Nancy H. Seward

The opening fanfare fades to an expressive andante featuring contrasts between woodwind and brass sonorities. A short call in the trombones simulates the horn of an excursion boat and heralds a spirit...

The opening fanfare fades to an expressive andante featuring contrasts between woodwind and brass sonorities. A short call in the trombones simulates the horn of an excursion boat and heralds a spirit...

Irish Interludes offers students experience in slow, expressive phrasing with the hauntingly beautiful Bendemeers Stream, contrasted by the rollicking The Girl I Left Behind Me, which contains dynamic...

Irish Interludes offers students experience in slow, expressive phrasing with the hauntingly beautiful Bendemeers Stream, contrasted by the rollicking The Girl I Left Behind Me, which contains dynamic...

Combining the lyrical Rose of Tralee with the spirited Irish Washerwoman, the composer again has come up with an arrangement well scored for young bands.

Combining the lyrical Rose of Tralee with the spirited Irish Washerwoman, the composer again has come up with an arrangement well scored for young bands.

Based on the songs Barbara Allen and Green Bushes, this work will help students develop a sense of phrasing, dynamic nuances and contrasting styles. (2 minutes 45 seconds)

Based on the songs Barbara Allen and Green Bushes, this work will help students develop a sense of phrasing, dynamic nuances and contrasting styles. (2 minutes 45 seconds)

One of Tchaikovsky's most recognized works translates beautifully to clarinet choir in this sensitive and expressive transcription.

Pioneering composer and music educator Nancy H. Seward wrote "Diversions" in 1994, during a time when very few band compositions by women were published – and now this excellent work is finally availa...

Another effective composition from this master teacher, Norwegian Vignettes contrasts the majestic marcato style of the opening with the light staccato of the B section. It also offers contrast in dyn...

Another effective composition from this master teacher, Norwegian Vignettes contrasts the majestic marcato style of the opening with the light staccato of the B section. It also offers contrast in dyn...

Continuing her tradition of writing good marches for young bands, Nancy Seward has done it again. Pride of the Regiment is a tuneful Grade 2 march that helps to reinforce the understanding of syncopat...

Continuing her tradition of writing good marches for young bands, Nancy Seward has done it again. Pride of the Regiment is a tuneful Grade 2 march that helps to reinforce the understanding of syncopat...

In ABA form, this is an excellent tool for teaching contrasting styles. The opening andante is not difficult and has 2nd and 3rd parts that are rhythmically independent and important. A percussion bre...

In ABA form, this is an excellent tool for teaching contrasting styles. The opening andante is not difficult and has 2nd and 3rd parts that are rhythmically independent and important. A percussion bre...

The allegro sections use the articulated diatonic scale/arpeggio patterns in upper voices and the legato passages include important moving lines for 2nd and 3rd players. Contrasting sonorities in the...

The allegro sections use the articulated diatonic scale/arpeggio patterns in upper voices and the legato passages include important moving lines for 2nd and 3rd players. Contrasting sonorities in the...

Opening with the traditional Red River Valley, this selection offers experiences in legato phrasing with dynamic nuances. The Mexican Clapping Song follows, reinforcing the understanding of 6/8 meter....

Opening with the traditional Red River Valley, this selection offers experiences in legato phrasing with dynamic nuances. The Mexican Clapping Song follows, reinforcing the understanding of 6/8 meter....

A musical "Celebration of Canada," this exciting work combines thematic material from the Marseillaise and Rule Britannia, signifying Canadas national heritage. These are followed by a majestic chorus...

A musical "Celebration of Canada," this exciting work combines thematic material from the Marseillaise and Rule Britannia, signifying Canadas national heritage. These are followed by a majestic chorus...

A musical "Celebration of Canada," this exciting work combines thematic material from the Marseillaise and Rule Britannia, signifying Canadas national heritage. These are followed by a majestic chorus...

This work by a perennial favorite composer-arranger is an arrangement of two traditional Welsh folk songs. The lovely Ash Grove will give the students experience in expressive legato phrasing, and the...

This work by a perennial favorite composer-arranger is an arrangement of two traditional Welsh folk songs. The lovely Ash Grove will give the students experience in expressive legato phrasing, and the...