One of two works requested in 2021 of composer James Barnes by Colonel Donald Schofield to be written for the United States Air Force Band, this short piece is intended to be used as an opener for their

Immerse your audience in the mesmerizing tapestry of sound! This captivating piece paints vibrant emotions with delicate strokes. Through its intricate melodies and textures, it unveils a rich spectrum of

A frontier settlement at the edge of the kingdom is under attack! Granted magical abilities by the Arcane Empress for being pure of heart, our hero harnesses the power of the river surrounding the village

Three old Irish jigs: Movement 1 is based on the Swallowtail Jig, also known by the alternate title The Dancing Master, which may refer to the type of coat with tails typically worn by

Embark on a breathtaking musical odyssey. This transcendent work takes your musicians and your audience on a profound journey of discovery and wonder. Inspired by the vastness of the cosmos and the spirit

Indulge in the mesmerizing allure of the breathtaking Alhambra fortress overlooking Granada. This composition captures the essence of Spanish Renaissance beauty, blending intricate melodies and delicate

With refined elegance and timeless beauty, this enchanting composition pays homage to the grace and sophistication of the 18th-century minuet, transporting you to the grand ballrooms of yesteryear. Its

Step into the lively world of the Roaring Twenties with this exuberant piece that infuses the classic ragtime style with a vibrant contemporary twist. From the first notes, the infectious rhythms and

Unleash your imagination and embrace the future! This dynamic and electrifying piece fuses classical elements with modern innovation. This captivating composition takes your audience on a thrilling sonic

Embark on a celestial journey through the cosmos with this ethereal and captivating piece that transcends earthly boundaries, weaving together shimmering melodies, celestial harmonies, and otherworldly

Experience the allure of enchantment as this mesmerizing composition blooms like a delicate flower, filling the air with its tender melodies and graceful harmonies. Immerse your audience in rich emotion as

Indulge your audience in the splendor and grandeur of this opulent piece that will sweep them off their feet and into a world of elegance and romance. This enchanting composition paints a musical portrait

The work opens with a dramatic brass fanfare before moving to a spirited allegro. The slower middle portion is rather jazzy in character with a trumpet solo. After several statements of this lush song, the

This march brings a fresh new sound to a familiar and revered form. This is partially a function of its tonal center and partially due to a sparkling melody and a well-constructed harmonic base. A splash of

This unique-sounding work began as an exercise intended to acquaint woodwind players with essential alternate fingerings on their respective instruments, but it quickly and unexpectedly began to take on a

Boston Pops conductor Arthur Fiedler praised the piece as among his favorites. Lyrics were added by Mitchell Parish, which would lead to recordings by the likes of Sarah Vaughan and Nat King Cole. With a

This lovely Polish hymn is a Christmas carol but can be used any time you just need a pretty tune. The writing allows the beautiful melody to soar and keeps players in a comfortable register.

Whether your band's numbers are down due to graduation or your musicians are simply too young or inexperienced to be able to handle more difficult arrangements, this work solves most of your problems.

This all-new setting for wind band alone consists of approximately eight of the original twelve minutes of the original suite for band with chorus. It is the third offering in an ongoing series which will

This aria from the final act of Puccini's opera "Turandot" is one of the best-known tenor arias in all of opera. It achieved pop status after Luciano Pavarotti's 1972 recording of it was used as the theme

In 1946, George Walker was still doing graduate work at the Curtis Institute when he composed Lyric for Strings, which would prove over the coming decades to become one of the most performed and

Like his signature piece Sleigh Ride, this work is another example of Anderson's extraordinary ability to sketch a nostalgic scene in sound on a small canvas with great economy of composition.

A simple standard march composed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Kansas Bandmasters Association (1972-2022). The main theme is the Kansas state song, with Home on the