NSW Reading Day 2026 Concert Band List

Lush harmonies dot the page in this wonderful new work for band by composer Yukiko Nishimura. The delicate nature of the "Lily" is on display in th...

Reminiscent of the great overtures of old, "Hill Country Festival" is a wonderful new addition to the concert band repertoire. Scored in a full sty...

Gotham Nights, by Scott Watson, paints a vivid musical portrait of a metropolis shrouded in darkness, where danger lurks in every alleyway. Opening...

This creepy tango is a perfect match for fall concerts! Written by composer Gene Milford, stylistically there is a lot to teach in this work, but m...

Fortress, by Chris M. Bernotas, invokes images of power, as perhaps the knights are defending the castle or perched in a tower fending off dangers!...

Escapade!, by Raymond Sifuentes, sets the scene for a classic spy thriller. Our favorite secret agent protagonist finds himself embarking on his bi...

Opening with a hopeful brass fanfare, this joyful work is a perfect and timely offering by composer Laura Estes. Strong melodic material and intere...

Each of the eight movements in this challenging grade 3 suite is an arrangement of a children’s song, nursery rhyme or similar melody. The arrangem...

Cosmic wonder is on full display in this unique work entitled "Edge of the Universe" - just like our universe is ever expanding, your students are ...

Echoes of Iron, by Jordan Sterk, utilizes the first six notes of the Bb concert scale for all instruments, plus a seventh note for the saxophones a...

This iconic Men at Work song from the '80s is still very popular today. With sensible instrument ranges and nothing faster than a quaver, this Grad...

"Dark Hallow Falls" is a lovely new lyrical work from composer Gene Milford. Easily accessible in 3, this grade 1 ballad is inspiring and will set ...

Dance of the Ancient Spirits draws inspiration from tales of ancient mysteries and forbidden discoveries. The work imagines an archaeologist's peri...

Climbing Quandary, by Robert Sheldon, is meant to elicit the feelings one might have while spending the day hiking in the Rocky Mountains. One of t...

"Calm Waters" is a beautiful piece for young band that seeks to emulate the imagery of a quiet view over large bodies of water. The music asks you ...

As we get older, we find that our "internal" clock becomes frustratingly reliable! So, too, does our beat and pattern recognition as musicians. Thi...

"Calamity Jane" is an homage to the pioneer who blazed a legendary trail across the Dakotas during the early days of our country. Written in a styl...

This pulse-pounding work by JaRod Hall uses optional synthesizer to create dynamic and sonically versatile textures that will blow your audience aw...

Commissioned as part of the composer's giveaway for "Music in Our School's Month," this new work for developing musicians is a nod to all the thing...

Winner of the 2024 NBA Young Band Composition Contest, Balatro, by Minoo Dixon, is a bold and eccentric work that invites students and listeners in...

"Attack!" is a fast and exciting piece of music sure to start or finish your concert in style. Its effective use of percussion, fast tempo, and bomb...

Inspired by the South Dakota Badlands, this new work from Composer Laura Estes will make your ensemble sound its best. Wonderful writing for this a...

Amazing Grace, one of the most enduring and beloved songs known the world over, means many things to many people. The tune, a pentatonic folk song ...

Alas, My Love is a setting of the immortal folk song, "Greensleeves." The setting and mood harken back to the original verses of the English folk s...