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The serpent eating its own tail is an engaging image in and of itself , but perhaps more thought-provoking is an ouroboros as metaphor for curiosity. Inquisitiveness can bring about great growth, but in some situations may...

Outpost Andromeda features constant rhythmic motion with a very memorable tonal scheme. A hint of mystery and a huge helping of excitement defines this excellent piece for young band. Features an underlying timpani rhythm...

Written at the ripe age of 15, Mendelssohn's Ouverture, op. 24 demonstrates his musical maturity from a very young age. Set in sonata form, the work begins with a slow, highly melodic introduction that leads into a quick...

Ouverture Royale showcases music of great nobility, conveying emotions of pride, grandeur, and shared purpose. Originally written for a symphonic orchestra, the piece was arranged for wind ensemble, while retaining its power...

Over All Bridges is an attractive composition in four distinct sections. The melodies in all sections should be prevalent at all times and presented with spirit. The first theme should be played with clarity and the woodwind...

Over the Sparkling Sea is a jaunty 6/8 march (with a brief stint in 2/4) with a melody that is derived from an original song by Reber Clark.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 4 | Duration: 2:30...

Composed to commemorate Mansfield State High School’s 50th anniversary, Overture Grandioso embodies the excitement and pride of this milestone celebration. With its bright fanfare motifs, energetic rhythms, and...

Music is alive and vivid, and playing music is a joyful and fulfilling activity. Overture Spiritoso captures the essence of these feelings via heroic fanfares, pulsing rhythms and wistful melodies. It is music for the head...

Overture to a New Horizon is an energetic, majestic, and easy listening piece. With soaring melodies to more delicate, lightly orchestrated solo sections, to loud symphonic endings, this is a perfect piece depicting the...

Overture to the Opera Fra Diavolo is a Grade 6 selection, well-suited to the accomplished collegiate wind band.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 6 | Duration: 8:15 InstrumentationPiccolo Flute 1/2 (4) Oboe 1 (1)...

Oxford Scherzo is a classic piece from the English band repertoire. With a balanced mix of textures, skillful scoring of brass and woodwinds, this is an ideal piece for contest or the centerpiece for your concert.Genre: Band...

A bright fanfare, opening with brilliant splash of woodwind colour, Pacific Preamble was commissioned in 1987 by the Pacific Basin Band Festival held annually in Hawaii.Genre: Symphonic Repertoire Series | # of Players:...

Panache has a military feel in the opening fanfare, but settles down to an angular melody with frequent changes in time signature. There is the possibility of adding extra drummers near the end - a drum corps was used behind...

A thought provoking work that attempts to express the various meanings represented by the title. The composer states that the piece is not meant to be programmatic, that through the sounds, melody and musical impressions...

This majestically resolute work takes the listener on a musical journey back 250 million years before the supercontinent Pangaea divided itself into the 7 continents we know and love today. Driven by an excitable percussion...

Written in 1871, Panis Angelicus was originally scored for tenor voice, organ, harp, cello and double bass. Over the years it has been heard in many versions. this arrangement by Michael McDermott for solo trumpet and...