Commissioned by The American School of the Hague (near Amsterdam), To Dance With Storm Clouds is a dynamic and evocative work that affords directors the opportunity to teach 3/4 time at a brisk and exciting tempo! The brief lyrical middle section showcases a baritone or tenor sax soloist, and allows players to focus on a warm and blended tone. The fast section returns for a powerful ending, closin…

Traditional English Melody. / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Medley including September, After The Love Has Gone, and Fantasy. / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Featuring a flowing lyric style and beautiful harmonies this composition for beginning groups allows you to teach phrasing and musicality in a rewarding setting. With easy rhythms and moderate ranges this is very attainable for young players.

Each of the five movements of this innovative work is designed to invoke a particular type of emotion associated with leadership. Courage is stately in nature and played in a marcato style. Vision has a playful sense and focuses on mixed meters aswell as mixed emotions. The lyric and sensitive Compassion is meant to stir the soul while the contrasting Selflessness offers some of the most intense …

Even though the ranges and rhythms are quite modest in this beautiful lyric piece for young bands there is a wealth of musicality to be learned and enjoyed. Delicate and sensitive in the beginning there is a logical ebb and flowto the music as itbuilds to a full ensemble climax then back to the quieter texture and harmonic shift at the end. A rewarding setting for your young players. Dur: 3:40

This lyric work provides an opportunity for your band to experience the musical style of Chopin in an effective setting for second year players. Featuring legato phrases darker sonorities and an engaging harmonic progression Poem Romantic No. 1 offers musical rewards for the young level.

As the title implies this composition uses layers of sound to create a shimmering effect. It features beautiful woodwind and mallet writing and a powerful brass build near the end before ending quietly.

This remarkable and descriptive work opens and closes with members of the ensemble whispering to one another creating a soft yet chaotic effect. The simple poem is by the composer: ?Whispers move in colored flight seekingsigns of nexttwilight purple as the violets grow warm but rich for all to know.? As the piece progresses introduced by a solo piano the listener is taken through a dynamic r…

Symphony No. 1 For Wind Orchestra - Mvt. 1