notes and some cool harmony. Add a pinch of fun for percussionists. That s all it ll take for your young musicians and their brains will...

This mournful piece is based on a Canadian folk song which is an account of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, where the British, led by General Wolfe, captured Quebec City from the French, under...

Break Out is conceived in a Boogie Woogie style. This fun piece provides the opportunity to have young bands and . There are short feature solos for trumpet, alto sax and clarinet. This short piece...

This is an exciting work by composer Donald Coakley. The driving rhythms, lots of percussion and powerful melodic material make this an excellent choice for either concert or contest use. The beaut...

The Bronze Age saw the invention of the wheel, the ox-drawn plow and the first uses of metal. This dramatic and expressive composition introduces the key of concert D minor yet easily remains withi...

The Builder is a dedication to the creative process and to those who create - whatever that might be - from idea, to construction to the unveiling of the creation. Hammering, metallic sounds evoke...

The Royal Fortune was the name Bartholomew Roberts, otherwise know as Black Bart, gave to all the flagships of his fleet. He was considered to be the most successful plunderer of the Carribean. Th...

The notion of being by yourself but not feeling alone has been expressed by many and the phrase “But Not Alone” has been used in various contexts. In this case the phrase and this piece are mea...

In the tradition exemplified by Mozart in his "Musical Jokes", Jeff Smallman has written a work for band that should bring a smile to every face. As all conductors know, not every player in a band...

This arrangement of the Canadian folk song is simplified for beginning bands to work on techniques for playing a lyrical piece. By the Clear Fountain (A La Claire Fontaine) is a song that tells of...

Adventures come in many forms - whether it be a Greek, Persian or Indian, etc. hero heading off on a mission or a sailor embarking on a dangerous trip across uncharted waters, the call to adventure...

Woven within A Canadian Folk Rhapsody are four folk melodies chosen for their potential to interact successfully within the bounds of a single composition. They are part of the cultural heritage of...

This piece is light hearted and bouncy and could resemble the feelings and senses a child might have when exploring a candy shop; different colors, sights, smells and of course, tastes! The piece i...

Canon by Johann Pachelbel is one of the most famous and recognizable pieces of classical music. The treatment of the melody in this arrangement follows a popular Baroque tradition, the concerto gro...

Another exciting composition by an exciting Canadian composer. Donald Coakley wrote Cantos in the 1970s and has now corrected previous errors in print and altered some sections. The title Cantos de...

Think cowboys, horses and the Wild West. There s a ton of musical fun here for percussion along with contrasting themes and melancholy solos for flute and alto saxophone. The low winds even get som...

This is a fun closer or encore to a concert and is a feature for the baritone player in your ensemble. The name "Car-Tune" refers to the sound of the horn of the old sports cars. This is a thrillin...

This dramatic work was written to combine concert band with Indigenous drummers and singers as an act of reconciliation from their organization and students. It is set in four sections: The Wind’...

Something has happened at the circus... the magician has hypnotized the entire audience and the circus isn t quite right. After a strange and frightening beginning, there is a gentle, yet peculiar,...

The musical form theme and variations became popular as a cornet showpiece in the early 1900s. Simple themes or popular folk songs from a variety of cultures were used. The lyrical theme would be p...

Castle on the Cliff is a piece reflecting the many sieges on castles in medieval history. The piece begins with a fierce opening, setting the menacing mood of a war between an army (the winds) and...

This traditional folk song from Catalonia (a region in Spain) has been regularly sung during the Christmas season all over the world. There are also numerous instrumental versions, including notabl...

A dynamic work by a dynamic Canadian composer. Full of rhythmic and melodic interest, this concert band original is a fantastic addition to the repertoire. The tuneful melody is passed throughout t...

This composition features a spirited antiphonal theme juxtaposed with an enchanting lyrical theme and mixed meter transitions interspersed throughout. It is fun to perform and enjoyable to hear, an...

Full of rhythmic and melodic interest, this concert band original is a fantastic addition to the repertoire. The tuneful scalar melody is passed throughout the ensemble and even low woodwinds and t...

The term celestial has many different meanings: relating to the sky, space, the heavens, or just something simply that is really good. All of these things can be used to describe what is brought o...

