Instrumentation: Snare Drums Quad/Tri-toms Three Bass Drums Cymbals. THREE CADENCES: 1. Rock Me 2. Oooga-Booga 3. BTM.

Instrumentation: Snare Drums Tri-Toms Two Bass Drums (playable by one player) Cymbals with optional bells and/or xylophone. THREE CADENCES: 1. Cybermonkey 2. Mind the Gap 3. Gallop.

Jim Swearingen's setting of Haydn's Finale to the Surprise Symphony (No. 94) is a wonderful opportunity to introduce young players to quality literature from the Classical period. Solid scoring including solo work for flute and clarinet will make this an enjoyable and educational experience for performer and audiences alike.

Instrumentation: Snare Drums Quad Toms Bass Drums Cymbals Auxiliary Percussion Bells & Xylophone. THREE CADENCES: 1. Afro-Jig 2. Phat 3. Cheese Grits.

This brilliant work is highlighted by rhythmic vitality and appealing melodies that will delight students and audiences alike. A winning combination that is great for teaching and festivals.

Noted composer James Swearingen has created a musical portrait of early colonial times in the historic area of Williamsburg Virginia. Certain to be a favorite among young performers the quiet opening theme is cleverly woven through several contrasting and appealing variations. An outstanding choice for use at contests and festivals.

A stately solo trumpet opening is followed by a full chorale that evolves into a pop setting with a big full sounding climax. This excellent arrangement stands on its own and can also be used as a video presentation with an optional click-track video for the conductor.

For the Beauty of the Earth-From the opening sounds of the drums A Celebration of Praise will dramatically take both musicians and audience members on an inspiring and greatly satisfying musical journey. Noted composer James Swearingen has majesticallycreated a young band setting of the popular hymn For The Beauty of The Earth. Well-suited as a concert opener this outstanding work features solid scoring techniques for beginning players as well as challenging but playableparts for the percussion section. (Grade 1.5)

Since the very beginning of time ancient civilizations have emerged to gradually shape the world as we view it today. Both reflective and highly energetic this composition captures the very essence of newdiscoveries along with the spirit of great adventures. The well-crafted scoring of this work makes it an outstanding choice for contest or festival use. (Grade 2 1/2)

This very easy and appealing Latin-sounding piece can be used to feature a duet out in front of the full band. There are optional parts included to allow you to showcase 2 Flutes 2 Clarinets 2 Trumpets or 2 Trombones/Baritones.A great motivater for your players and a guaranteed audience pleaser.

Band Music Press-Sit back relax and enjoy the tropical sound of Island Paradise. James Swearingen captures the influence of Latin music with this delightful work composed with young bands in mind. With tuneful melodies playable rhythms and avariety of percussion sounds this is a guaranteed crowd favorite for any occasion! (Grade 2.5)

This exciting overture opens with a fanfare section that emphasizes the brass and is active rhythmically as well as harmonically. A strong full sound will result from the richly scored chromatic parallel triads. For musicalcontrast the middle section is quasi-rubato and very lyrical relying mainly on the woodwinds with low brass added later. The transition back to the original rhythmic fanfare is smoothly written and effectively brings the work toa close. This overture is a fine choice for concert contest and festival. (Grade 3)

This terrific new overture by Douglas Wagner opens with an exhilarating fanfare leading into the bold primary theme stated by the trumpets. After a splash of harmonic color and a delightful interplay of mixed meters an introspective middle section contrasts the musical fare. A percussion bridge brings back the 'A' section which is topped off by a driving rhythmic coda. A perfect program opener.

Instrumentation: Snare Drums Tri-toms Cymbals Bass Drums. THREE CADENCES: 1. Patty O'Torch 2. Stretch Einstein & His Rubber Band 3. Chops Shop.

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Buskers' Holiday is an excellent piece to encourage young students to solo with the band. Everyone learns to play the solos and performance options are very flexible. The grade 1 accompaniment is easy and fun to play. The familiar solos are slightly more challenging but well within reach of every first year student. Featured solos are: The Band Played On Yankee Doodle and Skip to my Lou.

Band music at its best! From the pen of Jared Spears Images Diabolique is in a contemporary style that is completely accessible for your band. The colorful score is imbued with powerful imagery and dramatic gestures. This work isa perfect choice for contest or concert programming.

This easy original march features a clever mix of modal and major melodies and harmonies. Great for teaching the British march style this piece is also a fine selection for concert and contest. Everyone will be humming and whistling this memorable tune!

This fine arrangement by Richard Miller is full of contrast a variety of tempi and exciting competition power.

Snare Drums Quad Toms Four Bass Drums Cymbals and Auxiliary Percussion. THREE CADENCES: 1. The Gimpy Llama Shuffle 2. Mr. Dedlein's Revenge 3. Dogma and Pony Show.