Featuring the well-known Yuletide favorites 'Angels from the Realms of Glory,' 'The Holly and the Ivy,' and 'Deck the Halls,' this festive medley captures the spirit of the season for students and audiences alike. Each carol has roots from the United Kingdom and is charismatically scored, showcasing each section of your band with a wide variety of textures and tempo. Musically compelling! (3:00) /…

Written in the style of a Broadway overture, here's a colorfully scored original work in A-B-A form. Spirited rhythms, soaring melodies, and delightful tonality shifts provide the joyfully musical materials for a most satisfying and happy-sounding program offering that sounds more difficult than it plays. Perfect for contest or concert as well as an uplifting opener or closer for any program. (2:0…

The ultimate in party tunes is back in a terrific new arrangement by Doug Adams. This solidly scored chart is sure to be a crowd favorite! / Marching Band

The classic holiday tune scored for young band accessibility. 'Sleigh Ride' arranged by Mike Story includes written melodic solos for alto and tenor sax, easy brass ranges, simple rhythms, and all the optional parts to include flute, clarinet, and vibraphone. Ride on! (2:13) / Ensemble De Jazz

This seamless medley of the most popular overture themes from the Classical and Romantic periods---a veritable music history listening lesson---will be a sure-fire hit on any concert program. Scored in D-major throughout, the grade 3 arrangement by Douglas E. Wagner presents many teachable moments with style, balance, dynamic control, articulation, and interpretation. In order of appearance, the t…

This setting provides a rich tapestry of sound with the ability for your beginners to make real music. The traditional Scottish folk tune is scored in 3/4 time and should not pose any technical challenges for any beginning band. This charming ballad presents multiple teaching opportunities for dynamic contrasts, full value notes, and subtle tempo nuances. Most musical! (2:15) / Concert Band

'Medieval Dance' is based on the song 'Amours, que porra devenir' (O love, what will become of me), which was written by trouvére Thibaut de Blason, probably around 1200. Carefully scored in the Mixolydian mode by Michael Story, this piece offers both a vivid history lesson and reinforcement of triple meter. Great for teaching and performance! (2:05) / Orchestre A Cordes

When you are looking for great Latin-style openers that doesn't need a lot of rehearsal time, look no further than the Big and Easy series. Perfect for the field or the stands, this powerfully scored chart will be a solid addition to any band library. Stellar! (1:35) / Marching Band

A practice guide for the modern cellist. Par SHERRY FRED. A Grand Tour of Cello Technique is a thought-provoking practice guide, enabling cellists at all levels to develop their own style through an exploration of different ways of fingering and bowing. The book not only helps cellists improve their playing, but also promotes an understanding of musical art, through nine stimulating chapters. With…