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Though perfect for Halloween, Arachnid's Lair can be performed any time of year. The dark, subtle introduction with molto crescendos and decrescendos hint at the sinister plan an arachnid has for

Ever had one of those days where everything went wrong? The alarm didn't go off, the car wouldn't start, your favorite baton snapped for no reason? This work is about such a day, when it seems like you're

Archeologists explored the tomb of the boy-pharaoh Tutankhamun in the 1920s. What followed were mysterious illnesses and deaths which were soon called "the curse of King Tut" or "the mummy's curse." This

The clock strikes midnight, a ghostly fiddler plays eerie tones, and skeletons dance until the rooster crows at dawn. Perfect for Halloween or as a change of pace for any time of year!

The intense melodic theme throughout utilizes simple 16th note double-stop passages. The strong melodic material for the lower strings and beautifully haunting middle section will capture the imagination of

Spookiness abounds in this aggressive and fun piece for concert band written in a standard theme-and-variations form. It's an intriguing composition beginning with a bold opening statement that gives way to

The stately spirits of soirees past appear, dancing the midnight waltz in The Haunted Ballroom. Dazzle your audience with this chilling yet lighthearted tune, perfect for fall and Halloween

A juggernaut is a massive inexorable force that crushes whatever is in its path, and this dynamic concert opener certainly lives up to the title. Written in a perpetual motion style, the intensity

No one really knows what's lurking in a mausoleum after dark. This macabre work provides the sounds, atmosphere and impressions that might accompany a visit to a mausoleum in the dead of night. Perfect for

A mysterious landscape of swirling legato melodies depicts a legendary place hidden deep in the Himalayas. Enhanced with pizzicato, tremolo, and trills, the haunting theme is heard in every

Inspired by a photo of a ghostly, forgotten ballroom in Shanghai, Phantom Waltz is a melancholy echo of the past. This 6/8 piece features two solo cellos, melodramatic melodies,... view details

This enchanting, off-kilter waltz depicts shifting scenes at a magical ball. The work draws the audience in with a soft timpani roll at the beginning and builds momentum all the way to the conclusion.

From Disney and Tim Burton's hit film "The Nightmare Before Christmas," Danny Elfman's quirky, spooky tune is a terrific program choice for both Halloween and holiday-themed concerts. Students  will be

This musical work tells the story of an expedition into a strange and eerie land. As imaginary scenes are portrayed, the music takes on different qualities, foreboding

This wild piece calls for violins and violas to use a one-finger glissando, creating a very eerie effect.  Cellos will get to strum three-note chords with their thumb while canonic passages make your

Inspired by the music of a ghost show on TV, the composer borrowed a fragment of the chord progression he heard and used it as the basis to create this composition. Techniques that give the work interest

Capturing the feel of the undead creeping ever closer, the composer has incorporated a variety of non-traditional string techniques, including playing behind the bridge, glissando, and instrument body