This fanfare is an exciting opener for any festival of concert. Fanfare Esprit combines a regal opening with strong flowing melodic lines. The composition allows any ensemble to express its individual spirit and character while providing an energetic opening for any program.

A versatile collection of original pieces for the beginner. The CD will keep them interested in practising and provide lots of fun. The pieces are arranged in order of difficulty. Each book includes a piano accompaniment part.

A versatile collection of original pieces for the beginner. The CD will keep them interested in practising and provide lots of fun. The pieces are arranged in order of difficulty. Each book includes a piano accompaniment part.

This work strives to capture the beauty of Apple Island a small island located in the centre of Orchard Lake in Michigan and the surrounding area. It also pays homage o the colourful Native American leader Chief Pontiac who lived and is buried on the island. The main theme which appears throughout the work is based on an original Native American chant that is still used today in their sacred religious ceremonies.

Eight carefully crafted mini-compositions that begin with simple time signatures and rhythms and work up to mixed meters and complex rhythms. The exercises are musically rewarding and fun to play and will give your students the practice they need to develop rhythmic accuracy.

Instrumental Solos for the Holiday Season-This collection of familiar carols and seasonal melodies presents new material for solo performance and personal practice opportunities. The music is arranged to include many styles moods and an average range of moderate technical challenges. Titles include: We Wish You A Merry Christmas Away In A Manger Greensleeves Coventry Carol and many more.

Through variations in tempo and tone the Symphonic Variants bring forth the sonority of the euphonium and the skills of the soloist. The work begins with an allegro con espressivo statement of the theme and alternates with adagio and allegro con spirito variations. Lento presto and pesante treatments add further interest to the composition.

Solo for Trumpet and Concert Band-From the dynamic driving introduction to the expressively lyric Andante cantabile Concertpiece for Trumpet was created to showcase both the technical and lyrical qualities of the trumpet. Whether cascading down difficult runs negotiating its way through exciting double-tonguing passages or soaring above the ensemble during the most expressive moments the trumpet soloist is challenged to perform at an extremely high standard of excellence.After the expressive middle section the recapitulation of the opening Allegro once again re-establishes the brilliant energetic qualities of the trumpet while the following Coda focuses on the interplay between the soloist and theensemble. A dramatic flourish of ascending runs brings this work to a fitting conclusion.

This light hearted fun arrangement starts out in a mellow jazzy mambo - rock ballad and then goes into a sizzling hot driving mambo that will give your audience and maybe even your band dancing in their seats.

Un seul nom suffit pour évoquer la magie des plus célèbres comédies musicales : Broadway. Le long de cette avenue new-yorkaise regroupés autour de Times Square 38 théâtres produisent depuis près de 80 ans des spectacles au succès planétaire signés par des noms légendaires : Berlin Porter Gershwin Bernstein Sondheim Hammerstein Loewe Cohan Lloyd-Webber Plamandon Schönberg… Dans cette œuvre en hommage à Broadway Elliot del Borgo a rassemblé trois des plus célèbres mélodies du compositeur américain George Michael Cohan qui a marqué Broadway dans les années 20.

For Flute with Piano Accompaniment-A laid-back cheerful three movement work for flute and piano written by the American composer Stephen Bulla. Rhapsody for Flute is also available for flute and concert band.

In A Day at the Museum the renowned composer James Curnowpresents four contrasting types of art that will be found in an artexhibition. The work is divided into five movements Promenade (walking between exhibits) Landscape (Van Gough and Rubens) Portrait (Manet) Seascapes (Monet) and Sculpture. Take a walk through the world’s greatest museum and let your mind recall the pleasure of seeing works by the great masters of the art world.

The majestic hymn ‘Coronation’ is presented here in a setting that creates an atmosphere of dignity and praise. The music is written in a ‘classical’ style interweaving original interludes with three complete verse settings.

Explore something new with your band! Elements of post-modernism and James Curnow’s masterful skill for writing intriguing harmonies combine to take your group on a memorable tonal exploration. Based on the legend of the rock formation above the Pemiqewasset River in the White Mountain Forest The Old Man And The mountain stakes out new territory and is destined to hold a special spot in the development of concert band literature. This one is an experience your students will remember for many years to come. Don’t miss it!

Troika Rushing is one of many popular traditional folk songs that exist in Russia. Though not all Russian folk songs are in the minor key man of them are including this one. All of the wind instruments take their turn in playing the melody making it enjoyable for all to play.

A wonderful teaching piece and the ideal young band festival work BACH VARIANTS (six melodic variations on the Bach chorale AWAKE MY HEART AND SING) should be a staple of every young band library. Chorale style playing does so much for the young band's intonation tone quality and phrasing. Including this one in your next festival program is certain to reap great rewards by honing your group's ability to make quality sound. Even bands which normally play music of higher grade levels will find a valuable experience in James Curnow's BACH VARIANTS. Be sure to add this one to your repertoire.

An energetic addition to your Christmas concert the Holly Variations merges Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly (a duple-meter carol) with The Holly and the Ivy (a triple-meter carol). This unlikely partnership sets the stage for some very interesting rhythmic effects as two strong and opposing meters struggle for dominance. As a striking opener or a contrast piece THE HOLLY VARIATIONS will add spice to your holiday performance.

This significant work for Grade 4 band has much to offer. The piquant harmonies of Movement 1 the introspective mood of Movement 2 and the Hoedown-like romp of Movement 3 unite to form provocative musical images. Stephen Bulla explores unique terrain in a place that seems at once antique and modern while cradling the listener in rich innovative harmonies. Have this be the signature music for your band this year. HEATHER RIDGE SKETCHES can be the piece your students will remember for many years to come.

A concert centerpiece this major work from James Curnow explores the spiritual perspectives of the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest in North America. The five movements investigate the Cosmos and its four Worlds. With such complete contrasts as The Undersea World and the ceremonial dance in The Mortal World an authentic First Nations melody in The Spirit World and the ethos of The Sky World the wonders are many. Your performance of Down From The Shimmering Sky will be meaningful and memorable for musicians and audience alike. This is a landmark piece for concert band.

Jazz-Rock was born in the USA in the late 1960s. With its roots solidy in R&B and rock it venture boldly into the harmonic complexities of jazz. Since then it has been used by pop musicians throughout the world. This book contains eight pieces in a variety of pop styles from hip hop to blues. The play-along CD allows you to perform the pieces with your own live pop group.