Windependence

Written in 1873, Evening Song is one of the best-known choral works of Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901), German composer, organist and teacher. Displaying an exceptional lyric quality and utilizing a ful...

A whimsical work that depicts characteristics of ocean life in 6 movements each preceded by narration. Rhythmically and technically challenging, this is perfect for young people's concerts but will ap...

An American Tapestry was commissioned in 2003 by a consortium of ten Minnesota high schools. This work for chamber winds is a continuous medley of three American folk tunes: The Girl I Left Behind Me,...

Spittal's plaintive prelude and whimsical scherzo provide chamber musicians with the opportunity to explore varied colors and textures, while performing a magnificently well-crafted work. Scored for w...

The American Song-Set was written at the suggestion of Michael Mulcahy, who was looking for a piece that used American folk melodies as its basis. Each of the four movements contains several settings...

Commissioned by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in 1998, this dynamic work combines 'frantic' and 'energy' to form the title, speaking volumes to the nature and verve of the character of the music. Fo...

Regiment of Heroes was written for and dedicated to 'The Presidents Own' United States Marine Band. This powerful composition opens with a lively syncopated figure followed by a contrasting melodic tr...

Commissioned in celebration of renowned conductor/educator Frank Battisti's 85th birthday, Spring Overture is an energetic rondo that can serve as a rousing opener or closer to either half of a concer...

Recognising the connection we all have with the stars in the universe, Being Stardust presents a magical and mystical experience in sound and mood. The surreal opening represents a time before the Ear...

Written in the tradition of Appalachian folk music, the simplicity of the scoring and flexibility of instrumentation makes this an ideal choice for young ensembles. The delightful melody is passed aro...

An American Tapestry is a continuous medley of three American folk songs: the happy-go-lucky The Girl I Left Behind Me, the somber and reflective He's Gone Away, and the foot-stompin' hoedown Ol' Dan...

Die klassischen amerikanische Volkslieder Cluck Old Hen, Poor Wayfarin' Stranger und Sourwood Mountain wurden hier ganz wunderbar für Blasorchester und Chor bearbeitet und zu einer reizvollen Konzerts...

Windependence - Artist Level (Grade 5) Push is a kinetic, dramatic work that employs a two-note motive, a rising figure, and a lyrical melody to musically embody the word push. Driving and aggressive,...

Renowned orchestral and choral composer, Ned Rorem makes his wind band debut with an arrangement of the 2nd movement from his Symphony No. 3, written in 1957-1958. Released in coordination with Rorem'...

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...

An extremely skilled arrangement for wind and brass (no percussion) of a poignant ecclesiastical motet composed by W.A.Mozart six months before his death in 1791. Mozart's stunning part-writing and li...

First published in Germany in 1964, Franz Biebl's Ave Maria was originally scored for 7-part men's choir. This expressive transcription is based on a mixed choir version in order to better match the r...

The All-Night Vigil (or Vespers) is a setting of music for a night-long service on the eves of Russian Orthodox holy days, and became one of Rachmaninoff's favorite compositions. Basing the 15 movemen...

The All-Night Vigil (or Vespers) is a setting of music for a night-long service on the eves of Russian Orthodox holy days, and became one of Rachmaninoff's favorite compositions. Basing the 15 movemen...

Ola Gjeilo, born in 1978 in Norway, moved to the United States when he was 23 years old to study composition at the Julliard School. He composed this dense and richly textured setting of the Sanctus f...

Ola Gjeilo, born in 1978 in Norway, moved to the United States when he was 23 years old to study composition at the Julliard School. He composed this dense and richly textured setting of the Sanctus f...

Britten's critically acclaimed opera Peter Grimes was first performed in 1945 and has become a part of the standard repertoire. Additionally, the orchestral concert suite Four Sea Interludes is freque...

'Woodwind and percussion players usually are unfamiliar with the antiphonal brass choir tradition. I made this modern, more easily readable version of Bonelli's classic 1600 Toccata for flexible wind...