Band

Smokey Joe's Cafe has been packing them in on Broadway since its opening, featuring some of the best rock 'n roll songs ever written. Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller's songs are spotlighted here in Johnnie Vinson's superb medley for concert band. Includes: Baby, That Is Rock & Roll, Kansas City, Yakety Yak, Charlie Brown, Hound Dog, Love Potion Number 9, On Broadway, and Stand By Me.

Featuring captivating grooves, soothing melodies and catchy riffs, this medley showcases some of the best-known smooth favorites through the years. A great change of pace number for any concert program. Includes: Street Life (The Crusaders), Songbird (Kenny G), What A Fool Believes (Doobie Brothers) and On Broadway (George Benson).

Santana is making a big comeback with his latest CD, and this Grammy-winning hit with its easy Latin groove is one of the reasons why.

MusicWorks - Grade 5 Commissioned by the 2004 Jefferson County Honor Band, Denver, CO, and drawing musical inspiration from the awe-inspiring surrounding mountain peaks, this major work from Richard Saucedo explores a wealth of colors and emotions possible with today's wind orchestra. At times sensitive and delicate with soloistic passages, and alternately incessantly rhythmic and powerful, this composition displays complete command of the idiom and a creative sense of harmony and form. The scoring includes an important part for piano as well as expanded parts for mallet percussion. (5:50)

With an upbeat shuffle groove and catchy unison riffs, this recent hit from recording artist Pink is sure to become a favorite in the stands.

The energetic and popular sounds of the 50's come alive in this rockin' medley of hits. Includes At The Hop, Love Me Tender, Venus and Rock Around the Clock.

From the master of marches for younger players, here is a playable and well-constructed composition from Eric Osterling. Keep this important style in your band program with this great sounding march.

With a unique blend of flowing lines and lush textures coupled with dynamic Celtic drumming, Sam has created a very stylized and effective setting for wind band. Interspersed are quiet moments with soloistic woodwind lines that contrast nicely with the emotional full band passages. Dur: 4:30 (Includes full performance CD)