Band

Written with patriotic flare and plenty of solid ensemble scoring, this is a fabulous first march for any band. Features short feature spots for woodwinds and percussion.

This is a masterful arrangement of three of our country's most important and well-known patriotic songs. After a stately opening on Yankee Doodle, the lower voices are featured on My Country, 'Tis of Thee. America, The Beautiful brings it to an emotionally charged finish. (Includes CD.)

Here's a sparkling montage of America's best loved songs, carefully crafted for the concert stage by veteran arranger John Moss. Yankee Doodle; Columbia, The Gem of the Ocean; Shenandoah; and America, The Beautiful are included in this practical, multi-use edition.

In this dynamic concert opener, Rick Kirby incorporates the normally hymn-like strains of America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) into a fast and energetic fanfare. The actual melody is stated only once in its entirety, and many liberties are taken with both melodic and harmonic elements of the original. Breathtaking! Dur: 1:40 (Grade 4)

One of the most memorable moments in the Titanic movie was the Irish dancing scene in the steerage section of the ship. The group Gaelic Storm provided the recording for the film, now heard on the second soundtrack album, Back To Titanic. Your concert band will love the energy of this version that features the woodwind section throughout.

For that first holiday concert, here is a wonderful and very easy setting of O Come Emmanuel in an expressive style.

MusicWorks - Grade 1 Rarely does any single publication have such an effect on band literature as this unique and striking composition from 1994. Individually, the parts are relatively simple. Yet the combined effect is sophisticated and impressive far beyond its easy level. Michael uses a wealth of contemporary devices (including tone clusters, recorders, singing, pencil tapping) to create an aura of prehistoric times. This new edition includes a full recording and is a must for every program. (3:45)

From the movie sensation Chicago, here is the big song that everyone will recognize. Opening with the woodwinds on the melody, a middle section then features an optional small combo. The driving final statement, featuring the full band, provides an exciting finish to this creative arrangement.

This beautifully constructed tone poem features a memorable lyric melody stated first by the horns and clarinets, and later by a trumpet duet accompanied by the brass section. Johnnie uses a nice blend of lighter textures with the woodwinds prominent, alternating with fuller sections voiced for the entire ensemble. This touching composition is carefully paced and masterfully scored. Dur: 4:00 (Includes full performance CD)