This iconic jazz ballad hardly requires an introduction to jazz aficionados. This classic band arrangement by Alfred Reed showcases the rich harmonic language that underlines the melody with the masterful
Endlessly inventive and richly colored with the full palette of sounds available in the symphonic wind band. Contrasting moments of lyrical beauty and muscular energy are never dissonant, with more than a
An authentic arrangement of the classic Leroy Anderson hit for medium-level concert band.
The result of a commission from an alumni band in Japan, this is a lighthearted, happy piece in rondo form, full of bell tones in the brass, accompanied by jazzy harmony, long melodic lines, and lots of
The year 1951 was very productive for Leroy Anderson. In June of that year, he composed a number of his most popular pieces for a recording project with Decca records, many of which were played for the
Expose your musicians and audiences to the musical writings of Samuel Coleridge Taylor this holiday season. Originally written for full orchestra, it's adapted here for concert band. The harp part is
Composed to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the University of Kansas, this striking work begins with optional offstage chimes (one or two sets) to depict the daily ringing of the campus bells. Trumpets
This one-movement work was commissioned by Barnes' longtime friend and collaborator Dr. Mark Rogers. Like so many famous works for bassoon, it is based in F major. The piece is in a modified five-part rondo
This decidedly British march was written during World War II to celebrate the volunteer American airmen who served with great distinction during the Battle of Britain. A number of well-known tunes were
Composed during the summer and fall of 1974, this was premiered in the spring semester of 1976. The following year, the symphony was awarded the American Bandmasters Ostwald Composition prize, which led to
A musical kaleidoscope of the real old-fashioned Fourth of July, you can almost hear the firecrackers and see the skyrockets and pinwheels filling the air with a pattern of noise and color. This, together
This reimagined band edition breathes new life into an absolute gem. This edition features the first full score offered with the parts as well as an alternate transposition in the key of C to avoid some of
This delightful work is "pure" Grainger! Originally the final movement of his suite "In a Nutshell," Grainger rescored this piece for Military Band, Piano and Tuneful Percussion. Written in his most popular
Goblins... brooms... pumpkins... a musical witches' brew that simmers and boils over. All the creatures of darkness spring to life to celebrate an unholy sabbath; they dance to music that alternates between
Inspired by the old Christmas prints of Currier and Ives, this piece re-creates the emotional flavor and atmosphere of the yuletide season of bygone days. Set against a wide expanse of snow is a farmhouse,
Like his signature piece Sleigh Ride, this work is another example of Anderson's extraordinary ability to sketch a nostalgic scene in sound on a small canvas with great economy of composition.
A lively concert band arrangement of the Leroy Anderson classic.