MUSIC FOR CONCERT BAND 2025-2026


It is with great excitement that I share our newest collection of music for Concert Band. We recognize the gravity of the work you do as a music educator, and what it means for the future of the musical world. Alongside a roster of caring composers who have the educational needs of your students at the forefront, we have curated this catalog with intent to aid you and your Band on your journey as you aspire ever higher.
Tyler Arcari Director of Music Production & Editing
• Pieces using the first 6 notes of the B≤ scale
• Alternate Horn and Trombone parts
• Appropriate rhythmic intensity
• Low brass & woodwinds cover the bass line
• Playable by first year musicians
• Clarinet stays below the break
• Appropriate rhythmic intensity
• Bass line reinforced throughout with multiple lower instruments
• Active percussion
• Accessible to second and third year musicians
• Range is expanded, but still carefully considered
• Clarinet 2 still stays below the break
• Separate parts for Trombone, Euphonium, and Bassoon
• Fully scored pieces for upper middle school and high school
• Range is expanded, but still carefully considered
• More advanced rhythms and part independence
• Playable by first and second year musicians
• Range is expanded, but still limited
• Expands Clarinet and Trumpet parts to two lines
• Appropriate rhythmic intensity
• Active percussion
• Fully scored pieces for high school and collegiate level ensembles
• Expanded musical development and nuance
• Range is within reason for advancing ensembles
• Rhythm: within reason and more use of mixed meter
Ready Sets are an additional option beyond the traditional standard set of printed score and parts. They are intended to be ready to pass out and play immediately from the box using licensed, official copies.
STANDARD SET
• Full Conductor’s Score
• Full set of 9”x12” printed parts
READY SET INCLUDES ADDITIONAL
• 3 additional Printed Judges’ Scores
CLASS SET
STANDARD SET
• Full Conductor’s Score
• Full set of 9”x12” printed parts
READY SET INCLUDES ADDITIONAL
• Full set of 8.5”x11” printed copies of parts
• License to copy future parts
STANDARD SET
• Full Conductor’s Score
• Full set of 9”x12” printed parts
READY SET INCLUDES ADDITIONAL
• 3 additional Printed Judges’ Scores
• Full set of 8.5”x11” printed copies of parts
• License to copy future parts
LEARN MORE ABOUT Ready Sets
Chris Ferguson
Get ready for the high seas with this actionpacked opener in C minor. Cleverly using a famous and catchy sea shanty, “Wayward Sailor” is an accessible work for the earliest of concert bands. A crowd-pleaser for sure, and a great way to get them inspired early! (1:52)
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Ability (March)
Larry Clark
“Ability” is a great title for this early march in traditional form that celebrates the youngest musician. Marches are wonderful tools to teach all sorts of musical concepts, and “Ability” is no exception. This one is a perfect “first” foray into the wide world of march music! (1:44)
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Dark Hallow Falls
Appalachian Scene
Gene Milford
“Dark Hallow Falls” is a lovely new lyrical work from composer Gene Milford. Easily accessible in 3, this grade 1 ballad is inspiring and will set your students up to sound their best. An easy ballad is a rarity in the band world, and we are sure this one will find its way on many a concert program. (2:47)
EBW2501
Bruce W. Tippette
Bruce Tippette brings us a wonderful new work for the young band in “Sparks.” A great way to open or close a concert program, this work begins boldly with interesting harmonies and orchestral hits - and includes more lyrical moments! They will show up wanting to play this one every day. (3:27) EBW2503
Peter Sciaino
Peter Sciaino brings us a creepy and quirky new work for the beginning musician with “Goblin’s Groove.” Inventive percussion sound effects will keep them engaged, and the wind parts are accessible with great teachable moments like 3-note slurs and repeated 8th note patterns. A great way to hook them early in the year! (1:54)
FBW2502
$45.00
Judges Set $65 | Class Set $75 | Bundled Set $95
Arrival in Deadwood: 1876
Tyler Arcari
