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This expressive gem will inspire your musicians to higher levels of musicianship. Those who are familiar with composer James L. Hosay's previous works for this level band will be anxious to explore th...

What fun you'll have with this descriptive tone picture by Timothy Johnson! All kinds of creative rhythmic and orchestration effects bring the old Model T to life once again. Young musicians will reve...

A magnificent arrangement. Beautifully harmonized from the opening flute solo through the development of the theme and building to a triumphant end. This piece works well with bands of all ages and is...

A concert work perfect for young bands. The opening section, labeled andante and maestoso, features two distinct themes. The second theme is used again in the B section at a brighter tempo with an acc...

This overture is perfect for exposing less experienced players to mixed meter. Creatively scored, with thoughtful development, this piece can work well with small bands. An excellent teaching tool.

A perfect concert march for contest or festival programming without high technical demands. Fashioned after the European-style march, this is an exceptional choice for less experienced bands.

Serene and lovely describes this chorale prelude. Highlighted by long tones, dynamic contrasts and flowing melodic lines, this work is an effective rehearsal exercise or beautiful asset to any concert...

Beautifully written to ensure success with younger ensembles. This overture is wonderfully developed with captivating rhythmic themes and dynamics. The reoccurring theme allows players the opportunity...

This delightful multi-meter overture is a treasure! The light detached rhythmic style and lively tempo drive the music. A flute, saxophone and trumpet solo in the middle section give it added variety....

Beautiful scoring of a traditional folk song with a contemporary feel. Well suited to younger ensembles being introduced to lyrical performance material.

Introduce your younger ensembles to Spanish march style with this wonderful composition full of colorful percussion scoring. An excellent vehicle for emphasizing clean articulations and dramatic dynam...

Shattering Stars fa parte della mia serie "James Webb Space Telescope Series", che presenta musiche musicate sulle immagini del più avanzato osservatorio spaziale, il James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)...

To My Country comes from the trio section of the Dutch composer Bernard Zweer (1854-1924) third symphony. The third symphony was composed at a time when many composers were inspired by great patriotic...

The Hymn To My Country is the trio part of the second movement, entitled 'In the Country', from the third Symphony To My Country (1886 - 1890) by the Dutch composer Bernard Zweers (1854 - 1924). This...

The melodies, harmonies, moods and rhythms of Norwegian folk songs and dance (even the sounds of Norwegian folk instruments) permeate the music of Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). After studying in Leipzig a...

Composer Philip Sparke is fascinated by the early history of the American west, in particular the incredible expedition undertaken by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, who were despatched by Preside...

Music from the Caribbean is instantly recognisable. It somehow conveys sunshine and lazy summers and is full of the 'feel-good' factor. It is this infectious happiness that composer Philip Sparke has...

Music from the Caribbean is instantly recognisable. It somehow conveys sunshine and lazy summers and is full of the 'feel-good' factor. It is this infectious happiness that composer Philip Sparke has...

Nel 1872, Christina Rossetti scrive il poema natalizio In the Bleak Mid-Winter in risposta ad una richiesta della rivista letteraria Scribner's Monthly. Il testo sarà tuttavia pubblicato solamente nel...

Nel 1847 Adolphe Adam compone il Cantico di Natale sul poema Mezzanotte, Cristiani di Placide Cappeau. La Chiesa emise vive critiche nei confronti della musica giudicata troppo pomposa e dal testo pag...

Osservando giocare suo figlio Benjamin con i soldatini, Philip Sparke ha avuto l'ispirazione giusta per comporre un brano dedicato ai giocattoli. Parade of the Clockwork Soldiers è un brano descrittiv...

Sir Hubert Parry (1848-1918) è conosciuto per i suoi inni Jerusalem e Repton, entrambi con splendide melodie. Repton è apparso per la prima volta nell'oratorio Judith di Charles Hubert Parry ed in seg...

The Pirates of Penzance is perhaps Gilbert and Sullivan?s most popular operetta, and tells the story of Frederic, who was apprenticed to a band of tender-hearted, orphaned pirates. A Sullivan Ballad u...

This short processional was designed to be played as a concert opener but can equally be used as a sort of extended fanfare at presentations, graduation ceremonies and similar occasions. Its title evo...

A Christmas March was written to provide the young band something up-beat with which to open or close a Christmas or holiday concert. The main theme of the march is original, but many short references...