Brian Monroe

A delightful 6/8 march that is playable by youngsters, this work features the sound of your concert band marching! Ranges are conservative, length and endurance being the primary difficulty. It's trul...

No historical source shows this march was ever broadcast, but the composer captures the spirit of early broadcasts in this insightful six-eight march. It's a real "Jewell!"

Colorful percussion and unusual instrumental effects will bring a true sense of amazement to your audience as the narrator tells the story of an alien invasion and its aftermath. Alien Invasion from t...

LOCH LOMOND is a traditional Scottish folk song of remarkable flexibility. This treatment is that of a ballad, so beautiful tone, good intonation, and polished phrasing are of key importance. It is an...

Bach's Fugue in D Major will require precise rhythmic execution and constant subdivision of counting for a successful performance. Balance will always be a concern, particularly with orchestra bells a...

A clever, humorous composition to aid in the teaching of changing meters, TIME BANDITS uses nothing more complex than eighth notes in its exploration of time. Suitable percussion, particularly temple...

A clever, humorous composition to aid in the teaching of changing meters, TIME BANDITS uses nothing more complex than eighth notes in its exploration of time. Suitable percussion, particularly temple...

The clarinet part does not cross the break, trumpets range only to second space A (with an optional C sharp) for trumpet 1, there's plenty of percussion if needed (use or subtract as necessary!). Over...

A Latin-feel means you can use a lot of percussion players, all playing within grade level. Single parts for all instruments afford confidence and solidity to students. There are only a few divisi not...

Written in 1916, THE AMERICAN COLORS is a patriotic and vivacious splash of Americana. It is highly original and, as was often done during the composer's time, quotes COLUMBIA, GEM OF THE OCEAN in the...

Minimal ranges and no divided parts make Fanfare by Brian Monroe an ideal first concert opener. Eighth notes are the most difficult rhythm and nowhere do the winds play more than two rhythms at once....

Nuance abounds in this superlative work for young percussionists. Musicality will take precedence over bombast and reward the players with increased musical skills. A quartet of percussionists using f...

Two-mallet playing is all that is required from mallet players in this jubilant work. The single non-pitched percussionist must carry a triangle beater in one hand along with a snare drum stick, creat...

December Zephyr: The Changing Winds of Winter by Brian L. Monroe is a seasonal piece that is a perfect vehicle for beginning mallet players. Written for four orchestra bells players and one sleigh bel...

An exciting work for younger performers, BATTLE SCENE uses three mallet players and three non-pitched percussionists to weave a description of an imaginary battle. Two-mallet playing is required. Ther...

A melodic excursion for percussion, the work's primary difficulty is in a mallet switch in the percussion part. The tempo is bright to keep all players on their toes. Solidly and pedagogically written...

The perfect tool for teaching percussionists balance and blend, SECONDS IN TIME is melodic, not "drummy" and bombastic. The work is not overly reliant upon technique, focusing instead on acquiring mus...

Created with the developing percussion ensemble in mind, Snowfall Dances is a work with few technical difficulties. The focus should remain on balance and blend. All must be treated in such a manner t...

Colorful percussion and unusual instrumental effects will bring a true sense of amazement to your audience as the narrator tells the story of an alien invasion and its aftermath. Alien Invasion from t...

Colorful percussion and unusual instrumental effects will bring a true sense of amazement to your audience as the narrator tells the story of an alien invasion and its aftermath. Alien Invasion from t...

Some vocalizations and the use of a flexatone highlight this beginning band tour de force. Only the standard first six notes are used and even percussion plays no notes shorter than eighth notes. The...

Colorful percussion and unusual instrumental effects will bring a true sense of amazement to your audience as the narrator tells the story of an alien invasion and its aftermath. Alien Invasion from t...

LOCH LOMOND is a traditional Scottish folk song of remarkable flexibility. This treatment is that of a ballad, so beautiful tone, good intonation, and polished phrasing are of key importance. It is an...

The clarinet part does not cross the break, trumpets range only to second space A (with an optional C sharp) for trumpet 1, there's plenty of percussion if needed (use or subtract as necessary!). Over...

A Latin-feel means you can use a lot of percussion players, all playing within grade level. Single parts for all instruments afford confidence and solidity to students. There are only a few divisi not...