Grade 3 (Emerald Series)

Star Light, Star Bright was inspired by a tune played by nearly every beginning musician in the US: "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star." The meaning is twofold: It pays tribute to the tune we played as beginners and reminds us...

Inspired by the book series, “Peter and the Starcatchers,” this rousing piece captures the innocence, adventure, danger, and wonderment of the early days of Peter Pan and the Lost Boys as they travel the seas in...

One of the most popular Christmas songs to have been written in recent years, Joy Webb's A Starry Night was originally a huge success for The Salvation Army's 1960s pop phenomenon "The Joystrings." Andrew Mackereth has...

Steppin' 'Round is a lighthearted solo with band that will showcase the xylophonist and keep the audience entertained all the way through.Genre: Solo Xylophone with Band | # of Players: Standard + 1 Level: 3 | Duration: 2:30...

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...

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...

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...

Sunset opens with low chant -like lines over which we hear the soft murmur of the Dies Irae. A spiritual mood prevails. Cadences of ever increasing intensity are heard only to recede into moments of hushed anticipation...

Sunset at Quantico is an attempt to present my impressions of a military funeral there. Aside from the original material (typified in the optional Chorale Prelude), the traditional military drum dirge (used as the deceased...

Sunstorm is based on two principal themes: a rhythmic motive in the Lydian mode and a broad lyrical melody introduced over flowing polychords. These ideas are combined in counterpoint at the climax of the composition. Genre:...

A beautiful atmospheric treatment of the well-known folk song, Sweet Nightingale, and an absolute model for any orchestration student. If played without cues, every single instrument in the band, including triangle, is...

Genre: Band# of Players: Standard Level: 3

The opening theme of Symphonic Variations, stated in a Maestoso unison, provides the musical kernel for the entire work. The composer cleverly exploits all the rhythmic possibilities inherent within the chosen theme to...

Each set in the Incredibly Flexible Class Band Series features Rock style compositions suitable for players of one to three years experience. All pieces have fully scored rhythm section parts - Keyboard, Guitar, Bass guitar...

Dedicated to American civil rights activist Medgar Evers, Take My Hand is a lovely setting of "Precious Lord, Take My Hand," featuring optional SATB choir.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 3 | Duration: 4:00...