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A musical tribute to an outstanding Michigan educator, David Papenhagen. The composer, who was 75 at the writing of this fine new work, is seen here at the height of his creative genius and compositio...

This piece consists of two movements which are drawn from the folk music of the Basque people from the north of Spain and the south of France. The Basques are an ancient, fiercely independent people w...

In a stunning debut work, this east coast composer celebrates the memory of Avia Berg, whose passion for music and life was an inspiration to all her fellow band members and teachers. In celebrating a...

Nitsch, a young Texas composer and arranger, here creates a highly dramatic, stunningly original musical vision. Simple, chordal sections give way to intensely dissonant passages to heighten the music...

Fantasia: 'Composition in improvisatory style...unfolding freely...with varying textures and without continued adherence to a definite meter or form' (according to Grout's 'A History of Western Music'...

This remarkable Renaissance transcription begins with a chant-like solo for oboe, clarinet, trumpet or euphonium that leads into a fascinating contrapuntal tapestry. English organist and composer Gibb...

Letting his vivid imagination run freely in his unique soundcape, Nitsch has created a delightful retrospective musical look back at the days of the American Revolution. The melodic materials are a co...

Many moods of the sea are portrayed in this varied and gripping musical scenario. The beginning evokes a tranquil sea, later being tossed by growing winds. The work builds to present the maelstrom of...

Far too often in band music previous musical journeys are retraced with only slight variance from what has come before. In Retrospect is on the opposite end of the musical spectrum form such fare. It...

With the title contrived from the term 'Intrada', ( a prelude or entrance music), this great fanfare will allow your band to grab the audience and let them know that they are in for a wild musical rid...

Coupling traditional ragtime melodies and rhythms with surprising contemporary harmonies, the composer has created a modern rag that is a 'must play' for all advanced ensembles. The excitement level s...

Written in memory of the composer's grandfather, this work is based on the old Irish melody 'Slane' (also the hymn tune for 'Be Thou My Vision'). The work is a set of free-flowing variations, many exh...

The power and mystery of civilizations of bygone days is depicted in this extremely exciting new work by Rob Grice. Driven by expert percussion writing, the intensity of this dramatic new work never l...

Conceived as a tone-poem, this highly evocative work represents the story of an army of good clashing with its enemies. After a series of dark musical clashes, featuring solo and duet passages of alto...

Hold on to your seats for this rip-roaring concert opener! The composer, who is very active in the Drum and Bugle Corps world, has created an original and very exciting work depicting the Red Rocks ou...

This highly exuberant work could best be described as a shifting kaleidoscope of sound. In this debut published work, very original sounds and moods are created within the ebb and flow of the composit...

Sometimes dark and ominous, sometimes bright and joyous, Luminosity takes the band through a world of musical color in this creative musical excursion. Having evolved a compositional style uniquely hi...

Written for the Gulfport, MS High School Band, this monumental work for more advanced bands has all of the elements needed to make it an outstanding band work. Following an opening fanfare of powerful...

Using 'The Wayfaring Stranger' as a basis for a freewheeling set of theme and variations, composer Akey has created a remarkably colorful musical tableaux. The work opens mysteriously with a recorder...

A sizzling concert opener with some unique touches (including the use of marching bass drums), this amazing fanfare could dazzle your audience and totally grab their attention. It could also be a grea...

Starting from a small ensemble of upper woodwinds and xylophone, this gripping work roars to life as the work takes shape in a wildly exciting musical scenario. Wild Dance features mixed and asymmetri...

Composer Burns has here created a dramatic and compelling work based on the Polish National Anthem. After a powerful and florid opening, the anthem theme is first stated simply in the clarinet choir....

The excitement of Chinese Dragon Boat races is captured in this colorful and bombastic work. During the races, rowers on long, thin boats race to the beat of a large drum, and fireworks are randomly s...

Non-stop excitement characterizes this very original new work from a young Texas composer. Hyperactive timpani and mallet parts lay down an asymmetric rhythmic groove (often joined by percussive brass...

This march-like overture was written in 2004 for a military music festival in Finland, and has become a national favorite there. The Lion is a symbol of Finland, and the soaring melodies throughout ca...