Albert O. Davis

SHENANDOAH is one of America's most popular folk songs. It is a capstan (or "short haul") chanty of American origin whose subject is said to be the Valley of the Shenandoah (between the Blue Ridge and...

This charming and harmonious arrangement from Albert Oliver Davis is a wonderful choice for a holiday concert. Solidly in the medium grade of difficulty, this arrangement remains in the key of G throu...

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, a traditional English carol, has been sung since the 16th century. The first recorded mention is in Three New Christmas Carols around 1760. The traditional melody in the...

This charming and harmonious arrangement from Albert Oliver Davis is a wonderful choice for a holiday concert. Solidly in the medium grade of difficulty, this arrangement remains in the key of G throu...

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, a traditional English carol, has been sung since the 16th century. The first recorded mention is in Three New Christmas Carols around 1760. The traditional melody in the...

Originally part of an Elgar cantata from the 1890s, this low and expressive arrangement for band is a wonderful teaching tool and performance piece. Not technically demanding, it is a beautiful study...

A light, tasteful selection of three folksongs from along the River Rhine. Largely block scoring throughout, this is music that will please audiences any time of the year.

This is a very accessible concert march from one of America's most prolific writers for band. The stately tempo and Spanish-flavored melodies make for excellent opening material for your concert.

Scotch Folk Suite consists of three Scotch folk songs arranged for symphonic band by Albert Oliver Davis. The first, Auld Rob Morris, opens with a baritone solo that can also be played by trombone. Th...

From the hills and vales of Wales have come many of the world's most melodious folk songs. Rich in vocal tradition, the Welsh have a way of singing that is unsurpassed. These authentic folk melodies a...

The beautiful, scenic Rhine river in western Germany has been the inspirational source for many great composers, poets and painters. It is a well-spring of many great legends, folk tales and songs. Th...

This lovely composition, which focuses on legato playing from all sections reminds us of the warm lazy days of another era. Technically not demanding, this will allow you to focus on your band's tone...

This classic of the Ludwig Music library is a wonderful reworking of one of Richard Strauss' lovely and haunting early art songs. The wind band arrangement is extremely respectful of the original work...