Programming

The beautiful carol In the Bleak Midwinter is the subject of Richard Phillips' Midwinter. One might not expect to find Gustav Holst's haunting melody for this carol arranged in this style, but Richard has managed to capture...

More Thunder, More Blazes launches from the familiar motives of the well-known Fučik march from which it draws its title, then uses those themes as a backdrop for the ensemble and soloists to show off with exuberant feats of...

Capture all of the beauty and grandeur of Japan's highest mountain, Mt. Fuji in this programmatic work for beginning band. As you slowly approach the mountain, the woodwinds create an air of excitement. As you reach the...

Light and lively best describe this cut-time march that provides a nice "Sunday afternoon in the park" feel. While the cut-time is prevalent, there is a brief section that changes to 6/8 that makes Murph's March different...

Based on four different noels; “Sing We Noel”, “The First Noel”, “Noel Nouvelet” and “Noel, Noel”, this joyous holiday piece makes full use of the color and power of the modern...

Normandy Carol is a beautiful setting of this well loved traditional carol and will be a popular addition to the Christmas repertoire. It not difficult to play.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 2 | Duration: 3:20...

Harken back to a simpler time of concerts in the park and homemade ice cream. With three short movements titled Main Street Celebration, Nostalgia and The Parade, everyone will enjoy the pleasant scenes and memories Old...

A ‘big-band’ march featuring in swing style two songs by Major Joy of the ‘Joystrings’ fame, ‘I want to sing it’ and ‘Follow’.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 3.5 |...

Bright and lively with a tuneful quality, this original march will brighten any concert program. The energetic style of On the Greenway combines with appealing melodies and wonderfully moving woodwind lines to make up a...

Perfect for Veteran’s Day, Fourth of July, or as a concert finale, Our Country, Our Freedom ('My Country ‘Tis of Thee') is unabashedly patriotic! With a powerful opening, a hymn-like middle section with short...

Over the Sparkling Sea is a jaunty 6/8 march (with a brief stint in 2/4) with a melody that is derived from an original song by Reber Clark.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 4 | Duration: 2:30...

Patriot's Point March is a 6/8 march written for maximum effect with a young band. A snappy march evoking patriotism from beginning to end. Ideal for teaching and reinforcing 6/8 march style that an audience will hum...

A beautiful slow dance that captures the essence of beauty. The Pavane pulls at the audience and causes a reaction of quiet reflection. Musicians will share the joy of playing this wonderful composition.Genre: Band | # of...

Michael Brand's unique setting of this French carol will grab your attention from the opening saxophone duet through the lush harmonies of the full ensembles to the sparse yet effective percussion scoring.Genre: Band | # of...

Originally arranged for unison choir and orchestra by Gustav Holst, Michael Brand has brilliantly scored this lovely medieval Christmas carol for concert band.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Level: 2 | Duration: 2:35...

Polar Bear Parade is a concert march that will delight your audience with catchy melodies and a familiar formal structure and challenge your players with unexpected (tonal) chromaticism. Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard...