Grade 5 (Diamond Series)

Full of intrigue and mystery, Variations on a Bass Theme is a treat for the ears. A plethora of thematic material emerges out of tuba section in the opening bar, creating the jumping off point for the whole work. Lloyd takes...

The Spanish title Vestida de Luto translates roughly into "draped in mourning black" since the composition is inspired by the image of the black clad "old world widows" donning black veils indefinitely after the passing of...

A standard solo and a mainstay for many competitions, Vintage combines Gillingham's intimate knowledge of how to write effectively for the instrument. This composition features wonderful soaring lines in the euphonium...

Vital Signs of Planet Earth is a programmatic concerto for bass trombone that seeks to depict the “vital signs” of the earth as related to global warming. Global warming is scientific fact. The level of awareness...

From its connections to Thomas Jefferson and the Lewis and Clark expedition,to the amazing architectural, engineering, and construction work that brought it to life, Westward Sentinel celebrates the magnificent Gateway Arch...

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...

Based on a concept derived from several episodes of the BBC's television series "Doctor Who" this work portrays the complexity of the human condition and the wellspring of hope that often shimmers through even the darkest of...

It is said that perhaps the greatest Americans are the ones who fought in the most intense and important battle of the 20th century, World War II. Honor those who died and those who survived the horrors with this masterpiece...

Wicomico Portraits is a five-movement suite inspired by profound memories of Wicomico Shores, a small park on a tributary of the Potomac River in Southern Maryland. The music chronicles a journey from childhood wonder and...

The Wild Atlantic Way is an exciting set of series of Irish jigs and reels which captures the spirit of the raucous west coast of Ireland and features numerous solos and high energy moments for every section of the band...

Wildfire was designed as a concert opener with a melody that spreads like a wildfire. The rhythms and soaring melodies grab your attention and don’t let up until the final note. The audience cannot helped but be...

With Ceaseless Voice draws upon two hymns, "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence" and "What Wondrous Love is This." Reflecting their texts, the piece moves through darkness and light, expectation and fulfillment, seeking and...

World Dances, by Stephen Roberts, is a suite of four dances, each with a distinctive rhythmic character. It is designed to be easy, but enjoyable, to play and was originally commissioned by the National Schools Band...

Ye Merry Fantasy is a clever theme and variations on the Christmas carol “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” that takes the listener on a journey through several iterations of the popular tune, each shining a...