Band

The masterful arranging flare of Ted Ricketts is in full force with this rousing production number from The Music Man. Elements of the revival version currently on Broadway are used along with a variety of scoring textures, style changes, key changes and naturally a prominent role for the trombones. Great as a concert opener.

With all the pizzazz of Mededith Wilson's memorable production, Paul Jennings brings us an ideal concert closer for your spring concert. A musical delight.

Celebrating 40 years since Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play, here is a medley of some of the best-known hits from what many consider the best album of the rock era. Includes: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, When I'm Sixty-Four, She's Leaving Home and With a Little Help From My Friends.

Named for the uninhabited island off the North Carolina coast where wild horses still roam, this energetic original features a distinctive western flavor. This version is written with flexible instrumentation and includes a variety of textures and contrasting themes perfect for contest or festival.

Grade 2 Named for the uninhabited island off the North Carolina coast where wild horses still roam, this energetic original features a distinct western flavor with strong themes and solid scoring throughout. A short flute solo is featured in the tranquil opening before the trumpets take over with the robust main theme. The variety in textures and contrasting themes help make this one particularly attractive for festivals or concerts. Dur: 3:30

Nothing says 50's rock and roll like this tune originally recorded by Bill Haley & The Comets. Great swingin' fun for any occasion!

Legendary composer, arranger, and author Rayburn Wright is responsible for initiating the storied jazz program at the Eastman School of Music, and was also a composer for film and television. His masterful setting of Shaker melodies includes the familiar Simple Gifts, along with The Happy Journey and I've Set My Face for Zion's Kingdom. Used to feature a separate brass quintet or with members within an ensemble's brass section, this is truly a memorable setting adapted by current Eastman Wind Ensemble conductor Mark Davis Scatterday. Dur: 9:50 (Grade 5) Audio recorded by the Canadian Brass and the Eastman Wind Ensemble on Manhattan Music (OD 7368) - Mark Davis Scatterday, conductor Dur: 9:50