This delightful arrangement of "Ding Dong Merrily on High" is sure to become a seasonal favorite with students and audiences alike. This popular Canadian composer’s joyous harmonies and cheerful rhythms will immediately put you in the Christmas...
In this peaceful arrangement for the maturing young band, Pachelbel's highly popular Canon provides a perfect introduction and backdrop against which the carol 'The First Noel' is prominently displayed. Contrapuntal textures, combined with a clever...
This stunning new work from Robert Sheldon is a sure winner for your next concert. The emotional introduction of the theme provides your players with great expressive opportunities. The Allegro Spirito section takes the same theme of quiet...
Take some of Mozart's most beloved themes, sprinkle in a dash of holiday tunes and what do you get? A Merry Mozart Christmas, of course! This clever arrangement combines themes from A Little Night Music, The Marriage of Figaro, Turkish Rondo and...
Take a vacation to the beautiful Renaissance era with A Renaissance Pageant. Comprised of three dances compiled by Praetorius, this arrangement captures the spirit of the days of yore and yields beautiful melodies and interesting rhythms for...
A Scottish Ballade is a setting of the traditional Scottish song, "Annie Laurie," which was written by her sweetheart, William Douglas in the 19th century. The song became a favorite of Scottish soldiers during the Crimean War. The well crafted and...
In Greek mythology Aeolus was called "god of the winds." Legend has it he was visited by Odysseus and his crew, and that he provided for a west wind to carry them home. The E-flat major scale is fully exploited in this skillfully composed and...
Air and Variations is designed to expose students to the variation form through the use of contrasting styles, tempi and meters. The work opens with a statement of the theme presented by flute, clarinet and trumpet in legato, lyric style. ...
An algorithm is a procedure for solving a mathematical problem in a finite number of steps that frequently involves repetition of an operation. Algorithms are frequently used in programming sequences in computers. The driving rhythms and...
Alpine Overture takes its inspiration from the rugged and beautiful mountain ranges of the state of Washington. A majestic opening provides an accurate backdrop for the "rugged peaks." A smooth transition leads to the contrasting "Andante" which...
Much of Kentucky’s musical heritage is steeped in the traditions of Appalachia, an area largely influenced by the settlers from Scotland and Ireland. Appalachian Morning acknowledges these pioneers with a musical walk through the woods and mountains...
This suite captures the flavor of the musical sounds indigenous to the mountain people of Appalachia. The first movement is based on the well-loved hymn 'Amazing Grace.' The pensive second movement is titled 'Dulcimer Tune' and provides an...
As the Robin to the Meadow was inspired by the composer's love of British folk song settings. The flowing melody and modal harmonic elements set a pastoral mood, calling to mind the enjoyment of a beautiful spring day in the country....
Avenger is an aggressive young band composition that explores contemporary harmonies and vigorous rhythms to create a feeling of drama and excitement. A variety of harmonic, rhythmic, and textural settings were utilized in the development of this...