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- imagine walking up to a big forest for the first time.  As you start to walk and weave through the
  trails, it seems like the trees become taller and dense.  Close your eyes and imagine an infinite
  wilderness full of trees and animal life! 
  I have created a wonderful opportunity for your students to play in a
  lyrical style.  The piece gives way to
  many slurs going into subtle articulations between all instruments.  This piece was written in 4/4 time and
  concert E flat major scale.  Woodwinds,
  brass, and percussion all deserve section features, and should be played with
  beautiful tones with connecting phrases! 
  Enjoy my new piece!

Infinite Wilderness

Concert Band Score & Parts

when I moved to Texas in 2003, I bought a Siberian Husky from the  Willowbrook Mall in Houston.a He  instantly became my bachelor dog and mans best friend.a Eventually in 2012, he passed away in our  backyard.a It took me awhile to want  another dog again, but I eventually went up to north Texas to buy a Siberian  Husky from a breeder.a Little did I  know he would not last very long.a  About 10 months later, before my wife and son left for a Disney  cruise, we decided the husky needed some training, because he was very  destructive.a The trainer took him in  and we left for our cruise.a During my  cruise I received a phone call that my husky passed away.a I will be forever greatful for the two  huskies that I owned.a This piece is  playful like my former dogs and it also has its solemn and sad moments  towards the end as I reflect on my dogs lives in the backyard.a Enjoy Angels in the Sky!

Angels In The Sky

Many people celebrate an event at some point in his/her life. This song has many elements of celebration: great tempo, a nice opening statement, then calming woodwinds, followed by a great percussion section feature, then back to full band. Written in Concert B flat and 4/4 time signature, this piece is written for a young band at the end of their first year of playing.  This song involves heavy percussion to keep your kids busy. At the same time the winds have numerous musical responsibilities. These include various rhythms, articulations, dynamics, and shaping of phrases.

Celebration

Teaching 6th grade can be a daunting task! Directors know that teaching the same concept over and over and over again can seem like a run in a hamsters.  Hamsters do stop..eventually. This song is made in Concert E-Flat Major and 4/4 is the time signature throughout.  You can hear the driving rhythms of this piece in the percussion section.  The low brass and low reeds create a grooving rhythm above the percussion hamster wheel.  The wood winds and brass are treated to accessible and fun melodies while keeping your students engaged.  You do not have to take this piece 160 BPM, it is merely there as a suggestion. Always strive to have your group play clean before you speed the song up.  There are also great opportunities for articulations and dynamics for your young band students.

Hamster Wheel

They are pesky to some, but they live a quiet and busy life. Ants can be seen almost everywhere we walk!  This song is dedicated to ants who work work work!  This song is written in 4/4 time signature and Concert E flat Major.  The ant 'theme' can be heard as an ostinato rhythmic figure heard in the low brass/low reed instruments throughout this song.  Percussion play a heavy role with persistent rhythms from start to finish.  There are also many opportunities for your young players to use dynamic expression and articulations.

Ant Worker

Mr. Joseph Mr. Joe Anthony Cacibauda died peacefully at his home in
  Ocean Springs on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, with his loving wife and children at
  his side.
    
    
    
    Mr. Joe  as he was known to most  was born in New Orleans, La., as the
  youngest child of the late Lillian and Joseph Cacibauda Sr. A musician from
  the very beginning, his father purchased him a set of drums when he was 10
  and by the time he was 12, he was playing in weddings with a group of his
  cousins who were in need of a drummer. By 15, he was playing in nightclubs in
  the New Orleans area with his cousins.
    
    
    
    Joe would go on to know and play with some of the greats, including B.B.
  King, Willie Nelson, Leon Kelner, Joan Rivers, Rich Little, Don Rickles,
  Regis Philbin, Mel Torme, and The Platters, but teaching music to generations
  of students would become his lifes work.
    
    
    
    Joe earned both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music Education from
  Southeastern Louisiana and, in 1972, became the band director at Bay High
  School in Bay St. Louis, Miss.  starting what would become a 43-year career
  sharing his passion for music. Stints with St. Martin High School and Michele
  Junior High in Biloxi would follow.
    
    
    
    Joe left an impact everywhere he went, but his greatest legacy will forever
  be at Ocean Springs High School. When he took over the program in 1984, there
  were 38 students in the high school band and just 85 in all grades. By the
  time he retired in 2015, there were 274 in the high school band, with nearly
  700 in the band program in grades 6-12.The Blue-Grey Pride band -- a name Joe
  coined himself after arriving in Ocean Springs -- received All-Superior
  recognition, the highest a band can achieve, in 28 of his 31 years at OSHS.
  Additionally, the All-Superior sweepstakes award was launched in 2007, and
  Joe's band earned that distinction all eight years prior to his
  retirement.
    
