Temple of Darkness was conceived as a concert piece to be performed within the first year of beginning instruction. Every effort has been made to give young players the experieince of performing a mature-sounding composition with little technical demand. Only the first notes learned in most beginning method books are utilized in this composition. Rhythms are the whole note half note quarter note and eighth note. Percussion plays a vital musical role without placing too many demands on the developing percussionist.Temple of Darkness was conceived as a concert piece to be performed within the first year of beginning instruction. Every effort has been made to give young players the experieince of performing a mature-sounding composition with little technical demand. Only the first notes learned in most beginning method books are utilized in this composition. Rhythms are the whole note half note quarter note and eighth note. Percussion plays a vital musical role without placing too many demands on the developing percussionist.

Contents include: Wexford Reunion - Ballade for Belfast - Summer on the Shannon - and Killarney's Jig. Contents include: Wexford Reunion; Ballade for Belfast; Summer on the Shannon; and Killarney's Jig.

A lush middle section uses beautiful scoring and haunting melodies before the piece returns to a new treatment of the opening material building toward a powerful conclusion. Great music for young bands! Experience the sounds of the American West like you’ve never heard them before! Inspired by music from the great cowboy movies of the late 1960s this powerful composition uses a large battery of percussion to bring this important part of Americana right into your own concert hall.

This innovative work makes use of an optional piano part that is most likely playable by someone already in the band. It was written in honor of Matt Rhodes a student at John T. Baker Middle (Damascus MD) who passed away during a battle with spina bifida. It represents his kindness courage and determination despite his confinement to a wheelchair. An opening ethereal section and chorale moves into an exciting portrayal of life which concludes with a humorous ending that was very characteristic of Matt. A very musical new composition which teaches much more than notes.This innovative work makes use of an optional piano part that is most likely playable by someone already in the band. It was written in honor of Matt Rhodes a student at John T. Baker Middle (Damascus MD) who passed away during a battle with spina bifida. It represents his kindness courage and determination despite his confinement to a wheelchair. An opening ethereal section and chorale moves into an exciting portrayal of life which concludes with a humorous ending that was very characteristic of Matt. A very musical new composition which teaches much more than notes.

Contents: Canon In D Ode To Joy Pomp And Circumstance Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and more. Contents: Canon In D Ode To Joy Pomp And Circumstance Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and more.

Baritone / Euphonium-Contents include: March Ceremonial - El rey de Fransia - Wallaby Walkabout - An Irish Ballade (Star of the County Down) - Patriotic Salute: Old Joe Clark - Korobochka! - Holiday Sleigh Ride - Birus kakatua - Armenian Anthem - V'la le bon vent - Noel Francais! - Blow Ye Winds Blow - A Scandinavian Folk Tale - The Chicken Dance. Contents include: March Ceremonial; El rey de Fransia; Wallaby Walkabout; An Irish Ballade (Star of the County Down); Patriotic Salute: Old Joe Clark; Korobochka!; Holiday Sleigh Ride; Birus kakatua; Armenian Anthem; V'la le bon vent; Noel Francais!; Blow Ye Winds Blow; A Scandinavian Folk Tale; The Chicken Dance.

This exciting new overture begins with a bold unison statement presented under an upper woodwind ostinato. The unison statement continues to develop until it is presented in full harmony. Softer treatments of the melody along with lyrical passages full of suspensions all contribute to the overall quality of the piece. Excellent writing! This exciting new overture begins with a bold unison statement presented under an upper woodwind ostinato. The unison statement continues to develop until it is presented in full harmony. Softer treatments of the melody along with lyrical passages full of suspensions all contribute to the overall quality of the piece. Excellent writing!

Premiered at the 2005 Michigan Music Educaotrs Conference Escapades was commissioned by the Grand Valley State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble under the baton of Barry D. Martin with Arthur Campbell as clarinet soloist. Since the premiere it has been scheduled for additional performances in the United States and abroad. The piece gets its inspiration from the title which can be defined as a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct. This piece is a series of changing escapades (or variations) which develop and explore different aspects of the opening thematic material. The entire work builds into a free improvisational section beforeall elements of are united in the final presto of the composition (10:00) Premiered at the 2005 Michigan Music Educaotrs Conference Escapades was commissioned by the Grand Valley State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble under the baton of Barry D. Martin with Arthur Campbell as clarinet soloist. Since the premiere it has been scheduled for additional performances in the United States and abroad. The piece gets its inspiration from the title which can be defined as 'a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct.' This piece is a series of changing 'escapades' (or variations) which develop and explore different aspects of the opening thematic material. The entire work builds into a free improvisational section beforeall elements of are united in the final presto of the composition (10:00)

Contents include: Praise to the Lord the Almighty - How Firm a Foundation Brethren We Have Met to Worship - Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - When I Survey the Wondrous Cross - Love Divine All Loves Excelling - There Is a Fountain - Swing Low Sweet Chariot - O Jesus I Have Promised - I Lay My Sins on Jesus - and In Heavenly Love Abiding. Contents include: Praise to the Lord the Almighty; How Firm a Foundation Brethren We Have Met to Worship; Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing; When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; Love Divine All Loves Excelling; There Is a Fountain; Swing Low Sweet Chariot; O Jesus I Have Promised; I Lay My Sins on Jesus; and In Heavenly Love Abiding.

