Practicing long tones, scales and other fundamentals is an essential part of a daily routine, but it can sometimes come across as tedious. All of that changes with this collection of important
Commissioned by the National String Project Consortium, this gorgeous lyrical work for beginning and developing string students can be performed alone as an intermediate-level piece or with multi-level
Written to simultaneously depict the journey of graduating seniors with the composer’s own journey to the other side of the world without his family, the music pulls at every emotional string it can
Break down barriers with this energetic, joyous celebration of creativity and possibility! The persistent rhythmic drive combines with woodwind flourishes and heroic brass fanfares, resulting in a
This fanfare-style work celebrates the famous quote by Plato in which he states "Music gives ... wings to the mind [and] flight to the imagination." Despite using only six notes and basic rhythms, the work
This spirited work depicts a parade in Scotland from a spectator's viewpoint. Based on the popular folk song Aiken Drum, the piece layers various elements to create the iconic sound of Scottish
Follow in the footsteps of Olympians and experience the strength, passion and commitment of these incredible athletes. The soft, rich opening foreshadows the powerful music that follows. Aggressive rhythms
Opening with a thriving energetic rhythm, this exciting piece features a memorable dance-like melody that will stay with the listener long after the celebration is over. Moving through simple meter changes
This stunning work pays homage to regal Renaissance-style music while completely reimagining it with contemporary twists and turns. The noble nature is represented by themes that weave throughout,
Drawing on some of the composer's early influences, including John Barnes Chance and Ottorino Respighi, this mature and powerful work explores the dark and mystical while adding elements of intensity and
Experience the International Space Station through the power of music. This epic three-movement work musically depicts several astronauts' first-hand accounts of launch, first experiences of floating and a
This fun and somewhat whimsical dance depicts a broken marionette that is attempting to dance, but struggles because of tangled strings and other problems. Eventually, it appears that the marionette has
Enhance your warm-up and develop stellar intonation with this thoughtful set of ten intonation studies and chorales. Designed to help students hear harmony in a logical and progressive way, exercises
Simple aleatoric devices and clever effects combine to tell the story of a haunted clock factory and its mischievous inhabitants. Beginning with the sound of a single clock, additional clocks seemingly come
This powerful and contemplative lyrical work explores a wealth of emotions. Beginning in a very subdued manner, the music slowly and steadily builds, becoming more and more uplifting throughout. Deceptive
This bold fanfare uses comfortable ranges yet achieves moments of great power, harmonic intricacy, and excitement. The opening features massive percussion along with dialogues between brass and woodwinds.
Commissioned to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the music begins very solemnly, referring to the "tears" of oil that continue to be shed daily by the sunken ship. The section
This stunning and emotional work is based on the single word "grace." Largely original, the music weaves a tapestry of solitude, tension, patience and peace. Toward the end of the work, the melody of
Inspired by a trip to Australia, this programmatic work depicts the fictitious yet wildly popular drop bear. The ominous opening portrays the eerie feeling of walking about, not knowing if one of these
Drawing on the contrast of darkness against light, this innovative work is menacing at times, seemingly innocent at others, and nearly out of control at its most volatile moments. A static rhythmic pulse
Written in response to the tragic events in Kiev in 2014, this music draws on the old Ukrainian folk song Plyve Kacha, which became an anthem for many protestors as a symbol of national pride while