    
    
    In addition, 100 percent of the students who came out of Joe's band program
  had the opportunity for junior or senior college scholarships, if they chose
  to pursue them. In May of 2015, when Joe conducted his final concert at OSHS,
  it was announced the schools band hall would be renamed in his honor.
    
    
    
    Away from school, Joe was an avid baseball fan and a lifelong New York
  Yankees fan. He also loved all things Disney and particularly enjoyed his
  many trips to Walt Disney World, both with the band for performances and with
  his family.
    
    
    
    But for all Joes passions and interests, there was no greater love in his
  life than his family. He and his wife, Rose Van Acker-Cacibauda married in
  1986 and are the parents of three children: son, JT and daughters, Alexa and
  Zoe Cacibauda of whom he was immensely proud.
    
    
    
    At the time of his retirement, Joe was asked about his plans. Ill be
  around, he said  and he was right. Every time a student walks into the band
  hall bearing his name, every time a former student passes along his or her
  love of music, every time a band director at Ocean Springs High School
  collects an All-Superior trophy or other award, it will be because of Joe
  Cacibaudas lasting impact on his school, students, and community.
    
    
    
    He is preceded in death by his parents, Lillian and Joseph Cacibauda Sr.;
  and his sisters, Eliza Loyacano and Antoinette Harper.
    
    
    
    He is survived by his wife, Rose; his children, JT, Alexa, and Zoe; his
  sister, Patricia Harder; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

The Pride of Ocean Springs

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During the winter months, large winter storms occur from time to time. These storms can be dangerous and beautiful at the same time. This composition starts off fast, dark, and furious and moves into a lighter side during the middle section and ending as it started. Pay close attention to all articulations and dynamics throughout the piece. Maintain a perfect balance between winds and percussion. The percussion section was written for groups who have many percussionists.  Enjoy your journey through The Winter Storm.

The Winter Storm

Concert Band Part

Take a journey through the night sky.  You are the lone cowboy whose horse can fly!  This piece has been written in concert B flat and 4/4 time signature.  After the long tones sustained in the winds, you will need a strong snare drummer, who can really drive the beat into each measure all the way to the end.  At measure 44, this will require a great deal of control from the temple block performer, make sure to keep the rhythm driving as the winds play above this figure.  Lastly, make sure the winds and percussion are paying close detail to dynamics and articulations.  I hope you enjoy Space Cowboy!

Space Cowboy

This is one of my very first beginning band pieces and I decided to set
  the music to strings.  The song I Love
  Donuts was taken from a shape of a donut that resembles a whole note.  The music is written in a way that students
  will achieve beautiful tones and practice counting rhythms.

I Love Donuts

String Orchestra Score & Parts

I live in a part of the country where we RARELY see snow.  However, it does snow down here in south
  Texas.  Last time we saw snowfall was
  2017.  So you can imagine while the
  northern part of the United States is under a blanket of snow, I am dreaming
  of snowflakes and snowfall to happen again here in Brownsville, TX.  This piece is set in Concert E flat with a
   time Signature.  Most, if not all
  instrument ranges go 6-7 notes for easy access to this piece.  There are some options for solo(s) near the
  end of the piece.  If you feel your
  group isnt ready for this, then the last section can also be a soli!  I hope you enjoy my new piece!

SnowFlake Dreams

Attack of the Piglins- I am dedicating this song to my son Aaron Nickolas
  McMichael who loves Minecraft.  This
  song starts out in 4/4 time.  Be
  careful to pay close attention to the details and the dynamic shaping of this
  piece.  If you are not careful one
  section may cover up the other.  Also,
  if there are more percussionist, you can always double students on
  parts!  Overall, have fun with this
  piece and defeat the Piglins!

Attack of the Piglins

Skyfire (Grade 2) by Aaron D. McMichael blazes with energy and brilliance, capturing the awe of a sky ignited with light. Exciting rhythms, soaring melodies, and dramatic contrasts make this an inspiring work for developing ensembles, ideal for concert or festival performance.

