Grand Mesa Music

Ascent to Quandary Peak' depicts the composer and his wife's journey as they ascend Quandary Peak, one of the Colorado mountains with a summit over 14,000 feet. Although the trail is considered one of...

This fun selection authentically captures the dance style known as the tango, which developed during the 1880's in Argentina and Uruguay. It evolved into an exciting partner dance which became popular...

Mahatma Gandhi famously said, 'the future depends on what you do today.' Tempus Motus was written to express the hope, determination, and energy that can spark change. In Latin, 'Tempus'means time and...

Based on hymn from the mid 1800's originally titled 'My Life Goes on in Endless Song', David Myers has creatively shaped this hymn tune into a band work that brings out the beauty and lyricism of the...

Here is a piece that is a perfect finale for your winter concert. Written for band with optional unison chorus, this is a great way to put the two groups together for a rousing finish. The lyrics of W...

Composer Bobrowitz has created a fun filled, energetic feature for your trumpet section. Although written at a grade 2+ level, the piece will impress your audience with the technical sounds emanating...

It's opening day at the annual State Fair and everyone is ready to have a day of good family camaraderie! There are rides, carnival games, concerts, animal exhibits, cooking competitions and of course...

Luna Y Fuego (Moon and Fire) is a Pasodoble (double step), a march form that originated as a Spanish military march that allowed troops to march at double the pace of regular troops. This particular P...

Accompany the 'Companions of the Crown' as they venture forth, promulgating the royal creed to spread justice and righteousness throughout the land. This grade 2 work for band is a march with a bit of...

Long May We Reign' is the first movement of a large scale band work commissioned by the Denison High School Music Boosters to celebrate 100 years of bands in Denison, Iowa. It opens with a heroic and...

Mystery, excitement, and originality all characterize this intriguing new 5/4 band work that will keep your students and audience on the edge of their seat! Whacked features a number of different them...

HARVEST, an exciting symphonic overture for wind band, evokes the power of persistence. In order to reap bountifully in harvest time, one must first put faith in a seed, nurture it in abundance, and a...

This lush, melodic band work uses a shifting kaleidoscope of sounds that take the listener on a transformative musical journey, while always staying within reasonable ranges and technique for less adv...

This lively minor key waltz brings to mind an eerie scene as creatures of the night dance the night away. After a brief introduction where the dancers seem to curtsey to each other, the elegant but sl...

A Wind in Time pays homage to the composer's love of works for wind band based on folk music. The main folk-like theme undergoes various moods as it progresses through time. It begins as a slow and my...

Taking an ancient melody also known as 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel', arranger Neufeld has here created an extremely original take on a much-arranged Christmas melody. Surprising touches in this arrangeme...

Composer Aaron McMichael has pulled out all the stops in creating an advanced band work you will definitely want to experience with your ensemble. Rhythmic and harmonic intensity mark this musical por...

Fanfare to Our Future is an ode to all the activities we were unable to enjoy and the people we were unable to see during the pandemic. It is a reminder not to take them for granted and to enjoy the m...

This eclectic mix of Rock and Roll and Mariachi is spiced with Latin percussion, and is the perfect composition to lighten up any concert.

Exciting march that features a lush trio and a final strain that mixes both earlier tunes in a rousing concluding section.

An excellent review of most snare rudiments, while providing the wind players an easy yet exciting concert march with irrepressibly cheerful melodies.

This fiery Spanish March is sure to enhance any program and excite students as well. All of the winds are given melodic material, making all of the parts (including french horns!) gratifying and fun t...

Terrific contemporary march for young bands.

Tongue-in-cheek march filled with musical surprises.