Concert Band

State and Festival Lists

Virginia 

VMEA 1

The Overland Route

Excelcia Music Publishing

Concert Band

Grade 1


JWPepper Editor’s Choice

Harkening back to the days when trains were the main mode of transportation, The Overland Route takes the listener on a sentimental train ride. Lush writing, strong melodic content and train sound effects make this piece a winner.

VMEA 2

Flagship

Wingert-Jones Publications

Concert Band

Grade 1.5

Flagship is a great teaching piece for bands wanting to explore 3/4 time. John knows how to score a band to sound big and full!

Sea Adventure

Excelcia Music Publishing

Concert Band

Grade 2


JWPepper Editor’s Choice

Imagine drama out on the high seas in this exciting and fun-to-play work by composer John M. Pasternak. John’s music always weaves a tale, and this one is no different. Students are going to ask to play this one over and over.

Together

Excelcia Music Publishing

Concert Band

Grade 2


JWPepper Editor’s Choice

Together is a heartfelt and sentimental composition by composer John M. Pasternak who reminisces about cherished childhood memories of going to amusement parks. The piece was originally part of the soundtrack for a documentary film “Save My Park.”

VMEA 4

The Human Spirit

Wingert-Jones Publications

Concert Band

Grade 3

This work, dedicated to the tireless spirit of his students, is a great new addition to the concert music library. John M. Pasternak’s music is cinematic and fun for both musicians and audiences