Mark 12

The first snowflakes falling outside! There is no greater distraction for students. Perfect for first-year students' winter concert, the flexible instrumentation scoring allows each string instrument the

This powerful work brings a sense of strength and a true flair for the dramatic. Bold brass fanfares, crisp percussion, flowing woodwind lines, and strong tutti sections come together to create a piece that

Composed for young musicians in their first years of learning, this is a musical salute to the many pioneers who ventured west in search of gold and good fortune. The spirited music reflects the

Not to be confused with addictions to drugs, alcohol or other negative vices, this show concept will explore several broad aspects of any addiction. The program will portray moments of yearning and

This show was originally themed in an abandoned theater. Performers came to life out of the set, remembered their love of performing, and transformed the theater for opening night in the modern era of

A loving tribute and celebration in memory of a well-loved, respected, and successful music teacher. Meant to be a celebration of her life, it opens in a joyous manner, recalling the many happy memories she

Melodies of hope and optimism are brought to life by strong quarter-note statements, legato eighth-note lines, and strong percussion. A variety of dynamics and meters are explored as well as dotted and

East Tennessee is geographically located near the southern end of the Appalachian Mountains. Growing up on a farm overlooking the "Appalachian Valley" at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, my backyard

Arctic Landscapes was inspired by the vast expansive landscapes of the arctic as well as the blustering cold winds. The piece begins mysteriously and quietly before a sudden tempo change that

The beautiful light and colors of sunset are the inspiration for this piece. Just as sunsets can paint the most vivid hues of orange and yellow, the careful scoring and textures create varied and appealing

This work, scored for flexible instrumentation, starts with the melody on flute followed by layering in of the players. The piece climaxes with a brilliant key shift, then winds down to a sensitive and

Ave Maria has been set to music numerous times, the most famous and often played are written by Franz Biebl and Franz Shubert. Both of these versions feature singing of the prayer’s text in

Bailed De Tarde Feliz was composed with young musicians in mind, with a thought toward teaching Latin and jazz rhythms.  It salutes the happiness and joy of the Samba and the love of movement

Blizzard! was inspired by cold, winter storms that bring along white-out snow and blustering winds. The slower beginning section represents the storm slowly blowing in, cold, icy clouds dragging

Here is a brilliant sonic illustration of the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual roadblocks that make up the human condition. Flex your creative muscles while adding form, body,

Using no less than 20% of our energy, the brain is the body's most fascinating yet least understood organ. Brainstorm begins with the firing synapses of thought, memory, and activity before taking

These tasty grooves are perfect for percussion ensemble concerts, entertaining your crowd at halftime of a basketball game, or timeouts at a football game. Show off your percussion section and get all your

This passionate Spanish production is dripping with masculine melodic and rhythmic motifs, perfect for a drumline seeking a vehicle for individuality. Consider adding a solo or small ensemble of dancers to

This composition offers young band students with limited experience a fun and energetic concert opener. A series of repeated eighth notes with familiar accent patterns energize the work while plentiful

The Once and Future King! The characters of one of the world's most famous legends come to life. Each movement portrays the story of these characters as they struggle in the lost land of Camelot.

This arrangement of Bizet's most famous opera gives you the option to have the characters from the opera bring drama to the floor or can be a loose interpretation with simple colors and movement to