Psalm 118

The arrangement of this well-known folk song introduces first year students to the basics of playing in an ensemble: blending instruments and playing independent parts by section. Included in Complete

BQE (from the CD Pop-Culture Blues recorded by the Michael Treni Big Band) is a lively shuffle-time blues (inspired by the bumps in the road of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in New York

A perennial favorite, this folk song introduces eighth notes, use of extended rests, and has extended solo features for saxophone and percussion sections. Included in Complete year of Band, Volume

Boy's Night Out (from the CD Turnaround recorded by the Michael Treni Big Band) is written in the style of Thad Jones. It's fun to play and is a sure crowd pleaser at concerts.

Carol of the Bells is a well-known classical Christmas composition of Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovich, arranged by Michael Treni (from the CD You Better Watch Out recorded by the

This arrangement of Danny Boy is a contemporary treatment of the4 Irish classic written for symphonic band. It featuyres rich harmonies and colorful orchestrations. Instrumentation includes

The arrangement of this popular Christmas carol simplifies the playing of its sixteenth note melody by using call and response across instrumental groupings. Included in Holiday Favorites, Volume

Dinos from Space is a programmatic work in three movements based on the humorous children's book of the same title. It is suitable for advanced elementary or first year middle school bands. The

Forward Motion (from the CD Unity recorded by the Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra) is a funky pop feature to showcase the rhythm section, augmented by snappy rhythms in the horns. It

A perfect first arrangement for any elementary band that teaches basic note values, concerted harmony, and the use of introduction and tag. Included in Complete Year of Band, Volume 1.

Hark, the Herald Angels Swing (from the CD You Better Watch Out recorded by the Michael Treni Big Band) is a tongue and cheek parody of the classical Christmas carol. It features

A fun and easy version of this winter concert staple teaches non-key accidentals, Del Segno, and introduces students to jazz harmony. Included in Complete Year of Band, Volume 1.

Jingle Bells (from the CD You Better Watch Out recorded by the Michael Treni Big Band) is a tongue and cheek parody of the classic al Christmas carol. It features meck-snapping ensemble

Joyful, written for symphonic band, is based on the musical theme of Ode to Joy from the fourth movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. This theme is set in a series of lively

Loco Latin Top is an arrangement of the Hebrew folk song, the Dreydl Song, written in a Latin-Jazz style. It is a transcription of the composer's original arrangement for jazz band,

March Trilogy is a suite of three marches for symphonic band, written in three styles: a military march, a chorale march, and a contemporary, dance-style, "hip-hop" march.

Minor Blues (from the CD Pop-Culture Blues recorded by the Micheal Treni Big Band) is a 12-bar blues in a minor key. Its chord structure employs a number of secondary-dominant

More Than 12 Blues (from the CD Pop-Culture Blues recorded by Michael Treni Big Band) is written in the style of "West Coast Jazz" and reflects thematic and harmonic treatment of the "Cool

Classic version of this patriotic hymn (in 3), teaches dotted quarter and eighth note rhythms, and Del Segno. Included in Complete Year of Band, Volume 1.

Challenge your first and second year band with this holiday favorite that features key changes (E-flat, F), first and second endings, and accelerando. Included in Complete Year of Band, Volume

An unusual rendering of one of Beethoven's best-known themes employs non-traditional harmonies and pop-style rhythms as it teaches dotted quarter and eighth note rhythms, non-key accidentals, and ostinato.

This arrangement features three well known patriotic hymns; Battle Hymn, America the Beautiful and My Country 'Tis of Thee (as a march). Rich instrumental color, counterpoint, and

Pop-Culture Blues (from the CD Pop-Culture Blues recorded by the Michael Treni Big Band) is a composition that, though not in the blues form, clearly evokes the feeling of the blues. The

Rich harmonies and instrumental color are featured in the Christmas classic. Included in Holiday Favorites, Volume 3.