“Calamity Jane” is an homage to the pioneer who blazed a legendary trail across the Dakotas during the early days of our country. Written in a style perfect for contest/festival performance, including an accessible fugue, this work for the earliest concert band is a great new addition to the repertoire. (1:31)
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Chris Ferguson
Chris Ferguson is a dynamite band director who inspires young musicians daily. Listening to “Adventure March” makes us want to be part of his classroom too! A great addition to the young march repertoire, in traditional form with an easy trio that changes the tone, but not the key! (1:53)
Gene Milford
A Traditional March in 2, “Silver Dollar March” has catchy melodies and harmonies as well as a cool second strain in a minor tonality! Everyone in the band gets some melodic material...even the Horns! We know you are going to love this one. (2:19)
ABW2501
$55.00
Judges Set $75 | Class Set $85 | Bundled Set $105
Chris Ferguson
Few things on Earth come close to the raw power of a hurricane, and when brave people fly through them in airplanes, their bravery is on full display! This dramatic work is inspired by the daring folks who navigate storms in the name of discovery. (1:45)
ABW2503
$55.00
Judges Set $75 | Class Set $85 | Bundled Set $105
Jay Coles
A fast and fun work in D minor, “52 Pickup” is the newest work for band by composer Jay Coles. A catchy piece for developing band, we expect your students to ask to play this one over and over! (2:01)
ABW2507
Judges Set $75 | Class Set $85 | Bundled Set $105
For Band and Guest Triangle Soloist
Peter Sciaino
This piece for solo Triangle with Band is a perfect show stopper to get your Principal or other friend of the band involved. This interactive conversation between band and soloist is a great way to vary your concert program and give the audience something to talk about! (2:26)
ABW2505
$55.00 Class Set $85
Matt Neufeld
This groovy new work for young band has an infectious beat and fun lines for each section. Easy to put together with lots of melodic sharing and a catchy B-section, “Lynx Lane Strut” is going to be a regularly occurring piece in your band rooms! (2:34)
ABW2502
Class Set $85
John M. Pasternak
$55.00
A mysterious opening leads to a fast and furious work in 3 with “Fate Whispers” by John M. Pasternak. Full of drama and fun harmonies, this work for young band has a lot of teachable moments. We know this one is going to work great! (2:37)
ABW2504
$55.00
Judges Set $75 | Class Set $85 | Bundled Set $105
LeAndre Benton
“Sunlight Dances” is a refreshing work by newcomer LeAndre Benton. Accessibly scored for young band with lots of doubling, this piece will sound big and full. Dance in the sun with this inspiring work for concert band! (2:55)
ABW2506
Judges Set $75 | Class Set $85 | Bundled Set $105
Connor Dunford
Newcomer Connor Dunford comes out swinging with this high-wire new work for the young band. Storm the castle and get lost in the drama with this new work - which features fun and engaging parts for each section of the band! We expect to be hearing from Connor a lot more in the future! (1:34)
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COMPATIBLE WITH FIRST EDITION BOOKS
A SIXTEEN WEEK PROGRAM TO ENHANCE RHYTHMIC COUNTING
QUINCY C. HILLIARD
Counts of Silence is a sixteen-week program suitable for students in their second year of music or beyond. With the development of a solid foundation in rhythm as the ultimate goal, Counts of Silence is designed to make teaching and learning easy with key centers including F, B≤, E≤, and A≤ (& their relative minors). Written by an experienced music educator and composer, this book is an essential tool for elevating your musicians’ rhythmic accuracy.
Books in this series include:
Conductor • Flute • Oboe
B≤ Clarinet & B≤ Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone & Baritone Saxophone
B≤ Trumpet & Baritone T.C. • Horn in F
Trombone, Bassoon & Euphonium • Tuba
Mallet Percussion • Battery Percussion
Quincy Hilliard is an accomplished composer popular in the wind band medium. His music is engaging, unique, and extremely versatile in the modern classroom. His experience as an educator, adjudicator & clinician have positioned him as a masterful resource to educators around the country.
