2026-27 Music for Young Bands

We are proud to introduce an exciting collection of new compositions specifically crafted for young concert bands. Spanning three seres – Amethyst (Gr. 0.5-1.5), Sapphire (Gr. 2-2.5), and Emerald (Gr. 3-3.5) – this vibrant and diverse repertoire aims to engage and inspire young musicians while fostering a love for music. These works encompass a wide range of musical styles, from energetic and rhythmic selections that encourage precision and ensemble playing to lyrical pieces that allow young musicians to explore expressivity and phrasing. The repertoire includes works suitable for various skill levels, making it an ideal resource for bands in their formative years.

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  • A MidCentury Martian (Band Gr. 3)
    A MidCentury Martian (Band Gr. 3) $70.00 Choose Options
    A MidCentury Martian depicts a story of a Martian captured by Russians and held in a vault underneath the home of composer Dimitri Shostakovich. Through the use of a Passagcalia, this piece employs Shostakovich’s own...
  • Andante Cantabile [Tchaikovsky] (Band Gr. 3.5)
    Andante Cantabile [Tchaikovsky] (Band Gr. 3.5) $100.00 Choose Options
    Extracted from Tchaikovsky's "String Quartet No. 1, Op. 11, Andante Cantabile has been beautifully scored for wind ensemble by José Schyns.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Series: Level: 3.5 | Duration: 7:00...
  • Angels We Have Heard on High (Band Gr. 2.5)
    Angels We Have Heard on High (Band Gr. 2.5) $65.00 Choose Options
    Angels We Have Heard on High is one of the most joyful and recognizable carols of the Christmas season. Set to the hymn tune Gloria, the song tells the story of the shepherds outside the town of Bethlehem who are suddenly...
  • Avalon (Band Gr. 2.5)
    Avalon (Band Gr. 2.5) $65.00 Choose Options
    Written to excite both the performing students and their audience, Avalon invites you into the land of kings, castles and knights with heroic and lyrical melodies featuring every section of the band... even low brass!Genre:...
  • Big Woodchuck Muckety-Muck (Band Gr. 1.5)
    Big Woodchuck Muckety-Muck (Band Gr. 1.5) $60.00 Choose Options
    Big Woodchuck Muckety-Muck is one self-assured rodent. He’s never in a hurry and takes his time with each lumbering step. Whether it’s predicting the weather or just digging a hole, he always means business...
  • Bourne Bridge Overture (Band Gr.  2)
    Bourne Bridge Overture (Band Gr. 2) $60.00 Choose Options
    Inspired by a bridge that connects Cape Cod to the mainland of Massachusetts, Bourne Bridge Overture gives beginning band students an opportunity to shine. A brief fanfare introduces a majestic and tuneful theme, and a quiet...
  • Escape Room (Band Gr. 1.5)
    Escape Room (Band Gr. 1.5) $60.00 Choose Options
    Escape Room places musicians and listeners in a race against the clock, using repeating, layered figures to steadily build tension. The piece culminates in a driving conclusion that leaves one question unanswered: did we...
  • Escape Room (Flex Band Gr. 1.5)
    Escape Room (Flex Band Gr. 1.5) $60.00 Choose Options
    Escape Room places musicians and listeners in a race against the clock, using repeating, layered figures to steadily build tension. The piece culminates in a driving conclusion that leaves one question unanswered: did we...
  • For the Ones We Love (Band Gr. 2.5)
    For the Ones We Love (Band Gr. 2.5) $60.00 Choose Options
    For the Ones We Love is a reflective piece that honors both the loved ones in our lives and those we’ve lost. Its beautiful melodies and harmonies create an emotional experience that encourages us to show love and...
  • Hillside Sketches (Band Gr. 3.5)
    Hillside Sketches (Band Gr. 3.5) $80.00 Choose Options
    Inspired by the beauty of Texas Hill Country and the spirit of lasting friendship, Hillside Sketches (Overture) is an exciting Grade 3.5 work that features bold brass fanfares, sweeping woodwind lines, and sparkling...
  • Hop! (Flex Band Gr. 2.5)
    Hop! (Flex Band Gr. 2.5) $65.00 Choose Options
    Dedicated to the composer’s eleven-year-old niece and her middle school concert band, Hop! is meant to capture the spirit of youthful exuberance through percussive syncopation, hints of jazz, and memorable, toe-tapping...
  • Resistance (Band Gr. 3)
    Resistance (Band Gr. 3) $70.00 Choose Options
    A foreboding opening from the upper woodwinds sets the scene for Resistance, a dramatic piece for intermediate band. Following the intro, the piece moves through up-tempo low winds, aggressive percussion interjections and...
  • Sailing Day (Band Gr. 2.5)
    Sailing Day (Band Gr. 2.5) $100.00 Choose Options
    Imagine a harbor bathed in the brilliant light of dawn. The anchor is lifted, and the white sails catch a fresh, powerful breeze. As the ship cuts through the waves and heads toward the vast, blue horizon, the crew is filled...
  • Streams in the Desert (Band Gr. 2)
    Streams in the Desert (Band Gr. 2) $60.00 Choose Options
    Inspired by a visit to Marrakesh, Morocco, Streams in the Desert captures the vibrant culture of the city through a combination of dance-like and lyrical melodies, syncopated rhythms, and mode mixture. Genre: Band | # of...
  • Vocalise (Band Gr. 2.5)
    Vocalise (Band Gr. 2.5) $85.00 Choose Options
    André Waignein's Vocalise for wind band is characterized by beautiful, floating melodies, rich harmonies, and well-crafted counterlines. The second half of the piece adds drum set, giving the work more drive, while...
  • Way of the Samurai (Band Gr. 1)
    Way of the Samurai (Band Gr. 1) $80.00 Choose Options
    The Samurai were the warriors of medieval Japan. In times of war, they fought bravely with their two-sword technique, even holding back the invading Mongols of Genghis Khan. Like musicians, they maintained their skills by...
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