This is truly exceptional writing for bands at this grade level. Exciting and musically appealing, it's particularly suitable for festival or concert performances, carefully scored and written to bring out
Beginning with engaging and optimistic fanfares, the music showcases a booming economy before becoming more reflective with moments of despair. Dissonance paints a picture of uncertainty and fear before the
Our history contains many cataclysmic events and our literature and movies continue to portray these events, both real and fictional. This exciting piece for young band provides an intense musical
Featuring two traditional Irish tunes, this stylish work for second-year players opens with a sensitive and lyric setting of Pretty Maid Milking Her Cow. The dance segment then follows
Ignite your performance by opening with this spectacular burst of musical energy! A resplendent feature spot for the entire percussion section, this piece uses a single tempo throughout along with
Certain to become a mainstay of concert and festival programs! Epic as well as programmatic, this is a work of vibrant energy, vivid color and immense power. Its inspiration comes from fire - tamed by early
A garden is a magical place where the colorful plant life is enhanced by numerous varieties of birds and their beautifully musical songs. To spend time in a garden is to experience these many entrancing
A memorial piece that begins on a poignant note, reflecting the sadness experienced with loss. This somber and pensive mood soon shifts to a brighter, more whimsical theme that represents a comforting
The opening prelude sets the stage with subtle writing that suggests a strong underlying movement. From there the listener embarks on a series of musical journeys, beginning very peacefully and building in
Celebratory in nature, this sparkling work presents vibrant musical material in luminescent layers of sound and a driving 7/8 meter. Every section is featured with music that seems to illuminate the
The music of Vaughan Williams is well known around the world. Marked by his creative and unique style, this brilliant setting of some of his most famous works includes elements of Fantasia on a Theme by
Using a single syncopated pattern, this dynamic work allows young players to focus on technique and style, all written well within their abilities at this level. It's a terrific teaching piece of