Band

A brillant opener or a rousing finale! Either way, this is the piece that will make memories and stir your audience's comments at your winter concert. A bravura exploration of the well-know 13th century melody March of the Three Kings (also arranged by Bizet as Farandole in L'Arlesienne), the Fantasia On A 13th Century Carol will catch and hold everyone's attention from first note to last. As you may know, James L. Hosay is a master of concert band composition, and many facets of his remarkable talent are clearly evident in this powerful new composition.

A thrilling opener for your holiday concert! You are certain to enjoy this rich and energetic new arrangement. The feeling of anticipation and prelude is carefully maintained as the melodic ideas unfold in new and unexpected ways. Thematic fragments intertwine and reinforce one another. Heroic fanfare statements rise above the ensemble. Augmentation juxtaposes diminution. This is a rich and remarkable new addition to the Christmas repertoire. Don't miss it.

Dedicated to the Asbury College Concert Band, Dr. Lynn Cooper, Conductor Finale for a Winter Festival was composed in response to many requests for a finale-type Winter Festival piece after the enormous success of the composer's earlier work titled Overture for a Winter Festival (Curnow Music Press, Inc.). The joyous nature of this sparkling new holiday closer is evident everywhere in the piece. James Curnow is recognized the world over as a great concert band composer for every level of difficulty. The irresistible charm of his compositional ideas truly shines in this notably jubilant and celebratory new composition, which features optional antiphonal trumpet and trombone fanfares throughout. Remarkably creative!

Developing an intimate understanding of the world's greatest musical accomplishments is an important part of a music education. Every musician should have the joy of playing the music of Mozart, and the G-minor Symphony (Number 40) is one of Mozart's signature works, and one of the greatest musical achievements of all time. Stephen Bulla has carefully and effectively brought the themes of the G-minor Symphony finale to the concert band stage with this delightful transcription/arrangement. Your band won't be playing a band arragement - they'll be playing Mozart! Don't forget the opportunity for a music history lesson built into this piece. Masterful!