Grade Level

Inspired by a visit to Marrakesh, Morocco, Streams in the Desert captures the vibrant culture of the city through a combination of dance-like and lyrical melodies, syncopated rhythms, and mode mixture. Genre: Band | # of...

This composition is based on the Australian folk song Streets of Forbes. Forbes is a country town in New South Whales situated around the Lachlan River and was home to the Bushranger Ben Hall. This piece features a vocal...

The composer of this march enjoys visiting the Lake District in the north of England and this attractive, toe-tapping march has taken its name from the precarious final approach to the summit of Helvellyn, the third highest...

Sub-Saharan Rhythm attempts to capture the spirit and emotion of the music of the sub-Saharan countries of Africa by incorporating three folk songs that are indigenous to this region: "Maiwe," "wateh eh" and a "Liberation...

Such Small Things is a gift to the composer’s baby daughter. The sweeping ballad simultaneously celebrates the anticipation of life and the joy that her life has brought into the world. Sparkling percussion and rich...

2017-18 J.W. Pepper Editor's Choice Selection Such Small Things is a gift to the composer’s baby daughter. The sweeping ballad simultaneously celebrates the anticipation of life and the joy that her life has brought...

Sudden Light bursts from silence with playful, dance-like figures in the woodwinds and keyboard percussion instruments, all destined to merge with rising brass fanfares. Its soundscape becomes a musical metaphor inspired by...

In 1674 Gaspar Sanz published his treatise on how to play the Spanish guitar. These exercises became the basis for Rodrigo’s beloved Fantasía Para un Gentilhombre for guitar and orchestra. Suite 1674 is freely...

A bright, spirited movement resulting in charming melodic twists and turns leads into a sultry, sensuous dance followed by a mysterious,nocturnal dance which moves in an atmosphere of cool lyricism. The ending is quiet and...

A bright, spirited movement resulting in charming melodic twists and turns leads into a sultry, sensuous dance followed by a mysterious,nocturnal dance which moves in an atmosphere of cool lyricism. The ending is quiet and...

Suite in B-flat is in three movements. The first section is jaunty and lighthearted, the second is subdued and tranquil, whilst the third is a symphonic march which gives the bands plenty of chance to blow their socks off...

Summer Dances is a joyful work in three short movements celebrating Gorb's favorite season where people are happiest outdoors. Each movement is a celebration – Summer Day, Beach Habanera, and Summer Party.Genre:...

A reflective piece in 3/4 time, Summer Waltz features unison rhythms and very melodious wind and brass parts in comfortable ranges for first-year band students. Interesting percussion parts for six players, plus bells.Genre:...

Summerfield, set in a somewhat contemporary fashion and interpreted by a current day director and ensemble, attempts to celebrate the music of all time in the context of the music of one’s own time.Genre: Band | # of...

Sunrise - a song to the sun, music to be warmed by. From its softly stroked opening timpani rhythm, setting the mood for a solo horn to emerge and expand as it makes its tonal journey serenely from East to West, the music is...

Sunrise, Sunset features a vaguely ritualistic quality in which ‘drumming’ provides the constant thread. Genre: Band | # of Players: One on a Part Level: 4 | Duration: 8:00 InstrumentationPiccolo Flute 1 Flute 2...