Alfred Challenger Series

Mystery and majesty combine to make this dynamic piece an attractive concert opener or festival piece. A bold opening, a solemn lyrical section, and a rhythmic transition, all with strong support from...

Mystery and majesty combine to make this dynamic piece an attractive concert opener or festival piece. A bold opening, a solemn lyrical section, and a rhythmic transition, all with strong support from...

A driving beat, infectious melody, and finger snaps make this tune a real toe-tapper. This one will be an instant hit, and there is plenty of fun for all. Each section gets to play the melody and the...

This lively, nostalgic piece will musically transport players and audience alike to the iconic amusement parks of turn-of -the-century Coney Island (near Brooklyn, New York). The sweet, cheerful sound...

This exceptional arrangement features three traditional Welsh folksongs: the lyrical 'A Gentle Maid in Secret Sigh'd,' and the joyous 'St. David's Day,' which is then intertwined with one of the most...

Although more famous for his incidental music to A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mendelssohn was commissioned by the King of Prussia to provide music for Racine's religious drama Athalie, which includes th...

This clever arrangement of 'Jingle Bells' invites all sections of the band to have some fun. With jazzy variations of the melody, call-and-response interplay, and a dynamic 'big band' ending, this cha...

This expressive piece depicts the courage of the settlers who melded their individual dreams into a unified effort to survive the long journey to their new homes in the west. Upon their arrival, the s...

Three letters (F-U-N) are all you need to describe this hip new work from the pen of Vince Gassi. But if you need more, you might use words like cool, interesting, energetic. Not enough? Then how abou...

Three letters (F-U-N) are all you need to describe this hip new work from the pen of Vince Gassi. But if you need more, you might use words like cool, interesting, energetic. Not enough? Then how abou...

Three letters (F-U-N) are all you need to describe this hip new work from the pen of Vince Gassi. But if you need more, you might use words like cool, interesting, energetic. Not enough? Then how abou...

Three letters (F-U-N) are all you need to describe this hip new work from the pen of Vince Gassi. But if you need more, you might use words like cool, interesting, energetic. Not enough? Then how abou...

Two timeless Christmas carols are expertly woven together in this joyous offering. 'Once in Royal David's City' and 'Good King Wenceslas' melodically intertwine throughout, affording you the opportuni...

Although the lyrics for this folk song date back to the 1600s, it wasn't until 1906 that the song was published in Folk Songs from Somerset. The simple melody and placid harmony provide a great opport...

Although the lyrics for this folk song date back to the 1600s, it wasn't until 1906 that the song was published in Folk Songs from Somerset. The simple melody and placid harmony provide a great opport...

Although the lyrics for this folk song date back to the 1600s, it wasn't until 1906 that the song was published in Folk Songs from Somerset. The simple melody and placid harmony provide a great opport...

In 'Dorian Haiku,' two centuries-old cultural artifacts - one Western (the Dorian mode) and one Eastern (Haiku poetry) - are fused together, resulting in an engaging and beautiful composition for inte...

El Cid musically portrays the thrilling adventures and conquests of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, a nobleman and military leader in medieval Spain. This rewarding work uses an infectious Spanish rhythmic ost...

The alarm clock sounds on a cold winter morning. Youngsters begrudgingly wake and peer outside to find the ground covered with deep snow. Even better, it's going to be a 'snow day' off from school! Th...

Originally written for guitar, this work translates very well to the concert band medium. Strong, memorable themes and generous opportunities for style and musicianship abound in this skillful transcr...

These two delightful Scandinavian melodies offer a glimpse into the folk music of a region that is not prominently featured in band literature. Teaching opportunities abound for sensitive musicianship...

This piece captures the excitement of setting sail on the open waters. There is ebb and flow as the ship begins the journey, but there are a few anxious moments as the weather becomes more threatening...

This piece captures the excitement of setting sail on the open waters. There is ebb and flow as the ship begins the journey, but there are a few anxious moments as the weather becomes more threatening...

This piece captures the excitement of setting sail on the open waters. There is ebb and flow as the ship begins the journey, but there are a few anxious moments as the weather becomes more threatening...

This piece captures the excitement of setting sail on the open waters. There is ebb and flow as the ship begins the journey, but there are a few anxious moments as the weather becomes more threatening...