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Santa's Sleigh Ride by Ryan Meeboer is a creative arrangement of "Up on the Housetop" as it would be heard in various cultures from around the world. The original melody has been mixed with traditional songs or has been modified to fit the style of music well known to these cultures. Regions covered by Santa during this clever arrangement include The Caribbean, Hawaii, India, Japan and the USA. (4:00)

Santa's Sleigh Ride

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Baska j' Malo Selo is a Croatian folk melody that uses simple rhythms and a range suitable for beginning players. The melody flows throughout the ensemble, and the use of colorful percussion helps to propel this work along.

Baska

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The Great Jingle Bell Chase conjures images of Santa Claus running behind on Christmas Eve and desperately trying to deliver all the presents before the sun comes up!  The piece is a combination of "Jingle Bells" at the beginning and "The Hallelujah Chorus" at the end. Fast paced and furious, this high-energy piece will leave you out of breath!

The Great Jingle Bell Chase

"Motitus" is Finnish military slang for totally encircling an enemy unit - in effect, an entrapment. This piece depicts an army trapping its enemy in this circle. Using only the first seven notes learned in most method books, this piece is great to use with beginning musicians or to further develop the musicality of developing musicians.

Motitus

As the title would suggest, this is a reflective piece that is primarily a piano solo with wind and percussion accompaniment. Elgin Mills is the name of street that the composer often travels along on his way to work. In the middle of a farmer's field are two lone trees that stand majestic in all seasons. These trees were the inspiration for this lyrical slow piece. The piano part is not difficult and offers the chance at some expressive playing.

Elgin Mills Reflection

Queen Anne's Revenge was the final ship sailed by Edward Thatch, also known as the pirate, Blackbeard. Recently, there have been some archaeological expeditions to find the remains of the sunken ship, all of which is reflected by this piece. To give the "Pirate-like" feeling to the music, it has been composed in 6/8 time, as have many pieces about pirates. This great piece captures the spirit of pirates on the high seas.

The Last Voyage of the Queen Anne's Revenge

Written in the carefree style of the music popular in North America at the turn of the 20th century, the concerts in band shells throughout Canada and the United States featured such compositional types as theme and variations, orchestral transcriptions, waltzes, overtures, rags, and marches. This four-movement suite presents a typical concert from that time in a single multimovement work.

The Golden Age

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This piece is a musical representation of the last push to achieve a goal. It's suspenseful, dramatic, exciting, emotional, and most importantly, fun to play! (3:00)

The Final Descent

Racing the Horizon by David Marlatt is a dynamic and exciting piece for developing musicians. Bold fanfares and smooth legato sections introduce players to precise rhythmic work as well as contrasting styles. Melody is found in various voices to add interest for all.

Racing the Horizon

Brass Quintet

This famous duet between the characters Lakme and Mallika comes from Delibes' opera "Lakme," and has been used in several movie soundtracks. It has been transcribed for a five part woodwind ensemble, with flexible instrumentation options available for each part.

Flower Duet from "Lakme"

Woodwind Choir Flexible

A great example of Baroque style and articulations, this incredibly famous piece has been arranged for a five part interchangeable woodwind ensemble. This bold and majestic piece is suitable for contest use as well as a variety of concert venues.

Rondeau

Woodwind Choir

A musical depiction of an orc army ready to storm the castle – intense, dramatic crescendos and suspenseful chords are complemented with strong themes in all voices. Lots of energy and excitement is created with limited notes suitable for this level. Fun to play and great for an audience to enjoy, this is an ideal concert or contest selection. (2:15)

The Darkest Hour

A reflection of the beauty of freshly fallen snow on the ground, on the limbs of the trees, sparkling in the winter sun undisturbed by human footprints – this is truly a stunning experience. This simple lyrical piece is a fine introduction to smooth legato playing for beginning musicians. (2:15)

Gentle Snow

Perfect for beginning woodwind groups, this energetic, uplifting piece can be fun for both players to perform and listeners to hear. It calls for fast fingers while remaining entirely within an accessible range for each instrument. Flexible instrumentation allows for various combinations of different woodwinds or French horn make this piece suitable for any group.

Western Fair

Woodwind Ensemble Flexible Arrangement

Engaging and accessible, this beginning band piece uses a range of just seven notes (concert B-flat to A-flat), making it both approachable and rewarding to play. It begins with a slow, mysterious section, symbolizing the search for an ancient artifact hidden in time. When the artifact is discovered, the tempo shifts dramatically, transforming into an exciting and fast-paced section that conveys the energy and intrigue of uncovering the ancient treasure. This piece will quickly become a favorite among students, combining playability with the thrill of performing a piece that feels dynamic and adventurous. With its clear narrative and emphasis on fun, it's sure to be a highlight for young bands and their audiences alike. (2:15)

Artifact

This musical reflection of the bustling life of a big city opens with fanfare-like chords to represent the perfection of this wonderful place. The melody is found throughout the ensemble, giving opportunities for all the instruments to shine.

Utopia

The two famous hymns Christ the Lord Is Risen Today and Jesus Christ Has Risen Today have been arranged as an accompaniment for the original hymn. This can be used to replace an organ or to augment it. There is trumpet descant arranged for each hymn that can be played on the final verse.

Two Easter Hymns

Brass Quintet with Organ

This composition is a set of five variations on an original theme and each with their own character. With a wide variety of alternate parts provided, this is an ideal mix and match piece for any 3 instruments including optional percussion. Parts for each line include: Flute, Oboe/Violin, Trumpet/Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Viola, Tenor Saxophone, Horn, Trombone/Euphonium/Bassoon, Baritone Saxophone, Tubas, Cello and Bass.

Novelette

Mixed Trio

O Magnum Mysterium is one of de Victoria's most popular choral works. This arrangement for brass quartet will make a powerful addition to any concert or recital.

O Magnum Mysterium

2 Trumpets, Horn, Trombone Quartet

The Dragon King, China's first emperor, was crowned in 221 BC. He unified the various states throughout the country and led with an iron hand. Some of the massive projects he ordered were the construction of the Great Wall of China, a new palace, and an enormous tomb containing the famous Terracotta Army. This work by David Marlatt captures the grandeur and boldness of this leader and features the use of the pentatonic scale, giving this piece an Asian feel. (3:50)

The Dragon King

Woodwind Quintet

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