Here's a unique march that is ideal for directors that are looking for something slightly different. Subtitled "Action Heroes' March," the work has a stately quality to it. The composition effectively alternates between major and minor, thus...
This three-part overture is extremely easy to put together and is an ideal transition from beginning band literature. Special attention is given to low brass parts, insuring that they are not too difficult. A lush lyrical section provides for some...
A stately fanfare in the upper brass and woodwinds serves as an introduction to this fresh and easy treatment of America. After the main theme appears, a transition sets up a key change from B-flat to E-flat and builds to a climax punctuated by a...
At the River is a contemporary arrangement of the old gospel hymn Shall We Gather at the River? by American hymn writer Robert Wadsworth Lowry (1826-1899). Lowry, a Baptist minister, tended congregations in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. ...
Andrew Balent offers a great opportunity to feature your brass section in this exciting up-tempo arrangement. The piece provides opportunities to teach syncopation in a comfortable environment with results that your audience will...
The simple melody and harmony creates a background for your percussionists to show off on a variety of instruments. What makes this piece so unique is that the wind parts are involved, serving a more important role than accompaniment. A great way to...
This fun, dance-like piece has a mildly syncopated motif with a percussion section including mallets, claves, maracas, agogo bells, bongos, and cowbell. The rhythmic motif is developed and all the winds get into the action before the final chorus. A...
Santa’s elves are finished with their seasonal duties and are dancing in celebration. The reindeer join in and so does Mrs. Claus. They decide to invite Santa to join them, but the question is, “Can Santa Can Can?” This novel holiday work combines...
The RMS Carpathia was sailing from New York City when her wireless operator received a distress signal from the RMS Titanic. She immediately set course at maximum speed toward the last known position of the Titanic. Her captain managed to squeeze...
The Impactor probe crashed into Comet Tempel 1 on July 4, 2005, with an impact velocity of approximately 23,000 mph. Deep Impact, a flyby spacecraft, was present to photograph a series of astounding images that amazed the scientific community and...
This beautiful yet simple ballad evokes the images of a clear night sky and its humbling grandeur. While all individual parts are quite playable, the work uses interesting harmonies and careful orchestration to make your group shine. A great way to...
This exciting new overture begins with a bold unison statement presented under an upper woodwind ostinato. The unison statement continues to develop until it is presented in full harmony. Softer treatments of the melody along with lyrical passages...
Written in medieval times, El rey de fransia is an example of a Sephardic folk tune. In its original form many centuries ago, it was a plaintive love song. This band arrangement provides an updated setting of this haunting melody, and maintains...
Heavily influenced by Native American sounds, Etowah pays homage to the great Cherokee and Creek nations that once thrived in modern day Georgia. The opening sounds echo the spirit of the ancient city of Etowah before the music builds, taking the...
