Robert E. Foster

This engaging text presents a comprehensive history of the wind band from its earliest days to today. The author's narrative describes the development of instruments, musicians, composers, conductors,...

Every player needs to play the choromatic scale. Every player likes to play the blues. And everyone likes to have a good time! So here is a fun way to play the blues and play the chromatic scale at th...

Every player needs to play the choromatic scale. Every player likes to play the blues. And everyone likes to have a good time! So here is a fun way to play the blues and play the chromatic scale at th...

Combining modern "jazz-rock" rhythms with the standard, traditional 12-bar blues form results in a rhythmic jazz march that will be fun for bands and audiences alike. "Flexible" percussion parts enabl...

Combining modern "jazz-rock" rhythms with the standard, traditional 12-bar blues form results in a rhythmic jazz march that will be fun for bands and audiences alike. "Flexible" percussion parts enabl...

The spoken word is an excellent tool for teaching rhythm. Combined with an easily mastered musical vocabulary, it can lead a group to an excellent performance now and in the future. Alligator Stomp by...

Finally! Now young bands can experience the excitement and drama of one of the most popular overtures from classical literature. The widely recognized themes have been well written for young players w...

Finally! Now young bands can experience the excitement and drama of one of the most popular overtures from classical literature. The widely recognized themes have been well written for young players w...

Finally! Now young bands can experience the excitement and drama of one of the most popular overtures from classical literature. The widely recognized themes have been well written for young players w...

For years, the transcription of this famous overture has been a mainstay of accomplished concert bands. The well-known main theme of this classic has been adapted for young band in this very playable...

For years, the transcription of this famous overture has been a mainstay of accomplished concert bands. The well-known main theme of this classic has been adapted for young band in this very playable...

For years, the transcription of this famous overture has been a mainstay of accomplished concert bands. The well-known main theme of this classic has been adapted for young band in this very playable...

This work opens with full rich bell-tones and full brass sonorities, which lead to a rhythmic, energetic unison theme. In the middle is a beautiful legato-rubato section featuring the woodwinds with f...

This work opens with full rich bell-tones and full brass sonorities, which lead to a rhythmic, energetic unison theme. In the middle is a beautiful legato-rubato section featuring the woodwinds with f...

Lafourche Parish (pronounced "LaFoosh") was commissioned by the East Thibodeaux Jr. High School Band. A stirring grade 3 work suitable for festival or contest performance, it is designed to provide yo...

Lafourche Parish (pronounced "LaFoosh") was commissioned by the East Thibodeaux Jr. High School Band. A stirring grade 3 work suitable for festival or contest performance, it is designed to provide yo...

This exciting original overture for young band opens with a bold, majestic fanfare followed by a sudden increase in tempo and changes of texture. A quiet interlude and a return to the majestic fanfare...

This exciting original overture for young band opens with a bold, majestic fanfare followed by a sudden increase in tempo and changes of texture. A quiet interlude and a return to the majestic fanfare...

This classic, yet fresh, setting of the Irish Hymn from the 8th century will be recognized by the audience as the beautiful Be Thou My Vision, as it is sung in modern settings. Simple meter changes ar...

This classic, yet fresh, setting of the Irish Hymn from the 8th century will be recognized by the audience as the beautiful Be Thou My Vision, as it is sung in modern settings. Simple meter changes ar...

This exciting new work is based on traditional Slavic melodies, and it captures the spirit and energy of the folk culture of this region. The work represents the spirited, robust people, who have freq...

This exciting new work is based on traditional Slavic melodies, and it captures the spirit and energy of the folk culture of this region. The work represents the spirited, robust people, who have freq...

A beautiful treatment of the well-known Welsh folksong, All Through the Night, this work features chorale settings of this theme through the various brass and woodwind choirs as it builds and develops...

A beautiful treatment of the well-known Welsh folksong, All Through the Night, this work features chorale settings of this theme through the various brass and woodwind choirs as it builds and develops...

Ireland is the original home of many of our most loved and cherished songs and melodies. Several of these classic songs are included in this musical tour of Ireland. The work begins with the lovely an...