Grade 4

Of all the dance forms I have come to love, the Tarantella most intrigues me. It never ceases to draw me into its web. Danza Furiosa begins with low murmurs of sinister excitement. Brilliant flashes of melodic and harmonic...

This exuberant work is imbued with Spanish stylistic musical elements. Colorful rhythms are tossed around the first movement while the second movement displays the sensitive emotional core of the composition. The final...

Inspired by Argentinian composer Ástor Piazzolla, Death by Tango work makes use of the many colours and textures of the wind ensemble. Genre: Symphonic Repertoire for Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 4 | Duration:...

This arrangement of the well-known traditional Christmas song Deck the Halls has proved popular for its originality and appeal. Originally written for brass band, it is characteristically bright in nature, reflecting the...

Originally written to accompany the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Henry V, the 3-movement Deo Gracias follows the coronation of King Henry V, the victory of the Battle of Agincourt, the betrothal of King Henry...

This celebratory concert work pays tribute to the impulses of human nature. Haunting lyrical sections are contrasted with forceful and aggressive themes providing a pleasing contrast, concluding with a final peaceful...

This suite begins with a stately Intrada, written in a festive, march-like style. The cantilena is a lyrical work, tinged with a sense of melancholy. The Capriccio is light-hearted in nature and is played at a fast tempo...

So much music in so little time! Primarily a brass fanfare, Gillingham adds his signature mallet percussion and wind parts to highlight the virtuostic style of Double F Fanfare.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 4 |...

A Dream of Mountains is a grand programatic work depicting the splendor or a mountain range. Waking wildlife, gorgeous sunrises and even a waterfall can be heard in the performance as you imagine a day hiking along the...

Have you ever dreamt of running away to join the circus? That is exactly what DreamCircus does for you. Opening with an expansive introduction, the dream state begins only to fade into the excitement of the big top. Snippets...

Scored for full band, including large mallet ensemble, this setting uses Grainger’s Lord Melbourne as its wind-setting model. The Duke of Marlborough Fanfare is a Grade 4, well-suited for the mature high school or...

The Dynamic Death-Defying Daredevil Ducks of Duluth is a heart-stopping novelty galop for band that plays out like muisc composed for an imaginary circus act . . .involving ducks.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 4...

The Echo Never Fades is an absolute gem! Don't overlook this when looking for a moving and memorable work. The touching melody is used to feature several soloists between creative and impelling contrasting sections. It's...

A musical depiction of nature at its most beautiful, The Echo of God's Laughter paints the picture of a sunset over the ocean's tide – at times peaceful & sparkling, at others dramatically violent. Lampl's...

After a romantic & dreamy opening, a fun tongue-in-cheek oom-pah-pah waltz ensues giving each section of the band their moment in the spotlight. With quick articulation & style changes, Gorb keep you on your toes...

This brilliant synthesis of Scott Joplin ragtime with Jewish folk song gives everyone a chance to shine in Gorb's Eine Kleine Yiddische Ragmusik. The effect is haunting and evocative of 1930s Berlin.Genre: Band | # of...