Written as a celebratory piece, this stirring overture explodes with energy and enthusiasm, a tribute to the quest to achieve the extraordinary. Built around three distinct themes, the work contains
Myths and legends of dragons have stirred the imagination through the ages. This programmatic work revisits these tales, opening with mystical strains and haunting melodies. As the beast takes flight, the
Quirky and animated, here is a unique change-of-pace selection your band and audience will love. According to legend, Bigfoot is a tall, hairy, ape-like creature that lives in the wilderness and leaves huge
Continuing the popular series of Celtic Air and Dance settings, this work for second-year players opens with the tender Irish ballad Ned of the Hill. The dance segment that follows
An important part of core literature for concert band, this three-movement suite treats traditional melodies with remarkable originality and subtle charm. The movements are titled March: Seventeen Come
Snare drum and flutes are featured at the start of this piece in the style of a traditional French dance. Sure to be a fun piece for your beginning students, the catchy melody is passed around to each
The title figure was a mythical Irish giant that had numerous delightful and colorful stories associated with him. In keeping with the Irish theme, the music starts as a funky Irish jig with an infectious
Take an exciting boat race on the majestic Hudson River with this energy-filled work that's propelled by an unrelenting eighth-note pulse and energizing percussion. The piece uses a variety of textures and
A musical tribute that evokes a wide range of emotions and moods. Prominent is the idea that goals worth achieving are not always easy, and the dedication and perseverance needed to reach those goals is
In this dynamic and creative work, the "juxtaposition" of various modes are featured. Striking layers of sound are created with different textures and styles while a constant pulse serves as a unifying
The title is a Native American word that means to "make daylight" and was believed to be a command to "break camp and continue the journey." This descriptive work for young players opens with a noble
Inspired by the legend of a mythical ancient kingdom, this programmatic work tells of the 16th-century Spanish and French explorers in search of this treasured civilization. Descriptive musical scenes are
Named for the North Star sailors relied on to guide the course of a ship, this two-minute fanfare for mature players is an exciting way to open any concert. Colorful harmonies and antiphonal passages for
Looking at a perfectly still body of water, images appear right side up and upside down at the same time. This illusion is re-created here with upper and lower instrument groups playing moving lines in
The term "maverick" describes someone who is fiercely independent and is an apt title for this rollicking musical jaunt. This descriptive work for band uses an energetic blend of dramatic playfulness along
A driving and rhythmic pulse, mixed meters, and full band passages are interspersed with percussion feature spots to take the audience on a musical journey of discovery and adventure. A completely rewarding
Striking and engaging, attention is immediately drawn to the masterful integration of percussion and winds and the unique scoring that is the hallmark of this noted composer's works. Fanfare-like passages
"Peer Gynt" was originally incidental music for a five-act play; this beautiful melody is taken from the conclusion of the second suite. The tender setting opens with a lyrical theme scored for the trumpet
The term "tangent" appears in geometry, art, and language - it can describe lines, shapes, or thoughts that connect or touch but do not cross or overlap. In this exciting and creative work for young bands,
The trails taken by pioneers diverged as they made their way further west. The adventurous feeling of our country's western expansion is captured in spirit by this thrilling and cinematic music. Brilliant