Achieve through Music
Jorge L. Vargas
Written in traditional form, “Big River March” is a great addition to the developing wind ensemble repertoire. Perfect for contest/festival performances - this march features a melodic horn part and interesting low brass lines and focuses on the cakewalk rhythmic pattern. This is a perfect introduction to march style! (2:27)
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Jay Coles
Jay Coles has such a fun harmonic palette for young band which is on full display in this catchy concert opener “Resurgence.” Interesting rhythmic features and great scoring will have your band sounding its best. We know you are going to love this one! (3:51)
PBW2503
$65.00
Judges Set $85 | Class Set $95 | Bundled Set $115
Carol Brittin Chambers
Carol Brittin Chambers thinks outside the box with this unique work for concert band. A lilting and child-like melody quickly breaks free into an energetic and groovy work. There are a lot of moments for the ensemble sections to shine in this one, a winner for sure! (2:37)
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$65.00
Judges Set $85 | Class Set $95 | Bundled Set $115
John M. Pasternak
This cinematic tour de force for developing band in 3 is a fiery opener fit for any concert program. Composer John M. Pasternack puts his experience in writing for film to work with this exciting new work! Your students will ask to play this one over and over! (2:01)
PBW2507
$65.00
Judges Set $85 | Class Set $95 | Bundled Set $115
Gene Milford
This creepy tango is a perfect match for fall concerts! Written by composer Gene Milford, stylistically there is a lot to teach in this work, but more importantly, it will get them in their chairs and keep them engaged and into making music! A great new addition to the concert rep for this level! (2:34)
PBW2509
Class Set $95
Ready Sets: see page 4
William Owens
This hopeful work is certainly one to look to in the modern age! Composer William Owens brings us a bit of style with this slightly syncopated work with a catchy and happy vibe. Each section gets a moment to shine and by the end your heart will be full! A wonderful work for any concert program or event! (2:16)
PBW2502
$65.00 Judges Set $85 | Class Set $95 | Bundled Set $115
John Dupuis
Almost in tribute to great band works from a by-gone era, “Proclaim the Celebration!” is an inspiring work for concert band. Angular fanfarelike features and fun woodwind lines make this an engaging work for every member of the ensemble and audience alike! Lots to teach in this one! (2:58)
PBW2504
$65.00
Judges Set $85 | Class Set $95 | Bundled Set $115
Robert Thurston
Go on an adventure for buried treasure in this new work for band by composer Robert Thurston. Thurston’s music is always unique, and the use of staccatos in this one is a great opportunity to work on style in a piece that is also fun and engaging for the whole ensemble. A winner on any concert program. (4:02)
PBW2506
Jorge L. Vargas
Picture yourself on a cloud in this new work for developing band by Jorge L. Vargas. Fun harmonic movement is supported by a lilting melody and brought to life by 8th note rhythms in a piece that inspires images of floating about the wide open skies. An inspired new work for your musicians! (2:19)
PBW2508
$65.00
$65.00
Judges Set $85 | Class Set $95 | Bundled Set $115
Jason K. Nitsch
“Cyborg” is a fun and frantic new work for band by composer Jason K. Nitsch. Getting to a quick 200bpm by its conclusion, this quirky piece has fun moments for every section of the band, and accessible techniques presented in a musically interesting manner. Students are going to love this one! (3:26)
PBW2510
Class Set $95
$65.00
Jason K. Nitsch
It is getting close to December and the Elves are all gone! Go on a high-stakes adventure to help them get back to the North Pole in time for presents to go out! A fun and festive work with carols presented in minor keys, “Elfnapped” is a quirky new work for Christmastime concerts! (2:09)
PBW2511
Class Set $95
Connor Dunford
$65.00
Newcomer Connor Dunford brings us an electrifyingly fun work for the concert band in “Minor Disruption.” Crunchy harmony and fun orchestral hits make this cinematic piece a great addition to any concert program. There is ample room to show off each section in the band and open or close each concert in style! (1:55)
PBW2513
Ready Sets: see page 4
Vince Gassi
As we get older, we find that our “internal” clock becomes frustratingly reliable! So too, does our beat and pattern recognition as musicians. This clever work uses that internal beat as inspiration for a musical adventure. We know you are going to love Vince Gassi’s “Circadian Rhythms.” (2:29)
PBW2512
$65.00
10 Folk Songs for Clarinet Trio 3055286
$65.00
Judges Set $85 | Class Set $95 | Bundled Set $115
10 Classic Trios for Trumpet WB2317 $14.99
Arranged by veteran composer/ arranger Gene Milford, these collections are perfect for anyone looking to elevate their performance to the next level.
