Band

Eric Osterling cleverly takes the famous Minuet in G by Bach and transforms it into a rock tune in 4/4. Carefully written so that every section gets a chance to play the melody.

Two perennial favorites make this clever medley a natural program choice for your Christmas season. Jingle Bell Rock and Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree are combined with an easy pop style, arranged by Paul Murtha.

Originally recorded by Bobby Day in the 50's and then by Michael Jackson in the 70's, this up-tempo and energetic tune is always a favorite. Sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Concert Band - Grade 3 Composer Hans Zimmer is known for his dramatic and powerful scoring for films. This dark yet moving composition from Crimson Tide is typical of his effective writing style, and set beautifully for band by Jay Bocook.

In the spirit of Bugler's Holiday except cranked up a couple of notches, hold on to your hat for this spectacular trumpet trio feature with concert band. Written by Toronto trumpeter Johnny Cowell for the famed Canadian Brass, this dazzling showcase for mature trumpets emulates a ride on a high-powered roller coaster.

Richard Saucedo's new work for younger groups is based on a true rondo form, giving your band a nice alternative in a contest or festival piece. Well crafted themes as well as nice orchestration for developing players makes it a super choice for your band this year.

Billy Joel's rollicking rag makes a super sax feature with this new arrangement by Michael Sweeney. Your saxophone players will love the clever licks and tricks and your audience will be grinning from the intro to the coda.

From this Baroque masterpiece by Handel, Mike has selected two of the most familiar themes for this arrangement. The bold and majestic strains of the Overture are followed by the faster and energetic Minuet. The brass and woodwinds are often featuring in answering phrases in this convincing adaptation for beginning groups.

Powerful harmonies and strong rhythms dominate this new easy work from Michael Sweeney. Written in a simple rondo form, statements of the main theme are interspersed with a legato section featuring woodwinds, and later, question and answer phrases between percussion and the low voices. A sparkling new addition for the easy level.

Too often the low brass section gets ignored when it comes to playing the melody. John Moss has remedied the situation with this great arrangement of this holiday favorite.