Patriotic Concert Band Music for 2026 | America 250 Must-Have Band Repertoire

2026 is going to be a HUGE year for patriotic performances, and now is the perfect time to start planning your concert band repertoire! 🇺🇸🎺
With the 250th anniversary of the United States being celebrated all year long—plus major patriotic holidays like Memorial Day and Independence Day—band directors will need music that is meaningful, educational, and exciting.

Today at J.W. Pepper, we’re highlighting some of our top patriotic concert band selections—pieces that are challenging yet approachable, engaging for students, and rousing for audiences. These works are ideal for school bands, community bands, and special patriotic events throughout 2026.

All titles featured are linked below so you can get started right away, and many are available via ePrint for immediate rehearsal access. And remember—this list is just a small sampling of the wide selection of patriotic concert band music available at J.W. Pepper.

Let’s get ready to make America's 250th an unforgettable musical celebration—starting with some awesome patriotic music for your band! 🎆🎶

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0:00 Intro
1:17 Fanfare Americana https://www.jwpepper.com/fanfare-amer...
2:23 America, the Beautiful https://www.jwpepper.com/america-the-...
3:27 Liberty Square March https://www.jwpepper.com/liberty-squa...
4:27 Armed Forces on Parade https://www.jwpepper.com/armed-forces...
5:30 A Patriotic Festival https://www.jwpepper.com/a-patriotic-...
6:27 Battle Hymn of the Republic https://www.jwpepper.com/battle-hymn-...
7:16 With Honor https://www.jwpepper.com/with-honor-1...