Here is an opportunity for the young band to experience elements of reggae music. Percussion and bass sections lay down a strong groove while woodwinds and brass add characteristic off-beat accompaniment patterns and a laid-back melody. A great teaching tool to introduce this style of music.

A classic Polish carol is set with a lovely new Easter text resulting in a delightful and refreshing Easter acclamation. Easily prepared and presented this offering will add energy and elegance to any Easter service. Add the optional handbells for additional excitement. A classic Polish carol is set with a lovely new Easter text resulting in a delightful and refreshing Easter acclamation. Easily prepared and presented this offering will add energy and elegance to any Easter service. Add the optional handbells for additional excitement.

Longthorpe Tower was a medieval castle of the Thorpe family and contains some of the most well-preserved and complete medieval wall paintings in Northern Europe. This piece represents the music of this period in English history.

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From America's King of Light Music Leroy Anderson's setting of this children's favorite was premiered by the Boston Pops. Scored for developing band yet true to the original this will please performers and audiences alike for developing and more advanced bands. Gleefully complete with a barnyard chorus! (3:45)

This striking setting by Trans-Siberian Orchestra combining Pachelbel's famous Canon in D with original vocals is sure to delight performers and audiences alike! This string parts arranged by Bob Phillips allow a joint performance by the orchestra and choir. The vocal parts arranged by Andy Beck are available in several voicings and may be performed without the orchestra accompanied by keyboard or an optional SoundTrax CD. The orchestra arrangement does require vocals for a complete performance.

Written in the style of a Russian folk song this piece is perfect for beginning orchestras that are ready to show off their skills! Simple rhythms an all-pizzicato texture and a supporting piano part make the piece easy to put together. The unusual minor-key style makes it stand out. Melodies that move between all the parts make it engaging and fun to play. Ideal for a first winter concert!

Sung on a combination of Latin and English words and punctuated by the clapping of hands this rhythmic a cappella stunner is both stimulating and musically satisfying. Open fifths underpin a modal theme which leads to a layered add-on section. The final cadence boasts a dazzling array of stacked chords.

A warm adagio introduction breaks into a joyous “Hosanna” chorus in this 44-measure homophonic masterwork. Taken from Schubert’s Mass No. 4 this edition offers sensible vocal ranges editorial dynamic and metronome markings plus a complete IPA guide for the brief Latin text. The orchestral parts have been reduced to a playable piano accompaniment while preserving the Classical characteristics of the original work.

Polkalied

Bravour-Polka

Walzerlied

Walzerlied

Walzer

Polkalied

A Period Piece for Bands of Winds

Hymns for Wind Ensemble

from Zeppelin Symphony

Polka-Medley

Polka