John M. Pasternak

Wedding Brass Will Ring provides Brass players with 18 newly-arranged favorite works for all musical phases of a wedding ceremony: Prelude, Postlude, Processional, Ceremony and Recessional. Beautifull...

Wedding Brass Will Ring provides Brass players with 18 newly-arranged favorite works for all musical phases of a wedding ceremony: Prelude, Postlude, Processional, Ceremony and Recessional. Beautifull...

John's unique harmonic ideas and use of ensemble color are on display in this new work for developing ensembles. Explore a dark frontier while reinforcing articulations and dynamic contrast. This one...

This clever work details the nightly flight of that colorful character St. Nicholas - as he travels the globe delivering toys!

Go on an adventure through a forbidden temple with this engaging new work for the developing orchestra. Using just the notes in the D Major scale with appropriate doublings and suggested bowings, John...

This clever arrangement takes the beloved carol Up on the Housetop and turns it upside down with a spooky twist. Perfect for introducing your very early players to the minor scale and a fresh new work...

Harkening back to the days when trains were the main mode of transportation, The Overland Route takes the listener on a sentimental train ride. Lush writing, strong melodic content and train sound eff...

Clear Resolve is a heroic piece that encourages students to stand up for their beliefs. Composer John M. Pasternak uses his experience as a music educator to craft a piece that is both exciting, and m...

John's unique harmonic ideas and use of ensemble color are on display in this new work for developing ensembles. Explore a dark frontier while reinforcing articulations and dynamic contrast. This one...

John's harmonic palette is practically refreshing in this overture-like piece that sounds like it's from a time long past. This work has just the right amount of drama and excitement to make it a perf...

John's harmonic palette is practically refreshing in this overture-like piece that sounds like it's from a time long past. This work has just the right amount of drama and excitement to make it a perf...

John M. Pasternak's knack for writing great pieces for young band is on full display with Transformation. With many teaching opportunities, this work is a foolproof choice for contest and festival!

Together is a heartfelt and sentimental composition by composer John M. Pasternak reminisces about cherished childhood memories of going to amusement parks. The piece was originally part of the soundt...

This new addition of Arthur Pryor's Heart of America march is beautifully engraved and perfect for school or community ensembles. Brilliantly American, this march has the feeling of music from the roa...

Excel is a tuneful, fun and energetic march in a traditional style. Perfect for teaching march style, this new march is a welcomed addition to the concert band march repertoire. Audiences will clap al...

Journey out west with this new work by John M. Pasternak for concert band. Reminiscent of old western films, this overture is perfect for any concert program as well as festival adjudication. The piec...

Journey out west with this new work by John M. Pasternak for concert band. Reminiscent of old western films, this overture is perfect for any concert program as well as festival adjudication. The piec...

National Defense (Military March) is adapted for grade 3 concert band by John M. Pasternak. A stunning march, this piece is now more accessible than ever.