Joseph Compello

A More Perfect Union is inspired by the strife of the Boston Tea Party before the American Revolution, as well as other struggles throughout the history of the United States. It is cast in three disti...

Belle of the Chesapeake es una brillante y animada marcha de concierto en compás de 6/8. La marcha, en si bemol mayor, está intercalada con coloridas articulaciones y dinámicas dramáticas, lo que la c...

Famous themes that you know and love from this beloved composer come together in this short medley. Joseph Compello has created an arrangement that seamlessly transitions between pieces (Hungarian Dan...

This antiphonal style voluntary is filled with a regal English flavor and sound worthy of the coronation of a king or queen. To add to its courtly feel, Compello has included an optional timpani part...

Instrumentation: Violin I, Violin II, Violin III (Viola TC), Viola, Cello, Bass, Chimes, Piano This modal piece has a dark, other worldly sound that students love to play. It's as if it is from the pa...

Joseph Compello's Great Plains Saga for the beginning string orchestra students depicts wide open spaces, rugged terrain, and covered wagons heading West through the American plains. Students will lov...

Feature your percussion section, or even a talented faculty member, in this novelty that uses the woodblock as a soloist.  Great for developing first-year counting skills, working on balance, counterm...

Intended for first-year bands, this march uses the first 6 notes in a creative way that enables young students to develop independent part playing. With a short percussion solo, this composition is ex...