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Full of rhythmic and melodic interest, this concert band original is a fantastic addition to the repertoire. The tuneful scalar melody is passed throughout the ensemble and even low woodwinds and tuba...

This is a work that explores the stages of the grieving process. For many people these four stages are not segregated, but rather form a continuous, dynamic, overlapping process. The opening motif hea...

This piece depicts the power, majesty and beauty of a mountain. It opens with the mountaineers trudging up the steep slopes-the climb is difficult and treacherous. But then the climbers reach a great...

This is a dynamic and exciting piece that captures the trials, tribulations and victories in the life of an ancient gladiator. Triumphant fanfares herald him into the great Colosseum as he clashes wit...

This composition touches upon both the thoughtful meditation and the emotional response to the lyrics of the African American slave spiritual We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder. There are abundant opportu...

This is Sullivan at his best! The melodies of the famous Arthur/Sullivan team have become legendary and their musicals are performed all over the world. This is a chorus from Iolanthe in which the all...

Festive Occasion is a vibrant dynamic work that would be ideal for a competion. This shows everything that a band is capable of doing; clear ariticulations, powerful fortes and sensitive, well balance...

225 million years ago, all of the earth's land masses were combined into one super continent- Pangaea. This giant land was inhabited by creatures totally alien to the world we know. Imagine if you cou...

Bonavist' Harbour is based on a catchy folk tune, popular in Newfoundland. A shorter version, often sung by Newfoundlanders, is known as The Feller From Fortune. Both versions, are rollicking, and goo...

In the mid 19th Century Saskatchewan was a vast, flat, treeless and lawless area. In the 21st century it is a vibrant energetic blend of wheat, oil, potash and gas. Commissioned by The Saskatoon Conce...

This is a fun and light change of pace in a concert. The Frog and the Crow was originally a choral piece that was so popular, a band version was demanded. It is sub-titled 'A Riverside Hoe-Down' and t...

Each hymn was conceived as a four-part chorale to be used as both a warm-up selection and a piece that could be used to develop lyrical performance skills. Both hymns are personal favorites of the arr...

This version of Wachet Auf allows a solo flute and keyboard (piano or organ) to perform this work at weddings, church services or any other distinguished event. The solo part alternates the sustained...

Spirituals have found their way into the standard repertoire of vocalists and instrumentalists. The lyrical tunes combined with the powerful message they tell affect us all. Presented here are three s...

This arrangement for 3 trombones and organ is another very successful addition to music for trombone choir. This work is not too difficult and can be performed with or without the continuo. Clear and...

Each hymn was conceived as a four-part chorale to be used as both a warm-up selection and a piece that could be used to develop lyrical performance skills. Both hymns are personal favorites of the arr...

This is the most popular and often performed setting by Bruckner. When this work was written Bruckner had just finished a five year course of contrapuntal study during which he was forbidden to write...

Spirituals have found their way into the standard repertoire of vocalists and instrumentalists. The lyrical tunes combined with the powerful message they tell affect us all. This is a simple and beaut...

This beautiful work was originally for voices and the singing quality of a clarinet quintet can bring a new sound to this piece. There are sets of duets with a ritornello passage for all players betwe...

This very popular piece has been arranged many times for various instruments. This version for 6 clarinets alternates between the chorale theme and the wandering counter-melody that has made this piec...

This is another famous Joplin rag which has been arranged here for 2 alto saxophones and piano.

Fantastic Overture is a musical depiction of a knight's battle, against an evil force, for the love of a woman. All instruments get colourful and interesting parts with the percussion helping to maint...

Sir Arthur Sullivan wrote many pieces for operettas but none was better received than the music to H.M.S. Pinafore. It had a terrific 700-night run once it opened and its popularity continues today. T...

This work was originally composed for orchestra at an outdoor concert. This is a sonically vibrant overture written to reverberate around a valley in the Rocky Mountains. The grandeur of the setting i...

She's Like The Swallow is a hauntingly beautiful folk song from Newfoundland, Canada. This version for concert band retains that haunting quality in a very accessible version for bands looking for a q...