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Concert & Contest | Medium-Advanced
Chaos Agent—Tanner Walterman. Inspired
by the chaos of in-flight turbulence, a fast
and frantic journey for band takes shape
through sharp chromaticism and frequent
time-signature changes. Playful ideas
collide with intense rhythmic and harmonic
writing, demanding precision and technique
from an experienced ensemble. Quirky
character and nonstop motion make this
ideal as a high school opener or closer that
challenges technical focus while delivering
high energy.
11680849 Band Set
& Score . . . . . . . . .MA 100.00
Con Spirito (Fanfare and Celebration)—
Chris M. Bernotas. Triumphant energy
launches this Grade 4 concert band opener
built around bold brass fanfares framed by
agile woodwind flourishes. Fast celebratory
passages give way to flowing, expressive
contrasts before momentum builds toward
a broad, majestic impact and a spirited
close. Strong percussion drive and layered
textures demand technique and ensemble
precision throughout. A commanding high
school concert or festival opener when you
want to showcase confidence, versatility,
and power right from the first note.
11680804 Band Set & Score . .MA 95.00
Danzon No. 2—Arturo Marquez/arr.
Oliver Nickel. Originally written for
orchestra, Danzon No. 2 has enjoyed
significant popularity on performance
programs everywhere. The danzon itself
was Cuban-born, from a natural synthesis
of Spanish, British, and French dance
forms. This work is built on a beautiful,
elegant main theme, stated on clarinet,
building in intensity before erupting into
passionate rhythms later.
10085080 Set of Parts . . . . . .MA 169.95
Decade—Jay Bocook. Open or close
your next performance with this intensely
rhythmical yet melodic work in 5/4. A
dervish of woodwind lines sets the tone,
followed by a powerful brass statement
that transitions into long melodic lines
over rhythmical ostinatos. Nonstop motion
and unexpected harmonic twists keep the
energy flowing. A great showcase for your
ensemble! The hybrid edition includes a
printed score and access to digital parts.
11640127 Band Set & Score . .MA 85.00
Determined Hearts—Erika Svanoe.
Inspire feelings of determination and our
need to come together as a community
with this uplifting work for concert band.
This up-tempo tune has engaging melodies
for everyone in the band and reaches an
emotional climax in the final few measures.
Includes alternate percussion parts for
bands with smaller sections.
11630458 Band Set
& Score . . . . . . . . .MA 125.00
Dream of the Rarebit Fiend—Thomas
Thurban/arr. James Worman. Early 20th-
century style and rhythmic precision come
together in this advanced concert band
arrangement of a classic cakewalk. Though
light and buoyant in character, it presents
significant technical demands including
rapid figures requiring finger clarity and
control throughout the ensemble. A
refreshing concert selection for high-
level groups that highlights elegance and
technical finesse within a compact form.
11684429 Band Set & Score . .MA 85.00
Drips—Josh Gottry. Layered rhythmic
motion drives this concert band work
inspired by the sounds of rainfall. Alternating
sections in 5/4 "drips" and flowing 9/8 water
create evolving texture and momentum,
with winds and percussion sharing equal
importance throughout. A strong choice for
exploring musical layering, mixed meters,
and sustained dramatic pacing within a
cohesive, through-composed structure.
11686181 Band Set & Score . .MA 92.00
Echoes Across the Pines—Brian
Balmages. Calm, expansive lyricism shapes
this Grade 4 concert band work inspired by
North Carolina's state tree – the pine – and
written in tribute to a beloved educator
from the state. A baritone solo opens the
piece and introduces the core melody,
which is echoed, altered, and developed
across the ensemble. Warm textures
grow into powerful statements colored by
meaningful percussion writing, demanding
refined tone and expressive balance. A
substantial choice for high school concerts
or adjudicated performances to show off
your ensemble's musical depth.
11680853 Band Set
& Score . . . . . . . . .MA 100.00
Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel – Eiffelturm)—
Otto M. Schwarz. Towering majesty defines
this concert band fanfare inspired by the
Eiffel Tower. Bold brass statements are
framed by woodwind trills and flourishes,
with optional parts for choir to add depth to
the ensemble's texture. Strong articulation,
balance, and ensemble clarity are central
throughout. A commanding concert opener
or closer for advanced ensembles.
