Grade 4 (Ruby Series)

The Adagietto is arguably Mahler’s best-known composition, particularly for American audiences. Although it is often associated with death (Leonard Bernstein conducted it at a memorial for President Kennedy), according...

Antarktos is a musical exploration of the breathtaking, untamed beauty of Earth's southernmost continent. Inspired by the awe-inspiring landscapes and diverse wildlife of Antarctica, this piece evokes the serenity and...

Written in memory of my dear friend and St. Olaf Band mate, Kelly Fulton, a talented euphonium player and decorated cross country runner who had a spirit and joy for living that inspired all who knew him. The band takes us...

Dill Pickles is an excellent way to feature a xylophone player or mallet section in a ragtime classic. The syncopated rhythms and display of virtuosity will make this an audience favorite!Genre: Solo Xylophone with Band | #...

Originally written as a section feature for 10 percussionists, Drips is an exciting work for wind ensemble with creative use of percussion textures and melodic development through fragmentation of musical ideas.Genre: Band |...

Fiddlin' Around is a medley of four old-time fiddle tunes – The Arkansas Traveler, Old Joe Clark, Wildwood Flower, and Cotton-Eyed Joe. These wonderful melodies are the heart of American folk music. You've heard them...

A reflection of an urban lifestyle as well as a musical representation of heroic optimism, Finding Metropolis is a thrilling setting of musical ideas from the composer’s time studying in the United Kingdom under...

From a Higher Place presents itself as a musical journey taking the listener through the five stages of grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance. The piece ends with a final statement that gives a resonant...

Prokofiev's March, Op. 99 is the most popular of his marches for military band. Brilliantly scored for contemporary wind band by José Schyns, the march is festive and short, lasting only about 2-1/2 minutes.Genre:...

Through use of two beloved hymns in the African Methodist Episcopal Church ('The Old Rugged Cross' and 'Glory to His Name'), Memories of Quinn Chapel captures and celebrates the heyday of praise and worship in the now lost...

Onward Ever is an inspirational composition that is reflective of the work it takes to achieve an important life goal. In three parts – Anticipation, Determination, and Celebration – the music captures the...

A great way to showcase the power and emotion of your group in concert or at festival, this work celebrates the career of retiring St. Louis band director. His students’ favorite quote is the title of this work, as his...

Three Laughs is the new champion of novelty pieces! Also available as a percussion ensemble piece, it is scored for wind ensemble and 4 solo percussionists performing on a variety of instruments including electric drills,...

Vertical Acceleration paints a musical portrait of a journey through the cosmos – from ignition to take-off to gliding through space outside the bounds of earth's gravity. Ever growing as the spaceship begins its...

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...