Paul Lavender

Discovery Series - Grade 1.5 This unforgettable theme from the original Spider-Man television series was brought back for the recent blockbuster movie. With a catchy melody and a driving rock feel, th...

Are ya ready kids? Aye, Aye Captain! With optional band vocals and novelty percussion effects, here is the theme song everyone is talking about. Paul's creative arrangement is very easy, but still use...

John Williams' delightful score is a memorable part of this blockbuster movie. Audiences and performers alike are sure to fall in love with this magical setting. Includes: Somewhere in My Memory, Star...

Symphonic Band Grade 4 A majestic and memorable score from John Williams gives this classic film a bigger-than-life aura that brings all the drama, emotion and imagination to the forefront. Paul Laven...

The famous trilogy The Lord of the Rings by English writer J. R. R. Tolkien, published in 1955, has brought enjoyment to several generations of readers. Johan de Meij himself took the inspiration for...

Experience the poignant power of John Williams' masterpiece "Hymn To The Fallen" from the acclaimed motion picture "Saving Private Ryan". This deeply moving piece pays an unforgettable musical tribute...

Karl Jenkins' dramatic work (originally for chorus and orchestra) is bursting with rhythmic energy and adapts ideally for strings and percussion. Here's an opportunity for your string orchestra to per...

Paul Lavender arranged the third movement (Allegro Assai) of the popular Symphonic Dances by Sergey Rachmaninoff for wind orchestra. He successfully managed to apply the original's dynamics and drama...

La primera sinfonía de Johan de Meij "El Señor de los Anillos", basada en la famosa trilogía de Tolkien, se ha establecido como una pieza 'clásica' en el repertorio de piezas para banda de concierto....

Performer Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34)

Bring sunny Caribbean vibes straight to your string orchestra! With "Pizzo Calypso" from renowned publisher Hal Leonard, you will infuse your ensemble with fresh energy, infectious rhythms, and pure j...

Taken from his own concert suite (dedicated to Leonard Bernstein) of his film score, Copland's own words best describe the musical approach to 'Grover's Corners'. He explained, 'For the film version,...

The year 2007 marked the 50th anniversary of West Side Story, considered by many to be Broadway's greatest contribution to the arts, as well as the most memorable work from legendary composer Leonard...

Master Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 32)The sounds of the old west come alive in this exciting arrangement by Paul Lavender. Effectively scored for all sections, your players will have a blast pla...

Bring the electrifying energy of a stadium anthem straight into your rehearsal room and onto the concert stage! With "The Hey Song (Rock & Roll Part 2)," you can introduce one of the most iconic and i...

Everybody's favorite sports anthem! Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using just five par...

Made famous by the group Santana, this is Latin/Rock at its best. Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentatio...

Bring the sounds of Gene Krupa and the big band era to life again with Paul Lavender's nostalgic arrangement of this classic from the '40s. Includes a flexible solo section and optional whistling on t...

Set here in a medium slow swing style, this bluesy version of Whitney Houston's first ever number #1 chart hit will go together quickly and sound great. Featured are short solos for alto and trumpet,...

Bring the immortal spirit of the swing era straight to your stage! "In The Mood" is undoubtedly one of the most famous and beloved jazz anthems of all time, popularized worldwide by the legendary Glen...

Paul has taken the famous Les Brown version and adapted it for younger groups. The authentic style of the original is still there in this classy arrangement of a classic from the swing era.

Grade 3. (Lavender)