Partituras de James D. Ployhar para orquesta de viento

The sound of hoof beats will transport you back in time and into the spirit of the west and James D. Ployhar combines three familiar melodies from that romantic era. Listen for 'Big Corral,' 'The Lone...

James D. Ployhar has transformed this hymn-tune into the march that it was originally intended to be. According to legend, this hymn was sung by German crusaders on their way to Jerusalem. Credited as...

Paying a musical tribute to the Big Easy, James D. Ployhar has combined two traditional New Orleans-style classics, 'When the Saints Go Marching In' and 'Just a Closer Walk With Thee.' New Orleans Jub...

From radio to motion pictures to television, all have glamorized what we know as 'The Wild West,' but the folk songs from that era have lived on in an unaltered state. They tell stories of the lives,...

The all-time-favorite 'Jingle Bells' is explored with -- you guessed it -- kazoos! Found at dime stores worldwide, the kazoo provides a new perspective to this Holiday treasure. Interrupted briefly wi...

This tuneful French Christmas carol has retained popularity from year to year. This charming arrangement captures the melodic excitement that makes this theme so popular with carolers each holiday sea...

Santa goes head-to-head with the sound of the big bands. 'Jingle Bells' and 'Up on the House Top' are arranged in a traditional big-band style. Listen to the 'doo-wah' trumpets while Santa Meets the B...

Some of the most beautiful music associated with the Christmas season is that of Christmas Eve. Three of these melodies, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear music by Music by Richard S. Willis, Franz Grub...

A new setting of the heart-warming holiday carol, Away In a Manger features lush harmonies with the initial introduction of a charismatic countermelody. Enjoy the charming and unique scoring that make...

This unusual arrangement is constructed to provide a humorous break in your program. The incorporation of several not-necessarily musical faculty members as percussion soloists offers both musical and...

One of Tschaikowsky's most familiar melodies lends itself so very well to the idiom of the young concert band. This stirring march melody has universal appeal with its contrasting minor and major mode...

Snowflakes may not fall on all parts of the earth, but in many cultures, snow is synonymous with the holiday season. James Ployhar's ability to brighten up both the Christmas spirit and your performan...

Three delightful Korean folk songs provide a musical visit to another culture. This work is tailor-made for audience and player enjoyment. Program this one at any time of the year to broaden melodic a...

Two of our nation's most beloved hymns are combined in this arrangement entitled A NATION's PRAYER. Both of these hymns capture the spirit of this country and appeal to the patriotic fervor that is in...

This concert overture is inspired by the beauty of one of the warmest and sunniest cities in Alberta, Canada, including its friendliness and community spirit. It is characterized with great melodic co...

This is music that reminds us of our heritage, that moment in our history when this mighty nation was torn asunder! Including 'The Battle Cry of Freedom,' 'Tenting Tonight,' 'The Bonnie Blue Flag,' 'W...

The holiday season is probably the only time of year that your audience knows both the melody and the words to your band's music. Here is the opportunity for them to join in singing. Titles

One of the most fascinating attractions of performance music in almost any medium is the discover and interpretation of sounds that closely identify with cultures as they have developed in nations or...

One of the most fascinating attractions of performance music in almost any medium is the discover and interpretation of sounds that closely identify with cultures as they have developed in nations or...

One of the most fascinating attractions of performance music in almost any medium is the discover and interpretation of sounds that closely identify with cultures as they have developed in nations or...

One of the most fascinating attractions of performance music in almost any medium is the discover and interpretation of sounds that closely identify with cultures as they have developed in nations or...

The flute section takes front and center to display their finger dexterity in this novel James D. Ployhar original tune. The flutists are sometimes overlooked as they provide the filigree to many inst...

The flute section takes front and center to display their finger dexterity in this novel James D. Ployhar original tune. The flutists are sometimes overlooked as they provide the filigree to many inst...