11680512 Band Set
& Score . . . . . . . . .MA 234.00
An Ellicott Legacy—Adrian B. Sims.
Dedicated to a beloved music teacher, a
solitary horn solo opens this Grade 4.5
concert band work with quiet reflection
before expanding into bold fanfares.
Calm exposed passages contrast with
triumphant statements, and woodwind
runs, exciting articulated brass writing, and
frequent meter shifts create momentum and
demand precision. It serves as a compelling
high school opener that connects musical
excellence with community pride.
11678215 Band Set & Score . .MA 95.00
Eris—Daniel Muck. A symphonic
tone poem for concert band about the
eponymous dwarf planet, the most massive
in our solar system. Impressive passages
depict the symbolism of Eris' place as
the "tenth planet," while calm and soft
melodies evoke the vastness of space.
The composition ends with atmospheric
and powerful sounds. Together with the
companion piece Ceres, it forms the
composer's "Minor Planets" suite.
11687203 Band Set & Score. .MA 119.57
Eyes on the Stars (for Wind Ensemble)—
Rob Wiffin. Lighthearted and fun, filled with
dance-like rhythms, woodwind runs, and
driving percussion, this piece makes a great
opener or closer for any program. Sure to
be a favorite of both players and audiences.
11633060 Band Set & Score . .MA 85.00
Frequency—Minoo Dixon. Minimalist
techniques fuel this engaging wind band
work, using gradually layered percussion
to establish a compelling groove that
immediately draws listeners in. Repetition
remains purposeful as evolving texture and
color sustain interest throughout. The clarity
of structure keeps the music accessible
while sounding contemporary. An effective
choice for introducing minimalist ideas while
maintaining momentum, focus, and a strong
sense of forward drive.
11665008 Band Set
& Score . . . . . . . . .MA 100.00
Giortazo—Jack Stamp. Named for the
Greek word for "celebration," this energetic
piece for advanced band heavily features
the trombone section and is a perfect
overture and fanfare for your next concert.
Exciting rhythms and colorful percussion
provide the backdrop to the bold main
theme. An advanced exercise in mixed
meter, it demands rhythmic precision and
strong ensemble awareness.
11687165 Band Set
& Score . . . . . . . . .MA 100.00
The Great City Besieged—Derek Taylor.
A cinematic and epic tone unfold in this
advanced concert band work, opening softly
with a persistent snare ostinato beneath a
quiet trombone melody. Gradual layering
builds tension into heroic statements that
evoke the sounds of a film soundtrack.
Careful pacing highlights contrast between
restrained intensity and bold climaxes. A
compelling high school concert selection
that develops control, balance, and long-
range ensemble focus while delivering a
dramatic narrative arc.
11680195 Band Set & Score . .MA 90.00
Guardian of the Glen—Jon Montgomery.
A work for advanced concert band inspired
by the music of Scotland. A broad, resonant
woodwind chorale sets the tone before the
brass take over with their own statement,
leading into a driving 6/8 Scottish reel. A key
change ushers in a slower, more reflective
middle passage with trumpet and horn solos
to add expressive highlights along the way.
It's a strong fit for advanced high school or
collegiate ensembles looking for a unique
piece with substance and musical variety.
11631636 Band Set & Score . .MA 50.00
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Concert & Contest
Medium-Advanced
Buy with confidence! These works,
listed in order of popularity, are chosen
most often by directors.
Danzon No. 2—
Arturo Marquez/arr. Oliver Nickel.
10085080 Set of Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . 169.95
Arabesque—Samuel R. Hazo.
10072290 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . 145.00
Rail Riffs—Brian Balmages.
11568590 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . 100.00
Blue Shades (25th Anniversary
Edition)—Frank Ticheli.
11190969 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . 465.00
Until the Scars (adapted from
"Hubris," Mvmt. 1 from "Wine-Dark
Sea: Symphony for Band")—
John Mackey.
11107510 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . 175.00
Ride—Samuel Hazo.
2701351 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . 115.00
Second Suite in F—
Gustav Holst/arr. Colin Matthews.
152108 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . 115.00
Cathedral Mountain—
Rossano Galante.
11616355 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . 100.00
First Suite in E Flat—
Gustav Holst/ed. Colin Matthews.
152645 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . 135.00
El Camino Real—Alfred Reed.
2166890 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . 145.00