According to ancient Chinese mythology the universe was divided into four quadrants called the Four Celestial Palaces, each represented by a guardian animal: Dragon, Phoenix, Tiger and Tortoise. Th...

This march was commissioned by the Burlington Concert Band to mark the 100th anniversary of the band's existence in Burlington, Canada. Written in a traditional style with a bit of a twist, The Cen...

The centurions were the most famous officers in the Roman army. They lead by example and displayed great courage on the battlefield. Perform this fanfare with careful attention to detail and with t...

A terrific fanfare opening sets the tone for this short but rhythmically interesting original band composition. Colourful percussion adds to the majesty of the wind parts. The brass carry the major...

Ceremonious is a processional piece that focuses mainly on the first seven notes learned in most method books. It is a great way to teach young performers about articulations, relationships between...

Who doesn t love a cha cha? This one takes place in the streets of Cuba with infectious rhythms and a lot of cowbell. Go on a cha cha holiday with your band and you ll have the audience dancing in...

This energetic opener explodes off the top and never lets up throughout the work. Driving rhythms, strong melodies and clever harmonies make this a great piece for both performers and audiences. Ch...

With catchy syncopation and contrasting moods, this adventurous overture is a perfect concert opener. The thrill of exploration gives way to the discovery of that perfect view. Your students will b...

The dragon dance is often part of a parade during Chinese New Year and other special events. It is performed by a team of skilled dancers using poles to manipulate a long flexible figure of a drago...

This collection is designed for developing players to enjoy fun arrangements of Christmas music at a suitable level. All ranges and technical requirements have the younger musician in mind while st...

This collection is designed for developing players to enjoy fun arrangements of Christmas music at a suitable level. All technical requirements have the younger musician in mind while still allowin...

Chromatones is a study in harmonic twists, contrasting dynamics and an emphasis on the chromatic progression of semitones. This is a clever and original work by composer Howard Cable. In the past h...

Click is an original three movement work for winds and percussion. What it lacks in a colorful title, it makes up for it with driving rhythms, memorable melodies and fun parts for all players. The...

This is a work that explores the stages of the grieving process. For many people these four stages are not segregated, but rather form a continuous, dynamic, overlapping process. The opening motif...

This piece by Jeff Smallman shows off his ability to write interesting and musical parts for young musicians. Your students will come into band class asking to play Coming Home every day. The drivi...

Commemoration is a simple piece that can be used to teach students different articulations, dynamics, rhythmic styles, and balance. Following the fanfare-like introduction, the piece is composed us...

Imagine you were a member of the crew on those early ships of exploration leaving Europe in the 15th century to sail to America. Feelings of anticipation and apprehension would give way to feelings...

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) in 2008, decided to thank and honor the music education profession by creating a contest to compose a new work which today carries...

This is a flashy trumpet solo that is often heard in concert, recital and competition situations. The brisk tempo combined with bursts of double tonguing have made this a popular technical showpiec...

The most popular double concerto for trumpets, Antonio Vivaldi wrote this work for two natural trumpets and strings. The music is simple and elegant, utilizing the non-chromatic capabilities of the...

J.S. Bach adapted several works by Vivaldi-this particular transcription was originally for solo violin and string orchestra. The brilliant showy solo line (now for Clarinet or Piccolo Trumpet) int...

The most popular double concerto for trumpets, Antonio Vivaldi wrote this work for two natural trumpets and strings. The music is simple and elegant, utilizing the non-chromatic capabilities of the...

This three movement Concerto in D, somewhat reminiscent of Handel in character, was originally for oboe, strings and continuo. Solo parts have been provided to feature either oboe, clarinet (in Bb...

This is a short energetic piece which contains all the expected elements you may expect with a fanfare. Running scale passages in the upper woodwinds, driving percussion parts and fanfares in the b...

The Conqueror is mainly a piece that carries a brave tone through its entirety. Although some sections of the piece have a slower feel to them, the music requires a consistent flow and heaviness f...

The Conquest is the perfect musical depiction of one going on a successful adventure, all complete with a suspenseful opening, a bold, motivic melody, a tragic, sorrowful chorale, a calming lyrical...

