This lively allegro is the third and final movement from Mozart's Tenth Symphony. Arranged here in the key of F Major, the work has all the charm of early Mozart, with a catchy melody in the A section and
Imagine a host of angels singing praises and flying and diving around a divine light shining bright in the sky. Such an image comes to mind when listening to this exuberant work. The joyous celebration is
The title is the Latin word for silver, and this vibrant work practically shines with its brilliant sounds. The opening 7/8 section gives a nod to composer Claude T. Smith as it leads to a high-spirited
This captivating work is themed around a mythical warrior of legend who wields both magical spells and swords. The composer incorporates this dichotomy of soldier and scholar throughout the fabric of the
A community spring celebration parade provided the inspiration for this upbeat feel-good march. The lighthearted melody is supported by bouncy rhythms, breezy countermelodies, and active parts for everyone,
This authentic work captures the spirit of Chinese music beautifully with the use of a pentatonic scale, a synthesized mandolin, and solos for flute and piccolo. Brave Spirit begins with a
This musical celebration was inspired by the simple ideas of joy, exhilaration, and good will, and it liberally exudes all of these qualities. A perfect concert opener, this engaging piece can be used for
Standridge has arranged this reverent and somewhat sad-sounding hymn in honor of the life and influence of his grandmother, who passed away in 2012. Moving from moments of quiet beauty though hugely
In this deeply emotional work, the composer draws his inspiration from the Greek poet Arion. Featuring haunting solos from the bass clarinet, Standridge once again demonstrates his range of musicianship in
Join with these adventurers as they venture forth, promoting the royal creed as they spread justice and righteousness throughout the land. This march for band has a definite fantasy flair and uses modal and
The final movement of "The Darklands Symphony"wraps the work up in a very gripping way, musically depicting a daring escape from the castle DarkHeart. Its dark, brooding nature is portrayed by the driving
This musical setting paints a portrait of three characters that live in an imaginary world. The first movement represents Prince Loon, the many-faced prince whose changing features and moods are heard in
This highly expressive band work was first dreamed by the composer as a choral work of the same name, using the words of the poem “Dreams in the Dusk” by Carl Sandburg. It had its wind
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
Just as the process of forging turns metal into something spectacular, this piece uses the same idea of shaping and hammering sound into a finely crafted musical product. Metallic percussion, short
"There are people whose brilliance continues to light the world though they are no longer among the living". - Author Unknown This varied, eclectic band work was written in memory of a former member of the