(Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)-Composed in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. the title of this dramatic setting is taken from a biblical passage and quoted by Dr. King in his celebrated I Have a Dream speech in 1963. After a fanfare-like introduction the piece is comprised of three sections. The Dream relects on Dr. King's famous speech. This is followed by Strife which recal…

In this composition William Vean takes you on a journey through the fascinating and exciting world of animals. Apart from it being a composition filled with 'special effects' Animal Kingdom contains many educational elements such as playing inswing (triplets feeling) chromatics flutter tonguing gypsy tuning varying keys and of course dynamics and articulation. The melodic lines occur i…

Durkle Bandrydge is the name of the composers imaginary world but it could very well be anyones invisible dream world with a different name. In this very versatile suite by Bruce Fraser 8 characters are featured each with its ownpeculiarities making Durkle Bandrydge such a colourful place. Do these characters differ that much from us? That is for you to find out! In the last part all chara…

An Easter Worship Experience-Relive the events leading to Christ's ultimate sacrifice for us on the cross and be reminded that He truly is our King with You Are My King a blended musical with a variety of styles that will speak to listeners of all ages. Ideal for services during Holy Week or as a special presentation on Easter Sunday morning this work also includes optional narrations that may b…

From the acclaimed composer of Paper Cut AlexªShapiro this unique high-energy work could beªdescribed by the following: imagine Arnold Schoenberg ªHenry Mancini and Charlie Parker walking into aªdance club in Havana and staying for three minutes. Tight Squeeze ventures into new territory as it exploresªchromaticism and syncopation against a prerecordedªpercussion groove. The result is th…

Nothing says rock and roll like this vintage song originally recorded by The Kingsmen. This up-tempo arrangement combines the familiar riffs of the original and includes a short trumpet solo or section feature. This one is a must!

Samuel Hazos very successful work for younger players features a balance between light and delicate writing contrasted with broad chorale-like passages for the entire ensemble. This adaptation by the composer now allows smaller bands to experiencethe beauty of Our Kingsland Spring.

We Three Kings-Whether a powerful opener or a thrilling centerpiece this stirring new arrangement of “We Three Kings” maintains relentless momentum. Melodic and orchestrational surprise after surprise unfolds. Timothy Johnson givesthis delightful old favorite an entirely new wardrobe in an arrangement that bears great gifts for the musicians and the audience alike. (Grade 3)

The haunting melody of this traditional tune likely dates to the Middle Ages and was published by British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams in the 1906 English Hymnal. Freely adapted by Johnnie Vinson in this setting for young bands the minor melodyis stated first by low clarinets and horns. The next section introduces an original theme which is then combined with the first melody in the moving f…

This new publication from veteran composer Robert Jager was written in honor of Elizabeth Green the esteemed music educator who had a profound effect on so many successful band and orchestra conductors. Robert's gentle sensitivemovement is contemporary writing at its very best and well suited to a string orchestra looking for top quality literature.

You'll appreciate the creative and sensitive compositional technique in James Curnow's engaging new work Genesis. The piece gives your grade 3 band the chance to shine in many ways as it progresses through many styles andmoods. Exciting and expressive moments for every section display the versatility of your band to excellent advantage. Masterful orchestration and several nice solo passages add to…

This three-movement symphony musically depicts the history of Hungary. Key historical figures wars and other important events from this country inspired all three movements. The first movement depicts Atilla the King of the Huns and is characterised by fear threat and aggression. The second movement focuses on Árpád the founder of the Hungarian State and the final movement is named after Istv…

Score-St. Lawrence Suite was commissioned by the Power Authority of the State of New York and the Hydro-Electric Power Comission of Ontario for the ceremony September 5 1958 marking the delivery of commercialhydro-electric power from the joint Robert Moses Power Dam and Robert H. Saunders St. Lawrence Generating Station. At this opening of the great St. Lawrence Power Project the composer cond…

2me Polonaise brillante pour violon avec acompagnement de piano op.21Henryk Wieniawski wrote only two polonaises. The first one, op. 4 in D minor, is one of his youthful works; the other, op. 21 in A major, is one of the last works he composed. Moreover, H. Wieniawski is the co-author of another polonaise, op. 8, for violin and piano, which he wrote with his brother Józef Wieniawski, a pianist. Th…