Band

The grand and energetic opening, contrasting styles, careful attention to articulations, and rich harmonies make this one sound more advanced than it actually is. Consider using Heroic Tribute as the opening piece for your young band festival performance. The easy but bright and colorful Percussion, along with excellent use of the Woodwind and Brass sections make this an ideal contest piece.There are plenty of teaching opportunities packed into this majestic new mini-overture for young bands. In fact, even if your band usually plays higher grade level music you should still give this one serious consideration. Occasionally itis a good idea to rehearse a high-quality easier composition, where your entire ensemble can concentrate fully on ensemble playing, phrasing, tone quality, etc. and not worry about just chasing notes. This piece provides great cross-curricular teaching opportunities with history. A great teaching piece as well as a gem in performance!

What a great way to feature that blossoming trumpet soloist! The undeniably beautiful melody Ye Banks and Braes O' Bonnie Doon is the foundation upon which this colorful and expressive trumpet solo piece is crafted. A closer look at the orchestration of this classic Scottish air shows that the soloist is not the only one who gets to be expressive. Subtle contrapuntal motion and vividly contrasting colors resonate throughout. This arrangement is rich and deep. Let that soloist shine!

1.Fanfares for the Holidays 2.The Carol Singers 3.The Sparkling Tinsel 4.The Twirling Dancers Playful moods abound in this light-hearted set of holiday variations based on a traditional Irish carol. Four bief sections portray the colorful ornaments of the season. Exciting rhythmic motion, creative and surprising variations, lyrical interludes infused with rich harmonies and a jovial waltz-like final section all combine to make a splendid and distinct offering for your next Christmas concert. Stephen Bulla's orchestration techniques ensure that your band will sound great! Imaginative!

It's always a treat when James L. Hosay introduces a new concert march. He brings fresh ideas to the form in surprising ways. In Ice Breaker, the opening is a force of nature that leads to a highly charged and punctuated main theme. Key and harmonic relationships creatively reshape and renew the core ideas, following a relentless path to the stirring conclusion. A bold new perspective! (Grade 2-1/2)