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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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’...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Northern Lights appear when energized particles from the sun crash into Earth's upper atmosphere at enormous speeds. Lights of the Aurora explores harmonies that are mystical, motifs that are c...

London Bridge was originally written for brass quintet and later scored for concert band. Below is the composer recalling the quintet versions premiere. London Bridge was designed to appeal to chil...

This is Sullivan at his best! The melodies of the famous Arthur/Sullivan team have become legendary and their musicals are performed all over the world. This is a chorus from Iolanthe in which the...

This fun light piece is a great showpiece for the cornet. It is named after the sight-seeing boats for tourists in Niagara Falls. Set as a polka, there is much opportunity for the soloist to displa...

The Moon Reflected In Twin Ponds was commissioned for the Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Concert Band, in Toronto, Canada. This school has a large Chinese population and it seemed fitting to write...

This trombone solo is playable by a very good high school level player (about a grade 4-5 level). It has been recorded by all the great soloists and is a required piece on many competition lists. T...

This is the composer's orchestration of his choral work There is Sweet Music Here. The joyous outer movements, Song of the Laughing Green Woods and Piping Down the Valley's Wild, inspired by Willia...

Now The Morning Is Begun was commissioned to celebrate the 150th anniversary of St. Michael's College School, a private Catholic high school for boys in Toronto, Canada. This work is constructed ar...

Over the years there have been surprisingly few arrangements of the national anthem of Canada. This version is quite unique and will prove to be extremely useful in all kinds of performance situati...

O Magnum Mysterium is one of de Victoria s most popular choral works. It has been scored here for winds alone and would make a powerful addition to any concert.

This piece features a 7/8 twist on a traditional Greek folk dance depiciting the Cyclops, the one eyed giant from Greek mythology. The dance section in the middle is bookended with dark episodes de...

Sir Arthur Sullivan wrote many pieces for operettas but none was better received than the music to H.M.S. Pinafore. It had a terrific 700-night run once it opened and its popularity continues today...

A pavane was a slow dance from the 16th or 17th century. The talented Canadian composer Jeff Smallman has taken this Baroque form and created a very colourful piece that features all sections. Ther...

This is a standard piece in solo trumpet repertoire that is used on countless festivals and competitions. The beautiful opening weaves its way through several key centers leading to the March where...

This is an arrangement of the opening movement of one of Mozart s most popular piano concertos. The brass and woodwinds each get their share of not only key melodic ideas but support of the piano s...

This short piece was originally written for low voice and piano as one of a series of studies by contemporary composers for use in voice classes at the Paris Conservatoire. It was subsequently arra...

This piece is written as a dual characterization of what most people think of when speaking about pirates. The first section represents the blood-thirsty nature of this character, roaming the high...

The Burlington Teen Tour Band, described as Canada s Musical Ambassadors, is a marching band which has performed all over the world. Recently the band celebrated its 75th anniversary and this piece...

In 1952, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Regimental March became the official march of Canada s national police force. It is still used to this day to musically represent the RCMP at official fun...

A lush and beautiful work composed by Kenneth Bray for his daughter, Reverie for Bonita features the horn section, colourful use of mutes and simple, elegant themes. Showing off the lyrical side of...

This is a fun and rhythmic South African folk song. The arrangement could be performed with or without choir or it could involve members of the band singing. The optional repeats can be used to sho...

The Dragon King, China s first emperor was crowned in 221 BC. He unified the various states throughout the country and led with an iron hand. His ambitions saw no boundaries. Some of the massive pr...

Rise of the Phoenix is a bold overture with some unique and colorful sounds. After a short introduction, it is set in three main sections: The first part - a build up of short rhythmic figures usin...

This is a lesser known Spanish Christmas piece dating from around 1550. It is rhythmic and colorful with melody in several voices. The opening is a call and response between the trombone and the re...

River Valley Sketches was written as a short musical depiction of the composer s hometown and the river that runs through it. The inspiration for some of the melodic and rhythmic material comes fro...

