Concert Band Music
Concert band compositions and arrangements categories
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Published Concert Band Compositions
(write-ups from the Publisher):
THE BIG BAND BOOGIE WOOGIE BRASS BRIGADE (IN B FLAT) - Grade 2
NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
Here's a blues swing composition for your band. This composition is really much easier to play than it sounds, which is great! The students and audience will love this and want to hear it again and again. The students, non-band, will say the band is cool! It's not just the typical boogie-woogie. The melody moves around from brass to woodwinds, and everyone has a cool neat part to play!
ELEGY AND ALLEGRO - Grade 2
NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
An up tempo of quarter note = 120 beats per minute. It is exciting, but not difficult. Lots of whole note trills for the upper woodwinds. It is a fun composition for the audience and musicians. Commissioned by the Lower School Concert Band of Episcopal Academy.
BAROQUEN FANTASIE - Grade 4
NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
Inspired by the famous Pachelbel Canon, Baroquen Fantasie is an energetic multi-movement work for concert band. The piece offers solo opportunities for many winds and provides students with varied ensemble textures, rhythmic vitality and fresh harmonic twists. An effective composition for maturing ensembles! Baroquen Fantasie was awarded second place in the 2012 National Band Association Young Band Composition Contest.
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. A J.W. Pepper "Editor’s Choice!"
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 J.W. Pepper "Editor's Choice!"
MUSETTE FOR BAND
J.S. Bach, arr. Drew Shanefield
NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
Easy
This setting of the familar J.S. Bach tune is a short and sweet addition for your next concert. The melody is heard in each section of the band as accompanied by strong scoring.
TOCATTA FOR BAND
G.P. Telemann, arr, Drew Shanefield
NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
Easy
MAROON BELLS MARCH
Tom Rudolph and Drew Shanefield
NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
Very Easy
Very playable anbd very stylish, young bands will enjoy and benefit from this original march. As bold and beautiful as the mountain it's named after, the appeal is further strengthened by the strong harmonic progressions.
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.
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.
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.
(write-ups from the Publisher):
THE BIG BAND BOOGIE WOOGIE BRASS BRIGADE (IN B FLAT) - Grade 2
NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
Here's a blues swing composition for your band. This composition is really much easier to play than it sounds, which is great! The students and audience will love this and want to hear it again and again. The students, non-band, will say the band is cool! It's not just the typical boogie-woogie. The melody moves around from brass to woodwinds, and everyone has a cool neat part to play!
ELEGY AND ALLEGRO - Grade 2
NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
An up tempo of quarter note = 120 beats per minute. It is exciting, but not difficult. Lots of whole note trills for the upper woodwinds. It is a fun composition for the audience and musicians. Commissioned by the Lower School Concert Band of Episcopal Academy.
BAROQUEN FANTASIE - Grade 4
NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
Inspired by the famous Pachelbel Canon, Baroquen Fantasie is an energetic multi-movement work for concert band. The piece offers solo opportunities for many winds and provides students with varied ensemble textures, rhythmic vitality and fresh harmonic twists. An effective composition for maturing ensembles! Baroquen Fantasie was awarded second place in the 2012 National Band Association Young Band Composition Contest.
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. A J.W. Pepper "Editor’s Choice!"
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 J.W. Pepper "Editor's Choice!"
MUSETTE FOR BAND
J.S. Bach, arr. Drew Shanefield
NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
Easy
This setting of the familar J.S. Bach tune is a short and sweet addition for your next concert. The melody is heard in each section of the band as accompanied by strong scoring.
TOCATTA FOR BAND
G.P. Telemann, arr, Drew Shanefield
NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
Easy
MAROON BELLS MARCH
Tom Rudolph and Drew Shanefield
NORTHEASTERN MUSIC PUBL.
Very Easy
Very playable anbd very stylish, young bands will enjoy and benefit from this original march. As bold and beautiful as the mountain it's named after, the appeal is further strengthened by the strong harmonic progressions.
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.
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.
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.
Self-published Concert Band Compositions
Contact info@drewshanefield.com to inquire about purchase of these self-published compositions. Check out the Audio page to give these pieces a listen.
Scherzo and Chorale (Grade 3) commissioned by the Strath Haven Middle School Band and Orchestra. A work in two movements featuring solo flute and cello.
Stories from the Big Chair (Grade 4) multi-movement composition for concert band
System Overload (Grade 2) commissioned by the Delaware County (PA) Middle School All-County Band.
No Strings Attached (Grade 3) Recently awarded 2nd Place in the 2012 National Band Association Young Band Composition Contest.
Aytz Chaim - commissioned by the Eastern Kentucky University Symphonic Winds. Dr. Joseph Allison, director. (Grade 5) February 2008 premiere. A Finalist in the 2nd Frank Ticheli International Composition Contest.
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)
Darby Road - commissioned by the Haverford Middle School Jazz Band, Havertown, PA. Tom Rudolph, director. (Grade 3)
Contact info@drewshanefield.com to inquire about purchase of these self-published compositions. Check out the Audio page to give these pieces a listen.
Scherzo and Chorale (Grade 3) commissioned by the Strath Haven Middle School Band and Orchestra. A work in two movements featuring solo flute and cello.
Stories from the Big Chair (Grade 4) multi-movement composition for concert band
System Overload (Grade 2) commissioned by the Delaware County (PA) Middle School All-County Band.
No Strings Attached (Grade 3) Recently awarded 2nd Place in the 2012 National Band Association Young Band Composition Contest.
Aytz Chaim - commissioned by the Eastern Kentucky University Symphonic Winds. Dr. Joseph Allison, director. (Grade 5) February 2008 premiere. A Finalist in the 2nd Frank Ticheli International Composition Contest.
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)
Darby Road - commissioned by the Haverford Middle School Jazz Band, Havertown, PA. Tom Rudolph, director. (Grade 3)