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This well-scored arrangement opens with the slow chorale-like theme from the beginning of the original overture. From there it builds to the familiar dynamic strains and powerful conclusion. Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation. Written using just five parts (plus percussion), these arrangements will work with virtually ANY combination of brass or woodwinds - even strings. Dur: 2:30

Tchaikovsky's most frequently performed work is now available in a highly simplified version for young players. An impressive concert finale!

Here is an excellent adaptation for younger bands of this famous overture by Tchaikovsky. The arrangement opens with the slow chorale-like theme which is found at the beginning of the original overture. From there, the piece builds to the familiar dymanic fast theme and powerful conclusion.

From the early years of the group Chicago, this is probably their most driving and energetic rock hit. A solid chart for young bands.

Acclaimed French composer Albert Roussel is known today for his famous pupils, Erik Satie and Edgard Varse, as well as for his own marvelous works. Composed specifically for the famed Goldman Band and premiered in 1933 in New York City, A Glorious Day is an invigorating work written in a modified overture format of fast-slow-fast. Mark Fonder's critical edition provides a rare opportunity to play a pre-WWII original band work, and is an important addition to the literature for contemporary wind bands. Dur: 6:10 Recorded by The United States Air Force Concert Band, Washington D.C., Lieutenant Colonel Lowell E. Graham, Commander/Conductor. From the recording Songs of the Earth BOL-9706

One of the classic swing tunes from the Big Band era, John Wasson brings the sound of the Glenn Miller Orchestra to the concert stage with this powerful and swingin' arrangement.

Truly an American treasure, composer Harold Arlen will be the subject of a centennial celebration in 2005. This magnificent medley for symphonic band features some of his all-time favorite tunes. Includes: Come Rain or Come Shine, Get Happy, It's Only a Paper Moon, Stormy Weather and That Old Black Magic.

For the mature ensemble or community band, Sammy Nestico's tribute to big band trumpeter and band leader Harry James is an absolute gem! Naturally you'll need a hot shot soloist, and a solid concept of swing style, but with these great tunes in the hands of a master arranger, you can't go wrong! Includes Ciribiribin, The Mole, You Made Me Love You, and Trumpet Blues and Cantabile.

John Moss has taken three traditional Christmas favorites and combined them into a sparkling setting for the holidays. Includes Here We Come A-Wassailing; Still, Still, Still and Good King Wenceslas.

Formerly published as Kitty Hawk, this energetic contemporary concert march was commissioned by the American Bandmasters Association. For mature groups this represents an important addition to the march repertoire with its fresh-sounding harmonic structure and creative twists and turns.