Grade 4 (Ruby Series)

The Golden Horn is a major work for trumpet, combining heroic bravura with stunning lyricism. It quickly becomes apparent that the composer's love for the trumpet shapes every phrase and gesture of this wonderfully idiomatic...

This theme and variations on the hymn tune 'Grafenburg' takes the listener on a journey through many styles and moods, including a vigorous barn dance, a dreamy lullaby, a blustering sea chanty and triumphant fanfares...

As the title implies, the piece opens in a grand, expansive manner and builds into the rapid and raucous body of the work. Written to showcase the virtuosity of the woodwind section and the warmth of the brass section, Grand...

With a driving and undulating syncopation in the percussion and low brass, the trumpet and upper woodwinds provide silky soaring melodies in this 5-1/2 minute overture. As always, McCarthy gets points for originality!Genre:...

With trumpet calls, fanfares, and a fast-paced pursuit, bands and audiences are sure to enjoy this programmatic show-piece.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Series: Ruby Band Series Level: 4.5 | Duration: 3:40...

The Guide is dedicated to the idea of those individuals that provide direction and leadership for others. An exciting and haunting work, The Guide captivates the audience with its lush melodies and rich harmonic texture...

Incorporating part of an eastern European folk song called “Ushti Ushti Baba” traditionally used during wedding celebrations, Gypsies recreates the sense of spontaneity, celebration and intense emotion that is so...

Taking its inspiration from the waters of the Straight River, which flows through the community of Owatonna, Healing Waters provides listeners an extraordinary musical journey that weaves the hymn tune Shall We Gather at the...

Heartland begins with an endearing melody, evoking the calm, peaceful grandeur of America’s Great Plains. A contrasting boisterous dance is filled with strong rhythms, fun meter changes and quick riffs that pile upon...

Named for the featured instrument, Heavy Metal Suite represents an eclectic mix of styles, designed to feature the soloist in a variety of settings, ranging from serious to humorous. The tuba players gets quite the workout...

As the title implies, you are about to enter a realm of mystery and excitement! Ancient cartographers labeled unexplored regions on their maps as "terra incognita" and in one instance wrote Here Be Dragons, signifying the...

Combining the powers of an SATB choir with that of a wind ensemble, Gillingham weaves together three hymns (Engleberg, Lasst Uns Erfreuen and Crucifer) into his memorable fantasia, Heritage of Faith.Genre: Choir with Band |...

Using thematic material from Mozart's 3rd Horn Concerto and the children's song "Lightly Row," Gillingham has crafted a moving Homage to the recently retired band director at Grand Ledge High School in Michigan. You can...

Homestead Suite suggests three excursions short distances away from the “old home place”, each expressing a different character – Down the Street, By the River, and At the Fair.Genre: Band | # of Players:...

The Hornet's Nest is programmatic and has been written to depict aspects of the F- 18 Hornets operations. It is dedicated to the men of the R.A.A.F. Hornet squadron.Genre: Symphonic Repertoire for Band | # of Players:...

Based on a simple English ballad, Frederick Speck spins out The House Carpenter in his dynamic, perpetual, minimalistic fashion, keeping the listener's interested with ever-changing textures.Genre: Band | # of Players:...