Band

Best-known for his innovations in musical theatre, celebrated American composer Richard Rodgers would have been 100 years old in the year 2002. To celebrate his centennial, this adventurous work includes a varied cross-section of his compositions from the collaborations with Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II to his Emmy award-winning film score Victory At Sea. Includes: Song of the High Seas, Oklahoma, The Sound of Music, Bewitched, The Carousel Waltz and Climb Ev'ry Mountain. A marvelous tribute to one of the masters of melody.

This musical pie in the face from the legendary Spike Jones is long overdue for those bands who love to entertain an audience. With all the bells and whistles, cowbells and slapsticks, this medley of silliness includes the famous comedy bit with the conductor and the cymbal player. Includes: Cocktails For Two, Chloe, and The Poet And The Peasant.

Master composer John Cacavas brings us this stately march written in a very tuneful and appealing style. Featured are flowing melodies for clarinets, fanfare-like passages for brass and marvelous full band writing. (2:30)

This year your band can pay tribute to the great Duke Ellington on the 100th anniversary of his birth. From his incredible legacy of American jazz songs, Michael Sweeney has selected three of Duke's best known tunes to form this new medley for concert band. Includes: Satin Doll, Mood Indigo, and It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing).

This Russian Orthodox-style choral anthem was composed in 1912. It was one of Chesnokov's last sacred works, and one he never heard performed. Michael Brown has skillfully and faithfully recreated this memorable chorale for young players using reduced instrumentation suitable even for smaller ensembles. Dur: 2:30

It's hard to believe that it's been over 35 years since Fred and Lamont Sanford first hit the television airwaves. The show's humor along with its distinctive theme by Quincy Jones has been a hit ever since!

In honor of one of America's most beloved musical treasures this magnificent medley features songs made famous by the great Louis Armstrong. A few short trumpet solos are featured as well as a Dixieland combo within the band. Includes: What A Wonderful World, When The Saints Go Marching In, St. Louis Blues, and Hello Dolly.

In a medium swing style, a very easy version of one of the Duke's biggest songs.