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The legend of the great city of Troy varies depending on historical or fictional belief. This city was the location of the long lasting Trojan Wars, between the people of Troy and the Greeks. The fall...

Anubis, Egyptian God of the Dead is a tone picture for young level band describing a scene the composer saw in the movie Return of the Mummy where Anubis' army of the dead is relentlessly pursuing the...

Landfall is a term that is often used to describe the situation where a severe storm that develops over water, first reaches land. This piece reflects the events of disasters such as these in several...

Si dice che Loki sia il fratellastro di Thor e una costante fonte di irritazione per tutti coloro con cui entra in contatto. La musica rappresenta quindi la sua natura giocosa e subdola. In quest'oper...

Innovation is a musical representation of the city of Burlington, Canada moving into the future as an innovative community. As it continues to grow and develop, the city demonstrates its ingenuity thr...

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...

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...

This creature is not very coordinated as is evident in the 'troll dance' sequence which begins in the middle of this fun piece. Imagine the hilarity that must ensue as the troll attempts to keep time...

The Sword of the Valiant portrays the triumphant return of the gallant knight who with his sword led the charge that defeated the invaders that thought to have his land. The battle was won and the lan...

The Nautilus is a fictional submarine found in Jules Verne's novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. The sub, and its crew, sail to many places in the world's oceans from the Antarctic ice shelve...

A New Day is a celebratory piece where the melodies, feel, and harmonies are bright and uplifting. Sweeping, grand themes are supported by light articulated passages. Various members of the band are f...

An interesting element of this work is that the two main themes were originally composed by the young students on recorders. The piece was built around those themes and the result is a colorful and co...

This is a peaceful arrangement of a Canadian folk song that was adapted from a Traditional English riddle song by Nova Scotians. It is hauntingly beautiful and offers the opportunity for some lovely l...

This is a fun, traditional Hanukkah song arranged in a jump swing style. From beginning to end, the chart is full of high energy, and incorporates hints of classic swing tunes. Although there is a wri...

Using the style of Canadian folk songs from the East Coast and the story-telling features of Newfoundland, A Fisherman's Tale is a piece about a trip out into the ocean. The piece opens with the solem...

In Dreams is a musical representation of exactly what our dreams are like: peaceful, calming, horrific and unpredictable; yet, there is always something to remember about them when we wake up. This pi...

Inventions have changed our lives. Whether it be the wheel, electricity, car, telephone or the microchip, inventions have allowed us to live better, and sometimes longer, lives. This piece is about th...

A Mystical Way is a slow reflective work, with no particular programmatic content. It's designed to give young players an opportunity for sustained playing and tonal development.

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...

Spartan Fanfare is an excellent way for a young band to open up a concert or special event. Its fierce and bold opening sets the stage for a regal and powerful feel throughout. The fanfare style utili...

Fanfare and Festive Hymn uses only the first six notes of the Bb major scale making the piece accessible in the first year of study. The forceful fanfare leads to a lyrical theme, and ends with a fanf...

This fun and energetic French-Canadian folk song was popular in Quebec in the 19th century and serves as a toast, by the oarsmen, to the Canadian girl. This folk song arrangement is part of a collecti...

This traditional Canadian folk song has been sung around campfires and while paddling canoes for decades and continues to be popular with Boy and Girl Scouts in both Canada and the United States. The...

This popular Newfoundland folk song has been sung and danced to on the East Coast of Canada since the early 1900s. The lyrics tell of a sailor, named Bob Pittman, who wants to sail home to marry his s...

The centurions were the most famous officers in the Roman army. They lead by example and displayed great courage on the battlefield. Perform this fanfare with careful attention to detail and with the...