Numbers 24

One of America's most historic moments was accompanied by this very unique work, composed especially for the occasion and performed by a quartet of America's finest artists - Yo-Yo Ma, Itzhak Perlman,

Three popular American hymns - Cleansing Fountain; Amazing Grace and Come, Thou Fount - explore the wide range of the concert band's capabilities and incorporate some fresh and

Enjoy a trip to the rolling hills and galloping horses of Bluegrass country. This great original work delivers a very tuneful nod to old Appalachian-style dance music while providing an excellent exercise

Based on the idioms of traditional Irish music, this fanfare for band celebrates the turn of the millennium in the year 2000. To highlight this momentous event, the Irish themes morph into something

The technical capabilities of the woodwinds are on full display in this fun, lively, and jaunty setting of the treasured Irish hymn. Expertly scored to capture that authentic Irish sound, this work is an

Celtic Spirit was written in 2008 by Bill Douglas. This is a work for Flute Quartet. It is scored for Fl.1,2,3 and Alto Fl. There are 3 movements: 1.) Dancing in the Wind; 2.) Azure; 3.) Spirit

This particular arrangement for saxophone ensemble was created using Grainger's piano solo version. The dynamic and tempo indications are Grainger's own words and, although rather unusual, provide some

An excellent modern retelling of a Renaissance classic. Lots of exquisite colors and plenty of technique to go around. This multi-movement work presents a brass tacet woodwind feature in mvt. 2 and a

A suite of Scottish folk songs, this work has the beautiful and memorable melodies that make a concert something special. Rich, too, in historical relevance, the arrangement offers concert band musicians

Inspired by the music of Scotland, this stellar original opens with a strathspey written in a bold and majestic manner. A brief transition introduces the beautiful Scottish carol Christ Child's

A setting of two traditional Irish folk songs: The Moorlough Shore recounts a young man's love for a girl who loves another, a sailor. She tells him she will wait seven years for her true love's

Irish Tune from County Derry is a setting of the now-famous tune known as Londonderry Air. This ancient folk tune was found by Grainger in the 1855 publication The Petrie

These folksongs date back hundreds of years and this setting preserves the bright, upbeat spirit of the original melodies. Three movements represent a different folk tune: Movement 1 County

The suite is based on three well-known Irish folk songs: I'll Tell Me Ma; My Lagan Love and The Flower of Sweet Strabane. These three songs loosely represent various times in the

Originally a river song among fur traders on the Missouri River, this arrangement of the iconic folk melody recalls the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley - not bathed in golden sunlight, but blanketed by

Marking the centennial of World War I, this medley highlights seven songs popular during this era: It's a Long Way to Tipperary; Good Morning, Mr. Zip-Zip-Zip; Roses of Picardy; How Ya Gonna Keep 'Em

In the tradition of Britten, Holst, and Vaughan Williams before him, British composer John Rutter has composed a wonderful work for strings based on the rich legacy of the folk music of the British Isles.

Absolutely gorgeous! The hymns arranged for this composition - The Morning Trumpet; Resignation and The Promised Land - are taken from the Southern Harmony collection. These

These two charming folk melodies from Norwegian composer and violinist Johan Svendsen (1840-1911) were first published in 1876 and 1878, respectively. Svendsen's skilled orchestration reflects the folk