Boris Godunov is an opera that centers around the Russian people in the early 17th century. Coronation Scene is one of the grandest scenes in the opera. This is when the great square in Moscow is f...

This is an incredibly popular concert march in the British brass band world. Arranged here for the modern concert band, this will soon become a favorite with concert bands as well. Bold brass writi...

Couchiching Suite was written as a commission from the National Music Camp of Canada which runs each year on the shores of beautiful Lake Couchiching north of Toronto, Canada. The first movement i...

The history of the court jester is quite diverse depending on the country. They were either employed to entertain nobility or as an itinerant performer they would entertain common folk at such venu...

Clarke wrote Cousins, a cornet and trombone duet with band accompaniment in 1904 for himself as the cornet soloist and Leo Zimmerman as the trombone soloist.

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This is an English carol dating from the 16th century. Colorful orchestrations and use of percussion add a terrific effect to this slightly lesser known holiday song. Very effective and memorable!

Crimond or The Lord's My Shepherd is a simple and elegant hymn that is commonly sung in church. This short arrangement opens with a solo brass quartet then builds and develops this beautiful melody...

Czech s in the Mail Polka was written as a tribute to the German-Czech style polkas that the composer became so familiar with during his undergraduate years at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln....

Terpsichore is a collection of over 300 instrumental dance pieces by Michael Praetorius to which there were no instruments specified on the score. As a result these pieces have been performed by ma...

An exciting set of original exotic dances, loosely in the Aeolian dominant, with solo opportunities for oboe, clarinet and trumpet. This one is a real barn burner with bongos, horn rips, mixed mete...

Dancing On Air was inspired by watching eagles flying at the Circle B Bar Reserve in central Florida. Flocks of bald eagles flying over Lake Hancock twisting and turning in the breeze as graceful a...

Danza Cortesa or Courtly Dance is meant to be a representation of music that might be danced to during the Middle Ages/Renaissance period at a possible celebration held by a nobleman at his palace...

Danzas Tribales (Tribal Dances) is a three movement work that musically depicts several scenes of tribal life. Movement 1 - La Caza (The Hunt) portrays the searching for food. Movement 2 - Las Be...

Picture a circus, with creepy clowns, an evil ringmaster and fierce animals, and you get Dark Shadows: a fun, yet twisted piece filled with interesting melodies and animated accompaniments. The op...

Minimalism is a style of music that developed in the 1960s which uses simple repeated rhythms and patterns of musical notes. Data Drive is based on a simple chord progression and an on/off rhythmic...

De Colores is a traditional Mexican Folk tune often performed by the famous Mariachi bands. This simple and elegant waltz has been arranged as an alto sax duet feature. The horns and low brass add...

Deck the Hall is a traditional Christmas and New Years carol. This arrangement features call and response between a few instruments and the remainder of the band allowing lots of players to have sh...

Deep River has been arranged here to feature the smooth sound of the flugel horn or alto saxophone. This famous melody is supported by an interesting accompaniment with jazz harmonies and rhythmic...

This concert opener was written for Texas conductor Robert McElroy and the ATSSB All-Region Symphonic Band. The majestic brass opening, and rhythmic woodwind themes give each section a chance to sh...

For many reasons, Christmas means joy. Ding Dong Merrily on High is a wonderful musical snapshot of the whole season. In this arrangement, we hear church bells chiming, voices uniting and see peopl...

Over time, there have been many great discoveries: inventions, energies, cyberspace and new lands. This piece reflects the joys and excitement of making that discovery and enjoying its spoils. It...

This work was commissioned by Donald McKellar, Professor emeritus of Music Education and Director of Bands at the Don Wright Faculty of Music, University of Western Ontario. He commissioned A Dist...

In the old movies, a character who was down on his luck could be found walking along the harbourfront reflecting on his circumstances. This mood has been captured in composer Jeff Smallman's Dock W...

Dodge City is an exuberant piece designed to take you back to the time of the old west. As the title implies, this is a work that will bring to mind stagecoaches and sagebrush, cowboys and cactus,...

This famous folksong has been brilliantly arranged for concert band. Melody is found throughout the ensemble and rhythmic variety keeps the piece interesting and exciting for both players and the a...

