Nine names you need to know! Each composer is introduced with a quick-read bio, brief Composer Connections facts, and a listening lab identifying important works and key elements to discover in each musical

A powerful and exciting concert piece with a driving, energetic theme that develops and unravels, leading your ear forward, measure for measure. There is a tender and lyrical moment, woven from the original

The work begins with the twinkle of a single star on a quiet night and concludes with a blazing show of constellation patterns after a colorful musical adventure along the way. An engaging and harmonically

Take your students to new and distant places – expand their horizons, expose them to different cultures and values, and leave them with wonderful memories of interesting people and places. In this

The concert band can venture into the jazz idiom with this energetic, fun piece with a solid bass line and well-defined articulations that enhance the jazz experience. Featured soloists have the opportunity

This work reimagines the legendary journey of the Three Kings, musically transporting the action from the desert to the high seas, swapping the traditional caravan of camels with a fearsome tall ship and

Grab your Santa hats, tune up those festive singing voices, and let's celebrate the man with the bag! This collection of nine holiday showstoppers is all about Santa Claus and is so much fun to sing!

Unlock the magic of poetry with this captivating collection featuring texts by renowned poets including Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Sara Teasdale, Edgar Allen Poe, and more. Set to music by contemporary

Make literature come alive with this cross-curricular resource that explores 20 carefully curated children's books from a kaleidoscope of cultures. After reading the book aloud, perform the accompanying

Even on non-rehearsal days, time is too precious not to fill these class periods with meaningful learning! Whether it's the day after a concert, the last week of the school year, a virtual day, or a day

Place student joy at the center of your curriculum with this practical resource for singers of all ages. With over 80 exercises that teach ensemble skills in an informal, playful manner, this thoughtful

Named for the ridge of the Cascade and Siera Nevada mountain ranges spanning the entire distance from Canada to the Mexican border, this awe-inspiring work depicts the peaks, panoramic views, and the joy of

Crimson, the deep and rich shade of red, is captured and eloquently displayed in this relentless composition. This aggressive composition uses a traditional form and melody while incorporating creative

Written to honor the life and work of a beloved educator and conductor, this vibrant and powerful composition exudes the tremendous spirit and boundless energy of a man who dedicated his life to loving

Depicting a comet racing through the sky, this driving, relentless work was inspired by the mascot of the composer's high school alma mater. After whizzing past planets and asteroids, the music breaks free

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

This heartfelt rendition of the beautiful Scottish-Irish folk song is as playable as it is expressive. The various instrumental colors and unexpected harmonies provide moments of warmth, reverie,

This powerful work begins with a driving rhythmic ostinato in the winds, low brass, and percussion. Soaring, aggressive horn lines take the lead in this post-apocalyptic setting. The theme is passed to the

An excellent study in contrast and mood. This music with a mystical and otherworldly tone portrays a soothsayer – an oracle, fortune teller, or diviner. Mostly in 3/4 time and primarily built on the

An unrestrained expression of happiness and exhilaration! Inspired by David's ecstatic dance of praise in 2 Samuel 6:14 ("And David danced before the Lord with all his might"), the piece combines artifacts