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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...

Based on the Canadian folk song 'Land of the Silver Birch', Blue Lake and Rocky Shore is meant to serve as an introduction to minimalist music for younger ensembles. With its nod to the work of John...

Based on the Newfoundland folk song the Feller From Fortune, this piece has been transformed from the original jig to become an energetic overture featuring a number of solo opportunities, interesting...

Spring is the time for renewal. We shed our heavier clothes in exchange for warmer weather, plant growth and new animal births. This 5 minute work is divided into 3 sections: The Call to Spring, A Spr...

Early One Morning' is a beautiful lyrical folk song that could be used as a band warmup or a contrasting piece on a festival concert program. It starts quietly, off in the distance, then the melody en...

The Spirit of Adventure is a brilliant band work by Jeff Smallman. It is set in the style of the old Westerns with several typical themes. A very animated and colourful work at the Grade 3 band level,...

I had a lot of fun writing 'Just For Two' and fun is what playing duets is all about. These duets were written in a variety of styles, keys and meters and will provide hours of. . . you guessed it. ....

I had a lot of fun writing 'Just For Two' and fun is what playing duets is all about. These duets were written in a variety of styles, keys and meters and will provide hours of. . . you guessed it. ....

I had a lot of fun writing 'Just For Two' and fun is what playing duets is all about. These duets were written in a variety of styles, keys and meters and will provide hours of. . . you guessed it. ....

I had a lot of fun writing 'Just For Two' and fun is what playing duets is all about. These duets were written in a variety of styles, keys and meters and will provide hours of. . . you guessed it. ....

Something Modal is a laid back jump swing chart. The melodies and backgrounds are very simple yet catchy. Every section gets an opportunity to play something interesting and fun, but also contribute t...

This is a highly energetic piece that the band and audience will certainly enjoy. It opens with a mysterious feeling, introducing some of the melodic content, before moving into the fast (and triumpha...

This beautiful folk song has been used as the melody for several popular hymns including: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say, O Sing a Song of Bethleheim, I Feel the Winds of God Today and several others....

Solemnis Elegiac is an introspective, melancholy work that evokes the feelings of personal loss.

A tableau can be defined as a picturesque grouping of persons, striking a pose. So too is my vision of this piece as I see a group of individuals in a statuesque, albeit somewhat regal setting, each w...

Solemnis Elegiac is an introspective, melancholy work that evokes the feelings of personal loss.

A tableau can be defined as a picturesque grouping of persons, striking a pose. So too is my vision of this piece as I see a group of individuals in a statuesque, albeit somewhat regal setting, each w...

Solemnis Elegiac is an introspective, melancholy work that evokes the feelings of personal loss.

A tableau can be defined as a picturesque grouping of persons, striking a pose. So too is my vision of this piece as I see a group of individuals in a statuesque, albeit somewhat regal setting, each w...

A tableau can be defined as a picturesque grouping of persons, striking a pose. So too is my vision of this piece as I see a group of individuals in a statuesque, albeit somewhat regal setting, each w...

Solemnis Elegiac is an introspective, melancholy work that evokes the feelings of personal loss.

A tableau can be defined as a picturesque grouping of persons, striking a pose. So too is my vision of this piece as I see a group of individuals in a statuesque, albeit somewhat regal setting, each w...

Prepare for battle! Mars, the Roman god of war, is one of the most significant characters in Roman mythology. Not only is he a warrior, but he is the father of the Roman people. The many statues found...

The Royal Fortune was the name Bartholomew Roberts, otherwise know as Black Bart, gave to all the flagships of his fleet. He was considered to be the most successful plunderer of the Carribean. This s...

This is a charming little piece of mischief in the style of an easy overture for young band. Technical demands are few and the pitch range is narrow. Clarinet parts do not go over the break.