In the mid 19th Century Saskatchewan was a vast, flat, treeless and lawless area. In the 21st century it is a vibrant energetic blend of wheat, oil, potash and gas. Commissioned by The Saskatoon Co...

She s Like The Swallow is a hauntingly beautiful folk song from Newfoundland, Canada. This version for concert band retains that haunting quality in a very accessible version for bands looking for...

In the early morning of August 3rd 1492, Christopher Columbus went aboard the Santa Maria and gave the command to unfurl the sails. When the wind caught the sails, the three caravels were off and t...

This is a fun cornet duet with all the fast fingers and triple tonguing that might be expected in a turn of the century piece.

This is the first time this work has been available with...

This is a solo for either flugel horn or alto saxophone. Spirituals have found their way into the standard repertoire of vocalists and instrumentalists. The lyrical tunes combined with the powerful...

The musical material for Sound Reflections was inspired after a trip to the Grand Canyon. The open voicings of quartal harmonies reflect the canyon’s vast expanse. This work is fun to perform a...

Souvenir de Quebec is a medley of famous and popular French Canadian folk songs. Colorful scoring, clever transitions and strong solo writing for flute, clarinet, trumpet and baritone make this a t...

The Spirit of Adventure is a brilliant band work by Jeff Smallman. It is set in the style of the old Westerns with several typical themes. A very animated and colourful work at the Grade 3 band lev...

Spring is the time for renewal. We shed our heavier clothes in exchange for warmer weather, plant growth and new animal births. This 5 minute work is divided into 3 sections: The Call to Spring, A...

This spirited overture features contrasting melodies that explore a variety of harmonic textures, inspired by the excitement and anxious anticipation of hikers as they climb Springer Mountain to se...

The American national anthem is one of the most famous national songs in the world. The power and majesty of this work has been captured in various arrangements. This edition adds some bold new har...

Sunset Over Blue Water is a fresh new scoring of the famous hymn tune It is Well With My Soul. The simple melody combined with the powerful, heart-wrenching lyrics, have made this hymn popular arou...

Swiftriver Passage is a work with contrasting sections. Slow, flowing, lyrical sections are contrasted by fast shifting 6/8 and 3/4 giving a wonderful variety in sonority and feel. There are nice e...

Mahler is regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. There are very few arrangements of his brilliant music so this arrangement for band of his first symphony is quite significant. The...

There are very few arrangements of Mahlers music so this arrangement for band from his first Symphony is quite significant. Paul Sylvester has added his brilliant arrangement of Movement 3 to the E...

This great concert march contains all the elements you would expect in a well-crafted march. There are some chromatic twists that give this piece almost a circus march feel. A guaranteed toe-tapper...

The concept of thin places comes from the ancient Celts who believed that there are places on the earth where the distance between this world and the world beyond is very slight. Thematic material...

Included in these clever arrangements are three well known holiday pieces: Christ Was born on Christmas Day, The Holly and the Ivy and Good King Wenceslas. Colourful harmonies and interesting scori...

This piece, originally for organ (using the trumpet stop), lends itself well to a solo trumpet to perform the majority of the melody line with colorful, interesting parts in the remainder of the en...

Twas in the Moon of Wintertime (also known as The Huron Carol and The Huron Indian Carol) is generally considered the first Canadian Christmas carol. This hauntingly beautiful piece set for band i...

This work serves as an introduction to the 7/8 time signature. It opens with an intense fire and drive. The lyrical middle section features simple flowing melodies above syncopated support. The 7/8...

This suite opens with Fraser River Fanfare which reflects the treacherous western Canadian river. In the second movement, entitled A Swallow in the Valley, the folk song She's Like the Swallow is t...

Wassailing songs are among the most popular of the secular holiday songs of Christmas. The tradition of wassailing refers to townsfolk going door to door, singing and drinking to the health of thos...

This energetic overture was commissioned by a community group located in south west Ontario on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the band s founding. It is an ensemble ranging in age from 11-...

This is a stand alone movement from the suite Cardinal Elements which was written to combine concert band with Indigenous drummers and singers. When researching, Indigenous people spoke of the wisd...