John O'Reilly

October 28, 2007 began as a typically beautiful Southern California day. But as the composer sat at his piano writing this composition, he became aware of a major firestorm raging within a few miles o...

Here's a bright, upbeat march that's perfect for your first spring concert. The contrasting major and minor melodies offer an effective teaching tool. Cape Spear, Newfoundland, is the eastern-most poi...

As the title implies, this march is perfect for your first concert. Using only 6 notes (concert Bb and G), this original piece will make the youngest band sound like professionals. Easy to put togethe...

The two folk songs in this arrangement are contrasting in style but they both share the characteristic pentatonic scale that is a staple of Chinese and other Asian cultures. Jasmine Flower musically p...

This arrangement of two Irish folk songs is dedicated to the memory of Danny Pearl, the Wall Street journalist who was kidnapped and subsequently murdered by Islamic Militants in February 2002. The ch...

This arrangement of two Irish folk songs is dedicated to the memory of Danny Pearl, the Wall Street journalist who was kidnapped and subsequently murdered by Islamic Militants in February 2002. The ch...

This arrangement of two Irish folk songs is dedicated to the memory of Danny Pearl, the Wall Street journalist who was kidnapped and subsequently murdered by Islamic Militants in February 2002. The ch...

This arrangement of two Irish folk songs is dedicated to the memory of Danny Pearl, the Wall Street journalist who was kidnapped and subsequently murdered by Islamic Militants in February 2002. The ch...

This sparkling march was written to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the St. Lawrence Seaway in Northern New York State. Syncopated rhythms, catchy melodies and interesting percussion make this...

Autumn is always an exciting time of the year for children as they head back to school and fall sports. For the composer John O'Reilly, autumn is a special time because of the dramatic colors that dot...

Autumn is always an exciting time of the year for children as they head back to school and fall sports. For the composer John O'Reilly, autumn is a special time because of the dramatic colors that dot...

Autumn is always an exciting time of the year for children as they head back to school and fall sports. For the composer John O'Reilly, autumn is a special time because of the dramatic colors that dot...

Autumn is always an exciting time of the year for children as they head back to school and fall sports. For the composer John O'Reilly, autumn is a special time because of the dramatic colors that dot...

The classic American Folk Song, Big Rock Candy Mountain, gets a fresh new treatment in this rock style arrangement by John O'Reilly. Simple but effective percussion patterns keep the rock feel going t...

Early American Hymn Song is an exciting treatment of the classic hymn, 'How Firm a Foundation. ' The text for this hymn first appeared in 1787, and it was a favorite of American president Andrew Jacks...

Early American Hymn Song is an exciting treatment of the classic hymn, 'How Firm a Foundation. ' The text for this hymn first appeared in 1787, and it was a favorite of American president Andrew Jacks...

This piece gives you a chance to feature all of your beginners. Five favorite melodies combine in an exceptional arrangement. A great first concert to show your students and their parents how great yo...

The march for your first concert. Using only six notes and no eighth notes, this beginning march will make your group proud of their first performance. A moving bass line to challenge beginners, combi...

The march for your first concert. Using only six notes and no eighth notes, this beginning march will make your group proud of their first performance. A moving bass line to challenge beginners, combi...

Here is a really exciting concert overture that will make your young band sound very mature. A great way to introduce C minor and canonic imitation. (Grade 1 - Correlates with Alfred's Basic Band Meth...

Cold Brook March is perfect for your band's first Spring Concert. The ranges are comfortable for all instruments and the second clarinets never cross the break. Fun, syncopated rhythms provide a great...

Celebrate the holiday season with this sparkling medley of all-time hits. Includes 'Up on the Housetop,' 'Dreydl, Dreydl,' 'Jingle Bells,' and 'Deck the Halls' in a bright accessible arrangement that...

Two popular marches from the classical repertoire are paired together in this wonderful new arrangement. Jeremiah Clarke's (1674 - 1707) Trumpet Voluntary was originally written for organ and trumpet...

Stand up and Swing gives young band students a chance to experience a popular style of music that's really fun to play. Each section of the band takes turns standing up and playing a 'solo' while the...

A festive melody, combined with 'Jingle Bells' and 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman,' will create images of a snowy sleigh ride for your beginners' very first holiday concert. A crisp, trotting rhythmic p...