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Through the Eye of the Storm is a piece full of suspense and intensity, describing the fury of a storm. It begins with strong dynamics, articulation and introduces the rhythmic drive that is carried t...

This is a traditional South African folksong that has been adapted and arranged for concert band. The authentic rhythmic backgrounds performed on a variety of percussion instruments add color and inte...

Queen Anne's Revenge was the final ship sailed by Edward Thatch, also known as the pirate, Blackbeard. To give the ''pirate-like'' feeling to the music, it has been composed in 6/8 time, as have many...

El Camino (The Road) is a Spanish march composed in the traditional style of a pasodoble. This piece is fast paced and energetic from start to finish and sounds more complicated than it seems! This is...

This is one of Handel's best known melodies. This version of the famous Hail the Conquering Hero opens with a solo, gradually adds voices and builds in dynamic, then the sound drops to a duet which st...

This work is peaceful and reflective and accessible to young musicians. The major pentatonic scale is used as the basis for this composition which creates an interesting texture and evokes the sound o...

Challenging Jazz Duets - Volume 4 is a set of 5 jazz duets for players of multiple combinations of instruments. The purpose of these duets is to provide players challenging jazz duets based on the cho...

This is a collection of compositions and arrangements of well-loved music set for three like-instruments. The arrangements are suitable for a variety of performance situations such as school concerts,...

This is a collection of compositions and arrangements of well-loved music set for three like-instruments. The arrangements are suitable for a variety of performance situations such as school concerts,...

This is a collection of compositions and arrangements of well-loved music set for three like-instruments. The arrangements are suitable for a variety of performance situations such as school concerts,...

This lyrical piece is composed using ternary (ABA) form and gives every section an opportunity to shine. Filled with rich use of harmony and a flowing melody, this piece is a great way to teach a band...

This is a reflective piece suggesting a long slow walk in the forest surrounded by the soft sounds of nature. It works well as a contrasting piece on a concert or contest. Since the parts are not too...

Prepare for battle! Mars, the Roman god of war, is one of the most significant characters in Roman mythology. Not only is he a warrior, but he is the father of the Roman people. The many statues found...

Adorned in her royal garments, the Priestess of Fire makes her way through the streets of the city on her way to the temple where she is to offer sacrifice to the great spirits. Along the route are al...

Written at the young band level, this piece musically portrays the preliminary dance surrounding a fictional rite of passage ceremony. The initial announcement of dignitaries is followed by their para...

This work takes us to a time long ago, as a fearless crew of sailors begins a voyage at sea in Setting Sail, when suddenly, a terrible storm washes their ship to the shores of a deserted island in Shi...

This is a highly energetic and percussive piece that your band and audience will certainly enjoy. The percussion section plays a huge role in this song, so it is vital that each percussion part is cov...

This piece is a simple lyrical composition in the style of a lullaby. It was inspired by the thought of that time of night when the lights are finally turned off and the house is quiet. The modest tec...

The Royal Fortune was the name Bartholomew Roberts, otherwise know as Black Bart, gave to all the flagships of his fleet. He was considered to be the most successful plunderer of the Carribean. This s...

This is a charming little piece of mischief in the style of an easy overture for young band. Technical demands are few and the pitch range is narrow. Clarinet parts do not go over the break.

Ancient civilizations represent many things about life as we know it today: power, beauty, intelligence, and ambition. This piece reflects all of these qualities, from the driving force of the ancient...

This composition is a tone picture in miniature. It depicts the ferocity of the Sea Dragon in his natural habitat with stormy and turbulent musical lines. Occasionally there is a moment of tranquility...

Here is an exciting and energetic piece for young band which combines dynamic and driving rhythms and a variety of percussion colors. Storm chasers are brave men and women that persue tornados or hurr...

In the Aeolian Mode, this work incorporates open 5th harmony and a few subtle dissonances. The quarter-to-eighth-note rhythms and reverse combinations are designed to give a spirited dance flavor.

This terrific overture was commissioned by Ramer Wood Public School in honour of the school's 25th anniversary. It was composed to reflect both the history of the Ramer family and the celebration of t...