Joel 2

This beautiful composition explores the rich sonority of the concert band. This lyrical setting has nice parts for every performer and will demand the utmost control and sensitivity from both conductor and

The second movement of Three Folk Song Settings for Band, this hauntingly beautiful setting provides a lyrical contrast to the two outer movements. The touching lullaby, thought to be of

A fresh and modern setting of this beloved lullaby featuring gentle as well as powerful counterpoint, rich harmony, sweeping woodwind lines, and soaring brass. Beautiful!

This moving hymn has long been a staple in celebrations of life and for comfort in moments of sorrow; this setting is meant as a celebration of the life of a fellow musician and composer. The impassioned

This wonderful opportunity for expressive playing begins with percussion in a music-box lullaby style. Emotional effect is achieved through plenty of dynamic contrast and warm colors attained through

Originally written for organ, this thoughtful and expressive work adapts perfectly for four-part flex band. Whether performing with four players or a full wind ensemble, the long, cantabile melodic lines

This salute to Americana is a gorgeous ballad based on several folk songs about rivers. Flowing lyrical lines, rich harmonic language, and sonorous chorale scoring drive this composition to a wonderful peak

Inspired by the shimmering night sky in northern latitudes, this picturesque number paints a glorious astral nightscape. Listeners are taken on a journey that starts with quiet sounds as a single star

From the opening thin layers of sound, a broad, sweeping feel emerges, sprinkled with active lines depicting nature awakening. Developing bands will learn much from performing this work and will most

This emotional work is an illustration of the months of autumn. The colorful orchestration alternates between hopeful and bittersweet harmonies as motives and melodies are passed around to all instruments.

A beautiful lyrical piece that holds the listener's engagement from beginning to end. Excellent orchestrations explore a wide variety of colors while careful scoring creates peaks and valleys that bring out

The title aptly describes this genuinely exquisite work for band. While not technically challenging, this music requires control of tone, intonation, and harmonic sensitivity.

This delicate work begins with piano and horn and slowly builds to a triumphant and hopeful tone. It is an exploration of tone color just as much as it is melodic structure and dynamic impact. A muted

Original melodies are used to capture the essence of beautiful Celtic folk songs. This ballad is lush, richly scored, and contains beautiful countermelodies that are every bit as beautiful as the main

A beautiful musical message of gratitude alternates between moments of vulnerability and powerful passages that reflect comfort and trust. Soaring phrases combine with ever-changing chordal progressions,

This lush ballad is a setting of a lullaby tune that has been passed down through at least five generations of the composer’s family. As few as five players and as many as you can muster will take the

A beautiful piece for concert band featuring fresh harmonies and lush orchestration connects performers and audiences together in an emotional and fulfilling journey. A modern take on Baroque-era chorales,

Dedicated to the memory of the many firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty, this respectful piece pays tribute with solemn sounds of rising and falling melodic lines that create

This heartfelt lyrical work is dedicated to all first responders who paid the ultimate price to keep others safe. Excellent scoring uses rich sonorities and haunting harmonic progressions to underscore a

Written in 1873, this is one of the best-known choral works of composer, organist and teacher Josef Rheinberger. Displaying an exceptional lyric quality and utilizing a full range of dynamic contrast, this

This emotionally charged piece is dedicated to the passing of a beloved family member. The expressive writing leads through moving sections of tranquility, tension, peacefulness, and discord that accompany

Austere and beautiful, these two Ave Marias were written about 400 years apart for Masses in both the Catholic and Russian Orthodox Churches. The intensely spiritual nature of these two works makes