This lyrical piece was inspired by the opening of Appalachian Spring by the great American composer Aaron Copland. The title has two possible meanings: it could be a depiction of someone walking on...

Downfall is a fun and aggressive, yet simply sophisticated piece that focuses on using the first notes learned in most method books. It is the perfect opportunity for performers to develop both in...

The dragon has throughout history and in many cultures been associated with power, majesty, fear, mystery and legend, just to name a few. The dragon depicted in this composition is that of the Eu...

Dynasty is a bold and exciting symphonic march. Contrasting themes, powerful low brass lines and driving percussion keep the energy up throughout this piece. Lightly articulated passages contrast t...

Craigellachie!, a Scottish battle cry, is the name given to the spot near Eagle Pass, which cuts through Canadas Rocky Mountains, where the last spike of the Trans-Canada railway was pounded into t...

Early One Morning is a beautiful lyrical folksong that could be used as a band warmup or a contrasting piece on a concert program on at a festival. It starts quietly, off in the distance, then the...

Earthscape is a lyrical piece inspired by the view of our planet from space. In the silent, black vacuum of space exists this bright blue planet, slowly rotating, giving astronauts a serene and bre...

This piece requires little introduction. Beethovens most famous overture was arranged and published for band by Carl Fischer years ago. This new arrangement features new scoring and an oversized co...

El Camino (The Road) is a Spanish march composed in the traditional style of a pasodoble. This piece is fast paced and energetic from start to finish and sounds more complicated than it seems! Thi...

Elegiac Motives was commissioned in memory of David McGovern who died tragically at the beginning of his teenage years. The work is based on the tone row D-A-D-C-G-E, which are the note related let...

This is a brilliant work for solo alto saxophone and band. The opening section is free and segues to a lyrical and mournful melody, that also segues to another cadenza, followed by a fast bop style...

As the title would suggest, this is a reflective piece which is primarily a piano solo with wind and percussion accompaniment. Elgin Mills is the name of street that the composer often travels alon...

Emergence begins with a beautiful yet ominous opening statement. Listeners will be immediately captivated by the mysterious introduction that eventually leads to the Emergence. Concealment and unce...

An emissary is a messenger that is usually a representative of a higher ranking official and is sent in advance of that officials arrival to make sure that all arrangements prior to his arrival ar...

The Enchantress March was inspired by this silly little poem from an anonymous author:

The Enchantress conjures many spells,
approach her if you dare.
Potions, powders...

Encircled puts recurring rhythmic passages in the foreground, reminding us of traditional military music. These passages are always enveloped in more modern sonorities and harmonies in order to com...

In ancient Japan, the shogun were the military commanders appointed by the emperor. Grand and regal, when a shogun appeared to the public, there was a sense of awe and power at this warrior leader....

Renaissance music for very young bands! In common time with a contrasting 3/4 section, this modal piece will give your beginning group that full band sound. Percussion is scored for bells, tom-tom,...

We travel back in time to the land of Sumer (modern-day Iraq) to relive the tale of the mighty king Gilgamesh. He was an arrogant an abusive king and the Gods decided to send the creature Enkidu, h...

A thrilling musical adventure of a suspenseful and dangerous escape from an erupting sun. After an ominous mighty opening in G minor, the mood shifts dramatically to expanding contrapuntal melodies...

With bold harmonies, driving rhythms and contrasting styles, Essay On Adventure will definitely keep your players engaged. After an exuberant opening fanfare, the adventurous theme alternates with...

The title of this piece is the perfect description of what the music conveys: happiness and joy. A steady and percussive pulse sets up the trumpet melody. Every instrument is then given the opport...

There are many different myths about how the sword Excalibur came into King Arthur s possession and all lead to him being recognized as the true ruler of England. In one myth, Arthur draws the swor...

This piece was composed to reflect an army setting out on an expedition, and the trials they face along the way. Strong punctuated unisons are contrasted by smooth lyrical playing offering the oppo...

Exuberance is the perfect piece to introduce young performers to band music. Focusing on the first seven pitches introduced in most method books, this piece makes use of simple compositional techn...

The legend of the great city of Troy varies depending on historical or fictional belief. This city was the location of the long lasting Trojan Wars, between the people of Troy and the Greeks. The f...

