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Arctic Landscapes was inspired by the vast expansive landscapes of the arctic as well as the blustering cold winds. The piece begins mysteriously and quietly before a sudden tempo change that

The beautiful light and colors of sunset are the inspiration for this piece. Just as sunsets can paint the most vivid hues of orange and yellow, the careful scoring and textures create varied and appealing

Let your students walk on the wild side with this descriptive musical adventure. With the exciting epic opening, explosive percussion feature and intense, climatic ending, this thrilling work delivers

Here is a brand new arrangement of the Appalachian song, Every Night When the Sun Goes In, or sometimes called, Every Night When the Sun Goes Down, or sometimes, just When the Sun

This composition is a truly fun piece for students who have been playing for just a few months. Lively and energetic, it's fueled by a cool rock beat in the percussion section and infectious rhythmic vamps

This piece presents the story of a princess traveling through an enchanted forest and encountering delights and pleasures that place her under a magical spell. The piece is in 3/4 time and opens with a

Pavel Grigorievich Chesnokov was born in Vladimir, near Moscow on 24 October 1877. At an early age, Chesnokov gained recognition as a great conductor and choirmaster. This reputation earned him a position

The gentle sound of mallets introduce the quiet start of a new day. As the clouds and mist slowly clear, the far-off sound of woodwinds are heard, gradually increasing in volume. With the addition of brass

This piece was inspired by the original fairy tale written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The tale, comprised of seven stories, was first published December 1844. The seventh story opens in the

A touching original selection that will highlight any young band's holiday concert. The use of a very simple sleigh bell part in the percussion section and slight hints at familiar holiday melodies create a

An emotional and moving original work that is sure to affect all who hear it. This hauntingly beautiful lyric selection provides a quiet, musical moment during a concert, or as

Natalia Tomasello was a fine musician student at Fresno State during my years as Director of Bands at Fresno State.  Her dedication to her first teaching assignment was admirable and I wanted to write

This intense and dramatic work was inspired after witnessing the fearsome power of an out-of-control wildfire. The music is as relentless as the spreading flames, rapidly moving through the

Yo, Angels, Deck Them Halls! was composed and dedicated to the John F. Kennedy Junior High School Bands of Hanford, California, Michelle Schofield and Jennifer Broussard, Directors.  Both of