Suspense, mystery, and adventure converge in this brilliant original work. Inspired by classic thrillers, it seeks to find truth in a world of deceit and conflict. Certain to keep audiences on the edge of
Written for the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I and dedicated to General John J. Pershing, this march has a special place in the history of the concert band. It is a patriotic salute of
Commissioned by Franklin & Marshall College, this piece captures a sense of sheer joy, festivity, and celebration.
The safe scoring makes this tuneful overture playable by all levels of high school bands. A rewarding challenge that is enjoyable to play.
Unleash the spirit of adventure and embrace the wild beauty of the Alaskan wilderness. Inspired by the legendary Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, this stirring musical journey is a testament to the human
This reverent and harmony-rich setting uses a theme from Joachim Neander to full effect. A wealth of musical opportunities for your ensemble and wonderful moments for your audience.
A fresh and colorful portrait of the Appalachian Mountains, this work will fill your audience with unbridled joy. Lively melodies juxtaposed with a contemplative chorale convey a sense of youthful vivacity.
A patriotic anthem originally written and published in 1918 for voice and piano at a time when a newfound sense of nationalism swept across the country as the United States became involved in World War One,
Inspired by the time that Gershwin spent in Paris, this jazz-influenced symphonic poem (or tone poem) evokes the sights and energy of the postwar French capital during the Années
The third and final piece in the "Magnolia Star" trilogy, this cinematic work depicts a nighttime train ride from New Orleans to Chicago. Inspired by the blues scale and the American railroad, the piece
An exciting sonic journey through space, this work is inspired by the stunning photographs of deep space taken by the James Webb Space Telescope. A cinematic space odyssey reminiscent of the classic scores
Paying homage to the resilience of the human race, this uplifting musical landscape depicts strength, tenacity, and compassion. The main theme, broad and lyrical, is stated by horns and winds. As the piece
Mvt. 1: exuberant, playful (6:00 ); Mvt. 2: serene, mysterious (11:00); Mvt. 3: fiery, spirited (5:30). Total duration: 23:00. Commissioned by Assembly Saxophone Quartet.
Endlessly inventive and richly colored with the full palette of sounds available in the symphonic wind band. Contrasting moments of lyrical beauty and muscular energy are never dissonant, with more than a
Looking for something fun to play and sure to be a crowd pleaser? This is a historically "American" work, written by a German immigrant composer, and dedicated to an American president. Put this on your
A paean of service to country, this large-scale programmatic work reflects upon a soldier's journey home.
Exciting and dramatic, this work depicts the building of a wicker man and its subsequent burning. With a sinister melody and tarantella-like rhythms, the piece ends with the vivid image of the wicker man
The result of a commission from an alumni band in Japan, this is a lighthearted, happy piece in rondo form, full of bell tones in the brass, accompanied by jazzy harmony, long melodic lines, and lots of