Alfred Young Symphonic Series

This exciting work explores musical opposites - long vs. short, soft vs. loud, high vs. low, smooth vs. angular. It will be sure to energize your ensemble on your next concert! (4:00)

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...

This work was inspired by the music of Hildegaard von Bingen, a medieval Benedictine nun whose chant melodies are remarkable for their soaring passages and simple beauty, and whose theological and vis...

Inspired by the many hardships of the Irish immigrants, this piece brings hope of a new world, a new lease on life and a second chance. The piece begins with the sound of the ocean in the background (...

Pony Express reminds us of a time when the fastest way to deliver a message was on horseback, riding across the plains, mountains and desert. This piece has a slight 'off-beat' gallop for the horsebac...

This version of Rampage! arranged by Todd Stalter is part of our Alfred FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments - wind, strings, and percussion, inclu...

This lush ballad that provides an opportunity for ensembles at any level to explore rubato, tenuto, and vibrato. The inspiration for this work was a beautiful fall day when the leaves were turning col...

This lush ballad that provides an opportunity for ensembles at any level to explore rubato, tenuto, and vibrato. The inspiration for this work was a beautiful fall day when the leaves were turning col...

This lush ballad that provides an opportunity for ensembles at any level to explore rubato, tenuto, and vibrato. The inspiration for this work was a beautiful fall day when the leaves were turning col...

...And Goodnight is a grade 2 lyrical piece that would be a beautiful addition to any school music library. It was inspired by a Brahms lullaby; hints of it are heard throughout the piece and within t...

...And Goodnight is a grade 2 lyrical piece that would be a beautiful addition to any school music library. It was inspired by a Brahms lullaby; hints of it are heard throughout the piece and within t...

Appreciating the beauty in nature always brings us joy. My Heart with Pleasure Fills, by Vince Gassi, was inspired by one of William Wordsworth's most popular lyrical poems, "I Wandered Lonely as a Cl...

Appreciating the beauty in nature always brings us joy. My Heart with Pleasure Fills, by Vince Gassi, was inspired by one of William Wordsworth's most popular lyrical poems, "I Wandered Lonely as a Cl...

Amazing Grace, one of the most enduring and beloved songs known the world over, means many things to many people. The tune, a pentatonic folk song known as "New Britain," existed separately from the f...

Amazing Grace, one of the most enduring and beloved songs known the world over, means many things to many people. The tune, a pentatonic folk song known as "New Britain," existed separately from the f...

Amazing Grace, one of the most enduring and beloved songs known the world over, means many things to many people. The tune, a pentatonic folk song known as "New Britain," existed separately from the f...

Amazing Grace, one of the most enduring and beloved songs known the world over, means many things to many people. The tune, a pentatonic folk song known as "New Britain," existed separately from the f...

With a rhythmic drive and tuneful melody, this concert overture engages the listener from the first measure. Colorful scoring and tasteful percussion bring the opening section to life. The plaintive l...

With a rhythmic drive and tuneful melody, this concert overture engages the listener from the first measure. Colorful scoring and tasteful percussion bring the opening section to life. The plaintive l...

Desperate Pursuit is a driving and dramatic overture from the pen of award-winning composer, James Barnes. Based on the D Phrygian scale, the piece gets its name from the rapid, rhythmic motion of the...

Desperate Pursuit is a driving and dramatic overture from the pen of award-winning composer, James Barnes. Based on the D Phrygian scale, the piece gets its name from the rapid, rhythmic motion of the...

Desperate Pursuit is a driving and dramatic overture from the pen of award-winning composer, James Barnes. Based on the D Phrygian scale, the piece gets its name from the rapid, rhythmic motion of the...

This colorful and exciting overture will make a great addition to any concert or festival program. A dark, flowing introduction provides a recurring motive that contrasts with the energetic syncopatio...