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King Arthur's Ride is inspired by the Arthurian legends, found in old English folklore. The piece begins with the heraldry and fanfare of the court at Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table. Soon,...

In ancient Greece an agora was a central meeting place to discuss affairs of state, where business was conducted and people could listen to philosophers. It later evolved into a marketplace where merc...

A lush and beautiful work composed by Kenneth Bray for his daughter, Reverie for Bonita features the horn section, colourful use of mutes and simple, elegant themes. Showing off the lyrical side of th...

A pavane was a slow dance from the 16th or 17th century. The talented Canadian composer Jeff Smallman has taken this Baroque form and created a very colourful piece that features all sections. There a...

This beautiful slow movement from a work for solo organ is a great feature for the clarinet section of a band. The melody flows throughout the ensemble but the clarinets receive the most attention. Th...

This work was originally written as a contest entrance piece for the theme song for the 1967 Expo in Montreal. The band arrangement, done by Kenneth Bray, has truly captured the spirit of this concert...

This is a fun closer or encore to a concert and is a feature for the baritone player in your ensemble. The name 'Car-Tune' refers to the sound of the horn of the old sports cars. This is a thrilling o...

This popular piano solo has now been adapted for the concert band. It is a character piece depicting the mysterious nature of gypsies on their travels. The mysteriousness of the work makes it an excel...

This piece by Jeff Smallman shows off his ability to write interesting and musical parts for young musicians. Your students will come into band class asking to play Coming Home every day. The driving...

A terrific fanfare opening sets the tone for this short but rhythmically interesting original band composition. Colourful percussion adds to the majesty of the wind parts. The brass carry the majority...

This set of short pieces depicts events that occur annually at fairs all across North America. Ferris wheels, cotton candy, and a fanfare to open the fair are all included. Unique to this short suite...

Another dramatic work by Donald Coakley, Jubilant Dialogue is all that you have come to expect from this Canadian composer. There are a number of interesting percussion parts that add to the power and...

Originally a wedding march for solo organ, this piece has been greatly expanded for the concert band. Fanfares in the brass and stately melodies make this a terrific change of pace on a concert. This...

This jubilant piece was originally written as a choral piece with organ accompaniment. This work, while suitable for concerts at any time of the year, was composed to reflect the joy resulting from Ch...

A lush and beautiful work composed by Kenneth Bray for his daughter, Reverie for Bonita features the horn section, colourful use of mutes and simple, elegant themes. Showing off the lyrical side of th...

This work was originally written as a contest entrance piece for the theme song for the 1967 Expo in Montreal. The concert band arrangement, by Kenneth Bray, has truly captured the spirit of this conc...

Dodge City is an exuberant piece designed to take you back to the time of the old west. As the title implies, this is a work that will bring to mind stagecoaches and sagebrush, cowboys and cactus, she...

This is Sullivan at his best! The melodies of the famous Arthur/Sullivan team have become legendary and their musicals are performed all over the world. This is a chorus from Iolanthe in which the all...

This piece by Jeff Smallman shows off his ability to write interesting and musical parts for young musicians. The driving bass line combined with fun and interesting melodic material make this a great...

Lyric Essay is written in a neo-romantic style. It is a slow, reflective work with much opportunity for musical expression. This piece (originally written for concert band) has been performed all thro...

The Spirit of Adventure is a brilliant band work by Jeff Smallman. It is set in the style of the old Westerns with several typical themes. A very animated and colourful work at the medium level, this...

In the tradition exemplified by Mozart in his 'Musical Jokes', Jeff Smallman has written a work for brass band that should bring a smile to every face. As all conductors know, not every player in a ba...

This is an exciting piece based on the Welsh hymn Cwm Rhondda. Fanfare cornets and descants float over the stately tune. The melody flows throughout the ensemble ranging from a smooth lyrical statemen...

This creative fanfare utilizes a solo alphorn, creative percussion writing and brilliant fanfare passages to take the listener on a musical journey. This is a new composition which takes the tradition...

The idea for this march originated from a conversation that took place in the pine forests of Camp Borden, Ontario, during Basic Recruit Course with the Canadian Armed Forces. The composer listened as...