Ideas for new works often present themselves in unusual ways. Because this piece was commissioned in honor of a 50th annual band festival, I decided to try to make a connection between the beginning of the

This moving piece is the lullaby-like concluding aria from "Final Alice," the fifth of six large works for soprano and orchestra based on Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" books. This arrangement for

Beginning with flourishes and fanfares, this scenic work is a snapshot of small towns across the country. Though seemingly challenging by initial appearance and sound, all parts lie comfortably on the

An exciting composition that's the perfect concert opener, feature or closer! Dotted rhythms and lively syncopations will have your developing young band sounding far more advanced than their grade level.

Composed in 1925 by Spanish composer Jaime Texidor, this attractive, moderately paced paso doble has a proven long-lasting appeal and musicality and is a true classic in concert band repertoire.