Carol Brittin Chambers
Complete with sound effects made by use of umbrellas, “Flight of the Ravens” will leave your audience quietly contemplative. A piano soloist is paired beautifully with the ensemble for a haunting introduction and closes out this stunning work for band by Carol Brittin Chambers. (3:51)
CBW2501
$75.00
Judges Set $99 | Class Set $110 | Bundled Set $134
Reduced Instrumentation Series
Travis J. Weller
An homage to classic spy shows and movies, “The Art of Espionage” is a great concert addition full of sound effects and intrigue. A sure-fire way to get your audience on the tip of their seats this season! (3:33)
CBW2503
Class Set $110
Jorge L. Vargas
$75.00
Ready Sets: see page 4
Robert Sheldon
Opening with an uplifting fanfare, it transitions through playful meters and thoughtful, lyrical sections, culminating in a rousing conclusion. Titled to reflect its roots in Catholic liturgy and its Latin meaning “to praise,” this composition promises to inspire and delight. Composer Robert Sheldon does it again! (4:54)
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This fiery work will feel stylistically familiar and fresh all at the same time. A great showpiece for your brass, especially the Horns - “Media Luna” or Half Moon is an inspiring dance by composer Jorge L. Vargas! (2:22)
CBW2505
$75.00
Judges Set $99 | Class Set $110 | Bundled Set $134
Mark Lortz
This high-wire and fast new work by composer Mark Lortz will tempt even the bravest among your students! “Daredevil” is a tour de force for concert band inspired by the likes of Evel Knievel and other brave exhibitionists throughout history. A winner for concert programs for sure! (4:57)
CBW2507
$80.00
Judges Set $104 | Class Set $115 | Bundled Set $139
(On “Silent Night”)
Reduced Instrumentation Series
Franz Gruber
Arranged by William Owens
A lovely reimagining of the timeless carol, “Silent Night”. We’re excited for students to experience William Owens’s enchanting writing! (4:24)
CBW2509
Class Set $110
$75.00
$80.00
Judges Set $104 | Class Set $115 | Bundled Set $139
Ruth Brittin
“Golden Vistas” paints an evocative portrait of the expansive American landscape, where golden hues stretch across the horizon. Composer Ruth Brittin sets up the work using river rocks and other sounds mimicking the great outdoors. A truly wonderful addition to the concert band medium. (5:40)
CBW2504
$75.00
Judges Set $99 | Class Set $110 | Bundled Set $134
Christina Huss
Evoking images of knights and castles, “For the Realm” is a work inspired by medieval legends. Scored so your ensemble sounds its best, composer Christina Huss has crafted a piece that will fit perfectly on any concert program this season! (3:21)
CBW2506
John M. Pasternak
A brilliantly scored March in traditional form. This March was composed in the 21st century, but you’d be hard-pressed to not feel that this March is at home among the great Marches of old. (3:17)
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Jamie Roth
This quirky march is in a traditional form but musically it is anything but! Fun lines for the brass and unique figures for the woodwinds make “Spirit of the Crown” a unique march experience and something “new” in an old package! A great march for the year! (3:25)
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Jason K. Nitsch
Chromaticism and syncopation make this piece fresh and we dare say, a bit mischievous!
Composer Jason K. Nitsch has a unique sense of humor, and that shines through with this cool new work for concert band. Your musicians are going to love this one! (4:49)
Andrew Boysen Jr.
“Whispering of Fields Unsown” captures the poignant essence of Wilfred Owen’s powerful poetry from World War I, especially the evocative text of “Futility.” This piece gracefully balances the darker undertones of war with a profound sense of gentleness and beauty. (7:23)
SBW2501
$90.00
Judges Set $120 | Class Set $125 | Bundled Set $155
William Owens
Celebrate Jim Melhart’ s memory with this vibrant musical tribute that captures his spirited essence through lively Latin dances, from the exuberant rhythms of Flamenco Salvaje to the profound emotions of Rumba Lenta and the joyful celebration of Samba Divertida. (6:25)
Variations on a Mountain Song
Gene Milford
This captivating work is a tribute to Band standards of old. Beautifully scored and melodically driven, this work evokes a sense of nostalgia. Gene has truly knocked this one out of the park. (5:48)
SBW2505
$90.00
Judges Set $120 | Class Set $125 | Bundled Set $155
25th Anniversary Edition
Andrew Boysen Jr.
