Band

John Moss' new arrangement of Richard Rodgers' inspiring music from the award winning television series is the perfect way to honor the 50th anniversary of V-Day. John Moss incorporates several recognizable themes including the popular 'Guadalcanal March'. Victory At Sea can also fit that patriotic or concert march spot on your next concert.

Commissioned by and dedicated to the Katakura High School Band (Japan), Dr. Reed's newest work is a sparkling 6/8 march composed in a stately and grand style. With an array of brass flourishes, inventive melodies, and a rousing final strain, here is a march destined to endure the test of time. (Grade 4) (4:00)

Paying tribute to the storied F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter (known to pilots as the Viper and flown by the USAF Thunderbirds), this unique and fresh-sounding overture from Jay Bocook is characterized by bold harmonies and driving rhythmic patterns. The opening slow section sets a mood of anticipation with dark sonorities and brief solos, followed by the fast section which contrasts a striking melody with moments of angular intensity. Dur: 3:20 (Grade 2.5)

Here's the smash hit from the group Coldplay in mesmerizing and solid treatment by Tim Waters. The moderate rock tempo and repetitive rhythmic figures make this easily attainable by younger players. Dur: 3:15

Coldplay is currently one of the hottest rock bands on the charts, and here's a great arrangement of their familiar mega-hit and 2009 Grammy-winning Song of the Year.

Commissioned by VanderCook College of Music and 'dedicated to all who strive for excellence in the noble field of music education.' The music is in the form of a single allegro movement which is developed through a variety of textures and harmonic treatmenets. A superb addition to the symphonic band repertoire.