A masterpiece of classical literature this marvelous work adapts beautifully for concert band in the expert hands of Jay Bocook. The woodwinds and brass share the spotlight on Introduction and Royal March of theLions. Next the tubas are featured on The Elephant. Mallet percussion are featured on Fossils and the entire ensemble gets a workout on the Finale. In addition to providing quality liter…

Score-G. Schirmer Concert Band:Grade 3-5. Contemporary composer Richard Danielpour has established himself as one of the most sought-after writers of his generation with orchestral works performed around the globe. In a style thatis uniquely American and rhythmically vibrant Jack Stamp offers this impressive wind adaptation of one of Danielpour's more recent compositions. A marvelous work for t…

Composed in 1912 this memorable choral anthem was one of Chesnokovs last sacred works and one he never heard performed! Michael Brown has skillfully and faithfully adapted this marvelous work for young players and flexible instrumentation. Dur:2:30

Score and Parts-G. Schirmer Concert Band – Grade 3-5Contemporary composer Richard Danielpour has established himself as one of the most sought-after writers of his generation with orchestral works performed around the globe. In astyle that is uniquely American and rhythmically vibrant Jack Stamp offers this impressive wind adaptation of one of Danielpour's more recent compositions. A marve…

This celebratory work by Timothy Broege uses alternating fast and slow segments to showcase a variety of colors and contrasting musical styles. The slow sections feature brief solos for alto sax and trumpet while the fastsections utilize a driving pulse and creative interplay between the winds and percussion. Dynamic contrasts and creative harmonies round out this marvelous work. Dur: 5:40 (Inclu…

A Scottish Legend-In Celtic folklore a “selkie” is a mythical creature appearing as a seal in water but taking human form on land. In this striking setting for second-year players the first movement in a lyric and melancholy style portrays the selkie as a baby seal. The second movement depicts a young boy on land and employs a number of characteristics of traditional Scottish folk …

What a marvelous work for younger bands! Based on the famous pentatonic Korean folk song it features easy colorful percussion effects. A striking change of pace. Dur: 2:45

A G Minor Groove for Concert Band-Written entirely in 4/4 and using a single tempo throughout Richard has created a marvelous work for young players that features logical pacing and variety along with a keen sense of rhythmic momentum. Using a recurring interludefor percussion and bluesy elements in the melody this is effective as a concert piece and also just plain fun to play! Dur: 2:55

A G Minor Groove for Concert Band-Written entirely in 4/4 and using a single tempo throughout Richard has created a marvelous work for young players that features logical pacing and variety along with a keen sense of rhythmic momentum. Using a recurring interlude for percussion and bluesy elements in the melody this is effective as a concert piece and also just plain fun to play!

This prize-winning piece for unison voices with optional second part and piano is a marvelous work for teaching mixed meters.

Now available for SSA voices this marvelous work was released a few years ago to great acclaim and remains popular. Fully orchestrated in 4 distinctive movements this “missa brevis” tastefully weaves American folksongs spirituals and hymns into a liturgical fabric. May be performed with piano chamber orchestra or full orchestra.

Variations on Saints Bounds for Heaven-Based on the “shaped note” melody “Saints Bound For Heaven ” Jubilee by James Curnow captures a feeling of joyful celebration through a series of unique and skillfully adapted variations. The openingstrains are actually fragments of the first variation and occur before the main tune is introduced by low brass and woodwinds. The second …

Now available for SSA voices this marvelous work was released a few years ago to great acclaim and remains popular. Fully orchestrated in 4 distinctive movements this “missa brevis” tastefully weaves American folksongs spirituals and hymns into a liturgical fabric. May be performed with piano chamber orchestra or full orchestra.

Even though the themes used in this beautiful setting are original it is intended to be played in the style of a slow Southern folk hymn similar to ?Amazing Grace? or ?Shenandoah.?Filled with suspensions and resolutions as well as calm moments and powerfully emotional builds this is a marvelous work for expanding your ensemble's stylistic and dynamic range. Dur: 4:25 (Grade 4)