Lyrical Selections for Concert Band

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Dedicated to legendary educator and conductor Dr. Paula Crider, this dramatic work explores a variety of emotions and musical styles to honor the heart and soul of this amazing woman! A wistful and tender

This beautiful piece is a carefully paced memorial work. The title refers to the planet Jupiter, and the music incorporates the famous chorale by Gustav Holst. The familiar melody is hinted at early and

"Hope springs eternal" is a line from an Alexander Pope poem published in 1734. This composition reflects the resilience of the human spirit. The music is reverent and contemplative, with emotional ebbs and

Based on the well-known hymn I Know That My Redeemer Lives, here is a carefully crafted setting for young players. Whether used to teach important concepts of lyric style playing or as an

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Here is a beautifully scored lyric work for winds based on the poignant and expressive chorale classic by René Clausen. Rich in textures and flowing lines, this is a wonderful addition to the

This beautiful lyric composition has established itself in the repertoire for full concert band. The arrangement has been skillfully adapted for flexible instrumentation, retaining the rich chorale flavor

An adaptable arrangement of Whitacre's beautiful work created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This brilliant and lyrical work will be one of the highlights of your next concert. An audio track that

This tender ballad is filled with a range of emotions in the form of a lullaby from a parent to a grown child embarking on a life of their own. The soothing beauty of the original melody is retained while

Here is an emotion-filled arrangement for young players based on the folk tune Down to the River to Pray. It contains a touching air of sadness which is lifted when a musical glimmer brings hope

This tender melody was originally a choral work entitled All Praise to Thee with text based on a chorale written by Martin Luther and first published in 1524. This wonderfully musical

This careful adaptation of the traditional Irish folk song and its heartfelt melody uses lush harmonies, varieties in texture, and carefully paced emotional peaks to create a marvelous setting for young

From Leonard Bernstein's 1956 operetta Candide, the remarkably beautiful closing number has gone on to become a beloved and familiar classic, taking on a life all its own. Arranged here for younger

The composer wrote this moving work after recognizing the need for well-paced lyric pieces for young players. Heartfelt and touching, it features a mournful melody that winds its way through a

Using very modest ranges and easy rhythms with no syncopation, the composer has created this tender lyric piece that evokes the beauty of nature as the season turns to spring. Perfect for teaching the

Suitable for contest or festival use, this early American hymn tune features a wonderful flowing melody, warm harmonies, and a variety of dynamic contrasts. Well written and scored for flexible

The title of this expansive work draws inspiration from a poem by Robert Frost, and the thematic material is a creative interpretation of the English folk song Seventeen Come Sunday. Differing from

This memorable choral anthem has been skillfully and faithfully adapted for young bands and is a magnificent addition to concert or festival programs. The careful scoring also allows for groups with

Beautifully arranged by J. Eric Wilson along with the composer, this version for wind band maintains all the wonder and magic of the original choral work. The opening is ethereal and somber, with sustained

The first movement from "Everything Beautiful" is spectacular and will surround your students and audiences in layers of emotion. Premiered by Maestro Eugene Migliaro Corporon conducting the National Honor

Composed in the 1700s, this traditional Irish lament of homesickness has become a tender and beloved melody appearing on countless recordings. Also known as The Wind from the South or An Gaoth

This beautiful and sensitive composition was written to celebrate the beginning of United Sound, an organization whose purpose is to put instruments into the hands of special-needs