Band

Nowak - Grade 3

Already a classic of the Broadway/London stage, this Andrew Lloyd Webber theme is rich with dramatic appeal. Easy and solidly scored by Jay Bocook.

Here is a dynamite collection of some of the best classic rock tunes ever. These short but potent versions are perfect for time-outs and pumping up the home crowd. Includes: Come Out and Play (Offspring), Song 2 (Blur), Whip It (Devo) and Tush (ZZ Top). Simply phantastic!

MusicWorks - Grade 2 The dramatic power and depth of Moussorgsky's masterwork is fully maintained in this magnificent adaptation for younger players. Carefully researched from the original piano work, Michael uses three movements (Promenade, The Hut of Baba Yaga and The Great Gate of Kiev) in this authentic-sounding and musically effective arrangement. (3:30)

This may well be one of the finest transcriptions ever done for developing bands. Jim Curnow's carefully crafted arrangement features the six most loved movements of Moussorgsky's best-known work in settings that capture all the life and color of the original orchestral versions. It includes: Promenade, The Old Castle, The Ox Cart, Ballet Of The Unhatched Chicks, Hut Of Baba Yaga, The Great Gate Of Kiev.

Bocook - Grade 4

Skillfully combining four distinctive melodies from the early-American shape-note hymnal The Sacred Harp, Timothy Broege has created a wonderful single-movement setting for band that includes many moods and styles. Pilgrim and Traveler form the principal themes of the piece and undergo a series of variations. Aylesbury and Jefferson are used as transitional melodies and are combined with the other two as the music becomes increasingly complex and contrapuntal. From tender and serene to bold and stark, this inventive work makes an impressive statement. Dur: 5:45 (Includes Full Performance CD)