Quiet and serene, this musical work brings memorable lyric melodies and soft harmonies to the front to create an expressive piece with a slightly nautical flavor. Very soft melodic lines begin, then swell
A distinct blend of woodland and prairie, the northeast region of Kansas is among the most beautiful in the state, and the Delaware River is one of many meandering through its lush and rolling landscape.
Originally written as a piano piece for the composer's daughter. The B section was added later, along with a little cadenza for flute towards the end. Bright rhythms and changing textures add to the
A fun and playful programmatic piece that uses clever orchestration, including voices, to depict a troupe of skeletons emerging from the water to dance around a fire and then slowly returning. A great range
This traditional German carol dates back to the Middle Ages. This setting introduces the familiar tune to young band students and audiences in a musically satisfying manner. Without rushing, the tempo
A beloved Christmas hymn of the Moravian church. The Moravians, well known for the importance of music in their worship, sing this hymn during the Christmas eve candlelight service with a child soloist
An upbeat original, suitable as a lively concert opener. It follows the traditional form of a military march, complete with a rhythmic opening and memorable melody. Woodwinds are featured in the lyrical
O Little Town of Bethlehem was written in 1868. Phillips Brooks, an Episcopal priest from Philadelphia’s Church of the Holy Trinity, wrote the text; Lewis Redner, the church’s organist,