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Written in honor of a new-born nephew, Watch the Light is a inspiring ballad that reminds us to always look ahead and be optimistic for whatever the future may bring. Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 3 |...

Dating back to the 1700s, this Scottish folk song was initially known as “O Waly, Waly.” This free setting of The Water Is Wide connects original music with the source melody in a continuous unfolding of melodic...

Dating back to the 1700s, the Scottish folk song The Water is Wide was initially known as O Waly, Waly. This free setting connects original music with the source melody in a continuous unfolding of melodic and motivic...

Water Spirits is a feature for 7 percussionists and band that was inspired by the mysteries surrounding Lake Minnewanka "which translates to "water of the spirits") in the eastern area of Banff National Park (Alberta,...

Extracted from Gackstatter's larger work, "Grouse Creek Symphony," The Water opens with a lush chorale in the woodwinds. A peaceful, rolling 6/8 follows conjuring up images of a running stream.Genre: Band | # of Players:...

Get ready for a wild ride! This tribute to NASA is dominated by driving forward movement and interplay between instruments. Dedicated to the accomplishment of reaching the speed of sound, it practically breaks the sound...

Vivid images are portrayed through the variety of instrumental colors and textures available with concert band instrumentation. Playable as well as effective, Waves on the Chesapeake will provide welcome variety to concert...

The Samurai were the warriors of medieval Japan. In times of war, they fought bravely with their two-sword technique, even holding back the invading Mongols of Genghis Khan. Like musicians, they maintained their skills by...

Christopher Nelson's lush and colorful setting of the folk song "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" grabs hold of your heart and doesn't let go until the final notes of the piece. Masterful orhestration and innovative, yet sensitive...

We Walked with Heads Held High is a narrated work emphasizing one aspect of the American Civil Rights movement, the struggle for equality in public education. The piece is a tribute in honor of all African Americans who...

Commencing with an original theme based on the first five notes of the Australian folk song We're Bound for Botany Bay, this work attempts to portray the hustle and bustle of Australia's early settlement days. Genre: Concert...

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 3.5 | Duration: 5:20 InstrumentationFlute 1/Piccolo Flute 2 Oboe 1 Oboe 2* Bb Clarinet 1 Bb Clarinet 2 Bb Clarinet 3 Eb Alto Clarinet* Bb Bass Clarinet * Bassoon 1 Bassoon 2* Alto...

Welcome to Holland is a tone poem that tells a specific story. It is composed in five main sections: I. Conception and Anticipation; II. Celebration of Birth, Hopes, and Dreams; III. Lullaby for the Newborn; IV. Grief and...

Were You There? is a tone poem based on the traditional hymn tune. Tender, flowing themes permeate the work as the rich scoring carries the listener to many levels of musical expression.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard...

From its connections to Thomas Jefferson and the Lewis and Clark expedition,to the amazing architectural, engineering, and construction work that brought it to life, Westward Sentinel celebrates the magnificent Gateway Arch...

Whaleman’s Saga is an engaging piece chock full of authentic sea chanteys to depict a typical 19th century whale hunt. Through the music, your students can learn exactly how the shanties powered the whale hunting boats...