Michael Oare

Even at the beginning level, Michael Oare shows that it's possible to provide creative music in a concise and appealing overture format. A stately opening leads to the exciting and energetic main them...

Commemorating fifty years that the Bay Youth Orchestras of Norfolk, Virginia have served young musicians in the area, Ebullient Energy masterfully portrays a feeling of enthusiasm and joyous excitemen...

In the spirit of the classic British march style, Cheshire Forest March opens in a stately tempo and features a bold fanfare. Each strain features a tuneful melody, and the trio section provides a con...

Scored for beginning players, Endless Skies evokes a sense of boundless wonder of the open skies that stretch above us. Combining bold statements, contrasting lyric melodies, and dynamic impact points...

A lush and cinematic work for beginner level bands that creates the perfect vision of a peaceful night sky filled with stars. Whimsical scoring will give your young musicians the perfect opportunity t...

This one packs a lot of musical punch set up by dramatic builds and big impact moments. The piece opens with soft but intense percussion that quickly builds into a powerful brass fanfare, followed by...

This one packs a lot of musical punch set up by dramatic builds and big impact moments. The piece opens with soft but intense percussion that quickly builds into a powerful brass fanfare, followed by...

Tambourin, by Michael Oare, draws inspiration from a traditional French dance and the distinctive sound of the tambourin - a low-pitched drum from the Provence region. This vibrant piece captures the...

With a catchy melody and upbeat dance groove, this Taylor Swift hit will be quick to learn, and is arranged to sound great with even small bands.

Although originally recorded by Otis Redding in 1965, this R&B classic became the signature song for Aretha Franklin. Here is a powerful arrangement that will sound great even with small bands.

The title for this thrilling work for young players comes from the small rural town of Level Cross, North Carolina, which is home to one of America's sports royal families: the legendary racing Petty...

Portraying the thrill and speed of alpine skiers navigating the demanding Super-G (super giant slalom) downhill course, Alpine Adventure is composed using a single fast tempo and takes the listener th...

Even at the beginning level, Michael Oare shows that it's possible to provide creative music in a concise and appealing overture format. A stately opening leads to the exciting and energetic main them...

This engaging programmatic work portrays the cycles of a violent storm. Michael carefully adapted his original work for band to a flexible format while retaining all the exciting and unique elements.

Composed using a single fast tempo throughout, this dynamic work for 2nd year players is filled with imagery and intensity beyond what you normally find at this easy level. Whether the approaching red...

Commissioned by the Grassfield High School Band in Chesapeake, Virginia, and dedicated to the graduating class of 2011, the title and nature of this work reference the various pathways chosen, and tho...

Commissioned by the Grassfield High School Band in Chesapeake, Virginia, and dedicated to the graduating class of 2011, the title and nature of this work reference the various pathways chosen, and tho...

Commissioned by the Grassfield High School Band in Chesapeake, Virginia, and dedicated to the graduating class of 2011, the title and nature of this work reference the various pathways chosen, and tho...

Even at the beginning level, Michael Oare shows that it's possible to provide creative music in a concise and appealing overture format. A stately opening leads to the exciting and energetic main them...

The popular, high energy concert band work has been expertly arranged for string orchestra. With a driving and infectious melody it is excellent for teaching a wide variety of musical concepts.

The popular, high energy concert band work has been expertly arranged for string orchestra. With a driving and infectious melody it is excellent for teaching a wide variety of musical concepts.

This arrangement for string orchestra of the popular concert band work offers the perfect blend of musical stealth and pursuit and covers a wide variety of musical concepts including syncopation, low...

The popular, high energy concert band work has been expertly arranged for string orchestra. With a driving and infectious melody it is excellent for teaching a wide variety of musical concepts. This h...