Band Music

Composed by Jack StampA Soldier’s Poem from World War I sets Alan Seeger’s (1888–1916) powerful poem, “I have a rendezvous with Death” to music for Speaker and Concert Band. Composer Jack Stamp deftly weaves his themes...

And They Flew (WB546), Earthrise (WB536), and Hypersonic (WB547) comprise Steven J. Pyter's "To The Moon and Back" suite. And They Flew features stately melodies over a rhythmic and sometimes syncopated accompaniment depicting those first few moments of...

There is no better model of coming together in unity As One than being part of a musical ensemble. This delightful concert overture by Chris M. Bernotas features optional solos that join together, uniting the full ensemble. This piece has memorable...

Originally a hit for the pop group Aqua in 1997, this peppy and instantly recognized tune found its way into the movie Barbie as the background track for the song Barbie World. Here's a fun version for younger bands.

Battle Cry, by Brian Beck, is an intense and exciting piece for musicians who are not afraid of a fight. The many shifts in style, dynamic markings, and various accidentals in every part help provide a rich harmonic and melodic contrast. Each part's...

Arranger William Himes brilliantly adapts Bach's famous fugue for the concert band. The themes are passed around to all members of the band and include some solo opportunities (with cross cues). Limited percussion writing adds excitement and vitality to...

The term “blind tiger” is another name for a speakeasy, the ubiquitous illicit establishments that sold illegal alcohol during the Prohibition Era in the United States. These gangster-run nightclubs featured the growing genre of jazz music...

Jack Stamp - Neil A. Kjos Music Company This striking piece depicts in musical language the imposing majesty and symbolism of a cenotaph, which is a monument such as the Washington Monument or the Lincoln Memorial.  The composer...

Composed by Dwayne Milburn Dwayne Milburn composed Centennial Celebration Overture to honor the 100th birthday of Hal Gibson, former Commander of The United States Army Field Band. The final section recalls ideas from the opening of the piece...

Christmas Exultation is an exciting medley of 4 traditional holiday carols: Adeste Fideles (“O Come All Ye Faithful”), Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, Joy to the World, Hark! the Herald Angels Sing. Christmas Exultation is correlated with Tradition...

Fantastic Adventure, by Todd Stalter, has many surprises within its short duration for our confident hero, including scenes of mystery, danger, a waltz in a beautiful ballroom, and a challenging encounter to conquer. How does it end? You decide! Length...

The melody is written with the first six notes found in Tradition of Excellence Book 1. Farewell is a great end-of-the-year piece, and way for younger musicians to say “goodbye” and add closure as they move to a new grade, a new band, or a...