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Concert & Contest | Easy
Castles and Dragons—Todd Stalter.
Your students are going to love this
one! On their stately journey towards
the castle, the knights must slay a
fierce dragon that is threatening the
local village. As the battle ensues, the
dragon is defeated, and the knights return
once again to their noble procession. A
perfect way to introduce your students to
program music!
2703037 Band Set & Score . . E 48.00
Celtic Air and Dance (Flex Band)—arr.
Michael Sweeney. This classic for your
young concert band is now available
to ensembles of all shapes and sizes.
This setting of tuneful Irish melodies is
available in a four-part flexible format
plus percussion. A must-have for small
group settings!
11324801 Band Set & Score . . E 45.00
Chasing Sunshine—Jon Bubbett. The bright
and joyful imagery of spring sets the tone for
this easy concert band opener built around
an upbeat melody. Frequent use of concert
D-flats gives students practical experience
reading accidentals while maintaining
light articulation and ensemble balance.
Short, confident phrases keep preparation
efficient and engaging for young players. An
appealing choice for reinforcing accidentals
while maintaining a sense of fun throughout.
11678220 Band Set & Score . . . E 60.00
A Childhood Hymn—William Bradbury/
arr. David Holsinger. This beautiful chorale
setting of Jesus Loves Me has become
a young band classic and is a favorite for
concert band programming. The soothing
harmonies provided by this master band
composer enhance the simple beauty of the
melody and makes a very effective musical
presentation for groups of all levels. Provide
a peaceful and memorable moment to your
performance with this very special selection.
2252948 Band Set & Score . . . E 65.00
Creed—William Himes. Creed is an
unusually musical work which offers
you and your young band a truly superb
composition at this grade level! The
variety of styles presented in this powerful
piece, from its solemn, dramatic opening
through exciting, rhythmically syncopated
passages and beautifully contrasting
lyrical sections, make it an excellent
contest or concert selection!
2199297 Band Set & Score . . E 75.00
The Curse of Tutankhamun—Michael
Story. Capture the mystery and foreboding
of the legend of the boy-Pharaoh's tomb
in this riveting overture for band! Exotic,
colorful melodies spin a tale of intrigue
that will take your audience away to
another place and time. A programmatic
work that is filled with excitement!
2700082 Band Set & Score . . E 65.00
Cyclone—Michael Oare. The power and
intensity of our ever-changing marine
environment is portrayed in this descriptive
work for young players. A simple melodic
motif along with syncopated rhythmic
energy effectively depicts the power of
nature's most violent storms. After a calm,
yet foreboding introduction, the mood
quickly transforms as the storm draws near.
Thundering bass drum rolls and driving
rhythmic and melodic ostinatos highlight
dynamic and textural contrasts that sweep
into the bold and exciting conclusion.
10348132 Band Set & Score . . . E 65.00
Dangerous En(count)ers—Tyler S. Grant.
An adrenaline-charged chase drives this
high-energy work for young bands, pitting
the ensemble against an evil multimetered
monster. Rapid meter changes between
4/4, 3/4, and 2/2 and constant forward
motion keep everyone counting and alert.
Exciting yet approachable, it delivers
suspense, momentum, and playful danger
in a way that grabs students and keeps
audiences on the edge of their seats. A
strong choice for introducing mixed meter
to elementary and middle school players.
11682906 Band Set & Score . . . E 75.00
Dark Ride—Randall D. Standridge. Take a
moonlit chase through a darkened forest in
this haunting piece written in a galop-esque
character that adds to the thrill. This thrilling
work features dissonant harmonies, driving
percussion, and optional synthesizer to
create everything from an organ to voices
and an eerie harpsichord. A frighteningly
good choice that offers something a little
different for your next concert!
10907719 Band Set & Score . . . E 65.00
Datastream—Georges Sadeler. A sonic
portrayal of the digital world, this work
traces the constant flow of information
within computer systems. Pulsing rhythms,
precise construction, and modern tech-
inspired textures mirror how data moves,
overlaps, transforms, and occasionally
breaks down. Brief disruptions and
contrasting moments suggest instability
before momentum returns, resulting in a
dynamic, contemporary piece driven by
motion and contrast.
11683930 Band Set & Score . . E 106.00
Dedication Fanfare (Flexible Instrumen-
tation)—Carol Brittin Chambers. Soaring
melodic lines and rich harmonic textures
give this fanfare a sense of grandeur and
motion, making it a compelling opener.
With its dynamic pacing and full ensemble
writing, it offers young bands a chance to
develop balance, tone, and expressive
playing. A strong choice for middle and
early high school directors looking to
energize their concert programs.
11634701 Band Set & Score . . . E 60.00
At the Halloween Hop—Joseph Compello.
11687440 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . E 65.00
Beware of the Ghost Rider—
Dennis Eveland.
11680172 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . ME 80.00
By the Dark of the Moon—Matt Neufeld.
11684706 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . E 65.00
The Cave You Fear—Michael Markowski.
10484694 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . ME 130.00
Creepy-Crawly Creatures—Brian Balmages.
11616433 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . .VE 50.00
Dead Man's March—Randall Standridge.
11622899 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . E 60.00
Don't Taunt the Haunt—
Joseph Benjamin Earp.
11686730 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . ME 68.00
Dragon Slayer—Rob Grice.
2477547 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . B 55.00
El Fantasma—Jorge L. Vargas.
11687451 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . B 55.00
Ghostbusters—arr. Michael Story.
10561618 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . .VE 60.00
Harry Potter (Highlights)—
John Williams/arr. Michael Story.
2471337 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . E 75.00
The Haunted Factory—Charles Mekealian.
11686762 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . B 55.00
Howl at the Moon—Andrew David Perkins.
11649129 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . E 90.00
March of the Hobgoblins—
Randall Standridge.
11573969 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . .VE 60.00
March of the Phantom Revelers—
Rebecca Markov.
11687459 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . E 80.00
Marche Diabolique—Brian Balmages.
10459831 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . ME 75.00
Night Wolf—Ricardo Stevens.
11644433 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . B 55.00
Noche de Brujas (Night of the Witches)—
Michael Story.
11680829 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . ME 75.00
Skeleton Crew—Timothy Loest.
11678238 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . .VE 65.00
The Cauldron Bubbles—Jason K. Nitsch.
11677922 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . E 60.00
This Is Halloween
(from "The Nightmare Before Christmas")
—Danny Elfman/arr. Johnnie Vinson.
11592900 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . E 65.00
UFO March—Robert Langenfeld.
11684744 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . MA 95.00
Variations on a Martian Folk Song—
Jorge Vargas.
11684745 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
Wolf Moon—Robert Sheldon.
11680822 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . A 120.00
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