recommended by Ken T., Band Education Specialist Arlington (Where Giants Lie Sleeping) by Paul Murtha, Grade 4Composed as a tribute to generations of American servicemen and women buried at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C., this powerful and emotional work… Read More ›
Concert Band
Behind the Compositions: A Composer’s Insight
A Composer’s Insight is a five-volume series on major contemporary composers and their works for wind band. Included in each volume are rare, behind-the-notes perspectives acquired from personal interviews with each composer. An excellent resource for conductors, composers or enthusiasts… Read More ›
FIVE STAR FEATURES for Community Band
recommended by Ken T., Band Education Specialist All the Pretty Little Horses arr. Jason K. Nitsch, Grade 3One of most hauntingly beautiful folk songs is given a fresh new modern treatment by composer Jason K. Nitsch. Jason keeps the mysterious… Read More ›
New MARCHES for Community Band
recommended by Ken T., Band Education Specialist Carbine and Lance by Justin McCall, Grade 4“Carbine & Lance” is a great concert selection that emulates the compositional techniques of some of America’s most prolific march composers. This march is accessible to… Read More ›
ADVANCED FLEX TITLES for Concert Band
recommended by Ken T., Band Education Specialist Chorale and Allegro by Claude T. Smith/arr. Joseph Benjamin Earp, Grade 4“Chorale and Allegro” captivates the imagination with a solemn chorale. As this lush chorale closes, the mood quickly transforms into an energetic… Read More ›
NEW Flex Pop Arrangements for Band
recommended by Ken T., Band Education Specialist Music for a Darkened Theater arr. Michael Brown, Grade 3Chilling and delightful, here is a medley of classic Danny Elfman themes in a flexible format. Includes themes from “Edward Scissorhands,” “The Nightmare Before… Read More ›
The Complete Warm-Up for Band
The Complete Warm-Up for Band by Carol Brittin Chambers & Tyler Arcari“The Complete Warm-Up For Band” is the quintessential method for preparing your ensemble for rehearsal & performance. Created by well-known composers and music educators Carol Brittin Chambers & Tyler… Read More ›
CARL FISCHER Five Star Features for Band
recommended by Ken T., Band Education Specialist Adventures of Daring Dog by Kelly Nicole Dugger, Grade 2.5Join superhero Daring Dog’s adventures to conquer an evil villain. Using both standard and contemporary styles, this programmatic work is a fun piece for… Read More ›
NEW Featured Titles for Flex Band
recommended by Ken T., Band Education Specialist Antecedium Ed Huckeby, Grade 3“Antecedium” was Ed Huckeby’s first published work, and this magnificent, high-energy overture has been a staple of concert and festival performances ever since. The modal melodies and harmonies provide… Read More ›
2023 Concert Band Five Star Features from Belwin Music
recommended by Ken T., Band Education Specialist Cantina Band (from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope) arr. Michael Kamuf, Grade 1.5One of the most iconic movie melodies all of time is now available for your beginning band! Carefully crafted… Read More ›