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With gentle grace, this charismatic melody is introduced by your clarinet section, setting into motion one of Gustav Holst's most famous themes, scored here for young concert band. The legato styling...

Inspired by the illness experienced in the 1920s by scientists exploring the tomb of the boy-pharaoh Tutankhamun, Mike Story's work musically traces the history from the discovery of the tomb through...

Although this composition sounds like it came straight out of the Baroque period, it is actually the first movement of a suite written in 1996 by Karl Jenkins. Instantly recognized as the diamond comm...

Originally the fourth movement of Vaughan Williams' well-known English Folk Song Suite, this setting of folk songs is now considered a separate work on its own. Here for the first time is an arrangeme...

Originally the fourth movement of Vaughan Williams' well-known English Folk Song Suite, this setting of folk songs is now considered a separate work on its own. Here for the first time is an arrangeme...

Meridian comes very much out of the composer's love for ostinato, or groove-based, music. Other diverse influences include the World Music-infused jazz of Keith Jarrett and Jan Garbarek, as well as th...

Meridian comes very much out of the composer's love for ostinato, or groove-based, music. Other diverse influences include the World Music-infused jazz of Keith Jarrett and Jan Garbarek, as well as th...

The music and spectacle of Bill Whelan's Riverdance forever changed how we look at Celtic music. The Heart's Cry is one of the most magical and ballads from the production, beautifully scored here for...

Composed for the commission project celebrating the 85th birthday of legendary conductor Frank Battisti, this beautiful lyric piece from Kathryn Salfelder offers a rewarding emotional depth for young...

In 1876, Grieg created incidental music for the premiere of Ibsen's play 'Peer Gynt', at the request of the author. Many of the pieces from this work became very popular in the form of orchestral suit...

In 1876, Grieg created incidental music for the premiere of Ibsen's play 'Peer Gynt', at the request of the author. Many of the pieces from this work became very popular in the form of orchestral suit...

Echoes of Summer is gentle and playful, while being reflective at the same time. This piece will fill you with warmth and make you smile. It is designed to introduce young players to syncopation in tr...

Farmer Tans is a concert band piece that celebrates hard working farmers. As you listen, you can see in your mind\'s eye the pecking and scratching of the hens, the movement of the plow through the so...

Although The Wizard of Oz was written nearly sixty years ago, the story remains fresh and alive and the music is just as contemporary as one could wish. We visit these marvelous melodies from the myth...

The rigaudon is a French Baroque dance in a lively duple meter. Rhythmically simple with a few syncopated lines, this short composition is the perfect introduction to this style. With varying dynamics...

Everyone loves a parade, including Old Saint Nick, whether it is at the North Pole or marching down Main Street. Santa On Parade includes three traditional Christmas songs in march style (Jolly Old St...

Featuring three Italian melodies, this carefree piece will transport your audience to the Mediterranean. Opening with the happy Tiritomba, continuing with Santa Lucia and ending with Finiculi, Finicul...

Featuring three Italian melodies, this carefree piece will transport your audience to the Mediterranean. Opening with the happy Tiritomba, continuing with Santa Lucia and ending with Finiculi, Finicul...