Concert Band Sheet Music

Teachers keep coming back to John Williams arrangements like Star Wars® Main Theme (Grade 1) and Cantina Band (Grade 1.5), which work for younger bands and fill concert programs quickly. Arabian Dances by Roland Barrett and Tripwire by JaRod Hall are popular choices at the Grade 2 level when you need something with musical substance that won't overextend your ensemble.

Recent releases include Adirondack Park by Ryan Fraley, Futurescape by Todd Stalter, Track of Titans/MDB by Brian Balmages, and Bright Horizon by Scott Watson, all published this year and available as conductor scores with parts.

Robert Sheldon's Appalachian Morning is a staple in the collection. Sheldon is one of the most performed composers of wind band music today and lead author of Sound Innovations for Concert Band. His work consistently balances accessibility with musical expression, and his pieces appear on festival and contest lists across the country.

Brian Balmages brings credentials from orchestral, band, and chamber music into his concert band writing. His music has been performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Sydney Opera House, and he won the 2020 NBA William D. Revelli Composition Award. Track of Titans/MDB is his recent contribution to this collection.

Robert W. Smith is one of the most prolific composers for concert band in America, with over 400 published works. The Great Locomotive Chase exemplifies his approach to band literature: musically substantial pieces that work across skill levels and performance contexts.

Douglas E. Wagner spent thirty years as a high school music educator before transitioning to full-time composition. With more than 3,500 titles published since 1973, his arrangements and originals (like Pure Imagination from Willy Wonka) reflect deep understanding of what school bands actually need.