Darren Mitchell

Based on a simple ascending three-note motif, this big and bright overture is a worthy challenge for the very best concert bands. Musically descriptive of a Seattle suburb, the composer was inspired t...

Dictionary Online defines Springtide as '...a rush of anything (emotion); gush; overflowing.' The composer wrote this work as a catharsis for a deep loss he experienced, and chose to remember the posi...

In his first published band work, composer Mitchell has created a tightly knit composition characterized by upward major and minor thirds and very creative use of triple meter. Sparkling scoring and r...

Bringing his very unique, pointillistic style into play here, composer Mitchell has created a closer/encore tune unlike any other in the band literature! Quick splashes of wind and percussion color ma...

Impress your audience and grow your students' musicality with this glorious concert opener! This is composer Mitchell's first effort at writing young band music, and it is certainly a very strong entr...

Tall tales of the high sea abound in 'The Old Pirate's Tale.' From its mysterious beginnings to its triumphant ending, this programmatic piece depicts high sea adventures as told by the Old Pirate. Op...

This lively piece is based on the C blues scale, and is played pizzicato in its entirety. In his first published string work, the composer brings his experience creating video game music to create a r...

From the composer of 'Pizzicato Blues' comes this fiery and compelling new work for string orchestra that should entrance your students and dazzle your audience! With Fire features a blazing tempo, li...