Based on two rhythmic motifs, this tightly-knit composition is aggressive from start to finish. Adding to the excitement is driving percussion writing and creative use of dissonance. This will totally
This one is sure to have everyone buzzing with excitement! Playful melodies, easy chromaticism, and colorful orchestration including the buzzing of mouthpieces and mutes for brass combine to make a winning
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 is also an
With both education and excitement firmly in mind, this exhilarating concert opener was created to assist in developing young musicians' comprehension of 16th notes. Careful scoring, purposeful repetition,
With both education and excitement firmly in mind, this exciting concert opener was created to assist in developing young musicians' comprehension of sixteenth notes. Careful scoring, purposeful repetition,
The spectrum of colors and scents of flowers serves as the inspiration for this sensitive work. Lyrical melodies and careful attention to orchestration and range makes this an achievable work for young
Add a touch of whimsy and joy to your next concert! Inspired by the composer's love of Percy Grainger, Frogs combines many "Grainger-isms" with quirky percussion and accessible rhythms and ranges
Your audience and performers will be charmed by this idyllic, cheerful march! Take a stroll across the countryside as your ensemble plays pleasant tunes reminiscent of British marches. Its quirky character
This good-natured work for young band illustrates a group of elves dancing and prancing through a winter landscape. It's mildly humorous and mischievous, with dynamic and stylistic changes being somewhat
Set sail for the high seas in this exciting concert march! The music tells the tale of a band of pirates exploring a mysterious island. Minor modality, familiar sea songs, intriguing counterpoint, and
Set sail for the high seas in this exciting new concert march! The music tells the tale of a band of pirates exploring a mysterious island. Minor modality, familiar sea songs, intriguing counterpoint, and
This highly evocative work invokes the air of exotic mystery that surrounds the art of snake charming. An eastern scale, very colorful percussion writing, aleatoric techniques, and an optional loud or
This flexible work is a mediation on the virtue of hope. It is an exciting concert opener that is a perfect vehicle for teaching 7/8 time to your young musicians. It also uses seven permutations of 7/8 time
The aim of this work is to show that in the face of adversity, hope is a better choice than despair. This exciting concert opener is the perfect vehicle for teaching 7/8 time to your young musicians, as it
An optional acoustic guitar solo sets up the first melody of this tuneful work, presented in solo flute. The piece then proceeds in an irresistibly logical way to paint a picture of a group of friends