Skyfire

One day I was sitting in the kitchen with my wife and I told her, hey I
  started a new song today and I named it December Stars.  She says to me, wow you named a song after
  me!? My birthday is this month and I am a youtube star!  So I unintentionally wrote this song for
  her, but now the song is for her!  This
  song can be used as a Christmas song or winter music!  The piece is written in  time and in
  concert E flat.  Pay careful attention
  to make sure all soft sections are balanced and fit below the melody line.  There are very few percussion parts to keep
  the song softer in nature.  I do not
  mind percussionist doubling parts! 
  Also, the dynamics play an important role in this song.  Do not forget to shape the phrases so each
  moving line is heard throughout the piece! 
  I hope you enjoy my new song December Stars!

December Stars

When the moon appears orange or yellow, it simply means that the observer
  is looking at it through more layers of the atmosphere.  Similar to the way in which the sun will
  look orange or red on the horizon, when the moons is low in the sky, the
  light from it will have to pass through more of the blue-absorbing atmosphere
  to reach the viewer's eye.  By this
  time, only yellow, orange and red light will remain unabsorbed.
    
    A Yellow moon is commonly called a Harvest Moon.  However, the phrase is more a reference to
  its earlier rising time during the fall, which often provides more light
  after sunset during the harvest season. 
  The optical illusion of an increased moon size or proximity that often
  accompanies this yellow color is called the moon illusion.  It is not the same as a supermoon, which is
  when the moon is actually closer to the planet.  This piece is set in 4/4 time in concert B
  flat.  I set the piece to have many
  lyrical moments.  It is very important
  your band pays attention to the tempo, shaping of phrases and the
  ritardandos.  Enjoy my new piece The
  Yellow Moon

The Yellow Moon

This song was originally composed by Thierry Caroubi. Written in 6/8 time, the song starts with a very dark ostinato rhythm in the keyboards and harp/pad.  The song builds in layers from the brass and woodwinds.  Eventually the melody is passed around climaxing to the middle section which then turns dark before reaching a high point again.  Pay special attention to all the little details in this song.  Make sure every part is balanced and can be heard.  For the original song go to iTunes to download "The Christmas Album" song #15 by Thierry Caroubi.  Enjoy this great new song!

Fairy-Tale Fantasy

Take a musical journey into the mind of the composer.  Everyone has his/her own way of letting out deep anger or resentment towards events and feelings.  What better way does this piece envoke calm and aggression.  Bombastic percussion, sweeping woodwinds, and fanfare from the brass make this a must for your next concert or festival program.  Take a journey to The Evil Within.

The Evil Within

set in the jungles of Brazil, you are surrounded by villagers who are
  starting a trible stomp.  The
  percussion and low winds bring us into the celebration of the trees still
  standing around them.  The winds and
  percussion play in celebration and then leads us into the percussion feature
  in the middle section.  This piece is
  set in G minor and 4/4 time.  You will
  need to have a percussion section who can help set the tempo for the
  band.  Pay close attention to dynamic
  shaping and accents around the piece. 
  There are small sections for lyrical playing!  Make sure you and your students are
  balancing the percussion vs. the winds! 
  There are times the percussion can be over bearing to the band.  Lastly, enjoy the foot stomps! Try to make
  sure you alternate feet when stomping! 
  Enjoy Jungle Stomp!

Jungle Stomp

a long time ago in a very far place there lives a witch in the dreaded dark forest.  She knew the villagers would grow tired of her presence in the woods.  This dark and evil witch always made her way through the village at night looking for things to go in her cauldron.  Every time you hear fast and repetitive notes within this piece the witch is present.  She seems annoying until the villagers decide her fate and her ultimate capture at the end.  This song is not for the faint of heart.  There are relentless and driving rhythms.  Watch out for accidentals, articulations, and shaping the phrases.  The witch is present she lives within this piece.  She dares you to play this evil song

Witch Hunt

this march is designed for young 7th and 8th grade bands/or small school
  high school bands who need a very achievable piece of music.  I have set the music to 4/4 time and
  Concert B flat.  All the wind parts are
  generally kept to 6-8 notes within the octave.  I have given plenty of opportunities for
  the percussion to shine, because most band programs have many percussionists!  You may double parts as needed.  I have also included dynamics, phrasing,
  and some accents for your students to tackle. 
  I hope you enjoy my piece The Great Summit March.

The Great Summit March

Diamond beach is a famous beach located in Iceland.  The diamonds or the melting ice blocks
  can be found all over the beach.  This
  is great opportunity to show your students the beauty of the island of
  Iceland.  This piece is set in concert
  B flat and 4/4 time signature.  The low
  brass and low woodwinds have a constant ostinato rhythm that can be heard and
  found through out this piece.  This
  piece is designed to challenge the late 6th grade into 7th grade band
  student.  Students should have a sense
  of pulse and placement of beats found on the (and) count!

Diamond Beach Adventure

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