Band

In music and in life, we seek to move from dark, challenging times to bright and hopeful futures. In order for this to happen, we rely on the courage of leaders to lead and also the courage of followers to follow! This piece...

An homage to the 168 victims of the Oklahoma City bombing disaster on April 19, 1995, A Light Unto the Darkness is a very emotional work. Beginning unsuspectingly, the listener hears the noises of traffic, country-western...

The tune Walk in the Light received "bog band" treatment in this fun arrangement from the pen of Australian Barrie Gott. Barrie's originality and flair shine through as his own original music sits comfortably alongside the...

Lights Across the Water is a fun, quick-step concert march with catchy, toe-tapping melodies, and unexpected twists & turns. Even better, this Grade 3 march can be performed with a mass ensemble by using the free...

The subdued and quiet opening of Limerick Daydreams will give the listener little indication of what's to follow. After the quiet opening, the character of the piece completely changes as the percussion lead the way in...

Written to celebrate a group of extraordinary high school seniors who had studied continuously with the same band director from sixth through twelfth grade. Like so many pieces of art, this piece was meant to receive its...

Liquid Moon is a wonderfully inventive work that takes the listener on a journey through many moods and textures, evoking vivid dream-like images.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 3 | Duration: 8:00...

This work is dedicated to the hard-working musicians who conduct and play in high level school and community ensembles. The opening drum statement is taiko like. The fanfares are ebullient and strong. Some sections should...

Inspired by the English proverb, "From little acorns do mighty oaks grow," Bruce Broughton fully embraces this idea with his colorful 9-minute work for 6-part adaptable wind band and optional percussion – starting with...

Little Brown Jug is a feature suitable for soloists or section. Why not sit the tubas in front of the band and let the audience see them enjoying themselves? The accompaniment is straightforward but effective in true Stuart...

It is possible that the Australian koala will become extinct in our lifetime. Only 61000 remain in the wild (and an estimated 60000 were lost in the 2019-2020 bushfires). Whether you program both sections of the work, or...

A Little Salsa Music is a short piece that reflects my love for the joy and passion that is found in Salsa music. Hopefully when players of this piece have negotiated the intricate syncopated rhythms they will be able to let...

Little Scherzo was written for the composer's four-year old son (who appeared as the triangle soloist at the first performance). Zaninelli creates melodic and rhythmic material of charming simplicity. The mood is...

A Little Tango Music is a short sequence of melodies inspired by the curvaceous, melancholic and dangerous dance from Argentina that is the tango. The three brief movements can be played in any order, continuously, or...

Living Wild on a Tamed Planet consists of three composing pieces for wind bands from Grades 2-3 that spotlight three endangered species.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Series: TPTC: Emerging Level: 2-3.5 | Duration:...

The introduction, Misterioso, of this setting tries to convey a quiet country scene. The English title, The Ash Grove, can be used to conjure a picture of morning mist rising with the sun, through an avenue of trees. The...