Michael Story

This work is based on the old French Christmas carol 'Patapan' first published by Bernard de La Monnoye around 1700. This contemporary setting explores a variety of textures from simple to intricate....

This chart is easy to rehearse and play, and is definitely funky! The tempo is around 136 BPM, with written solos for alto sax and trombone and easy brass ranges. Optional parts include flute, clarine...

'When the music goes around, everybody goes to town.' So goes the lyric to this classic tune that everyone knows and loves. Rare is it that a tune sounds so good to an audience and feels so good to th...

These Toys Swing arranged by Mike Story is a superb grade 1 chart based on 'March of the Toys.' Trumpet 1 range to written E top space, a written-out tenor sax 1 solo, and well-notated rhythm section...

Based on the lovely melody from the fourth movement of Holst's most performed work, Jupiter has been carefully prepared for your beginners concert at the end of their first year. Although scored to co...

Setting off in a mysterious tone, this familiar Grieg theme builds with texture and intensity to the joyous familiar melody to a dramatic conclusion. Scored to work with any second year method, this c...

Based on Alexandre Dumas' adaptation of E. T. A. Hoffmann's story, this setting is targeted toward the middle of most second-year band methods. Bring Tchaikovsky into your developing band's repertoire...

In all of music literature, there is little that is more breathtaking in its raw musical power than this movement from Gustav Holst's The Planets. A thundering war theme introduces the work in a drama...

This charming transcription of the opening piece from Saint-Saen's Carnival of the Animals, has captured the grandeur of the king of the jungle. The work is both majestic and descriptive, and is a gre...

Lost Tomb of the Incas by Michael Story will transport your orchestra to the ancient civilization of the Incas. Featuring full-sounding melodies, interesting rhythmic accompaniments, and exciting perc...

Lost Tomb of the Incas by Michael Story will transport your orchestra to the ancient civilization of the Incas. Featuring full-sounding melodies, interesting rhythmic accompaniments, and exciting perc...

A must for any regal ceremony. The traditional 'Pomp and Circumstance' has been scored for young full orchestra or strings alone. It includes a processional and the majestic 'Rondeau' from Premiere Su...

A must for any regal ceremony. The traditional 'Pomp and Circumstance' has been scored for young full orchestra or strings alone. It includes a processional and the majestic 'Rondeau' from Premiere Su...

Written in 1914–1916, Gustav Holst's The Planets is undoubtedly one of the most important compositions of the 20th century. Michael Story has crafted an easy but effective arrangement of the bea...

Written in 1914–1916, Gustav Holst's The Planets is undoubtedly one of the most important compositions of the 20th century. Michael Story has crafted an easy but effective arrangement of the bea...

As we follow the course of the Vltava River portrayed musically in The Moldau, we pass the scene of the wedding depicted in this lovely arrangement. We can watch the dance and enjoy one of the most we...

One of the most important works of the 20th century was Stravinsky's ballet, The Firebird. The iconic 'Finale' is now accessible to young players with this effective arrangement by Michael Story. All...

Barnburner by Michael Story is a dynamic festival selection or concert opener or closer that will grab your audience's attention right from the start. It's full of energy, but very playable for develo...

From Tchaikovsky's classic ballet, The Nutcracker , this timeless holiday tune is scored for beginning strings. A dance of monumental proportions that will be a joy for rehearsal as well as performanc...

Argentina's unique geological formation, Valle de la Luna, has constant winds that create surreal sounds through the rocks. In this piece, players demonstrate that sound effect, which serves as an exc...

Based on the song from the southern Asian country of Bhutan, this powerful setting of 'Chumo La Dingshoin' features four contrasting variations. Inspired by the potent thunderstorms that cascade down...

This march setting of the 16th-century traditional English folk song Greensleeves is an outstanding fusion piece for beginners. With teaching opportunities for contrasting articulations and phrasing,...

Whiplash by Michael Story is an exciting overture that's the perfect choice for your next concert or festival. With its bright tempo, syncopations, and memorable melodic lines - your students will shi...

Autumn in the Rockies, by Michael Story, is a musical depiction of a mountainous landscape in the western U.S. during the fall season. Colorful trees, picturesque streams and lakes, and rugged hills d...

Similar to Halloween, Noche de Brujas (Night of the Witches) is celebrated in Spain, Mexico, and other Latin American countries on October 31. Michael Story's colorful piece begins spooky and mysterio...