Humorous and most assuredly tongue in cheek, this quirky original offers cross-cued solo opportunities for bassoon, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, and tuba. A wide array of percussion instruments gives

A treatment of the African American spiritual The Gospel Train, also known as Get on Board, is a great opportunity for young players to be exposed to the spiritual form in a different

The spoken word is an excellent tool for teaching rhythm. Combined with an easily mastered musical vocabulary, it can lead a group to an excellent performance now and in the future. This work fits that

When you need a Grade 1 or 2 march that absolutely must work, you naturally turn to one of the best writers for young players of all time. Everyone knows the tune to America, and this will make an

A classic Americana sound featuring a patriotic original theme, nice colorings, comfortable ranges, great percussion writing, and technical yet very playable woodwind lines. This also provides a great

Young players enjoy the excitement and drama of playing in minor keys. This melodic work capitalizes on that fondness for minor keys and provides all the energy and drama that students can handle. This

Success in the first year is essential to retention. This dynamic work brings the excitement of accomplishment to your first-year players. It has the celebration and excitement they crave within the

This engaging piece for string orchestra is appropriate for any time of the year but is especially fun for a summer orchestra concert. Arco Polo is a musical depiction of the well-known

Three river-themed hymn tunes - Shall We Gather at the River; Down to the River to Pray and Down by the Riverside - are treated both traditionally and with a creative approach that retains

Here's a fantastic edition of one of Sousa's lesser-known but still amazing concert marches. Excellent performance annotations in the score.

A rhythmic and stirring addition to the band repertoire that demands excellence and attention from all players. The percussion adds a variety spice while utilizing a wide array of instruments.

Do you have a great low brass section, particularly euphonium, that you would like to show off? As suggested by the title, this wonderful original concert march is what you're looking for. Great lines

The title aptly describes this genuinely exquisite work for band. While not technically challenging, this music requires control of tone, intonation, and harmonic sensitivity.

This sublime work, originally composed for chorus and orchestra, has all the depth and beauty associated with the music of Johannes Brahms. This skillfully crafted arrangement for flexible ensemble makes

The golden age of marches in early 20th century gave us a wealth of wonderful literature. That tradition is still alive and well as can be seen with this wonderful and tuneful addition to the repertoire.

For trumpet (or flute) quartet and band, this bright, shimmering cascade of excitement has a sound reminiscent of classic Hollywood TV scores. Scored to allow either ensemble to be heard well, both band and

This original work delightfully expresses a day in a chicken's life, including a creative musical depiction of chickens running around the coup using dissonant eighth notes. All instruments have interesting

Sousa wrote much more than marches. This work is from a suite entitled Camera Studies - Music for an Imaginary Film. It is clearly Sousa but not the Sousa of the famous marches. A fascinating

Everyone loves a march. A march that is a little tongue in cheek, however, is something extra special. This one will grab you by the ears and shake until you're laughing with delight.

Recurring asymmetric ostinato figures drive this hypnotic piece, punctuated by harmonically lush cadences. It works well either as an opener or pre-intermission cliffhanger. It's also a fun way to warm up

An intermediate solo in classical style, this concertino is the perfect vehicle to feature an up-and-coming student. It is pleasantly melodic with appealing sequences. It utilizes positions 1-6 (highest

William Hebert was the principal flutist of the Cleveland Orchestra for many years. This arrangement for the Baldwin Wallace College (now University) Concert Band has been rescued from his notes and edited