Eighth Note Publications

This well-known sonata by Gabrieli has been performed and recorded by many brass ensembles. This arrangement utilizes the idea of Renaissance consorts. While modern brass instruments are not generally...

This is another fugue by the master of fugues. Originally a solo organ piece, is has been adapted for 2 trumpets and organ. The organ pedal part has been eliminate to facilitate ease of playing. To al...

This is a collection of original compositions by award winner educator and composer Kevin Kaisershot set for 3 like-instruments. The arrangements are suitable for a variety of performance situations s...

Habanera is one of the most famous and popular opera arias in the repertoire. The majority of technical requirements have been reduced to make this arrangement suitable for mid high school level perfo...

Inveni David is an offertory that was originally set for male chorus and four trombones. This powerful work opens in B-flat minor and gradually builds to a brilliant B-flat major Alleluia. It has been...

This piece reflects the title accurately: chaotic, extreme contrasts and loud. Although it presents several challenges, it is a piece designed to capture the interest of both young musicians and liste...

This work is modal in both melodic and harmonic construction, but, like much of Debussy's music, is often difficult to define precisely. Gentle and restrained, it is filled with exquisite musical gest...

Paradisi is best known for his piece, popularly entitled Toccata, which is an allegro movement from his Sonata No 6 in A for harpsichord. There have been many arrangements, performances and recordings...

This collection of short original duets is ideal for developing strong musical skills, independent playing and just having fun! Possible uses might include anything from a short interlude between conc...

This is truly beautiful music ideal for weddings, church services or a recital to demonstrate lyrical playing. The key has been altered from the original to allow for easier performance. The range is...

Nicoles Gigue was written for the daughter of the composer. The piece, for alto saxophone with piano, is modal, based on an aeolian scale. The Gigue is in a typical 6/8 meter with a scottish snap. The...

Arranger Jeff Smallman has taken this piano piece and arranged it for solo tenor saxophone. The haunting, melancholy solo line is complimented by a newly composed countermelody found in the pianist's...

Danza Cortesa or Courtly Dance is meant to be a representation of music that might be danced to during the Middle Ages/Renaissance period at a possible celebration held by a nobleman at his palace wit...

The magic pendant is just another symbol or in this case a jewel (probably of little value) that is considered by the wearer of having magical properties. This fun, multi section overture allows the o...

This was written for my two children. We call them both 'Little Bear'and, one night, as I was tucking them into bed, I sang them this melody. Little Bear's Lullaby evokes musical images of a warm bed,...

This piece was influenced by the music of the Middle East and India. Kaalin is the Hindi word for rug, much like the one ridden by Aladdin in the famous story. This piece can even be considered a prog...

Encircled puts recurring rhythmic passages in the foreground, reminding us of traditional military music. These passages are always enveloped in more modern sonorities and harmonies in order to combin...

Minimalism is a style of music that developed in the 1960s which uses simple repeated rhythms and patterns of musical notes. Data Drive is based on a simple chord progression and an on/off rhythmic mo...

A warlock is a male who practices witchcraft. This little tonal caricature seeks to musically portray this enigmatic character in a somewhat less than frightening way. The tri-tone and its usage in th...

Click is an original three movement work for winds and percussion. What it lacks in a colorful title, it makes up for it with driving rhythms, memorable melodies and fun parts for all players. The fir...

This lyrical piece was inspired by the opening of Appalachian Spring by the great American composer Aaron Copland. The title has two possible meanings: it could be a depiction of someone walking on a...

Knights and Castles is a fun piece for very young band using only the first 6 notes introduced most method books. Melody is found throughout the ensemble including all the low voices! Dynamic and arti...

Four notes and a few simple rhythms. Follow that with three notes and some cool harmony. Add a pinch of fun for percussionists. That s all it ll take for your young musicians and their brains will be...

Firescape is the third piece in a series of elements inspired works. Through music it demonstrates the various characteristics of fire described by the titles of each section - Hephaestus - God of Fir...

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) in 2008, decided to thank and honor the music education profession by creating a contest to compose a new work which today carries the...