Grade 5 (Diamond Series)

The music from ‘Lieutenant Kijé’ was Prokofiev’s first attempt at composing film music. In 1933 he was commissioned by the Soviet Union to compose music for a film of the same name and he later...

Commissioned for the 2021 Missouri All-State Band, Missouri Counterpoint celebrates the musical traditions of the state with "The Missouri Waltz" (the official state song) and the heritage of fiddle music & players...

Mjölnir is a concerto for timpani accompanied by either piano or wind ensemble. The music of the concerto follows loosely the Norse mythology surrounding Thor, the God of Thunder, and his hammer, Mjölnir. Each...

This setting of Molly on the Shore re-assigns most of the “knuckle-buster” woodwind parts to 4 players on 4 marimbas, treating the marimbas like a soli group in a concerto grosso. This arrangement for 8 hands on...

With two contrasting movements full of modern harmonies and catchy rhythms, this piece would make a great addition to a advanced high school or collegiate concert.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 5 | Duration:...

This 4-movement concerto for euphonium and wind ensemble showcases what Turrin does best. He makes a band sound like a full orchestra with his inventive textures and masterful scoring in Monologues.Genre: Solo Euphonium with...

Based on five poems, each movement of this song cycle for soprano, flute, & wind ensemble expresses a different aspect of music's appeal, and of its effects.Genre: Solo Voice with Band | # of Players: Standard + 1 Level:...

Mystery of the Cathedrals is titled after the book of the same name by the alchemist, Fulcanelli. In 1926 the he left his remarkable manuscript concerning the Hermetic Study of Gothic Cathedral Construction with a student...

Inspired by photographs from the Hubble Space Telescope, Nebula is a 3-movement symphony for winds. Some nontraditional effects, such as pitch bending, singing, and unmeasured sections. This piece reflects the sense of...

New Century Dawn is a celebratory fanfare and chorale for winds and percussion. The work is intended to evoke feelings of anticipation and optimism about the advent of the new Millennium.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard...

Reflecting significant events of the beginning of the 21st century, New Millennium, Different World, New Beginnings is a tour de force. The 1st movement celebrates the turn of the century, the 2nd movement mourns the...

Set in four movements, A New Orleans Symphony captures the pain, despair, and destruction brought on by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. This powerful work draws from several familiar tunes, including the hymn tune...

Drawing inspiration from a poem titled "Calypso," Gillingham perfectly captures the excitement, danger, & celebrations one might encounter while visiting the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. You'll even hear echoes of a...

Inspired by a quote by George Bernard Shaw, No Brief Candle celebrates the career and life of John R. Locke upon his retirement as Director of Bands at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. This powerful work...

North to Race Point is inspired by an exploration of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Traveling north from Chatham to Race Point, one discovers sandy beaches, verdant marshes, lighthouses, cranberry bogs, and most...

Of Ancient Dances is a four-movement work that explores the full gamut of emotions and styles. Movements include Incantation, Ancestral Chant, Song of Lament, and Dance of War. Powerful in scope with extraordinary...