Original version. Absolutely fascinating! The composer has created a work that combines his love of jazz and the blues with his own contemporary style. Although there is a strong allusion to the blues and a

This is the updated version of Frank Ticheli's wildly popular Blue Shades. The composer has created a work that combines his love of jazz and the blues with his own contemporary style. Although

This has real class. Like much of Bernstein's show music, the score of "Candide" is equally at home on the concert stage as the theater. Clare Grundman's great arranging talent has once again produced a

The opening motive of Chant is stated in the solos in the trombone and horn. Shifting to a faster tempo, the theme goes through a variety of keys and instrumentation, placing heavy technical

This exceptional, sparkling work holds an honored place in the concert band literature. In a bright 6/8 throughout, the wonderful vitality of Grainger's writing makes for a truly memorable musical

Opening with a velvet chorale played by the brass and enlarged upon by adding the woodwinds, it is accompanied by the subtle rhythms of the percussion. The theme of the allegro section is assisted by

A superb selection for any contest or concert program. Comprising two main musical ideas, one of which is the familiar Shaker hymn 'Tis the Gift to Be Simple, this is an exceptionally interesting,