Collegiate Repertoire

The two Romanian Rhapsodies, Op. 11, are Enesco's best-known works and have secured a place in the repertory of major orchestras worldwide. They were written in Paris in 1901 and first performed together in

Unleash the spirit of adventure and embrace the wild beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. Inspired by the legendary Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, this stirring musical journey is a testament to the human

The island of Alcatraz in San Francisco Bay is famous for the former maximum-security prison known as "The Rock" located there. The prison was in use from 1934 to 1963, but the island's history goes back to

The struggle between major and minor keys in the first movement of Dvorak's Symphony No. 8 is now brilliantly adapted for wind ensemble. Bring your ensemble and audiences an important historical work that's

The third and final piece in the "Magnolia Star" trilogy, this cinematic work depicts a nighttime train ride from New Orleans to Chicago. Inspired by the blues scale and the American railroad, the piece

A rhythmic and stirring addition to the band repertoire that demands excellence and attention from all players. The percussion adds a variety spice while utilizing a wide array of instruments.

Looking for something fun to play and sure to be a crowd pleaser? This is a historically "American" work, written by a German immigrant composer, and dedicated to an American president. Put this on your

The golden age of marches in early 20th century gave us a wealth of wonderful literature. That tradition is still alive and well as can be seen with this wonderful and tuneful addition to the repertoire.

Exciting and dramatic, this work depicts the building of a wicker man and its subsequent burning. With a sinister melody and tarantella-like rhythms, the piece ends with the vivid image of the wicker man

This sophisticated and colorful work commemorates the composer's student teaching experience. Grand orchestrations and celebratory flourishes lead to an emotionally descriptive finish characterizing the end

Looking for a great concert opener? This short, highly animated fanfare packs a lot of excitement into a small amount of time. Great thematic writing, powerful brass chords, soaring horn lines, sweeping

Disneyland Paris is the only Disney park in Europe, attracting approximately 15 million visitors each year. Fans can always count on Disney for enjoyable and tuneful music; Chante c'est Noel (Sing,

The year 1951 was very productive for Leroy Anderson. In June of that year, he composed a number of his most popular pieces for a recording project with Decca records, many of which were played for the

William Hebert was the principal flutist of the Cleveland Orchestra for many years. This arrangement for the Baldwin Wallace College (now University) Concert Band has been rescued from his notes and edited

Helen May Butler was one of the most successful female conductors in the history of the concert band. Band music was a favorite of President Theodore Roosevelt, and this work was selected as the official

This concert band arrangement provides soloistic opportunities for many players and explores a variety of tonal colorations. The tune is poignant, and the minor key offers opportunities for rich

Another in the fine series of marches from Karl King, this gem received its title "from some ritualistic work of a certain fraternity." Composed in 1913, the march is dedicated to Clive Dayton of Brighton,

Departure: an act of leaving, especially to start a journey. This work is a continuation of an earlier work, Wanderlust, for horn, tuba, and piano. Departure starts with an exciting,