This beloved classic is celebrating its 25th year in 2025 and has been rescored, re-engraved and reset for the next 25 years! Some quality of life changes and a fresh coat of paint, “Kirkpatrick Fanfare” is better than ever. (2:50)
SBW2507
$90.00
Judges Set $120 | Class Set $125 | Bundled Set $155
Clifton Jones
A wonderful new addition to the Concert Band repertoire and reminiscent of the great overtures of old. Scored in a full style, this work will make your ensemble shine. Ideal for assessment or community groups. (5:30) CBW2512
Joshua Hobbs
This heartfelt tribute to a beloved mother seamlessly weaves original melodies with “Amazing Grace”. A wonderfully-scored, emotionally-charged work. (7:14)
SBW2503
$90.00
Judges Set $120 | Class Set $125 | Bundled Set $155
Robert Sheldon
Crafted to honor the distinguished Hollingsworth Winds, this captivating overture blends fanfares, energetic rhythms, and lyrical melodies. It promises an exhilarating musical journey that echoes the spirit of pieces such as “Flight of the Piasa,” “Southwest Saga,” and “Manatee Lyric Overture.” (5:05)
SBW2504
$90.00
Judges Set $120 | Class Set $125 | Bundled Set $155
Irish Folk Song
Arranged by Jack Wilds
This arrangement of a classic Irish folk melody has been brilliantly set by composer/arranger Jack Wilds. Interesting harmonies and rhythmic variations bring a lot of drama and weight to this piece, making it stand out at this grade level. (5:19)
SBW2506
$90.00
San Lorenzo Grade 4½
Cayetano A. Silva
Arranged by Col. John R. Bourgeois
This classic march has been scored in a more accessible format and edited by one of the preeminent conductors of our era. Col. John R. Bourgeois is no stranger to marches, and this unique offering is a great addition to the high school repertoire. (4:22) COL2501
• Introduction to sight reading
• 50 short etudes
• Each etude contains melody and harmony part
• User friendly
The industry leader in sight reading preparation! Each book in this effective and efficient curriculum provides short pieces and saves valuable rehearsal time. The
• Slightly more difficult than Volume 1
• 50 short pieces
• Long and more advanced etudes
• Pushing into grade 3 difficulty
• Next logical step after Volumes 1-4
An homage to classic spy shows and movies, “The Art of Espionage” is a great concert addition full of sound effects and intrigue. A sure-fire way to get your audience on the tip of their seats this season! (3:33)
CBW2503
$75.00 Judges
• Industry leading sight reading book
• 100 short pieces
• Flexible scoring to fit all instrumentations
• Pieces feature a variety of keys, meters, rhythms, etc.
• Slightly more difficult than Volume 1
• 100 more short pieces in each volume
• Continued use of flexible scoring in each volume
• Expands use of syncopations, meter changes, more sixteenths
• All four volumes are designed as a 4 year curriculum
Chromaticism and syncopation make this piece fresh and we dare say, a bit mischievous! Composer Jason K. Nitsch has a unique sense of humor, and that shines through with this cool new work for concert band. Your musicians are going to love this one! (4:49)
CBW2511
Judges Set
$75.00
Franz Gruber, Arranged by William Owens
This lovely setting of “Silent Night” is a wonderful new imagining of this timeless and classic Christmastime Carol. William Owens’s writing is so wonderful, and we are excited for students to experience it with this arrangement. (4:24)
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The Texas Prep series is the quintessential daily exercise collection specifically designed to increase sight reading performance and skill! Written by experienced Texas Educators and Composers, this series covers every Key, Rhythm, and Time Signature that you may encounter while sight reading under the state sight reading criteria. Each level in the series is based on the University of Texas at Austin’s University Interscholastic League (UIL) sight reading criteria for band, and follows a progressive, pedagogic sequence - making Texas Prep the ultimate tool in preparing for sight reading!
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