Fandango is based on a traditional fandango, a lively Spanish or Portuguese couples dance in triple meter typically based on the recurring descending chord progression i VII VI V. The couples danc...

Fanfare and Festive Hymn uses only the first six notes of the Bb major scale making the piece accessible in the first year of study. The forceful fanfare leads to a lyrical theme, and ends with a f...

This is an exciting piece based on the Welsh hymn Cwm Rhondda. Fanfares in the trumpets and woodwind descants float over the stately tune. The melody flows throughout the ensemble ranging from a sm...

Fantastic Overture is a musical depiction of a knight's battle, against an evil force, for the love of a woman. All instruments get colourful and interesting parts with the percussion helping to ma...

This energetic piece is a simulation of a horse race. All the emotions and thrill of a race can be felt in this work. This piece for very young band and optional choir was commissioned by Northern...

Based on the Newfoundland folk song the Feller From Fortune, this piece has been transformed from the original jig to become an energetic overture featuring a number of solo opportunities, interest...

This energetic composition is the composer's way of paying homage to some of his favourite compositions and composers such as John Cheetham, John Barnes Chance and the great Alfred Reed. Short musi...

Festive Occasion is a vibrant dynamic work that would be ideal for a competion. This shows everything that a band is capable of doing; clear ariticulations, powerful fortes and sensitive, well bala...

In 1951, during the war in Korea, Canadas National Defense Department produced a radio series titled Voice of the Army. The Howard Cable Concert Band was the main stay of this patriotic/public rela...

The idea for this march originated from a conversation that took place in the pine forests of Camp Borden, Ontario, during Basic Recruit Course with the Canadian Armed Forces. The composer listened...

This brilliant fanfare piece, written by the French organ giant Alexandre Guilmant, was written for both organ and orchestra and organ alone. No one knows which version came first but both have enj...

The nine Symphonies of Ludwig van Beethoven are considered by many to be among the greatest orchestrations of all time and they are often used as models by later, great composers. His Symphony No....

Firescape is the third piece in a series of elements inspired works. Through music it demonstrates the various characteristics of fire described by the titles of each section - Hephaestus - God of...

For the glory of my country describes the passion and loyalty to one s nation when a women or man joins the military. This piece is composed to reflect many feelings and emotions as a soldier goes...

Sounding very patriotic in nature For Those Who Have Served would make an ideal selection to be performed at a reflective event or simply to pay homage to the thousands of men and women who have se...

This is a dynamic and exciting piece that captures the trials, tribulations and victories in the life of an ancient gladiator. Triumphant fanfares herald him into the great Colosseum as he clashes...

Freedom is a right which should never be taken for granted. This piece is dedicated to all those who have fought to preserve the freedom of an individual or a nation. Many have fought before our ti...

Capricorns love making their own rules and this piece is no exception. The opening fanfare and fugue display the relentless nature of these hardest workers of the zodiac. A contrasting middle secti...

This is a fun and light change of pace in a concert. The Frog and the Crow was originally a choral piece that was so popular, a band version was demanded. It is sub-titled "A Riverside Hoe-Down" an...

Fury of the Storm is a great piece to challenge and introduce beginning band musicians to music with multiple elements occurring simultaneously. The piece consists of mainly two themes that are per...

Energy, strength, drive; words that capture the feeling of this evocative work for young band. With lots of forward momentum and energy throughout, there is also a brief, lyrical section. Ensemble...

This is a piece that requires no introduction to trumpet players. The famous Canadian Brass quintet arrangement has been played by quintets all over the world for years. This arrangement, for 2 tru...

This is an exciting concert march. This work has been dedicated to Cardinal Dougherty High School, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the composer was the Director of Bands for several years. Gre...

This lovely Chippewa lullaby was first collected on the western shores of the Great Lakes at the beginning of the twentieth century. The original "Way Way" text was obviously intended to gently lul...

Giant s Lair is an edgy and exciting piece for very young band to perform on one of their first concerts. The melodic material in the outer sections portrays an agitated giant stopping around viole...

In the Aeolian Mode, Gigue for Winds and Percussion incorporates open 5th harmony and a few subtle dissonances. The quarter-to-eighth-note rhythms and reverse combinations are designed to give a sp...

