Band

Commissioned by and dedicated to the 15th annual Festival of Bands for the following southern Indiana high school bands: Barr-Reeve, Loogootee, Mitchell, North Knox, Shoals and South Knox. Certain to become a staple of Grade 3 band literature, this great new composition represents James Curnow at his finest. Beginning and ending with an exciting fanfare that contrasts various melodic, rhythmic, harmonic and stylistic concepts, The Spirit Soars captures the enduring spirit of today's youth in music. The joyous scherzo energized with buoyant energy and an exquisite contrasting lyrical theme, many moods and a grandioso finale all combine to ensure this piece becomes a landmark of literature for this level. Plan your next concert around this great new piece! Take wing!

This extraordinary celebration of rhythm and sound is infused with relentless energy from start to finish. For the band that can play at this level this is an experience you mustn't miss. James L. Hosay has crafted a most remarkable composition that will take your band to vigorous new heights. (Grade 4)

Bring American history to life on your concert band stage this year with Timothy Johnson's delightful new Suite Of Colonial Dances. Authentic colonial period melodies are now available for your Grade 2.5 band. The three contrasting songs are masterfully interpreted in this enjoyable and accessible arrangement. Successful Campaign, Congress Minuet, and the delightful hoe-down style Miss Moore's Rant (including fun with stomping and clapping) all make this memorable musical expression for your band. Dandy!

Feature anywhere from one saxophone up to the entire sax section in Stephen Bulla's jazzy new arrangement titled Swingin' at the Riverside. The quick, rhythmic swing-style music is catchy to say the least! It's the perfect opportunity to lighten up during the next concert performance. In addition, it's a good piece to program just before or after that large work that's taxing for the brass players. It's lots of fun for Brasses to play, but gives them plenty of short rests throughout so they can refresh their chops. Now's the time to let the saxes shine! Light-hearted and fun!