Grade 4 (Ruby Series)

Using the hymn 'Great Is Thy Faithfulness' as a basis, we are treated to a variety of musical settings from David Gillingham, including a very effective section featuring handbells. Mallet percussion can be equally effective...

Based on four different noels; “Sing We Noel”, “The First Noel”, “Noel Nouvelet” and “Noel, Noel”, this joyous holiday piece makes full use of the color and power of the modern...

Adapted from the slow movement of Bourgeois' own "Sonata for Brass Quintet," Northern Lament is a powerful work with a fiery climax in the middle and thematic material derived from a simple & memorable melody.Genre: Band...

Fanfares, an alma mater chorale, and a rousing conclusion. Northern Light expresses the pride that many feel for their alma mater. Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 4 | Duration: 4:50 InstrumentationPiccolo Flute...

The three-movement suite Nostalgic Dances was inspired by experiences Zaninelli had as a pianist during the second world war, playing waltzes, fox trots, polkas, rhumbas, square dances, cha-chas, tarantellas, etc.Genre: Wind...

Ah, Bach! In all its beauty, intensity, and calm, this piece is the best of Bach. Superbly scored, O Mensch, Bewein' Dein' Sünde Gross is a must for all bands. The piece captures the essence of one of the most played...

Bright, dramatic, calming, rhythmic excitement - Odyssey is all these things wrapped within four variations in contrasting styles. The techniques of variation are wonderful models of the composers masterful craft. The piece...

The mystery of man's fascination with flight is captured in Greg Danner's musical journey, On Great White Wings. The piece depicts the trials, challenges and ultimate success of achieving flight. A beautiful score with rich...

A ‘big-band’ march featuring in swing style two songs by Major Joy of the ‘Joystrings’ fame, ‘I want to sing it’ and ‘Follow’.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 3.5 |...

Bright and lively with a tuneful quality, this original march will brighten any concert program. The energetic style of On the Greenway combines with appealing melodies and wonderfully moving woodwind lines to make up a...

Trumpet fanfare, please. Trumpets and percussion introduce the musical material in this very heart-grabbing piece. Horns play a lead role in making this dramatic piece an audience capturing masterpiece for band.Genre: Band |...

Based on an original text and melody by Reber Clark, One Hundred Years of Light takes the listener on a journey through several moods and textures ending on a note of glory and majesty, celebrating the 100th anniversary of...

Based on Ralph Vaughan Williams' hymn tune Sine Nomine ("without name"), One True Life reflects on & depicts the stages of grief – from sorrow to anger and eventually to joy and adualtion.Genre: Band | # of...

Based on a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Only Light, Only Love is an affirmation of an undying belief in light and love and the overwhelming need for both in our world today. It highlights beauty in the midst of...

Onward Ever is an inspirational composition that is reflective of the work it takes to achieve an important life goal. In three parts – Anticipation, Determination, and Celebration – the music captures the...

The serpent eating its own tail is an engaging image in and of itself , but perhaps more thought-provoking is an ouroboros as metaphor for curiosity. Inquisitiveness can bring about great growth, but in some situations may...