Featuring elements such as flutter tonguing, the blues scale, modal mixture, and grace notes, this piece is sure to challenge and engage all of its players and will definitely add a unique touch to any
Three familiar hymn tunes create a powerful work of rich and powerful musical moments. The opening fanfare leads into a mixed-meter setting of All Creatures of Our God and King. Next, The Old
A fast-paced high seas adventure that features arpeggiated woodwinds, powerful brass hits, and bombastic percussion. Set in a rollicking 6/8, the piece constantly drives forward, building energy
This fresh-sounding arrangement is sure to be a hit at holiday performances. Beginning quietly with flutes and bells and ending with a brilliant fanfare, this setting is a striking study in contrasts,
This musical celebration was inspired by the simple ideas of joy, exhilaration, and good will, and it liberally exudes all of these qualities. A perfect concert opener, this engaging piece can be used for
This mostly up-tempo overture in ABA form captures the essence of the American West. Brass and percussion dominate the sound palette, including solo trumpet moments and soaring horn lines as well as
Written by a Finnish composer, this piece has a compelling Eastern flavor created by extensive use of the harmonic minor scale. Starting with a bravura trumpet solo, it blossoms into a duet for two
A subtle work for wind band that features slowly shifting curtains of sound with optional harp and string bass parts that can further enhance the sound palette. The piece uses moments of silence and slowly
A subtle work for wind band that features slowly shifting curtains of sound and optional harp and string bass parts that can further enhance the sound palette. The piece uses moments of silence and slowly
Like shifting views of the mountain, the rhythmic nature of this profound band work slowly shifts to reveal different aspects of the thematic materials, and your players and audience will be left awed and
Austere and beautiful, these two Ave Marias were written about 400 years apart for Masses in both the Catholic and Russian Orthodox Churches. The intensely spiritual nature of these two works makes
Using the famous four-note motive from the first movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, Randall Standridge has constructed a fantastic meditation on the famous symphony. The work is divided into four
This is the first in a series of works to follow that are inspired by the language of movie music. Written in the style of a sci-fi adventure, it features 12/8 time signatures, driving rhythms, and
Written to depict the beehive of activity of one of the world's largest train stations at rush hour, this exciting piece is reminiscent of other New York-inspired works. Mixed meters and polytonal chords
Tell a musical story of an awe-inspiring and dramatic balloon ride. Preparations for the flight are heard and soon the the journey begins, taking off with an uplifting fanfare. The music then breaks
This rich work adds much to international concert band repertoire. The first movement tells a musical tale of an encounter with an elf maiden, mixing moments of sprightliness with a dreamlike middle
The title translates to "fire" or "inferno" and is most appropriate for this fiery composition for concert band. The music immediately ignites from the beginning and never loses its abundant energy.
This lively two-step march has been given new life in this modern concert band arrangement, by a writer known for his painstaking respect for the original source. Full of fun musical effects including