Grade 4 (Ruby Series)

Victory is meant to uplift and empower the performers and listeners alike. The dramatic and conflicting nature of the piece is also meant to show the struggle one undergoes on their path to victory.Genre: Band | # of...

Sweeping melodic lines interact with gorgeous textures and powerful fanfares in this masterful work about achieving success against all odds. Moments of unabashed joy are juxtaposed against lyrical melodies representing...

Vulnerable Joy is inspired by the self-sacrifice, commitment and humility of the mother Humpback whale. With a horn feature and a set of inspirational materials available via QR code on each part, this conservation work is...

The awesome power unleashed in the machinery of war and the fear that there may be an end to the world as we know it comes alive in this explosive work. Texts from well known poets are set to McCarthy's music...

Warrior is a work for solo trumpet and band that focuses on the more lyrical abilities of the trumpet rather than its technical prowess. The work tells the story of a young Spanish warrior heading into battle. The piece...

‘Washed!’ is the fourth piece in a series that began with Lightwalk in 1986 following a classic formula with original melodies forming the base and incorporating Christian tunes in the middle. Genre: Band | # of...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

What Joy Shall Fill My Heart, dedicated to the composer’s mother, is based on a traditional Swedish melody set to an original text by Carl Boberg in 1885. Boberg, a Swedish editor and future politician, was walking...

Community Bands play a vital and unique role in the band world, offering musicians of all ages and walks of life the opportunity to make music together, enriching the lives of their audiences and themselves. When Friends...

While the Dew is Still on the Roses is based on two lovely old hymns that were played at a memorial service, In the Garden (words and music by C. Austin Miles), and Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling (words and music by...

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 4 | Duration: 3:30 InstrumentationFlute 1 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 Eb Alto Saxophone 1...