A beautiful melody and lovely suspensions open this well-written work. Playful themes then set the tone for a bright allegro section. The two styles collide as the allegro abruptly ends and the opening

A lively piece depicting a traditional dance from Spain, this is a great way to introduce this style to younger players with its varied articulations and traditional Spanish instruments such as castanets. A

This dark and brooding piece presents a musical exploration of a nation severely damaged by a long war. Filled with driving rhythms, blazing dissonances and rapid-fire tuttis, this dramatic epic places the

This vibrant and colorful fanfare for young bands is based around a single melodic idea while the surrounding textures constantly change and grow in complexity. Beginning with a declarative fanfare, the

This highly programmatic work tells the story of buccaneer naval warfare and the ghosts that linger to this day, haunting the seas and all who pass over them. After an evocative opening featuring numerous

This lively montage will take your audience on a picturesque journey through Ireland. Based on three Irish songs (Sweet William; Star of County Down and The Minstrel Boy), this piece mixes

This creative work is full of adventure and excitement, conjuring vivid images of dragons, castles, and other legendary creatures. With impressive writing influenced by dramatic film scores, this epic

In Celtic folklore, a "selkie" is a mythical creature appearing as a seal in water, but taking human form on land. In this striking setting for second-year players, the first movement, in a lyric and

Lush with a beautiful simplicity best describes this touching original ballad. It's important that students play sensitive and melodic music like this in order to improve their expressive playing and