The Girl With The Flaxen Hair is of Claude Debussys most popular piano works. It has been said that this piece, with its impressionistic and progressive harmonies, may have been a significant influ...

The title of this suite refers to the headdress (the glen) worn by the cadets of the Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps and the galley is the Galley of Lorne, which is displayed on the coa...

This composition is based on material drawn from the hymn Fairest Lord Jesus which is also referred to as The Crusader s Hymn. Funky and unpredictable rhythms in all parts make this work something...

Gods of Egypt is a piece composed with the flare of music of the Middle East. A strong opening using a traditional Middle Eastern scale and counter melody immediately create the feel for this piece...

The Golden Age is a piece written in the carefree style of the music written in North America at the turn of the 20th Century. The concerts in band shells throughout Canada and the United States co...

An amulet is defined as a small object worn to ward off evil, harm or illness. It is also thought to bring good fortune or good luck much like a rabbit s foot or four leaf clover. The music then pr...

Grace of Oaths was commissioned by the Symphonic Band of the Seinan Jo Gakuin University and the Kyushu Institute of Technology in Japan. The University was established by a Southern Baptist missio...

This dramatic organ work has been superbly arranged by David Marlatt for concert band with an antiphonal brass choir. There is a call and response between the brass group (2 trumpets and 3 trombone...

Originally a wedding march for solo organ, this piece has been greatly expanded for the concert band. Fanfares in the brass and stately melodies make this a terrific change of pace on a concert. Th...

This fun light piece is a great technical showpiece for the cornet. This arrangement has new break strains which have been composed (incorporating some of the original material) and using a famous...

The Great Jingle Bell Chase conjures images of Santa Claus running behind on Christmas Eve and desperately trying to deliver all the presents before the sun comes up! The Great Jingle Bell Chase i...

Guardians of Our Way is an arrangement of the hymn tune Bradbury and is commonly found in hymnals as Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us. This arrangement is a reflective and poignant version for concer...

Gullywumps are mythical little creatures about 2 feet tall that like to dress in purple and orange. Not particularly coordinated, they still love to dance. Here in a suite of 3 dances (Promenade,...

This popular piano solo has now been adapted for the concert band. It is a character piece depicting the mysterious nature of gypsies on their travels. The mysteriousness of the work makes it an ex...

Haydn is best known for his symphonies but his chamber music is also excellent. He wrote several piano trios and the best known of these is the G major Trio with its so-called Gypsy Rondo.
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This is a fun technical xylophone solo with band accompaniment. The band parts are very light and straightforward which allows for some rest on a long concert. Xylophone features are always well re...

This version of the famous Hail the Conquering Hero opens with a solo trumpet, gradually adds voices and builds in dynamic, then the sound drops to a solo tuba (which is also cued in other voices)...

This fun and energetic French-Canadian folk song was popular in Quebec in the 19th century and serves as a toast, by the oarsmen, to the Canadian girl. This folk song arrangement is part of a colle...

This is a standard cornet solo in the brass band world. It has been played thousands of times by amateur and professional players. It has been arranged for concert band to allow for a new setting o...

The Hall of Valhalla is the second movement to the three part suite The Hammer of Asgard, an original soundtrack style composition for winds and percussion. Using Norse mythology as the theme, The...

Handel s most frequently performed and most famous oratorio is probably best known for the famous Hallelujah. The Hallelujah is the grand chorus that caused the King to rise from his seat and as al...

This is a fun, traditional Hanukkah song arranged in a jump swing style. From beginning to end, the chart is full of high energy, and incorporates hints of classic swing tunes. Although there is a...

This lively composition ingeniously combines three charming melodies into a unique and colorful delight. Dance-like in nature, the interwoven tunes seamlessly glide back and forth between the keys...

Happy Holidays is a medley of some of the world s most popular Christmas melodies, including Joy to the World, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, Silent Night, and Jingle Bells. Ther...

At this soirée music lovers have assembled to celebrate the harvest, play a few tunes and enjoy a little dancing. Beginning with a lightly scored "hoedown" motif with woodwinds, the good-natured m...

Haunted Hollow was written to describe Booger Hollow, an actual community just a few miles south of Blairsville, Georgia and near the home of the composer. The place is rumored to be haunted, and s...

