Success is more than judges' scores. Success is each student's satisfaction in being prepared, having a good performance, working together towards a common goal, and refining their skills.Contests and festivals are where every part is important, and every student's effort counts. We hope you find these resources helpful in your journey to success on the concert stage.

Success is more than judges' scores. Success is each student's satisfaction in being prepared, having a good performance, working together towards a common goal, and refining their skills. Contests and festivals are where every part is important, and every student's effort counts. We hope you find these resources helpful in your journey to success on the concert stage.

10 NEW Treble Choir Concert & Festival Favorites You Won't Want to Miss!

We’re bringing you the very best new treble choir sheet music for the 2023 contest and festival season! This collection of just-released Editors’ Choice repertoire features a wide variety of composers, styles, grade levels, and voicings.

7 New Concert Band Fanfares for Your Next Performance

Capture audiences’ attention at your 2023 contests and festivals with seven of our most popular concert band fanfares! Fanfares are exciting, uplifting, and relatively short, making them great openers for any performance.

7 Great Orchestra Works for Contests and Festivals by Katie O’Hara LaBrie

Distinguished composer, conductor, cellist, and clinician Katie O’Hara LaBrie has taught orchestra for 15 years. Most of these titles are relatively new, and all are J.W. Pepper Editors’ Choice selections. Grade levels range from very easy to medium.

Directors & Parents: Download Our New Contest & Festival Checklist

Planning for contests and festivals is a huge undertaking. There is so much for you, your students, and their parents to remember, and there can be unfortunate consequences if important items are forgotten. What’s the best way to ensure your ensemble is properly equipped to perform? We recommend creating a checklist for your ensemble, so no reed or rosin is left behind.

Traveling with Your Music Department

Traveling with your school ensemble can be a wonderful experience for your students and your program. It can help deepen the social ties within your ensemble, and it can help grow your program.