In this spirited Christmas medley, James L. Hosay artfully incorporates the unmistakable sounds of the Emerald Isle into a festive rhapsody of popular European carols. Includes I Saw Three Ships, Away in a Manger, Here We Come a'Wassailing and...
Expressive and richly harmonic, this little gem from James Curnow is a delightful musical excursion – a new way to look at this ancient song of the Christmas season. The composer's careful attention to articulations, phrasing and dynamics also...
Easy transitions from rock to swing and beyond make this delightful new Christmas gem a toe-tapper from the first note to the last. It's a sure thing your band will love playing the bluesy riffs and interpreting the popular music feel. Timothy...
James Curnow's impressive compositional style resounds in this tribute to the heroic deeds of so many citizens of Sioux City, Iowa upon the tragic crash of United Airlines Flight 232 in 1989. This will be the landmark piece of the year for your...
In his own enigmatic way, William Himes takes the simplest of folk songs and transforms it into a feast for the senses. The relatively straightforward exposition of the basic melody soon takes on a more insistent guise. Melodic fragments gradually...
National and state standards for music education have re-emphasized the need for more high-quality transcription pieces for the concert band. Every musician should develop a familiarity with history's major composers – what an exciting and...
National and state standards for music education have re-emphasized the need for more high-quality transcription pieces for the concert band. Every musician should develop a familiarity with history's major composers – what an exciting and...
Splendid textures, rhythmic counterpoint and touching melodies combine in this exciting but accessible new work by William Himes. A wide range of musical styles and colors make it a great choice for festival or a strong centerpiece for the concert...
Let the rhythmic joy of these African folk songs invigorate your audience at your next concert. The young band will enjoy performing this excellent arrangement by James Curnow with foot-stomping and hand-clapping as well as accessibly enjoyable...
Grade 1-1/2 literature acts as somewhat of a bridge between beginner literature and “real” music for the young musician. With that in mind, it is critical to choose just the right Grade 1-1/2 compositions as your group develops.As...
Sure, to the kids it's about Little Miss Muffet and a surprise visit from her friendly local spider. But to you, the director, it's really about the “new” note called concert E-natural. Whatever method book you are using, once concert...
A descriptive delight! Let's all go to the amusement park! Clowns, bumper cars and fun, fun, fun! Young musicians love to interpret music that conveys a visual image. Each delightful section lets your band do exactly that. And, if necessary, the...
A descriptive delight! Let's all go to the amusement park! Clowns, bumper cars and fun, fun, fun! Young musicians love to interpret music that conveys a visual image. Each delightful section lets your band do exactly that. And, if necessary, the...
A refreshing and energetic treatment of one of the all-time best loved carols, “Angels We Have Heard on High.” Young musicians will love rehearsing and performing this stylistically creative little gem. The captivating development of the...
