Grade 5 (Diamond Series)

Originally commissioned as a percussion ensemble piece to honor composer & percussionist Lynn Glassock, Legacies is a rousing work of great depth and variety. Using a similar instrumentation and rhythmic quotes from...

This programmatic work depicts three great Mythological Gods: Perseus, the Greek hero and legendary founder of Mycenae, Penthos, the spirit of grief and lamentation, and lastly, Zeus, who ruled as King of the Gods on Mount...

Using the text of three life-affirming poems by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Lifesongs is cast in three section that coincide with three stages of life. The text and the music wavers through many emotions: radiant and upbeat,...

Lift is a thrilling & playful joyride of an overture that gives every section of the ensemble their moment in the spotlight. A real tour-de-force that demands a rousing standing ovation.Genre: Band | # of Players:...

Light of My World is a fun and exciting fanfare and celebration piece! Written for the birth of the composer’s first child, this piece of music is intended to celebrate new life, new challenges, and the joy that being a...

An homage to the 168 victims of the Oklahoma City bombing disaster on April 19, 1995, A Light Unto the Darkness is a very emotional work. Beginning unsuspectingly, the listener hears the noises of traffic, country-western...

The subdued and quiet opening of Limerick Daydreams will give the listener little indication of what's to follow. After the quiet opening, the character of the piece completely changes as the percussion lead the way in...

Written to celebrate a group of extraordinary high school seniors who had studied continuously with the same band director from sixth through twelfth grade. Like so many pieces of art, this piece was meant to receive its...

This work is dedicated to the hard-working musicians who conduct and play in high level school and community ensembles. The opening drum statement is taiko like. The fanfares are ebullient and strong. Some sections should...

Inspired by the English proverb, "From little acorns do mighty oaks grow," Bruce Broughton fully embraces this idea with his colorful 9-minute work for 6-part adaptable wind band and optional percussion – starting with...

Inspired by the Viltrumites from Robert Kirkman’s Invincible comic series, March of the Savage Planet imagines a military march for the most brutal and ruthless civilization in the universe.Genre: Band | # of Players:...

Written in the Italian style - with a pinch of Sousa, Marcia à Montecelio was composed on pure inspiration in just two days. This concert march will excite your audience and challenge your ensemble.Genre: Band | # of...

Cast your self into a storm at sea with this fantastic piece from John Ireland. Turbulent rhythmic motives launch A Maritime Overture to blend into a more lyrical melody contrasting the opening. Don't be fooled though; the...

Masada is an unashamedly programmatic work that seeks to portray both the fervent spirituality and nationalism of the zealots and the power and majesty of Rome.Genre: Symphonic Repertoire for Band | # of Players: Standard...

Latin for the word ‘mechanical,’ Mechanica paints a picture of all machinery that surrounds us. Chromatic passages are featured throughout to provide a sense of small parts all working together towards a bigger...

Genre: Band# of Players: Standard Level: 5