Alfred Challenger Series

Strong themes contrast with gentler statements, expressive of reverence, courage, and pride. Open your next concert with this easy concert march inspired by the bravery and honor of all those who stan...

Der Erlkönig, or 'The Elf King,' is based on Johann Goethe's late 18th-century poem of the same name in which a father and his young son ride home on horseback one dark and eerie night. The father tri...

Der Erlkönig, or 'The Elf King,' is based on Johann Goethe's late 18th-century poem of the same name in which a father and his young son ride home on horseback one dark and eerie night. The father tri...

Der Erlkönig, or 'The Elf King,' is based on Johann Goethe's late 18th-century poem of the same name in which a father and his young son ride home on horseback one dark and eerie night. The father tri...

Der Erlkönig, or 'The Elf King,' is based on Johann Goethe's late 18th-century poem of the same name in which a father and his young son ride home on horseback one dark and eerie night. The father tri...

'O Happy Day' reached the top of the U.S. and U.K. pop charts and has been a gospel standard ever since. This well-crafted arrangement for young band conveys the joy and inspiration of the original, i...

Did the cookies that were left out on Christmas Eve mysteriously vanish? Does it seem like the nutcracker and toy soldier figurines have moved to different locations by themselves overnight? There's o...

An ecossaise, derived from the French word for 'Scottish,' was a dance that was very popular in Europe in the early nineteenth century. Beethoven was enamored with the music of the British Isles, and...

Redshift occurs when an object emitting light or other electromagnetic radiation is moving away from an observer. Those waves are shifted toward the red end of the spectrum, like the light waves astro...

Redshift occurs when an object emitting light or other electromagnetic radiation is moving away from an observer. Those waves are shifted toward the red end of the spectrum, like the light waves astro...

Having many elements of a standard march but employing shifting meters from 5/4 to 3/4, give this piece a unique feel. Written while traveling through Utah, 'Point of the Mountain' depicts the boldnes...

As the possibilities of summer are gone and the chill of winter is on the horizon, people may reflect on what could have been and what lies ahead. This piece depicts these inward reflections as well a...

As the possibilities of summer are gone and the chill of winter is on the horizon, people may reflect on what could have been and what lies ahead. This piece depicts these inward reflections as well a...

As the possibilities of summer are gone and the chill of winter is on the horizon, people may reflect on what could have been and what lies ahead. This piece depicts these inward reflections as well a...

As the possibilities of summer are gone and the chill of winter is on the horizon, people may reflect on what could have been and what lies ahead. This piece depicts these inward reflections as well a...

Inspired by Isaac Rosenberg's poem 'Break of Day in the Trenches,' this poignant and patriotic work was written to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.

This iconic dance form employs 3/4 meter and the Mixolydian mode. The bold ensemble statements are juxtaposed against more lightly scored sections that bring the atmosphere of a lively Renaissance dan...

With this lively piece you are in for a toe-tappin', hand-clappin' good time! Everyone takes a turn playing the theme while the woodwinds do their best 'fiddle' imitations! A great addition to your li...

Longthorpe Tower was a medieval castle of the Thorpe family and contains some of the most well-preserved and complete medieval wall paintings in Northern Europe. This piece represents the music of thi...

This nostalgic arrangement of Civil War tunes begins with a peaceful woodwind statement of the 'Battle Cry of Freedom.' A trumpet and drum fanfare brings contrast and heralds the arrival of an upbeat...

This high-spirited march begins with a catchy melody that will immediately grab your listeners. Syncopation and light scoring make for an exhilarating second strain. Woodwinds take the lead at the tri...

Trumpet melodies soar over a background of driving eighth notes in this contemporary overture by Mark Williams. The Allegro uses syncopation and full band scoring to start this one off with a bang. Th...

Trumpet melodies soar over a background of driving eighth notes in this contemporary overture by Mark Williams. The Allegro uses syncopation and full band scoring to start this one off with a bang. Th...

Trumpet melodies soar over a background of driving eighth notes in this contemporary overture by Mark Williams. The Allegro uses syncopation and full band scoring to start this one off with a bang. Th...

Trumpet melodies soar over a background of driving eighth notes in this contemporary overture by Mark Williams. The Allegro uses syncopation and full band scoring to start this one off with a bang. Th...