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This beautiful composition explores the rich sonority of the concert band. This lyrical setting has nice parts for every performer and will demand the utmost control and sensitivity from both conductor and

Enjoy a glimpse of evening hours at the beach. Written to inspire confidence in intermediate players, optional solo opportunities are marked in several instruments. Within the harmony, several instances of

Opening with the stately sounds of a brass choir, the stage is set for this majestic and soaring work. Following the solemn introduction, the full ensemble then takes off, lead by a rapidly moving mallet

The combination of graceful melodies and soaring countermelodies are blended with carefully scored dissonances that are rare at this grade level. Rhythms and ranges are accessible for younger players so

This ballad is a perfect piece to stretch and showcase your ensemble's musicianship. Written as a dedication to the composer's wife, this work will speak to audiences and musicians alike. Expertly scored to

This moving hymn has long been a staple in celebrations of life and for comfort in moments of sorrow; this setting is meant as a celebration of the life of a fellow musician and composer. The impassioned

A moving and lyrical work with a beautiful melody written in memory of a life taken too soon. Comfortable ranges and rhythms allow young musicians to focus on the many musical opportunities for expression,

The title and inspiration for this moving and powerful work comes from poet Kahlil Gibran's On Children. Like the poem, this composition conveys strong feelings of emptiness, restlessness and

With a melody developed through the use of meter and tone color combinations and changes, students will learn blend and balance while also experiencing an essential part of band performance, the lyrical

This beautiful ballad is a wonderful example of effective lyrical writing style. The masterful orchestration serves to enhance the flowing melodic lines and colorfully unique harmonies. A sensitive alto

This programmatic composition, inspired by ghost stories, musically tells the story of a missing 19th-century woman who is searched for every night by villagers. Using exposed instrumental lines, a

This glorious lyrical work combines Nearer, My God, to Thee with Be Thou My Vision in an intriguing and powerful meditation on mortality and beauty. With many emotional impacts

From the opening thin layers of sound, a broad, sweeping feel emerges, sprinkled with active lines depicting nature awakening. Developing bands will learn much from performing this work and will most