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Baldur, son of Odin, is known in Norse mythology as the god of beauty and light, peace and righteousness. Through the treachery of Loki, the trickster and god of fire and magic, Baldur is slain by his own twin brother with a...

The musical fabric of Ballad for Aisha is woven with a gentle flow, singing lyricism, and the soft timbres of keyboard mallet instruments, all intermingled with musical climaxes as one might experience in musicals.Genre:...

Music composed for the ballet can be dramatic, moody, lyrical, and rhythmically compelling. Ballet Music offers all of these as it ranges from expressive chorales to haunting blues to spirited dance rhythms. Unlike anything...

Reber Clark's Band Trip attempts to encompass the many events a student might encounter on a typical school band trip – the excitement of performance, the travel, the new experiences, some drama and a lot of craziness...

This is one of a series of pieces by Stuart Johnson in the hugely popular "Bandstand" series. As always, it is tuneful, rhythmic, and based on a song or dance style. The others in the series are Boogie, Blues, and Ragtime,...

Although not written as a pair for "Bandstand Boogie," this Blues would make a fine contrast in any concert, but also stands on its own equally well. Plenty of "Blues" feel from a minimum combination too!Genre: Band | # of...

Start them swinging while they're young! Great with audiences and players alike, this boogie is ideal to introduce young groups to a difference sort of phrasing.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 3 | Duration: 2:30...

Following his hugely successful "Bandstand Boogie," Stuart Johnson has brought us the world of the 'Flapper!' Twenties style - but simple & effective.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 2.5 | Duration: 3:00...

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 4 | Duration: 4:00 InstrumentationPiccolo Flute 1 Flute 2 Oboe 1 Oboe 2 Bb Clarinet 1 Bb Clarinet 2 Bb Clarinet 3 Eb Alto Clarinet Bb Bass Clarinet Bassoon 1 Bassoon 2 Eb Alto...

On your mark...get set...GO!!! British sprinter Linford Christie used to say that he started his races not merely at the 'band' of the starting pistol, but at "the B of the Band." Capture the spirit of a fast-paced road race...

Witness the historic battle of 1314 between England and Scotland. In the opening of Bannockburn you will hear the marching of the English army advancing toward the battlefield. The tension builds and the tempo increases as...

A brilliantly inventive miniature from gifted British composer Philip Sparke. He uses the famous dance, but gives it new twists and turns of rhythm and meter. Halfway through the cowboys are heard singing in the distance and...

This vivacious programme number was written for Barnaby (more often known as Barney), Simba’s predecessor in our Golden Retriever succession. He was a very laid back and happy soul, not our brightest-ever retriever,...

Baroque Celebration is based on what might have happened if a baroque composer would have had access to the incredible forces of the modern wind ensemble. The director is encouraged to experiment with various combinations of...

Bands at all levels will want to consider programming this expressive work. A Basque Lullaby's flowing melody is first presented by woodwinds in the opening with brass and percussion gradually blending into the tonal fabric...

Michael Brand's arrangement follows the original dance styles of Warlock's string composition but adds tambour-like drums to accentuate the dance rhythms and steps.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 3 | Duration:...