Concert Band

Band Compositions

Marches (all levels)

So a couple of thoughts on marches... Firstly, I hated marches as a kid. And I have completely reversed having learned the error in my ways. Marches are awesome. I love talking to students about the history, the style(s), etc. It's fun to trace the history of band alongside the history of marches. This page and my take on marches will be much more on the educational (younger players) side. There are so many classics in the more difficult areas, you should definitely go play those (*cough* Sousa)

Lawson's Fork March - Very Easy

Lawson's Fork March is a straight-forward march for young (1st to 2nd year typically) bands. It would be a great first piece to start learning "march style." It has simple, accessible melodies, accompanied by the idiomatic low brass (all in unison) and percussion engine. It starts in the key of Eb and modulates to Ab, however it only uses accidentals and doesn't actually change the key signature. I titled the march after Lawson's Fork Creek which I often stroll alongside. This creek and the trails nearby were a tremendous refuge for me during Covid.

smp $30

Pepper $40

Baseball March

This piece is a re-working on "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" into a young band march. Enjoy the classic melodies and harmonies in a new way! Then buy peanuts and Cracker Jacks for the entire band! And play band baseball!

coming at some point!