Grade 4 (Ruby Series)

A great piece to feature your percussion section, this setting of "Carol of the Bells" is a fast and exciting rendition that does not follow the standard outline of the tune. A very unique arrangement, that uses modern...

This breezy work features a festive opening with plenty of quick melody lines to go around. A slower lyrical section gives the woodwinds a chance to shine with soaring themes before the main theme returns and pushes the...

Celectial Prospect is a theme and variations on the classic Salvation Army tune 'Come, Comrades Dear.' The theme is simple and direct, while the following five variations contain much interest and originality including a...

Based on the primary melody of Gillingham's work, New Century Dawn, Century Variants is designed to be quite versatile. It is a set of variations which can introduce the symphonic band to the layman or to young children...

Rossano Galante's Champion combines emotional expressiveness and technical brilliance. It not only celebrates the achievements of Martin Fischer, but is an example of music's ability to capture heroism and inspiration in...

Capture all the fun of the Roarin' 20s with Charleston Capers – a showpiece for solo xylophone and band! James Moyer has done a masterful job of scoring the original piano part for a full concert band without covering...

Chasing Joy is a spirited piece for concert band evoking optimism and aspiration.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Series: Ruby Band Series Level: 4 | Duration: 3:10 InstrumentationConductor's Score (8.5x11 stapled...

Chassidic Dance imitates the style of an Ashkenazi Chassidic instrumental piece, which would be played by wandering bands of musicians, who would play for many occasions. The origin of this music is both Jewish and Eastern...

Listeners will instantly recognize the stylistic and thematic resemblances to the well-known 'Peanut Vendor' song that underpins this entertaining light-hearted Christmas arrangement. Based on the familiar Christmas song The...

Erik Leidzén's march Christmas Joy is one of the most rewarding and satisfying items of this genre and is arguably the Christmas march against which all others will be measured! Including references to Joy to the...

A powerful and exciting presentation of five carols (“Joy to the World,” “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," “Greensleeves,” and “Angels We Have Heard On...

Based on the theme 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel,' The Circle begins with a bombastic percussion fanfare leading to an opening of varying meters and tempi. A tender flute and oboe feature brings out the musical theme only to...

The snowcapped Rocky Mountains, which were formed some 80 million years ago, are a breathtakingly beautiful sight. This strong, robust composition works to capture the grandeur of this magnificent North American treasure...

After creating a solo euphonium setting of Lloyd Scott's beautiful song I Have Not Much to Give Thee, Lord, Stephen Bulla took it a step further and added wind band accompaniment. The gorgeous simplicity of the melodic line...

Written for the 2022 All-Virginia Concert Band, in under three minutes of time, your ensemble will come alive with a fanfare that kicks with a country backbeat. The music explores the land and history of the Commonwealth of...

After a majestic fanfare introduction, a quick-paced syncopated section ensues with long legato lines soaring above the texture in the upper woodwinds. Just what you would expect from Philip Sparke... a piece that will make...