Grade 4

Elegy for Alto Saxophone & Wind Orchestra is a warm, melodic work of compelling expression. After an opening of gentle introspection, an ostinato in the piano unfolds which will proceed to dominate the ensuing texture of...

After a powerful & dark opening, the rich & sonorous sounds of the solo English Horn emerges playing beautifully poignant melody that will haunt you for days. Stamp’s signature counterpoint and polytonality...

Elegy for English Horn & Wind Orchestra is a warm, melodic work of compelling expression. After an opening of gentle introspection, an ostinato in the piano unfolds which will proceed to dominate the ensuing texture of...

Extracted from Saint-Seans' humorous suite Carnival of the Animals, The Elephant evokes the image of a clumsy, dancing elephant. Geoffrey Brand's brilliant scoring gives the spreads the melody between the low brass and low...

Return to the early days of truly American music with this adaptation of the Scott Joplin ragtime piano classic Elite Syncopations. Playful interplay between the brass and woodwinds with tasteful percussion make this...

An exciting new work by Ed Kiefer, Escape! is filled with rhythmic motifs, innovative harmonies and driving percussion to develop themes derived from the Coventry Carol. After a lush setting of the chorale in the middle...

This 4-movement feature for solo trumpet and wind ensemble says a lot in a short amount of time. Ziek carries the listener through 4 different styles & moods – Fanfare, Galop, Ballad and Dance – showcasing...

Kim Archer's fanfare rings in at just over a minute, but the impression it leaves will last an eternity. Program this as the next opener on your band concert!Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 4 | Duration: 1:05...

Eternal Light is a piece of music telling the oldest story of them all, that of good against evil. The saxophones take the lead role, telling their tales of peace throughout the composition, whilst the brass are the forces...

Based on the bugle call "Taps," this is a powerful composition honoring a young sergeant who lost his life in Iraq. The opening fanfare of Face of Honor is reminiscent of Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man" with the...

Written for soloists Philip Smith (trumpet) and Joseph Alessi (trombone) of the New York Philharmonic, this six-minute work explores the rhythmic, melodic and syncopated elements of the Spanish fandango dance form (a lively...

Sprightly and full of life from the start, Fanfara dazzles the ears with quick syncopations being passed around the ensemble at a dizzying rate. These short, syncopated figures occasionally fade to the background, allowing...

Fanfare for a Festive Occasion is a short concert opener. Brass flourishes and sparkling woodwind tone colors are utilized, creating an atmosphere of celebration.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 4 | Duration: 1:15...

This 3-movement work grabs your attention from the opening notes of the Fanfare to the powerful heart-wrenching Lament to the rousing, swashbuckling Finale. The Fanfare may be detached and performed as a concert opener by...

Fantasia on a Russian Hymn is based on the popular choral work 'Salvation is Created.' The simple, strong, arching melody from this Ukranian chant creates the backdrop for this contemporary setting which employs the broad...

Fantasia on a Southern Hymn Tune is based on 'My Shepherd Will Supply My Need' from Southern Harmony. In this setting, the music weaves a gentle, rocking melodic figure that builds in strength before receding once again to...