Spartiti per ensemble di fiati

Shutter Speed represents the concepts of movement, quickness, light and shadow. A clever (and slightly shifting) syncopated rhythmic pulse propels the piece which is juxtaposed with the melodic materi...

Blessed is a beautiful lyrical piece that uses a chorale style accompaniment to allow the focus to be solely on the melody. Written using the ABA form, the song's simple stylistic features allow the...

The word jagged can be defined by either 1) having a rough or harsh quality or 2) having a sharply uneven surface or outline. Both of these definitions are reflected by this piece through the constant...

Utopia is a musical reflection of the bustling life of a big city. It opens using fanfare-like chords, to represent the perfection of this wonderful place. Melody is found in many sections of the band...

This piece reflects the title accurately: chaotic, extreme contrasts and loud. Although it presents several challenges, it is a piece designed to capture the interest of both young musicians and liste...

Originally a popular organ solo, this voluntary is a great addition to the standard quintet with organ repertoire. This is a great wedding piece that is sure to delight and will take advantage of the...

Hush 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 technical...

Reverie is a lyrical piece reflecting someone in a dream-like state. It is a peaceful song using repetitive melodic figures, lush harmonies and simple rhythms. There are a few brief solos but the majo...

A warlock is a male who practices witchcraft. This little tonal caricature seeks to musically portray this enigmatic character in a somewhat less than frightening way. The tri-tone and its usage in th...

Mottos is Finnish military slang describing the tactic of totally encircling an enemy unit but, in effect, meaning an entrapment or envelopment. This piece is composed to create the musical depiction...

This lyrical piece is a modern lullaby. It begins with a peaceful feeling and slowly builds into a beautiful, chorale-like section, reflecting the wonderful dreams we have as we fall into our deepest...

Imagine floating among the clouds on a beautiful summer afternoon. Making lazy circles and simply floating on the breeze. Making a pass over people standing on the ground watching until finally floati...

The last line of defense is a term that refers to the final means of defense before the opponent reaches its goal, particularly in a war situation. This piece reflects that definition, as it has the f...

Parade of the Emperor is a perfect introductory piece into ensemble music. Not only does it primarily use the first six notes learned in most method books, but it focuses on using simple rhythms, a mo...

This work is modal in both melodic and harmonic construction, but, like much of Debussy's music, is often difficult to define precisely. Gentle and restrained, it is filled with exquisite musical gest...

This is a celebration piece to honour those who risk their lives everyday to make our world a better place to live. Regal and heroic themes are contrasted by lyrical playing.

Samuel Scheidt is best known in the brass world for his Canzon Bergamasca and Galliard Battaglia played by brass quintets all over the world. This new edition includes revised notation and articulatio...

Prelude No. 4 by Frederic Chopin is one of the 24 preludes for piano. It is a very short but beautiful melody full of longing and sadness. By his request, this piece was played at his own funeral, alo...

Au fil du temps, de nombreuses grandes découvertes ont été faites : inventions, énergies, cyberespace et nouvelles terres. Cette pièce reflète les joies et l'excitation de faire cette découverte et de...

Ritual and Dance is a simple yet fun piece for young musicians. The opening measures create the dark, ritualistic feel of the piece with the rhythmic figure and open fifths being played by the ensembl...

Nell'antica Grecia l'agorà era un luogo di incontro centrale per discutere gli affari di Stato, dove si conducevano gli affari e si potevano ascoltare i filosofi. In seguito si è trasformata in un mer...

Novelette, come suggerisce il titolo, è una piccola storia con diversi capitoli distinti. Di conseguenza, questa composizione è un insieme di cinque variazioni su un tema originale, ognuna con un prop...

La Burlington Teen Tour Band, descritta come gli ambasciatori musicali del Canada, è una marching band che si è esibita in tutto il mondo. Recentemente la banda ha festeggiato il suo 75° anniversario...

Shimmer è un brano calmo e riflessivo che si riflette nel significato della parola stessa: brillare con una luce tremolante e sommessa, come in un riflesso sull'acqua. La melodia principale è semplice...

Wings of Fortitude è una marcia da concerto che riflette questa definizione: coraggiosa, audace e dotata di tenacia. Una potente melodia di tromba si contrappone a un tema più dolce. La sezione del tr...