Alfred Young Symphonic Series

Snowdrifts, by Jordan Sterk, is a lyrical and expressive work that seeks to capture the serene beauty of a sunny winter day in the aftermath of a snowstorm. The music paints a vivid picture of a quiet...

Snowdrifts, by Jordan Sterk, is a lyrical and expressive work that seeks to capture the serene beauty of a sunny winter day in the aftermath of a snowstorm. The music paints a vivid picture of a quiet...

Up and Away, by Todd Stalter, is an energetic, fanfare-type piece, ideal for opening or closing a concert. The melodic ideas rise, fall, and undulate in imitation of flight and convey the thrill and e...

Mountain Music Throwdown, arranged by Scott Watson, is for intermediate bands and brings two contrasting Appalachian fiddle tunes into one spectacular arrangement. It includes the sassy, minor-key "Cl...

Mountain Music Throwdown, arranged by Scott Watson, is for intermediate bands and brings two contrasting Appalachian fiddle tunes into one spectacular arrangement. It includes the sassy, minor-key "Cl...

What begins as simple motion - a clap, a tap, a click - gradually builds into a tightly woven engine of sound, pulsing with precision and drive. A lyrical motif rises above the rhythmic undercurrent,...

Montana Sunrise, by Jorge Vargas, captures the awe-inspiring grandeur and tranquil beauty of Montana's dawn landscape. The melodic lines, dynamic contrasts, and profound harmonies evoke the visual ima...

Get ready for an exhilarating piece that demands precision from your students. Countdown, by Brant Karrick invites players into a rhythmic adventure, especially with its challenging eighth notes and r...

A dramatic opener or closer to your program, Quinctus, by Brad Ciechomski, is an energetic work that will make your concert one to remember. This very approachable 5/4 piece will lock in your band fro...

Fury of the Storm, by Aiden Minder-Maldonado, is an exciting and dynamic piece that depicts a boat ride through an intense tropical storm. The piece starts slowly, representing the calm before the sto...

Fury of the Storm, by Aiden Minder-Maldonado, is an exciting and dynamic piece that depicts a boat ride through an intense tropical storm. The piece starts slowly, representing the calm before the sto...

Fury of the Storm, by Aiden Minder-Maldonado, is an exciting and dynamic piece that depicts a boat ride through an intense tropical storm. The piece starts slowly, representing the calm before the sto...

Based on a popular theme from Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance, South Fork Legacy, by Robert Sheldon, presents an original up-tempo theme played over Sullivan's harmonic structure. Following a heartfelt...

Packed with frenetic energy contrasted with a deeply moving lyrical section, On a Tear, by Todd Stalter, gives young musicians the opportunity to explore wide ranges of expression as all parts of the...

In some European Christmas traditions, Saint Nick (Santa Claus) does not work alone. He travels with the 'Krampus,' a 'Christmas Devil' who doles out punishment to bad boys and girls on Christmas Eve....

Take your holiday concert on a captivating and dramatic journey with On a Dark Winter Night, arranged by Chris M. Bernotas. This unique arrangement reimagines beloved carols with a rich, minor mood, c...

Take your holiday concert on a captivating and dramatic journey with On a Dark Winter Night, arranged by Chris M. Bernotas. This unique arrangement reimagines beloved carols with a rich, minor mood, c...

Take your holiday concert on a captivating and dramatic journey with On a Dark Winter Night, arranged by Chris M. Bernotas. This unique arrangement reimagines beloved carols with a rich, minor mood, c...

The popular carols "Away in a Manger" and "The First Noel" are woven together in this uniquely expressive arrangement by Jared Barnes, entitled On a Winter's Night. The piece begins serenely with "Awa...

Uprising

Your audience will leave your Christmas concert in a festive, upbeat mood when you close your program with this tongue-in-cheek Christmas medley. Three famous Sousa marches, Stars and Stripes Forever,...

The tango is a very graceful and precise style of Latin dance where the couple performing needs to be totally in sync with each other, as well as the music. Tango for Two Left Feet by Terry White depi...

Garden of the Black Rose evokes images of medieval times. Dark moods and colorful orchestration encourage even young players to perform with great expression and intensity. The meditative opening yiel...

Filled with syncopation and frequent meter changes, this powerful new work by Gary Fagan will leave your audience wanting more! While rhythm plays an important role, the contemporary melodies and harm...

Spy Chase evokes images of one's favorite secret agent who is about to embark upon a mission placed deep in the field of crime, espionage, and corruption - and of course our hero will always have time...