Young Band

This programmatic work tells the story of a lake that never reflects sunlight and instead shows images of the past, present, and future. The music portrays the inhabitants of a mystic land as they dan...

Popular cartoons have made Franz Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody #2 and Johannes Brahms's Hungarian Rhapsody #5 instantly recognizable. This arrangement cleverly combines several themes from both compositi...

This clever march depicts a procession of ladybugs, those everyday insects that always seem to capture the spotlight. A persistent minor second interval depicts the occasional flapping of their wings,...

The Lightning Spirit is based on the Aboriginal legend of Namarrkon, who sat in the clouds and hurled lightning bolts at the earth below. It makes use of a thunder sheet, a large sheet of aluminum ava...

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...

There is plenty for your percussionists in this contest work by one of the country's most prolific composers. A lyrical opening sets the mood as the piece rockets forward in a burst of energy, eventua...

This three-movement programmatic work is based on various constellations and their Greek mythologies. Movements include Orion (The Hunter), Draco (The Dragon), and Pegasus (The Winged Horse). The open...

This short three-movement work chronicles the epic life of a medieval knight in dramatic fashion. The first movement, A Call for Knights, portrays the sounding trumpets calling forth the knights. The...

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Gustav Holst's Second Suite in F with this incredibly authentic yet amazingly approachable arrangement of the third movement. Your students can now experience the rh...

This serious lyrical work paints a picture of lonely apparitions that constantly appear and then fade away. Designed as an excellent introduction to expressive playing with more complex harmonies, all...

Immerse yourself in this energetic and high intensity work set in the American West. Images of notorious outlaws come to life as exciting rhythms, bold melodies, and driving percussion parts combine i...

An ideal change of pace, this clever work depicts a forest full of snakes that are enchanted by the beating drums. The chromatic melodies are an ideal teaching tool while colorful percussion writing b...

Take a heart-pounding adventure into the minds of two base jumpers who set a world record before safely landing on the ground. Fantastic musical imagery sets the mood for each section as the piece unf...

This programmatic work includes energetic rhythms and massive dissonant chords to depict an epic battle between a solitary warrior and a dragon that threatens his kingdom. A large battery of percussio...

Travel back in time with this exciting piece reminiscent of the American Old West. The basic syncopations are easily taught and exhibit the spirit of the American West during a time when the cowboy an...

Travel back in time with this exciting piece reminiscent of the American Old West. The basic syncopations are easily taught and exhibit the spirit of the American West during a time when the cowboy an...

This powerful overture with cinematic overtones is designed to be playable by band alone, yet offers the option of band and strings combined. Depicting the vision of the world from the eyes of an eagl...

Evoking feelings of intrigue and majesty, this captivating work pays homage to one of the most spectacular cave systems in the world. The somber, haunting introduction quickly becomes a collage of dar...

Journey to the future with a work depicting the power network that brings energy to cities and towns around the world. The pulse of electrons can be felt as the rhythmic intensity continues to build,...

Audiences will quickly embrace this musical depiction of the iconic USS Silversides. The haunting opening statement portrays the vessel submerging to embark on her perilous assignment. A dramatic midd...

Excellent transcription Hayden originally wrote for eight winds.

Written in two connected movements, this arrangement captures the power and drama of the high baroque.

Extremely colorful young band transcription of one of French composer Offenbach's most famous opera overtures. This setting is energetic and transparent, proceeding through a number of moods and style...

P.I. Tchaikovsky originally composed 'Hymn to Saints Cyril and Methodius' in 1865 for four-part mixed chorus. Besides being a gorgeous work to perform, this setting provides a valuable medium for teac...