Band

Pax, originally in McMichael's "Rose Quartet" for piano and string trio, is melodic, moving and instantly appealing to listeners and performers alike. With a superb musical journey, it will enhance any concert. A memorable...

Peace Dancer is inspired by the First Nations text of the same name by Roy Henry Vickers (Squamish Nation). Whilst this text afforded many music making opportunities, the composer chose to focus on one moment... “We...

Michael Brand's unique setting of this French carol will grab your attention from the opening saxophone duet through the lush harmonies of the full ensembles to the sparse yet effective percussion scoring.Genre: Band | # of...

A Peaceful Anthem explores themes of serenity and unity through the rich sound of the concert band. Inspired by the idea of creating a moment of calm and reflection, this composition invites the listener on a musical journey...

Genre: Band# of Players: Standard Level: 2.5

Pedal to the Metal is an English phrase meaning “hurry up” (as in the analogy of pressing the car accelerator to the metal floor). The phrase also means working diligently and efficiently to get something...

A subtle beginning leading to an exciting motive and up tempo tune defines this classic piece by Gary Gacksttter. The People features a memorable melody with exciting treatment of percussion as well as woodwinds and brass...

Originally written for full orchestra, Bourgeois reworked Perchance to Dream for wind ensemble in a lovely setting. The piece has a slow introduction followed by a loose sonata form movement in which the introductory...

Give the percussion section a workout with Stuart Johnson's Percussion Perspectives I. Very accessible yet dramatic piece.Genre: Solo Percussion Section with Band | # of Players: Standard + 6 Level: 4 | Duration: 4:10...

Ideal scoring for a young band, The Persia is an excellent piece illustrating the programatic nature of music. Based on a tune also known as 'Port Huron's Rockbound Shore', this piece musically portrays the essence of a...

Persistence of Time features an exciting additive process that captures the audience. Exciting to play, also. An underlying feeling of movement persists throughout the piece and keeps listeners on the edge of their chairs...

Originally arranged for unison choir and orchestra by Gustav Holst, Michael Brand has brilliantly scored this lovely medieval Christmas carol for concert band.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 2 | Duration: 2:35...

Originally composed for an orchestra with flexible instrumentation, Jack Stamp reworked the piece for flexible wind band. The word Pervicacity means stubborn, which is highlighted in the recurring three-note motive...

This lovely tune is arranged to give nearly everyone chance to shine: flute, oboe, trumpet, horns, saxes, tuba and percussion. Each variation of Phil the Fluter is scored with new colours and textures, ending with a...

With its highly energetic opening, Phoenix Ascending charts the course of the enigmatic bird of Greek mythology that rises from the ashes of its predecessor.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Series: Level: 4 | Duration:...

Pieces of Eight is based on two sea shanties, Bold Manning and Andrew Barton, both of which are highly reminiscent of what we now recognize as Pirate Music. The piece is in the spirit of high seas adventures and Saturday...