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Cartoon chaos abounds in this show-stopper! Inspired by the music of Carl Stalling, the master of cartoon music, this work acts as the score to a "lost" episode. A lone hunter chases his longtime adversary

Inspired by a high school student who found happy moments even in the face of cancer, this uplifting work combines engaging rhythms, energetic melodies, bombastic percussion, and hints of Beethoven's

Named after both Columbia, the female personification of the New World and the United States, and the city of Columbia, Missouri, this exciting work is sure to be an audience favorite. Hints of Americana,

Your audience will barely be able to stay in their seats as the energy of the groove overwhelms them. This infectious work evokes the qualities of many folk dances and combines them in exciting new ways. A

This somewhat dark and edgy concert march is written in minor mode with the militaristic first half of the march in stark contrast to the lyrical trio. An expertly-written easy concert march that

The climactic theme from Saint Saen's Third Symphony serves as the primary thematic material for this amazing arrangement. The main theme is first presented in a fanfare which gives way to an off-kilter

The natural beauty of the Cumberland National Park serves as the inspriation for this colorful and emotional work. Presented as an attacca suite in four movements, it depicts the passing of the seasons in

Take a journey into the dark side with this thrilling and dramatic work. War, Pestilence, Famine, and Death are each illustrated vividly in this compelling suite for wind ensemble. A great choice for

Fracas (noun): a noisy, disorderly disturbance or fight; riotous brawl; uproar. This perfectly describes this pulsating work by composer Randall Standridge that serves as a spiritual follow-up to his piece

Robert Sheldon is at the peak of his compositional prowess! Inspired by skydiving, this work rockets through a variety of ascending and descending lines while an ever-present sense of rhythm provides an

Hold on to your seats! The styles of Saint-Saens and Shostakovich have been channeled to create a rollicking galop that your players and audience are sure to love! Careful scoring, catchy melodies, and a

Mambo rhythms and exciting melodies unite in this "ballet" for wind ensemble. Catchy rhythms, colorful percussion, and a distinct dance feel engage performers and audience alike. Great for conductors, this

Inspired by the Great Lakes region, this cinematic work will be a highlight of your next performance! Beginning with gentle melodies, this work evokes the mood of a waterscape at dawn. It then picks up into

The joy the composer experienced while writing this very creative work comes shining through in many guises as the work unfolds. A meditation on the creative process, it progresses through four major

This charming collection of dances is inspired by the natural beauty of Mexico. Orchestral scoring and joyful rhythms combine to paint a musical portrait of the flora found in the diverse and beautiful

Movement 2 of this charming collection of dances inspired by the natural beauty of Mexico is named for the Mexican white pine. Orchestral scoring and joyful rhythms combine to paint a musical portrait of

This charming collection of dances is inspired by the natural beauty of Mexico. Orchestral scoring and joyful rhythms combine to paint a musical portrait of the flora found in the diverse and beautiful

The fourth and final movement of this charming collection of dances inspired by the natural beauty of Mexico is named for the ceiba tree which can grow over 200 feet tall. Orchestral scoring and joyful

MacFarlane's Lantern is the name that some Scottish Highland clans called the moon, as Clan MacFarlane was well known for nighttime cattle raids. This exciting work combines a mischievous character, duple