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The minor harmonies create some neat sounds students would not usually encounter until a higher grade level. There is a great variety of articulation and dynamics that captures the energy of fierce wi...

The winds in foothill communities throughout southern California are often unpredictable and sometimes quite fierce. They can come and go in an instant or blow relentlessly all day. Bluster seeks to m...

Peter Tchaikovsky composed the ballet The Nutcracker in 1891 and 1892 based on Alexandre Dumas' adaptation of E. T. A. Hoffmann's story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King . This setting is targeted tow...

Michael Story has crafted a musical depiction of the classic Edgar Allen Poe short story. Your percussion section provides the image of 'the beating of his hideous heart!' A captivating short story pu...

Lion of Knidos, written by Victor Lopez for the Young Band Series, is an original composition that portrays the images and excitement of the discovery of the Lion and its global history. The compositi...

Alexander Borodin (1833--1887) was a well-known Russian composer, particularly for his opera, Prince Igor . Borodin was in the middle of composing the piece when he suddenly died. Rimsky-Korsakov and...

Presenting the fourth in a series of service songs for Young Band by Jerry Brubaker! 'semper Paratus,' which is Latin for 'Always Ready,' is the official march of the United States Coast Guard. It is...

Structures is inspired by the legendary 'standing Stone' structures located near the village of Callanish on the Western Isles of Scotland. Roland Barrett captures the majesty of these monolithic stru...

Greek mythology is the source of inspiration for this new piece for young band. A chimera is a fire-breathing monster with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail. Fearsome indeed!! But jus...

With its roots in the march genre and African polyrhythms, the resulting syncopations drives the distinctive sound of this rag. Here's Carl Strommen's unique take on this distinctive style in this ori...

From the first installation, Selections from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1, Michael Story's arrangement contains seven of the most memorable tunes, including 'Hedwig's Theme,' 'Oblivia...

The Irish Suite, by the dean of American light music, Leroy Anderson (1908 - 1975), is one of the most enduring and endearing works in the repertoire. Drawn from familiar Irish folk tunes, its six mov...

This arrangement of 'The Time Warp,' the memorable dance number from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and more recently, by the Glee cast, is set at a bright rock tempo. Let your developing band re-visi...

This festive concert overture is sure to add a sparkle to your next program. It features wonderful melodic lines and colorful harmonies with a healthy portion of ebullient rhythms added to the recipe....

Here is a composition that reflects on the innocence of a child, the discovery of the world around them, and the peacefulness of a sleeping baby. After the bold introduction, the first theme brings a...

Through a Child's Eyes is a composition with reflection on the innocence of a child, the discovery of the world around them and the peacefulness of a sleeping baby. After the somewhat bold introductio...

Here is a composition that reflects on the innocence of a child, the discovery of the world around them, and the peacefulness of a sleeping baby. After the bold introduction, the first theme brings a...

One of the most familiar and popular marches ever written is Franz Schubert's Military March No. 1 . Schubert (1797 - 1828) was one of the most prolific composers of all time, having written symphonie...

Falling Leaves is a lush ballad that provides an opportunity for ensembles at any level to explore rubato, tenuto, and vibrato. The inspiration for this work was a beautiful fall day when the leaves w...

The Warriors is a processional march suitable for festival performances or ceremonial purposes, such as a graduation. Written in the style of the noted English composers of the early 20th century, thi...

With tempo markings like Allegro con passione and Prestissimo con fuego, this work includes all the passion and fire needed to grab the audience at your next concert. La Madre de los Gatos derives its...

If victory can be heard, then you've already won. The French horns ignite a fiery drum battle-all is lost. The brass take up the fight in a heart-pounding tour-de-force and triumph. This composition i...

If victory can be heard, then you've already won. The French horns ignite a fiery drum battle-all is lost. The brass take up the fight in a heart-pounding tour-de-force and triumph. This composition i...

If victory can be heard, then you've already won. The French horns ignite a fiery drum battle - all is lost. The brass take up the fight in a heart-pounding tour-de-force and triumph. For Honor, For C...

If victory can be heard, then you've already won. The French horns ignite a fiery drum battle-all is lost. The brass take up the fight in a heart-pounding tour-de-force and triumph. This composition i...