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We are indebted to Ireland for potatoes, people who became immigrants, and the music they brought with them! This suite for clarinet quartet just includes three of them - 'The Irish Minstrel Boy,' 'Mo...

THREE MINIATURES was composed to fill the need for short, playable clarinet ensembles. The work still manages to provide opportunity to work on tone, phrasing, musicality, articulation, technique, and...

Crusader's Hymn is one of the best known and loved hymn tunes. Of unknown origin, it was first published in 1842. The editor reported hearing it sung by haymakers in Silesia, now a province in souther...

Stephen Collins Foster (1826-1864) composed over 175 songs which have become America's folk songs because they express in melody and lyrics the 19th century life of the common man. Many of his songs w...

Crusaders Hymn is one of the best known and most loved hymn tunes in the world. It is a folk tune of unknown origin having nothing to do with religion and was first published in 1842. The editor repor...

These two marches are based on the same theme and each creates a pompous, yet dignified processional mood despite contrasting styles. The marches can be played separately or together in sequence to hi...

This is a wonderful piece for elementary ensemble. Short, melodic, and fun, it features three movements each taken from three different Baroque composers to expose students to lush Baroque music histo...

From the Festa di Discorsi Concertante, a challenging work in three movements using two trumpets and trombone. This is performance music, though a single movement could be used for contest.

The title of this trio is a play on words as the regimental march pictures soldiers marching and perhaps firing a canon. However, the canon is a canon in the musical sense. In this piece the three par...

This quartet was written for younger brass players to have a small ensemble experience playing the style of music that brass players do best - fanfares and marches!

Aura Lee and "Dixie" are well-known tunes from the 19th century that still have popular appeal. Legato playing is necessary for the proper interpretation of "Aura Lee," and "Dixie" should be played in...

Featuring some of Stephen Foster's most beloved folk tunes, this piece provides a balancing contrast throughout. It begins with the expressive and lyrical "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair" and moves...

Three familiar songs having something to do with the sea make up this mixed woodwind trio. 'Sailing, Sailing', 'My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean', and 'What Shall We Do with A Drunken Sailor.' Make the m...

This is a set of three Miniatures in contrasting mood and style. The Air is melodic with interesting harmony and moving inner parts. The Minuet is in the style of that typical 18th century dance, and...

One of the most beautiful and beloved melodies ever written, this arrangement allows you to feature a variety of soloists, including a vocalist, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone or euphoni...

The title is a play on words. At a dance invariably a couple will approach the leader of the band in between tunes and say 'Howa Bouta Cha-cha'' Latin music is an excellent choice for large percussion...

The Ash Grove, known as Llwyn Onn (win-ON) in Wales, is one of the best known melodies of the Welsh folk tradition. The melody was used by John Gay in his Beggar's Opera in 1728, even though it is an...

Walden is a beautiful new ballad for strings by one of the most respected composers for young performers. Warm harmonies support a pastoral melody, while exquisite moving lines for all parts make this...

Looking for a different style march for your next concert or contest? Moonmarch will fill the bill. In C minor, with limited range and technical demands but tuneful melodies and great percussion, this...

A great feature for your first or second year bands which includes a narration to introduce each section of the group. Each section plays a variation of this bright melody, with all sections combining...

Experience the fun-filled sights and sounds of a Brazilian carnival with this colorful portrayal. Unison syncopations make learning much easier, and you can't leave out those fun percussion instrument...

African Dance Song is based on a drum song and dance style called Bo Bo Bo, which is native to Ghana. Beginning with a two bar repeated pattern for congas, the composer adds layers of additional percu...

Andrew Balent's SAVAGE DANCE is a driving, primitive dance of an imaginary ancient people. It could have been used at a festival or large public gathering with the intention of lifting the spirits of...

This colorful, programatic work uses lots of percussion effects to recreate the sounds of a professional race car circuit, only with go carts! Engines start. The starters' pistol begins the race. The...