Windependence

A good-natured and supremely catchy original cakewalk tune, in Kallman's hands, surprisingly transforms into minimalistic music propelled by a xylophone ostinato, then back again. A classic old Americ...

Die große Violinsonate wurde hier in ein elegantes Konzertstück für 10 Bläser umgewandelt. Die Partitur ist typisch für die klassischen Bläsersätze in Beehovens Smphonien (je 2 Flöten, Oboen, Klarinet...

Der dänische Komponist Emil Hartmann komponierte diese Serenade in den späten 1880er Jahren, die sein einziges Werk für Bläser darstellt. Unter der behutsamen Herausgeberschaft von Joshua Kearney und...

Danish composer Emil Hartmann composed this serenade in the late 1880s and it represents his only contribution for winds. Carefully edited and including performance suggestions, this 2016 edition is a...

An American Tapestry was commissioned for the 2003 Cochran Chamber Commissioning Project by a consortium of Minnesota Schools.

A contemporary reflection on 16th century French wind music, this Consort starts with a lively dance movement, then continues to a heartfelt Aubade and a capricious Sautureau. Scored for pairs of flut...

There is a long tradition in jazz of instruments carrying on a conversation - either intricate with soloistic dialogues (often improvised) or the call and response of larger forces. Speak to Me is abo...

Perfect for introducing intermediate players to one of history's master composers. Arranged for four-part clarinet choir, the parts are tiered by difficulty so students with differing levels of experi...

A new edition of this “must have” classic, the three movements of An Original Suite provide compelling contrasts – from the stately march of the beginning to the andante second movem...

Nne na Tatu (Swahili for 'Four on Three') is inspired by the music of sub-Saharan Africa and other world music traditions. Like many of those traditions, Nne na Tatu is driven by relentless percussion...

Nne na Tatu (Swahili for 'Four on Three') is inspired by the music of sub-Saharan Africa and other world music traditions. Like many of those traditions, Nne na Tatu is driven by relentless percussion...

Composed as a follow-up to Gabriel Musella's popular Don Ricardo, this work in paso doble style is dedicated to and named for Don Hanna, legendary Texas music educator of 50 years. Exhibiting a brilli...

A new edition of this 'must have' classic, the three movements of An Original Suite provide compelling contrasts - from the stately march of the beginning to the andante second movement, setting the s...

Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo is an emerging star in the realm of choral works, and also with music for wind band. Similar to his earlier band works Meridian and The Spheres, Serenity is based on a su...

Komponiert als Nachfolgewerk zu Gabriel Musellas populärem Stück Don Ricardo, ist dieses Stück im Stil eines Paso doble nach Don Hanna, einem legendären texanischen Musikpädagogen der 1950er Jahre, be...

Commissioned by the Minnesota Chapter of the College Band Directors National Association, this piece is a captivating series of lively dances, introduced and interrupted by short fanfares to create bu...

First Landing Celebration is an energetic and joyous concert piece for young band, written to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the historic arrival of English colonists to American soil. Composed...

Regiment of Heroes was written for and dedicated to 'The Presidents Own' United States Marine Band. This powerful composition opens with a lively syncopated figure followed by a contrasting melodic tr...

A whimsical work that depicts characteristics of ocean life in 6 movements each preceded by narration. Rhythmically and technically challenging, this is perfect for young people's concerts but will ap...

Spittal's plaintive prelude and whimsical scherzo provide chamber musicians with the opportunity to explore varied colors and textures, while performing a magnificently well-crafted work.

The American Song-Set was written at the suggestion of Michael Mulcahy, who was looking for a piece that used American folk melodies as its basis. Each of the four movements contains several settings...

An extremely skilled arrangement for wind and brass (no percussion) of a poignant ecclesiastical motet composed by W.A.Mozart six months before his death in 1791. Mozart's stunning part-writing and li...

Diese Arrangements getragener Themen für Bläserchor, Posaunen und Bariton sind ideal geeignet, um fortgeschrittenen Musikern die Rolle ihrer Instrumente näher zu bringen. Die Stimmen sind zwischen den...