This exceptionally unique work by Joseph Turrin is composed in memory of Howard Hanson one of the 20th century’s greatest proponents of American music. While decidedly modern in sound the mood of this piece adheres to Hanson’s own belief in the value of “warm blooded music” rather than the pursuit of coldly abstract purely cerebral music. Hanson’s influence on 20th century music and the post-Romantic style is clearly evident in SERENADE ROMANTIC.If you’ve ever wished for something genuinely different for your higher level group to explore you owe it to yourself to check out this remarkable piece.

This delightful piece describes the robust nature of the many beautiful scenic lakes formed around the Cumberland River in Kentucky USA. An enchanting short concert work for beginner bands.

The title SILVER RIBBON CHANTEYS comes from the fascinating history of Ohio and the collections of great old folk songs that came into existence because of the Ohio-Erie Canal. There are three distinctly different movements each featuring one historic canal folk song. The diverse folksongs call for a wide range of playing styles and make a well-balanced and interesting combination.SILVER RIBBON CHANTEYS is yet another exciting adventure in music for you and your band. These hearty old canal folk songs are real diamonds in the rough! You are sure to enjoy this delightful arrangement!LOW BRIDGE! EVERYBODY DOWN!

Exceptionally useful! This collection of 24 etudes is specifically designed to help develop good individual and ensemble tone production and intonation. Citing tone production as one of the most important facets of good playing Jim Curnow starts beginning players with material they have learned in their beginning method books and then moves on to new and more advanced concepts. A great aid for your program!

Exceptionally useful! This collection of 24 etudes is specifically designed to help develop good individual and ensemble tone production and intonation. Citing tone production as one of the most important facets of good playing Jim Curnow starts beginning players with material they have learned in their beginning method books and then moves on to new and more advanced concepts. A great aid for your program!

Fiddle tunes have been an important part of American music since her earliest days. You’ll enjoy James Curnow’s new suite based on two fiddle tunes from the Revolutionary War period. The first movement uses the flowing melody Lovely Nancy which is about a beautiful two-masted sailing ship. The second movement comes from a knee-slapping fast paced dance tune called Hay Makers.This will be a wonderful contrast piece to use for that lighter moment in your concert. It’s always fun to explore band music that is a bit out of the ordinary! This one is great fun from beginning to end and carries a marvelous historic connection as well!

This work was commissioned in memory of Peter J. Swanson a trumpet and cornet player who tragically died at the tender age of fourteen. Peter’s favorite gospel song Just a Closer Walk with Thee has been used as the basis for this piece of contrasts which takes the listener through many styles and moods. The spiritual character of the original song resounds gloriously in When Time Will Be No More.

Spain is a country like no other. Its scenic beauty colorful history and bold arts and literature are unique and legendary. In this overture Carmine Pastore skilfully portrays this timeless region of many contrasts with the widely-varied orchestration portraying many of the opposing and unique qualities of the concert band.

Liberate your brass band with the sounds of 1940’s swing! James L. Hosay has combined the styles of WWII era big-band legends Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington with the unmistakable sounds of Glen Miller to create a swingin’ swayin’ piece you are sure to love. Salute the veterans of WWII with this rip-roaring throwback to the 1940s.

Let your percussionist shine with this exciting lively work for xylophone and brass band. Makes an ideal encore piece or lighter item in any concert programme.

The Twelve Styles of Christmas is a refreshing look at classic Christmas carols using many different styles in the popular play-along CD format. The modern stylings allow you to play along with something hip and timely. Tunes like Jolly Old St. Nicholas Up on the Housetop a driving Carol of the Bells (Ukranian Bell Carol) and many others are great fun to play. The “island” version of We wish you a Merry Christmas is fantastic!

Concert March-There are those among us who have dedicated their lives to the never-ending fight for freedom. This concert march is dedicated to those who give of themselves to make our freedom possible.

Cette pièce possède le caractère léger et joyeux d’une agréable promenade à pied par un bel après-midi d’été. Le compositeur utilise différents styles et différentes nuances pour créer une intéressante série de variations sur un thème original.

TRIUMPHANT SPIRIT was written to capture the essence of the spirit of triumph that exists when we endure hardship and prevail. Those who took part in the rescue efforts resulting from the attacks on America on September 11 2001 vividly personified this spirit.TRIUMPHANT SPIRIT displays impressive compositional techniques colorful orchestration and dazzling rhythmic counterpoint. Exotic harmonies and primal percussion are underlying concepts of this intriguing musical exploration and the intense finale is gratifying indeed.Powerful!

A collection of 32 fun-to-play familiar melodies for the beginning instrumentalist-Big sister plays the flute? Little brother plays the saxophone? Dad plays bassoon? Buy all three solo books and they can play together. Mum plays the piano? She can accompany them using the piano accompaniment book. These books contain loads of popular Christmas tunes including Jingle Bells Silent Night O Christmas Tree O Come All Ye Faithful The First Noel and many more.

Two melodies in the Scottish style meet head-on in this energetic new arrangement. Your students will love the “bagpipe sound” and rhythmic color of the Scottish “snap”. This arrangement can also be used with young bands as a lesson in the concept of counterpoint. Each of the two main themes is clearly stated on its own but remarkable things happen when they are played together. Through skillful selection of themes and contrapuntal composition Mike Hannickel does a masterful job of melding these contrasting songs into a unified and energetic adventure into the Highlands.Fun to play and a great style study!

Melody is the very essence of music. -W.A.Mozart (1786)Mozart confirmed this view on melody by writing the Ave Verum Corpus near theend of his short life. Originally written for chorus strings and organ this work standsamong the most beautiful musical expressions of all time. Timothy Johnson has skillfullymade Mozart's wondrous achievement available to concert bands. It's perfect forworship services and the sostenuto style with careful attention to dynamics makesit a great choice for that middle spot at festival or for the more serious moment atany performance. Given the opportunity young bands LOVE to play truly greatmusic and it just doesn't getmuch better than the mastery of Mozart.

A superb opportunity to explore the expressive side of your band! This rich and lovely arrangement by James Curnow has so much to offer. Building from a simple statement in the woodwinds to the full sonority of the concert band at its best you will treasure this arrangement for years to come. Let the music flow freely as you develop your own sensitive interpretation of this endearing carol.Evocative!

Symphonic March-Grand angular fanfares and forceful melodies give the listener a sense of the power and resolve that a view of Fort Monroe can invoke. This is a challenging and exciting piece to play and exhibits great color as well as interesting twists of harmony. The flowing main theme and creative counterpoint are sure to inspire your band to new heights and lift the spirits of the audience as well. Show what your band can do with James L. Hosay’s Symphonic Fortress. Majestic!

This three movement work modeled on his earlier work Rhapsody for Brass develops from and mirrors the earlier work but with more modern tonal outlines and original melodic material. The first movement opens with several fanfare-like figures which recur at various times in different instrumental combinations. With development this music takes on a carnival-like atmosphere before concluding with an upward flourish. The second movement commences quietly with a slower theme shared by several solo instruments and develops into an extended study on The Water is Wide a folk song which seems to have its beginnings in the United Kingdom as O Waley Waley . Thethird movement reverts to the rhapsodic format with a lively theme marked ‘in a playful manner’. This substantial work is a gem in the concert band repertoire.