Even though it's not about the holiday, Christmas Crabs is inspired by the annual migration of literally millions of crabs on Christmas Island in Australia. There's a nod to a holiday favorite but mos...
A whole concert in one publichation. What a budget saver! The four Grade one-half works include an arrangement of Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy,' 'Ballad', an opportunity to teach intonation and lyrical mel...
A bold musical statement for your first year students, Regency Fanfare is scored solidly for the youngest ensemble. Each section works through the melodic material to make certain they are prepared to...
Here's a real confidence booster for your youngest ensemble. Beethoven's familiar 'Ode to Joy' is scored for use early in the first year of instruction. Ample doubling reinforces the form while diffic...
Inspired by the old Irish tale of the banshee, this work uses only five notes! Great for your very first program, there's a chance for independent creativity with ghastly sound effects from your band...
Here is an original composition inspired by the Spanish Armada, which was the fleet that sailed against England in 1588, with the intention of overthrowing Elizabeth I.
Look up the word 'Gizmo,' and you will find references to its origin in the slang used by United States Marines and Navy personnel when referring to a 'gadget' of unknown origin or design. Ralph Ford'...
Designed to musically depict a large, four-hoofed animal as it wanders about, this original work will capture the imagination of your first-year students. Scored to be accessible for students in the s...
The composer's premise that students learning resembles planets in motion - moving faster as learning increases much like planets closer to the sun orbit at a greater speed - was the inspiration for t...
The Maya Kingdom was a culture with rich tradition and amazing skills, particularly in their artistic endeavors. This work has been intentionally created without a key signature, making it performable...
