Introduce students to simple cut time and the key of G minor with this lively piece. A consistent rhythmical motif propels the momentum forward, and the staccato bowings highlighting the rising and falling

Rob Parks titled Blue Steel after a steel drum group he played in at the University of Kentucky, and the musical inspiration is easy to hear. The piece uses calypso rhythms, steel drum "strumming"

Relive the movie! This fantastic medley can be performed with the band arrangement by the same name.

A stately original concert march honoring the USS New York, built partly from 7.5 tons of steel from the fallen World Trade Center towers.

Punctuated percussion statements fuel the pulsating energy of this descriptive piece. This programmatic work celebrates the grit and resolve of this resilient industrial community over the past century. The

Imagine a blade smith in medieval times, working the forge as he heats the metal molten hot so he can hammer it into a beautiful knight's weapon. A brake drum simulates this sound, along with scrapes

This programmatic work depicts the sounds of an early steel mill. Carefully written so it can be performed in the first year of instruction, it uses only the first notes learned in most band methods. Young

This arrangement epitomizes John Henry's skill as a steel-drivin' man: strong, bold and full of energy and guts. Great teaching piece for stylization and historical context. With traditional harmonizations,

This modern concert overture treats the listener and performer to a myriad of styles and moods. The piece begins with a heavy, ponderous theme which depicts the limestone quarries that first earned Joliet

Brooding melodies that rise like mist over dark, churning chords give way to a warm, yearning section, returning for a rousing finish. The lush, romantic sound and the dramatic expressiveness thrill while

Take your lap steel guitar playing to the next level with this great package that will teach you how to play solos, licks and backups, all over the fretboard, in any key, plus teach you how to navigate in

Part 2 of the "Man of Steel" show consists of the poignant and beautiful Goodbye My Son. Beginning quietly with a horn or alto sax solo, it provides a striking contrast and

This is Part 1 of a three-part halftime show based on the stunning music from the hit motion picture "Man of Steel." Hans Zimmer has emerged as one of the most important film composers of our time, and this

Part 3 of the "Man of Steel" halftime show opens with a powerful and driving percussion feature based on the Oil Rig action scene. A reprise of the main theme leads into the

Ella Wheeler Wilcox's historical poem vividly describes impressions of a locomotive as if it were a living being of flesh and blood. With a quick-paced minor key setting, dynamic contrasts, and rhythmic

This book and CD set includes traditional calypso and pop classics with virtual steel band backing tracks and treble clef lead sheets for any melodic instrument. Excellent material for casual solo

Bold and powerful melodic writing combined with strong percussion such as gong and brake drum make this a great original work for beginning band. All instruments get the melody and play a wide range of