Prokoviev wrote his Bb symphony in short form within a month, 16 years after his last symphony. He used sketches he had compiled in his ubiquitous notebooks. Written in 1944, its four movements are in Bb
Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony was written in 1937 and premiered that year in Leningrad (St. Petersburg). It was a major success with an ovation lasting over 30 minutes. Allegretto is the
Johann Christoph Graupner (1683 - 1760) was a German harpsichordist and composer of high Baroque music who was a contemporary of Bach, Telemann and Handel. His short Intrada in C, written originally for
Experience the allure of enchantment as this mesmerizing composition blooms like a delicate flower, filling the air with its tender melodies and graceful harmonies. Immerse your audience in rich emotion as
Inspired by Jules Verne's adventure novel, the soundtrack to this motion picture earned an Oscar Award. This arrangement for concert band by Alfred Reed captures the magical essence of Young's original
Embark on a celestial journey through the cosmos with this ethereal and captivating piece that transcends earthly boundaries, weaving together shimmering melodies, celestial harmonies, and otherworldly
This iconic jazz ballad hardly requires an introduction to jazz aficionados. This classic band arrangement by Alfred Reed showcases the rich harmonic language that underlines the melody with the masterful
This arrangement of a classic in the wind repertoire is playable by any SSATB combination of woodwind, brass, and string players with optional percussion. It's rhythmically driving, and the lyrical section
A lively sea-shanty style dance for string orchestra and harp with an infectious melody that is passed throughout all sections of the orchestra. This is a wonderful technical challenge in 6/8 that will be
Fully scored for optimal tonal control, this original work uses an array of percussion instruments to give young players more opportunity to perform. With its heroic theme and very accessible parts, this is
A fun elementary work using the G, D and A strings and easy quarter- and eighth-note rhythms. Everyone gets the melody at some point, which features bow lifts during rests. First violins are independent,
Written in a quick two, this show-style opener lives up to its title - much of the thematic material in the opening theme falling to the brass while the woodwinds interject flourishes and counterpoints. The
This flexible arrangement of a Francis McBeth work is playable by any SSATB combination of woodwind, brass, and string players with optional percussion. If you want to teach rhythm, this is your piece!
This longtime holiday favorite is now available in an edition that will make it more popular than ever for use on seasonal programs. Effectively cross-cued and scored, this setting will embellish any
This work is intended to have fun parts for all of the band to play. From loud, brassy trombone parts to a triumphant fanfare of trumpets, from wind runs to percussion swells, this piece is really fun to