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Imagine yourself on an alien planet surrounded by tiny creatures that move about in awkward motions. This is what the composer had in mind while creating this delightful, fun to play piece. Complete w...

An Odyssey is an epic voyage, and this very classy beginning band work manages to pack an epic feel into a two and a half minute work. The two memorable melodies are presented in evolving guises, begi...

Composed by Indiana composer/poet Mark Connor, this easier concert band work beautifully captures in music the feeling of flight. Its joyous and celebratory nature was inspired by the proximity of the...

This noble two-part work captures the essence of a royal celebration, and can be used effectively to teach younger players to perform in more than one style within a single work. Opening with a slower...

Recorded by the Sousa band in 1909, this amazing work has virtually disappeared from school and collegiate band repertoires. Singleton's new Edition makes this fine work newly accessible for the moder...

Known primarily for his choral writing, this Gary Lanier band work, his first with Grand Mesa Publications, pays tribute to his past and current mentors who have inspired him as a musician and a perso...

Based on the singing Scottish melody Loch Lomond, this very expressive arrangement paints a finely-wrought musical picture of the famous lake (loch) and its surroundings. Woodwind tremolos portray the...

Waltzing With Dragons is a medieval fantasy inspired work for band that harkens back to a more ancient era with its use of modal harmonies. The piece attempts to place the listener in the midst of a m...

A subtle masterwork for wind band, this piece features slowly shifting curtains of sound, and optional harp and string bass that can further enhance the sound palette. The title refers to the divide b...

A meerkat is a small, hyperactive animal in the mongoose family that lives in the southern regions of Africa. The composer has set out to create music that is fast throughout, exemplifying the meerkat...

The journey to the summit will be long and hard, but the accomplishment will be worth it.' Life is full of challenges that may seem like unclimbable mountains. 'Summit' is about taking on those challe...

Textures for wind band is a delicate and lyrical work based on a simple original hymn-like tune. The work opens with a piccolo solo and beautiful harmonic textures in the woodwinds and gradually build...

You find yourself at the door of a large mansion. It's nighttime, and you don't remember how you got here, or even why you're at this house in the first place. You step inside to see a long, carpeted...

ake a ride in the country with this lively tune! A percussion solo gets our ride started, followed by a unison clarinet melody that leads us along this melodic road, picking up the flutes on the count...

The inspiration of this powerful wind ensemble piece came from the tragic events of the atomic bombing on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. This piece is a memorial work for one of the eve...

Partitura impresa, partes digitales; también disponible completamente digital, por favor especificar al hacer el pedido Mientras experimentaba una desagradable tormenta de invierno completa con nieve,...

In this musical salute to the 95th year, the composer creates an extremely engaging sound environment that includes melodic material for all instruments. Easy imitative background parts and a very mel...

Modal sounds, syncopations, and easy but effective counterpoint highlight this great new march for first and second year players. Tasty and humorous percussion effects further enhance this great compo...

Treat your orchestra to an exotically different sound palette, featuring an electric violin soloist on this bluesy/jazzy composition. This work may be performed any of three ways: orchestra with solo...

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Using a chamber music approach to scoring for wind ensemble, the transcriber has here created a very authentic wind setting of three Brahms orchestral dances. For advanced groups with strong players i...

Exceptional band setting of a Brahms vocal motette.

Five sections of Rachmaninoff's little known choral setting of the Russian Orthodox liturgical service are included in this powerful band arrangement.