The Haunting of Keg Mansion opens by setting up the chilling sensation of a haunted mansion: dark harmonies and powerful dynamics. The main melody is quick and fidgety, much like that of a mischiev...

This is among the most popular of polkas, recorded often by many artists, including the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and Lawrence Welk. This excellent arrangement will sound great with younger players an...

There have been many mythical heroes in famous literature. From the heroes in ancient Roman and Greek myths to the heroes of Japan, native America and India, they come in all shapes and sizes. Thei...

Highland Trace begins with a hymn-like melody presented in choirs of woodwinds and brass. This leads to an allegro section that features distinctly Celtic sounding themes. Finally, while the perc...

The opening and closing melody of A Hill Country Tune is based on an old fiddle piece, The Snouts and Ears of America. Though the meaning of the original title is unknown, it may have been a deriva...

The Holly and the Ivy is a traditional English Christmas carol. Holly and ivy have been important as English Christmas decorations for church use since at least the fifteenth century. This piece is...

This traditional Canadian folk song has been sung around campfires and while paddling canoes for decades and continues to be popular with Boy and Girl Scouts in both Canada and the United States. T...

Home on the Range is a classic cowboy song. It has gone by a number of names, the most common being Home on the Range and Western Home. It was officially adopted as the state song of Kansas in 1947...

Honor and Tribute is a straightforward march style composition in 6/8 meter designed to teach the standard march form at the intermediate level. Melody can be found in all parts.

This overture by talented composer Doug Court was commissioned by the Albert College Wind Ensemble, Scott Mills directing. Rich harmonies and driving rhythms propel this piece through several secti...

Hush is a simple lyrical composition in the style of a lullaby. It was inspired by the thought of that time of night when the lights are finally turned off and the house is quiet. The modest tech...

There are many versions of the text and music for this famous Christmas carol. The music was found in the collection Christmas Carols New and Old by Bramley and Stainer in 1878. All parts get a cha...

This is a peaceful arrangement of a Canadian folk song that was adapted from a Traditional English riddle song by Nova Scotians. It is hauntingly beautiful and offers the opportunity for some lovel...

Illuminations is a dramatic and rhythmically exciting overture for band. It is set in three contrasting sections: Ablaze, Glistening and The Radiance. Each with its own character and style. Brillia...

In Dreams is a musical representation of exactly what our dreams are like: peaceful, calming, horrific, and unpredictable; yet, there is always something to remember about them when we wake up. Th...

The title is a reference to Aurora, the Roman goddess of the dawn who flies across the sky each dawn, heralding the start of the new day. Strong melodies and woodwind flourishes are supported by cr...

In Stillness, reaches for that which is greater than ourselves. It may be one god or many gods, or it may be greatness of the past or future, but it is the light that is just beyond our mortal reac...

This jubilant piece was originally written as a choral piece with organ accompaniment. This work, while suitable for concerts at any time of the year, was composed to reflect the joy resulting from...

Innovation is a musical representation of the city of Burlington, Canada moving into the future as an innovative community. As it continues to grow and develop, the city demonstrates its ingenuity...

Set in a rollicking 6/8, this is a great piece to work on triple metre, changing articulations, dynamic contrast and many other elements. Very playable by a young band, the musical elements and tea...

With a real western, horse galloping feel, this exciting original work explodes out of the gate with great melodies, colorful percussion and fun parts for all. The cowboy type feel is contrasted by...

The Intrepid is a piece that is aggressive in nature, designed to depict someone that is brave, therefore a majority of the music is to be played bold and crisp. Strong rhythmic unisons, fun parts...

This 5 minute work is an ideal concert or contest selection. After a slow opening, a driving rhythmic pulse takes over with the colors of the band being shown off with contrasting scoring. This pie...

The word jagged can be defined by either 1) having a rough or harsh quality or 2) having a sharply uneven surface or outline. Both of these definitions are reflected by this piece through the cons...

This beautiful and lyrical Chinese folksong features the talents of a flute player from within the ensemble. There is a harp part that could easily be performed on keyboard (set to harp sound) or o...

