The rousing march music of John Philip Sousa has been an audience favorite for generations. This spirited medley combines themes from four of Sousa's most famous marches: The Washington Post; Semper
A slow, dark, and mysterious opening transitions to a brisk but dark C minor melody that slowly builds before exploding into a triumphant A-flat major fanfare. Fantastic melodic writing, creative harmonies,
This exotic and cinematic gem is a joyous celebration of life and happiness. Drawing inspiration from the word's meaning in several languages, the music takes listeners on a journey of ups and downs, with
Give your students the opportunity to learn Romantic-era playing techniques as well perform some of the most beloved classical literature from one of its greatest composers. This very authentic
A fresh new opportunity for orchestra musicians to step outside the normal styles and explore swing and bluesy harmonies. Each instrument also has the opportunity to work slides as well as more advanced
Go on an adventure to southern Spain and soak in the musical culture of flamenco. Spanish rhythms and sultry melodies abound in this engaging original work, with some New World tango thrown in for good
Enjoy a trip to the rolling hills and galloping horses of Bluegrass country. This great original work delivers a very tuneful nod to old Appalachian-style dance music while providing an excellent exercise
A beautiful lyrical piece that holds the listener's engagement from beginning to end. Excellent orchestrations explore a wide variety of colors while careful scoring creates peaks and valleys that bring out
This famous circus march has been a favorite of bands and audiences for years, and this well-crafted arrangement puts it easily within the reach of less experienced musicians. It sounds great with young
A maritime jaunt is in store for you with this well-scored work for concert band! A wonderful addition to the contest/festival repertoire, this piece offers ecellent opportunities for expressive playing as
This clever arrangement uses the well-known and loved Christmas carols Good King Wenceslas and God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen as its motivic inspiration. Cinematic and perfect
A soaring and high energy showcase for the advanced high school band. Heroic themes are passed around the ensemble in various settings that will stretch the limits of your players and thrill the audience.
A great technical showcase that is fun and entertaining. Whimsical melodies, whirling eighth note lines, crisp and punchy hits and campy yet well scored percussion effects combine to create this fresh work
A major work for virtuoso soloist and virtuoso wind ensemble. This work by a master craftsman shows the musical integrity and compositional skills that have earned him a position in the first rank of
Commissioned by the ATSSB All-State band, this workis all about the deep and personal connections we all form as human beings. Uniquely human, it is full of positive emotional peaks as well as gentle
This wonderful transcription comes from the only comic opera written by Tchaikovsky, "The Slippers." It opens with a short, stately fanfare before bursting into a flurry of rhythmic activity depicting
These dances display Tchaikovsky's remarkable grasp of symphonic writing and are among the very best of his dance sequences. Carefully transcribed for band, they are taken from the opera "The