Paul Lavender

Nothing will make your beginning band students want to practice more than the two most recognizeable notes in cinema history. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first "blockbuster" film that launch...

Nothing will make your beginning band students want to practice more than the two most recognizeable notes in cinema history. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first "blockbuster" film that launch...

One of the hottest movie themes of all time is now available in this easy-to-play version that works great for beginning bands. The opening measures feature dotted bar lines to help teach the 5/4 mete...

Discovery Series - Grade 1.5 This unforgettable theme from the original Spider-Man television series was brought back for the recent blockbuster movie. With a catchy melody and a driving rock feel, th...

Symphonic Band Grade 4 A majestic and memorable score from John Williams gives this classic film a bigger-than-life aura that brings all the drama, emotion and imagination to the forefront. Paul Laven...

Karl Jenkins' dramatic work (originally for chorus and orchestra) is bursting with rhythmic energy and adapts ideally for strings and percussion. Here's an opportunity for your string orchestra to per...

Paul Lavender arranged the third movement (Allegro Assai) of the popular Symphonic Dances by Sergey Rachmaninoff for wind orchestra. He successfully managed to apply the original's dynamics and drama...

Although Mussorgsky's much-loved Pictures at an Exhibition is often enjoyed in its original solo piano version, it is perhaps best known through its famous orchestration by Maurice Ravel, who masterfu...

Although Mussorgsky's much-loved Pictures at an Exhibition is often enjoyed in its original solo piano version, it is perhaps best known through its famous orchestration by Maurice Ravel, who masterfu...

Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34)

A simple Island-style tune featuring pizzicato playing.

The continuing popularity of Eric Whitacre's dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere, with his symphonic, choral, and operatic works. October is arguably his most not...

Taken from his own concert suite (dedicated to Leonard Bernstein) of his film score, Copland's own words best describe the musical approach to 'Grover's Corners'. He explained, 'For the film version,...

Here is an exciting yet playable version of this great Latin chart by John La Barbera. Surprisingly true to the original as it employs some fiery, samba-like writing, this is sure to be a hit.

The year 2007 marked the 50th anniversary of West Side Story, considered by many to be Broadway's greatest contribution to the arts, as well as the most memorable work from legendary composer Leonard...

The year 2007 marked the 50th anniversary of West Side Story, considered by many to be Broadway's greatest contribution to the arts, as well as the most memorable work from legendary composer Leonard...

Master Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 32)The sounds of the old west come alive in this exciting arrangement by Paul Lavender. Effectively scored for all sections, your players will have a blast pla...

Explorer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 11). Paul has skillfully arranged this stadium anthem so that even beginning bands can rock on. What a great motivational tool for your young players!