RWS Concert Band Sheet Music

Teachers keep coming back to Ten Carols In Two Minutes by Timothy Loest (Grade 1), a flexible holiday arrangement that works for young ensembles. Bryce Newton's Coventry Groove (Grade 3) and Robert W. Smith's African Holy Night (Grade 3) are steady favorites, offering musical substance without overreaching technical demands. Evan VanDoren's Not So Silent Night (Grade 3.5) rounds out the popular rotation for conductors looking for holiday material with contemporary energy.

Six new titles entered the collection in June 2026. Brian Bankston's Snowstorm and Timothy Loest's Ten Countries in Two Minutes join the catalog, along with works by Alexandre Carlin, Mekel Rogers, Gary Fagan, and Heather Archer Hoefle.

Robert W. Smith has contributed 131 titles to this collection and remains one of the most prolific composers of concert band literature in America. His work appears on programs from school concert halls to performance halls worldwide. African Holy Night showcases his ability to blend multicultural elements with straightforward scoring that works across grade levels.

Bryce Newton brings 50 titles to RWS Concert Band, with Coventry Groove among the collection's most adopted pieces. His approach emphasizes rhythmic vitality and clear musical ideas that engage young players without sacrificing compositional integrity.

Evan VanDoren (48 titles) and Brian Bankston (92 titles) round out the standout contributors, each known for writing accessible concert band music that programs well and holds ensemble interest through rehearsal and performance.