Band

The dance tunes that Arthur Benjamin collected together in Cotillon were found in an old book called The Dancing Schoole, published in London in 1719. William Silvester's deft transcription of this 11-minute suite makes for a lively and charming concert piece! (11:00)

Windependence - Master Level (Grade 4) Resonant chimes and sonorous chorales lend a somber but inspiring hue to this work, written to memorialize a band director's passing while celebrating the legacy that all teachers leave for their students. As Hazo writes in the score's preface; The more we give of ourselves, the more our lives resound. (4:50)

Resonant chimes and sonorous chorales lend a somber but inspiring hue to this work, written to memorialize a band director's passing while celebrating the legacy that all teachers leave for their students. As Hazo writes in the score's preface; The more we give of ourselves, the more our lives resound. (4:50)

Two spirited movements evoke the mystery and excitement of good storytelling. The opening Fable features boldly profiled music interjected with spoken words - Once upon a time... The Folk Tale takes a simple melody through a set of brisk and often surprising variations. (3:30)

A reverent celebration of childhood, this touching work combines a simple melody, introduced by a solo flute, with the well-known hymn Yes, Jesus Loves Me. (Grade 2.5) (3:50)

Holst's classic Bach arrangement is available again, newly edited by Holst scholar Jon Mitchell, and including a full conductor's score for the first time! Optional parts may be used to supplement the original military band instrumentation. (3:00)

Holst's classic Bach arrangement is available again, newly edited by Holst scholar Jon Mitchell, and including a full conductor's score for the first time! Optional parts may be used to supplement the original military band instrumentation. (3:00)

One of Grieg's most popular orchestral selections, the Homage March from Sigurd Jorsalfar is stirring and noble. A magnificent addition to any band's music library!

One of Grieg's most popular orchestral selections, the Homage March from Sigurd Jorsalfar is stirring and noble. A magnificent addition to any band's music library!