Band

Interruption Overture is the musical inverse of Bryant's Chester Leaps In. In the latter, a familiar theme interrupts angular, dissonant music, whereas Interruption Overture consists of a straightforward theme in Bb major repeatedly interrupted by dissonant chords and bursts of simple aleatory ideas. These techniques are intended to serve as educational tools in addition to their musical function, exposing younger musicians to a broader-than-usual musical palette.

Though written with the young band in mind, this exciting composition packs plenty of drama and intensity in less than 2 minutes! Featuring active percussion writing, powerful brass statements and woodwind flourishes, this is a perfect program opener for any occasion or festival. Dur: 1:50 (Includes full performance CD)

Discovery Plus - Grade 2 From the movie blockbuster The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, here is the Academy Award-winning song performed by Annie Lennox. Beautifully scored for band by John Moss, this arrangement features the haunting melody in an emotional ballad setting. (2:55)

Mitchell - Grades 3-5

Concert Band - Grade 3 Dedicated to the Pan-American Exposition held the summer of 1901 in Buffalo, Sousa himself thought this marvelous 6/8 march was the equal of the more famous Stars and Stripes Forever. Jay Bocook has fashioned this very playable and enjoyable version for the contemporary concert band.

Starting with a powerful brass and percussion fanfare, this heroic-sounding composition is filled with exciting flourishes and soaring melodies. Written as a single movement and with a performance time of 2:30, this is perfect as a concert opener.

With full resonant scoring and careful rhythmic development, this solid overture by Claude T. Smith can help younger bands approach their first festival experience with confidence.

This wonderful medley of three charming Irish standards includes Westering Home, In Dublin's Fair City, and I'll Tell Me Ma.