William Owens

Written with optional drum set, this simple swing chart provides a wonderful opportunity for students to explore jazz without a great deal of technical demands. No solos in this one - just straight ah...

Written with optional drum set, this simple swing chart provides a wonderful opportunity for students to explore jazz without a great deal of technical demands. No solos in this one - just straight ah...

This lively original work embodies the character and spirit of the African-American spiritual. Combining themes of struggle, oppression, and hope for the future, the music begins quite vigorously befo...

This lively original work embodies the character and spirit of the African-American spiritual. Combining themes of struggle, oppression, and hope for the future, the music begins quite vigorously befo...

Turquoise, by William Owens, is a gentle piece that honors a student who selflessly served her community during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is generally quiet and peaceful, reflecting her care for other...

Turquoise, by William Owens, is a gentle piece that honors a student who selflessly served her community during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is generally quiet and peaceful, reflecting her care for other...

Turquoise, by William Owens, is a gentle piece that honors a student who selflessly served her community during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is generally quiet and peaceful, reflecting her care for other...

Relive the legend of Kamehameha, the warrior-king of Hawaii who came to power in the late-eighteenth century. A bold and powerful introduction signifies the declaration of war. Driven by percussion, t...

Remarkably similar to the original yet extremely approachable by medium-level bands, this arrangement of Jupiter captures all the fire of the original orchestral version. An excellent way to explore o...

Remarkably similar to the original yet extremely approachable by medium-level bands, this arrangement of Jupiter captures all the fire of the original orchestral version. An excellent way to explore o...

Remarkably similar to the original yet extremely approachable by medium-level bands, this arrangement of Jupiter captures all the fire of the original orchestral version. An excellent way to explore o...

Written largely in the Western genre, Rock Springs Saga begins with a brilliant fanfare, which recurs throughout the piece. A whimsical flurry of sounds and dancelike rhythms ensue before the music se...

This powerful work depicts the frantic voyage of the RMS Carpathia, the first ship to arrive on the scene after receiving a distress call from the Titanic. Determined to save as many lives as possible...

Take an imaginary flight on the ever-graceful winged-horse Pegasus! Using just six notes, this work manages to capture the grandeur of this mythical creature through the triumphant melodies that are p...

This stunning and powerful work recalls the massive Krakatoa explosions of 1883 that were heard over 2,000 miles away. The piece begins with an immediate intensity using dissonant ascending notes repr...

This exceptional arrangement captures all the raw power and intensity of the first movement of The Planets by Gustav Holst. Shortened to be more accessible to younger groups this version uses clever o...

This exceptional arrangement captures all the raw power and intensity of the first movement of The Planets by Gustav Holst. Shortened to be more accessible to younger groups this version uses clever o...

This exceptional arrangement captures all the raw power and intensity of the first movement of The Planets by Gustav Holst. Shortened to be more accessible to younger groups this version uses clever o...

Experience the thrill of the chase in this riveting work about the dangerous games that took place in ancient Greek and Roman times. A regal introduction depicts the horses lining up for the starting...

This stunning work portrays the Terracotta Army of ancient China - an army of lifelike statues consisting of over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, and 520 horses. Moments of discord and massive percussio...

Rich harmonies and bold melodies are at the center of this exciting program piece based on the epic expedition of Lewis and Clark and their entourage known as the Corps of Discovery. After the Corps'...

The very first groundbreaking flight made by the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk comes alive through this stunning programmatic work. Beginning slowly with eager anticipation, the melody soon takes off,...

Return to the late 19th century with this invigorating work that conjures images of cattlemen rounding up herds and driving them north. Injected with the sound of cattlemen’s whips throughout, melody...

Capture the fierceness and raw savagery of the battle that would change naval warfare forever! Ironclads is a work of epic proportions that chronicles the massive battle between the USS Merrimack and...

Using just six notes, this intense work evokes the power and ferocity of an active Indonesian volcano! After an epic opening, bold melodic lines intertwine with moments of clapping and stomping while...