With updated liner notes and a redesigned cover, this stellar recording offers a collection of ten of Claude Smith's more recognized concert band classics. Performed by the University of Kansas Symphonic Bands under the direction of Ken Bloomquist and Robert E. Foster. Features: Boys of the Old Brigade; Citation; Dramatic Prelude; Festival Variations; Rejoice in Glorious Hope; Chorale and Allegro; Danse Folatre; Emperata Overture; Incidental Suite and Variations on a Revolutionary Hymn.

For the fourth recorded edition of his "Big Phat Band," Grammy-winning Gordon Goodwin's Act Your Age continues to display dynamic big-band writing executed with complete aplomb! A bevy of guest soloists is on display in tracks by accomplished pianists Chick Corea and Dave Grusin, vocalist Patti Austin and guitarist Lee Ritenour, who also produced the CD. In addition, Gordon illustrates his genuine appreciation of the legacy of the enduring jazz masters with the intriguing cutting-edge re-recording by Art Tatum of Yesterday, which is surrounded by his modern chart of the Jerome Kern classic tune. Also featured are Gordon's version of Herbie Hancock's Watermelon Man and Patti Austin's smokin' cover of Earth, Wind and Fire's September. As usual, the Big Phat Band's premier players round out the featured solos including outstanding performances from altoist Eric Marienthal, tenor saxophonist Brian Scanlon, and the band's vaunted trumpet section of Wayne Bergeron, Dan Fornero, Dan Savant and Bob Summers. Also featured are trombonist Andy Martin and drummer Bernie Dresel. Included with the CD is an exciting bonus DVD, loaded with great stuff that Gordon's fans expect from him including videos, interviews, commentary, band bios, games, "make your own mix" of two of the album's tracks, and the entire Act Your Age CD in stunning DVD quality and 5.1 surround sound. Track listing: Hit the Ground Running; Watermelon Man; September (featuring Patti Austin and Lee Ritenour); Yesterday (featuring Art Tatum); Senor Mouse (featuring Chick Corea); Punta del Soul (featuring Dave Grusin and Lee Ritenour); Act Your Age; Chance Encounters; Backrow Politics; East Coast Envy; El Macho Muchacho and Gumbo Street. You can't be without this incredible package!

Alfred Reed conducts his own music. Includes: El Camino Real; Armenian Dances; Divertimento For Flute And Winds; Praise Jerusalem!

Alfred Reed conducts four of his classic band compositions, including: First Suite; Marimba Concerto; Russian Christmas Music and Fourth Symphony.

This is the fourth in a series of recordings featuring Alfred Reed conducting his own works. Includes: The Hounds Of Spring; Music In The Air!; Joyeux Noel; Canto E Camdombe; Children's Suite; Acclamation!; A Festival Prelude and Second Suite For Band.

If you've wished for fun and engaging ways to motivate your trumpet playing quest, then you've found it. All About Trumpet is for you! Whether you want to learn about reading music, playing in a band, finding the right instrument or all of the above, this enjoyable guide will help you finally start playing. Includes interesting tidbits on trumpet gear, care and maintenance, and other fun stuff about the trumpet. The CD contains song demos and practice exercises. Features hits from the "Beatles;" "Blood, Sweat & Tears;" Miles Davis; Tito Puente; "Coldplay;" J.S. Bach and more!

All the Best Programs for Kids contains everything you need for children's programs for an entire year. Program material and songs are included for ages preschool to preteen and for every season: Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, and for anytime! Use in worship services, children's church, VBS, Sunday school, Christian schools, and more. The all-encompassing text has calls to worship, sketches, interactive stories, warm-up exercises, and a section with suggestions on working with children. A superb resource for those working with children!

Get all your kids involved! Whether preschool or preteen, this resource provides material and songs for every age and season including Christmas, Easter, Mother's and Father's Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and more! For use in worship services, children's church, VBS, Sunday school, Christian schools, retreats, the possibilities are limitless. A year round resource. The split channel CD contains over 35 supporting music selections.

Includes: Alliance Of The Free (Hosay); Fiddle Tunes (Curnow); Blue Ridge Autumn (Hosay); Olympus (Hannickel); Triumphant Spirit (Johnson); Festivity (Bulla); Silver Ribbon Chanteys (Curnow); Fanfare Prelude: O Worship The King (Johnson); Space Probe (Hosay); Swords Against The Sea (Hosay); Slavonic Dances (Del Borgo); Rhapsody For Euphonium And Band (Curnow); To Fly Without Wings (Curnow); Concertino For Tuba And Band (Curnow) and For Unto You Is Born This Day (Hosay).