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
A powerhouse arrangement of this march for the concert band! Written at an accessible Grade 3.5, this march is sure to impress. As an opener, closer, or mid-concert show-stopper, this will be an audience
The rousing march music of John Philip Sousa has been an audience favorite for generations. This spirited medley combines themes from four of Sousa's most famous marches: The Washington Post; Semper
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
A slow, dark, and mysterious opening transitions to a brisk but dark C minor melody that slowly builds before exploding into a triumphant A-flat major fanfare. Fantastic melodic writing, creative harmonies,
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
A fresh and modern setting of this beloved lullaby featuring gentle as well as powerful counterpoint, rich harmony, sweeping woodwind lines, and soaring brass. Beautiful!
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
This intense work recounts a combat manoeuver as soldiers set up a flanking ambush. Opening with a fiery chord, the relentless melody is expressed through precise articulation. The work challenges
Celebrating immigration, freedom, and liberty in America, verses from The New Colossus, the poem on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, are set to music and then combined with America (My
Three popular American hymns - Cleansing Fountain; Amazing Grace and Come, Thou Fount - explore the wide range of the concert band's capabilities and incorporate some fresh and
The classic march has been wonderfully rescored for more accessibility while maintaining the grandeur of the original.
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
Cartoon chaos abounds in this show-stopper! Inspired by the music of Carl Stalling, the master of cartoon music, this work acts as the score to a "lost" episode. A lone hunter chases his longtime adversary
This salute to Americana is a gorgeous ballad based on several folk songs about rivers. Flowing lyrical lines, rich harmonic language, and sonorous chorale scoring drive this composition to a wonderful peak
Instrumental effects and tension-filled rhythmic and harmonic motifs depict a sense of angst and relief - sometimes both at the same time - in this emotional and programmatic work. An optional piano part