The Can-Can is a physically demanding dance that features high kicking, skirt shaking and other lively body movements. The arranger's treatment of this dance capitalizes on its energetic nature to
This four-movement work is a celebration of conductors and the gestures they use to communicate. After an opening of warm-up sounds, an exciting mixed-meter movement ensues, followed by a Grainer-esque
In this authentic transcription, flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, and cornet all make notable solo contributions. There are at least ten separate tunes, each exhibiting a singular character, making
This big, bright overture is a worthy challenge for the very best concert bands. Musically descriptive, the composer was inspired to write this work during his morning commute, complete with lots of
This piece opens with a heroic and grandiose melody heralded by the trumpets. Throughout, bits of a school song are heard, first introduced by horns and later passed through various sections and soloists;