Grade 3 (Emerald Series)

The timpani sounds the thunder at the beginning of this precipitous work. The raindrops can almost be felt as the ensemble passes the staccato themes around the stage while other instruments are dancing in between the drops...

Daniel Rocks! is a swing arrangement of the popular children's Sunday school tune 'Dare to be a Daniel' and will be a popular contribution to any tyoe of wind band programme. It features a drum solo that could easily be...

This pioneering series from C. Alan Publications introduces symphonic bands and orchestras to original works based upon authentic Latin American music. The styles, rhythms, harmonies and melodies reflect the wonderful,...

R. B. Hall was a famous 19th Century composer of Marches. Death or Glory is certainly one to march to - with a classic "lilt" in the Trio!Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 3.5 | Duration: 3:10 Instrumentation1st...

Deep River is a 'Count Basie' style arrangement of the well-known spiritual of the same title. William Broughton has transcribed his own work for wind band, making great use of the additional tone colours available in this...

The sparkling melodies and crisp rhythms of ragtime will keep toes tapping with Delmar Street Rag. Named for Scott Joplin’s residence in St. Louis, a classic slow tempo rag is followed by a double-time march in this...

A beautiful and rich composition for the developing band. Slow and tender, Desert Light calls to mind the rising sun over the desert landscape and gives performers a chance to explore their musicianship to the fullest.Genre:...

Inspired by another of the composer's works, Desert Overture Fanfare opens with heroic brass fanfares interspersed with lyrical flowing lines in the wind section. After the opening material, we hear the main theme stated by...

As the title implies, Destination Cincopation is a rhythmically driven work that explores the time signatures 5/4, 3/4, and 4/4 and all of the possible rhythmic divisions therein. Catchy, soaring melodies round out this...

The title The Devil's Workshop is based on the two most prominent harmonic components of the work. Tritones were, in ancient times, referred to as the 'devil’s interval.' Chromatic scales were likewise seen as evil...

Genre: Band# of Players: Standard Level: 3

Based on a habanera rhythm, the simple opening features oboe (cued in clarinet) and flute in a reminiscent dialogue. As the music builds, it accelerates into a wild and exciting rumba complete with colorful percussion...

This overture is full of dramatic force and harmonic intensity. It sparkles while maintaining a sharp musical focus. Soaring!Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 3 | Duration: 4:00 InstrumentationPiccolo Flute 1/2...

A Dream of Coming Home was created and written for middle school through professional ensembles. Heavily cross-cued, it can be successfully performed with full or limited instrumentation as indicated.Genre: Band | # of...

Driven is a rhythmic work that brings together fractions of melodic ideas, augmented and juxtaposed against each other.Genre: Concert Band Series | # of Players: Standard Level: 3.5 | Duration: 4:40 InstrumentationFlute 1, 2...

Drums of Rwanda celebrates the struggle of the people of Rwanda to overcome the tremendous forces of evil using the Rwanda National Anthem adopted in 2001.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 3 | Duration: 3:30...