This beautiful and frequently performed lullaby is thought to be of African American origin. This delicate and lush setting for concert band will stretch and showcase your ensemble's...
In this arrangement of a classic hymn, the introductory sixteen measures are melody-only. Most parts show cue notes, allowing the conductor to choose any single instrument, or combination of instruments, to
Perfect for Memorial Day or any patriotic occasion, the national ballad America is given new life in this dramatic setting. Featuring solemn percussion throughout, majestic trumpet flourishes are
This Christmas medley of six wonderful carols can be heard over and over again and never lose their magic. Combined in an ambitious, fresh, and exciting new setting, this is definitely not just another
Looking for something fun to play? The Band Played On was arranged specifically for municipal bands to offer the audience an opportunity to stand and join the band in a sing-a-long. The work is
Looking for something fun to play and sure to be a crowd pleaser? This is a historically "American" work, written by a German immigrant composer, and dedicated to an American president. Put this on your
Conceived as a fanfare to precede the presentation of The Star-Spangled Banner, this work can be presented in three different ways: (1) as a concert selection, (2) as a narrated work describing the
This is the famous Pachelbel Canon... even though it isn't! The music borrows freely from Pachelbel's melodies and infinitely maintains the repeating eight notes of the bass line, but unlike a
Looking for a great concert opener? This short, highly animated fanfare packs a lot of excitement into a small amount of time. Great thematic writing, powerful brass chords, soaring horn lines, sweeping
Perhaps the most beautiful of Johann Sebastian Bach's melodies, Come, Sweet Death has been transcribed for band reflecting performance interpretations created by conductor/orchestrator Leopold
This concert band arrangement provides soloistic opportunities for many players and explores a variety of tonal colorations. The tune is poignant, and the minor key offers opportunities for rich
This classic funeral march, rescored for concert band, provides a rewarding musical challenge as well as a deep emotional response from both musicians and audiences. The dramaticism, when tastefully
In 1960, the U.S. Navy Band on the way to play a reception for then-President Dwight D. Eisenhower was involved in a mid-air plane collision over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This work, based on John B. Dyke's
Early American folk tunes and composed hymn tunes provide delightful, spirited melodies which offer present-day opportunities for exploration of new harmonies and rhythms. Oliver Holden's hymn
This concert band arrangement on NATIONAL HYMN, also known as "God of Our Fathers" with music composed by George Warren, builds on Warren's trumpeting introduction and following majestic hymn tune. It is
This improvisatory work for solo oboe and concert band is very expressive, allowing a lot of freedom for interpretation. Technical issues, besides some range demands, are only moderately difficult. This
An exciting work for advanced concert band. This single-movement composition is divided into four scenarios which the composer calls "stories without words," suggesting romance, comedy, adventure, and
This descriptive work combines the sounds of birds and babbling water in its portrayal of a small country chapel in central Virginia. There are light moments where woodwinds play and times when dark
This is a delightfully modern version of five carols dating from the 13th through 16th centuries. Percussionists will be kept busy as there are generous solo and soli passages for them as well as woodwind
Opera singer Antonina Chehovska described this extremely popular Ukrainian folksong as being so well known it could almost be a second Ukrainian national anthem. This arrangement was inspired by hearing a
This romantic work lends itself to creative interpretation on the part of both soloist and accompanying wind and percussion instruments which often share in what is perhaps more aptly described as a