Concert Band Music

Concert band compositions and arrangements fall into one of three categories:

1. Commissions for original band compositions for your ensemble. Please contact info@drewshanefield.com to inquire about commission details and timelines.
2. Purchasing a published concert band composition. Published compositions for concert band are published by the Neil A. Kjos Music Company and by Northeastern Music Publications, Inc. The purchase of all published compositions can be done through the J.W. Pepper online. Simply search "Shanefield" for a direct link.
3. Purchasing a non-published/publication pending concert band composition. Please contact info@drewshanefield.com to inquire about purchases thereof.
   

Recent commissions

• Aytz Chaim - commissioned by the Eastern Kentucky University Symphonic Winds. Dr. Joseph Allison, director. (Grade 5) February 2008 premiere.
  
  
• 090406 - commissioned by the Moores School of Music Concert Winds at the University of Houston. David Bertman, director. (Grade 5)
  
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  Midnight Gamer - commissioned by the Ponus Ridge Middle School Band, Norwalk, CT. Kevin Lowery, director. (Grade 3)

• Chain Reaction - commissioned by the Delaware County Middle School Honors Band, Delaware County, PA. Tom Rudolph, director. (Grade 4)

Licensing

• Concert Band performance licensing is included with the purchase of the work.

Published concert band compositions
(write-ups from the Pepper Catalog):

• A LITTLE JAZZ
  NEIL A KJOS MUSIC CO
  Easy
  Your band will be cool cats when they play this fun jazz tune! Finger snaps and rhythmic whisperings of "jazz" set the mood for this light-hearted chart that teaches budding jazzers swing style and a 12-bar blues riff.
  
  
• THE LOW BRASS BRIGADE
  NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
  Very Easy
  Your low brass section will be the center of attention with this catchy little number. The cute, bouncy riff and the light melody make for one fun chart. The low brass parts are cued in the woodwinds for extra power.
  
  
• JUST JOSHIN' Editors' Choice
  NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
  Easy
  Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho gets a jazz makeover with this swingin' arrangement! Your young players will learn easy swing and syncopated rhythms, plus a brief finger snapping section adds a touch of "cool." A crowd pleaser for sure!
  
  LAND OF THE FREE!
  NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
  Very Easy
  Two of our country's most beloved patriotic songs are found in this stirring medley. America, the Beautiful and America are combined to make an effective selection for patriotic programs or any concert.
  
  
• KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE
  Tom Rudolph and Drew Shanefield
  NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
  Very Easy
  Join King Arthur and his men for this majestic concert piece. The music begins with an air of mystery then takes off as the knights ride to save the day, and concludes with a bold, powerful ending.
  
  
• MARINES' HYMN
  arr. Tom Rudolph and Drew Shanefield
  NEIL A KJOS MUSIC CO
  Very Easy
  Honor your community's Marines with this march-style setting of the Marines' Hymn. Each section gets the spotlight in this expertly scored arrangement as they pay tribute to the fine men and women who have served our country.
  
• TO THE FORE
• NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
• Easy
• Bring your French horn section "to the fore" as they take the spotlight in this stately piece. Dotted quarter/eighth note rhythms, simple sixteenth note patterns and independent playing give young instrumentalists a more experienced sound.
  
• YOU ROCK!
  Tom Rudolph and Drew Shanefield
  NEIL A KJOS MUSIC CO
  Easy
  Based on the familiar rock beat often heard at sporting events, this light-hearted number is in a traditional eight and twelve-bar blues progression. There are plenty of opportunities for the percussion section to "shine" and lots of hand-clapping and knee-slapping to hold the interest and enthusiasm of the entire band. A perfect encore selection!
  
• MIDNIGHT GAMER
• NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
• A programmatic piece with your late night video game students in mind.  Commission by the Ponus Ridge Middle School band, this is an energetic and challenging work geared for middle school students.  It is marked by driving ostinati and rich harmonies.
  
• CHAIN REACTION Editors' Choice
• NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
• Fiery energy propels this dramatic concert work. The focus shifts from one section to the next causing a musical chain reaction. An ideal concert or contest selection for middle school or young high school band that is sure to hold the audience's attention.
  
• JINGLE JANGLE
• NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
• Very Easy
• This medley of "Bell" tunes will put the "jingle" in your next holiday concert. The percussion section gets things going with a jazzy rendition of Ukrainian BellCarol. Jingle Bells, with a bit of a twist, is then played in a light, staccato fashion by the whole band. Each tune is played again, individually and combined, before the strains of We Wish You a Merry Christmas send your audience off to begin their holiday season.

Non-Published concert band compositions/publication pending:

• Aytz Chaim - commissioned by the Eastern Kentucky University Symphonic Winds. Dr. Joseph Allison, director. (Grade 5)
  
  
• 090406 - commissioned by the Moores School of Music Concert Winds at the University of Houston. David Bertman, director. (Grade 5)
  
  
• Fantasy on Stars and Stripes Forever (Grade 5)
  
  
• Musette for Band - J.S. Bach, arr. Drew Shanefield (Grade 2)
  
  
• Tocatta for band - G.P. Telemann, arr, Drew Shanefield (Grade 2)
  
  
• Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms - arr. Drew Shanefield (Grade 2)

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