The nine arrangements are eclectic in nature and represent a variety of styles from popular to classical. Titles include: Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart - Abide with Me - Look Ye Saints! The Sight is Glorious - The Old Rugged Cross - Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart - Let Us Break Bread Together - Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy - For the Beauty of the Earth - All Glory Laud and Honor. The nine arrangements are eclectic in nature and represent a variety of styles from popular to classical. Titles include: Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart; Abide with Me; Look Ye Saints! The Sight is Glorious; The Old Rugged Cross; Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart; Let Us Break Bread Together; Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy; For the Beauty of the Earth; All Glory Laud and Honor.

These contemporary compositions are highly appealing and feature a wide variety of delightful images and moods. As attractive as they are accessible these pieces will complement lessons as well as they highlight recitals. For students of all ages. Contents include: Speak Up Please!; Island Breeze; Hurry!; Rain Rain…; Medieval Dance; Early Morning Sky; The Mad Scientist; Waltz in Blue; The Barbarian; Listening and Waiting. These contemporary compositions are highly appealing and feature a wide variety of delightful images and moods. As attractive as they are accessible these pieces will complement lessons as well as they highlight recitals. For students of all ages. Contents include: Speak Up Please!; Island Breeze; Hurry!; Rain Rain…; Medieval Dance; Early Morning Sky; The Mad Scientist; Waltz in Blue; The Barbarian; Listening and Waiting.

Sam Hazo composer of In Heaven's Air offers this new beautiful work based on a poem written by his father poet laureate of Pennsylvania. After a sensitive introduction the poem is read under a haunting military cadence in the percussion. The material in the introduction is then developed and presented in a lush and beautiful setting. Chimes wind chimes and bells conclude the work which fades to silence. Very compelling. Sam Hazo composer of In Heaven's Air offers this new beautiful work based on a poem written by his father poet laureate of Pennsylvania. After a sensitive introduction the poem is read under a haunting military cadence in the percussion. The material in the introduction is then developed and presented in a lush and beautiful setting. Chimes wind chimes and bells conclude the work which fades to silence. Very compelling.

Tenor Saxophone-A collection of 15 new compositions and arrangements as composed and arranged by Brian Balmages Quincy C. Hilliard and Les Taylor.

Written especially for the advanced piano student or the adult church musician this eclectic and delightful piano solo collection by Marilyn Ham will prove to be a valuable source for preludes offertories and postludes as well as contest and recital material. Contents include: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus - Shout to the Lord - Jesus the Very Thought of Thee - We're Marching to Zion - It Is Well with My Soul - Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart - I Surrender All - Christ Arose - On Eagle's Wings.Written especially for the advanced piano student or the adult church musician this eclectic and delightful piano solo collection by Marilyn Ham will prove to be a valuable source for preludes offertories and postludes as well as contest and recital material. Contents include: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God; Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus; Shout to the Lord; Jesus the Very Thought of Thee; We're Marching to Zion; It Is Well with My Soul; Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart; I Surrender All; Christ Arose; On Eagle's Wings.

A collection of 15 new compositions and arrangements as composed and arranged by Andrew Balent Lloyd Conley and Robert Longfield.

Contents include: Let All Things Now Living - Be Thou My Vision - Children of the Heavenly Father - Fairest Lord Jesus - I Have Decided to Follow Jesus - He Is Born the Divine Christ Child - Cleanse me - When Love Is Found. Contents include: Let All Things Now Living; Be Thou My Vision; Children of the Heavenly Father; Fairest Lord Jesus; I Have Decided to Follow Jesus; He Is Born the Divine Christ Child; Cleanse me; When Love Is Found.

This delightful collection from Valerie Roth Roubos will transport you to a whole new world of musical discoveries. There are pieces that promote both hands playing across the keyboard with the LH playing in the treble clef and the RH playing in the bass clef. Students will find pieces that promote musical awareness by playing a variety of tempos within a piece. Roubos' pieces that have the melody switching between the LH and RH will encourage students to develop hand and finger independence. Songs include: Ghost Ship; A Night in Madrid; Postcard from Mars; and more.This delightful collection from Valerie Roth Roubos will transport you to a whole new world of musical discoveries. There are pieces that promote both hands playing across the keyboard with the LH playing in the treble clef and the RH playing in the bass clef. Students will find pieces that promote musical awareness by playing a variety of tempos within a piece. Roubos' pieces that have the melody switching between the LH and RH will encourage students to develop hand and finger independence. Songs include: Ghost Ship; A Night in Madrid; Postcard from Mars; and more.

This traditional setting of Adolph Adam's timeless carol will develop precise listening for dynamics balance and phrasing. Appropriate for church use. Arranged by Beatrice A. Miler for 2 Pianos Eight hands (Double Piano Duet). This traditional setting of Adolph Adam's timeless carol will develop precise listening for dynamics balance and phrasing. Appropriate for church use. Arranged by Beatrice A. Miler for 2 Pianos Eight hands (Double Piano Duet).

For adventurous students who seek a richer more dramatic sound Play it in Peoria is now available as an intermediate-level duet. Jazzy and playful it offers swing eighths syncopation chromatic passages and a variety of articulations as well as the “show-biz” effect of the stride-bass left hand in the closing section. For adventurous students who seek a richer more dramatic sound Play it in Peoria is now available as an intermediate-level duet. Jazzy and playful it offers swing eighths syncopation chromatic passages and a variety of articulations as well as the “show-biz” effect of the stride-bass left hand in the closing section.

Rhythmic and witty from the start Maine Mambo is as fun to listen to as it is to play. Modal in flavor this ensemble piece contains easy syncopation parallel chord movements and other challenges for the late intermediate (and up) student. A terrific and thoroughly memorable recital piece or festival selection.