Grade 4

Inspired by the multitude of great melodies written by English master composers such as Purcell, Elgar, Walton, Vaughn Williams, and Britten, Adagio for Winds and Percussion is a moving, powerful work that shows David...

Set primarily in a march-like style with a more lyrical song-like interlude, McIvor's brass quintet arrangement of Adeste Fidelis has been adapted for flexible 5-part wind band with optional percussion.Genre: 5-Part Flex...

Written to honor one of the preeminent music teachers in Queensland, Australia, And Tears No Bitterness combines the old hymn tune "Abide With Me" and an original tune by Hultgren into a powerful work – at times simple...

Originally scored for tuba-euphonium quartet, Appalachian Counterpoint has been adapted for 4-part flexible wind band, playable by any combination of instruments in the ensemble. It is based on a traditional Appalachian folk...

The Artist Within was written to depict the journey of an artist from the struggles of the beginning artist to the joy and wonder of an advanced performance. This work begins with a mysterious opening that leads to a...

Adapted from a marimba solo, Can They Dream? is a thoughtful, colorful chorale that celebrates the aspirations and goals people make and achieve for themselves.Genre: 4-Part Flex Band | # of Players: 4+ Series: The MaxFlex...

A great piece to feature your percussion section, this setting of "Carol of the Bells" is a fast and exciting rendition that does not follow the standard outline of the tune. A very unique arrangement, that uses modern...

Fantasy for Various & Sundries is a bittersweet romp for flexible wind band filled with regular and irregular rhythmic utterances. Thematic melodic boldness contrasts with warm lyricism moving the work to a charming...

Strange as it may seem, there was a time, in the United States, when certain dance forms were considered "sinful and depraved." Two of the most notorious dances of that time were rags and tangos. While it is true, that both...

At times dark & intense, at others lyrical and romantic, Jack Stamp's Fountain Creek Fanfare is engaging from beginning to end. After its "crunchy" start, the piece evolves into something much brighter and uplifting by...

At a time when the UK is gripped by turbulent times British composer Michael Brand has taken themes from Holst’s Jupiter from his ‘Planets’ Suite (including the patriotic ‘I vow to thee my...

With its title meaning “a skipping or leaping about in play,” Gambol incorporates canonic and fugal elements along with Copland-esque harmonies that will invigorate both performers and audience.Genre: 6-Part Flex...

If Ye Love Me is a paraphrase arrangement of the Thomas Tallis four-part motet of the same name. Hultgren skillfully created a transparent setting giving the original music ‘room’ to speak and the new music a...

After a slow & stately opening, the spirit journeys to a place of rhythmic excitement with driving percussion, vocal effects, and long, lyrical lines.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 4 | Duration: 6:00...

Lift is a thrilling & playful joyride of an overture that gives every section of the ensemble their moment in the spotlight. A real tour-de-force that demands a rousing standing ovation.Genre: Band | # of Players:...

Premiered on March 3, 1887 by the Taffanel Society for Wind Chamber Music in Paris, France, the enchanting wind octet Méditation by Charles Lefèbvre has been lost to posterity until now. Composer Matthew Arau...