Jubilant Sky Fantasy is a fun, upbeat piece meant to bring joy and liveliness to both the performer and listener. The entire band gets a turn to shine with melody in flutes, altos, clarinets and t...

Another dramatic work by Donald Coakley, Jubilant Dialogue is all that you have come to expect from this Canadian composer. There are a number of interesting percussion parts that add to the power...

This piece was influenced by the music of the Middle East and India. Kaalin is the Hindi word for rug, much like the one ridden by Aladdin in the famous story. This piece can even be considered a p...

Kensington Celebration is an overture depicting the anticipation and excitement about a journey. This traveling could be to a holiday destination, meeting a friend or family member or to a specific...

King Arthur s Ride is inspired by the Arthurian legends, found in old English folklore. The piece begins with the heraldry and fanfare of the court at Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table. So...

Oak Mountain State Park is located in central Alabama and has some of the best hiking trails in the state. One of the most notable features along the trail is The King s Chair, a rocky outcrop that...

This beautiful folk song has been used as the melody for several popular hymns including: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say, O Sing a Song of Bethlehem, I Feel the Winds of God Today and several other...

Kingsmere Overture is an exciting and rhythmic piece by talented composer Ryan Meeboer. This work is divided into 3 main sections depicting the development of a career as a music educator: The Esta...

The Knave of Hearts is a charming little piece of mischief in the style of an easy overture for young band. Technical demands are few and the pitch range is narrow. Clarinet parts do not go ov...

Knights and Castles is a fun piece for very young band using only the first 6 notes introduced most method books. Melody is found throughout the ensemble including all the low voices! Dynamic and a...

La Forza Scura is a follow-up to an overture I wrote a number of years ago entitled Black Tower Overture. Those familiar with that work will at once notice the similarities. La Forza Scura howeve...

La Virgen de la Macarena is a traditional bullfighting song made famous by the great trumpet virtuoso Rafael Mendez. Many great players have performed this standard trumpet solo including Doc Sever...

The origin of this haunting folk song is not known. It was very popular in the northern lake country of Ontario, Canada. It was a well known song in the summer camps of the region, because of its e...

Landfall is a term that is often used to describe the situation where a severe storm that develops over water, first reaches land. This piece reflects the events of disasters such as these in sever...

The principal lyrical theme from the second movement is equal in fame and popularity to Pachelbel s Canon and Albinoni s Adagio. This incredibly simple and beautiful theme has been arranged here fo...

The last line of defense is a term that refers to the final means of defense before the opponent reaches its goal, particularly in a war situation. This piece reflects that definition, as it has th...

This famous Irish folk melody is the "Groves of Blarney". It has been performed by many vocal soloists from the United Kingdom and around the world. This arrangement features a trumpet player playi...

Queen Anne's Revenge was the final ship sailed by Edward Thatch, also known as the pirate, Blackbeard. Recently, there have been some archaeological expeditions to find the remains of the sunken s...

Laura Lee is an original pop ballad for concert band. The piece begins featuring the clarinet section and steadily develops into the easy pulse of the entire ensemble. The trumpets introduce the br...

Legacy is a song of heroic nature and is a great way to introduce polyrhythmic texture to a young band. This piece opens with a high energy feel that can represent a hero. The piece moves into a l...

This is a collection of national anthems and hymns suitable for performance at a Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, funeral or other reflective event. Also included are readings suitable for solemn occ...

Let It Shine Like A Star opens with a rhythmical and energetic pulse in the key of B flat major. Immediately following is a "pop" theme featuring many syncopated rhythms. Change to E flat major, a...

This beautiful slow piece is ideal for that change of pace piece on a concert. This work was originally a soprano aria and the lyrical line is great to demonstrate the singing quality of the band.

This piece is a depiction of the Closing Ceremony to an Olympic Games. It is organized in 3 sections: Fanfare, Parade of Flags and Celebration. The majesty of the ceremony opens with a fanfare, the...

This work was originally written as a contest entrance piece for the theme song for the 1967 Expo in Montreal. The band arrangement, done by Kenneth Bray, has truly captured the spirit of this conc...

Lighting the Dark was inspired by the work of Nikola Tesla. This piece was inspired by a documentary called "Mysteries of the Abandoned" which featured the now abandoned laboratory. The most striki...