A Hero’s Return was written for the West Point Middle School Band, located at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. The opening section conveys the celebratory atmosphere of when a hero comes home to friends and family. The middle...
A Jamestown Trilogy is a three-movement suite inspired by the story of Captain John Smith and his crew, who sailed from England on December 20, 1606 in three small ships, the Discovery, Susan Constant and Godspeed. They first landed at Cape Henry on...
Images of a procession of the Knights of the Roundtable are brought to mind with the opening fanfare of A Knight's Tale. As the piece progresses, the story of chivalry, battle, camaraderie, and the essence of knighthood unfold.
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Strike up your band with this wonderful arrangement of two of George M. Cohan's most popular hits, "The Yankee Doodle Boy" and "You're a Grand Old Flag." A Patriotic Salute is the result of a joint effort by top composers John O'Reilly and Sally...
Autumn Hill is a contrasting work that captures the mood and colors of this beautiful season. Though imaginary, Autumn Hill represents a place where there is peace and rest, a place to remember people and places now gone. Audiences will love the...
This stirring composition was inspired by Ann Terry's poem "In Every Age" and was commissioned by the Ottawa Elementary and High School Music Fest held in Ottawa, Illinois. Originally conceived as a song, the lyrical quality of the piece comes...
The second movement of Beethoven's immensely popular fifth symphony is now tastefully arranged for Grade 2 band. The most memorable sections of the original are seamlessly combined to sound almost as if Beethoven had adapted it himself. Both...
Feature your alto saxophone soloist on this expressive ballad portraying the beautiful west coast sunset. With a memorable melody supported by lush, chromatic harmonies there are plenty of opportunities to develop tone quality and blend, especially...
The winds in foothill communities throughout southern California are often unpredictable and sometimes quite fierce. They can come and go in an instant or blow relentlessly
all day. Bluster seeks to musically portray these wild winds in this...
Canadian Folk Trilogy offers a refreshing setting of three popular Canadian Folk songs. Kicking things off is an enjoyable adaptation of “Donkey Riding.” Singing this tune helped sailors to pass the time as they used the donkey engine to load timber...
Carol of the Bells is a classic Christmas song that has been performed in many vocal and instrumental settings. This dynamic band arrangement is a transcription is of a performance made by outstanding guitarist Gary Hoey, who has recorded many...
With a rhythmic drive and tuneful melody, this concert overture engages the listener from the first measure. Colorful scoring and tasteful percussion bring the opening section to life. The plaintive lyrical section follows, featuring solos and...
Inspired by the many hardships of the Irish immigrants, this piece brings hope of a new world, a new lease on life and a second chance. The piece begins with the sound of the ocean in the background (played by the ocean drum) while a solo flute...
Capture the breathtaking feel of the circus with this fun-filled arrangement of three-ring favorites! "Thunder and Blazes" opens the piece, followed by a circus gallop full of fun percussion sounds. The "ringmaster" then introduces the "Daring Young...
A playful, light rainfall is suddenly interrupted by a powerful storm and clap of thunder - you're caught in a cloudburst! An imaginative piece that highlights every section of the band, Cloudburst opens with a bright cheerful theme in the high...