Underrepresented Composers

We recognize that we have a responsibility to give voice to underrepresented composers. While we are actively pursuing initiatives to diversity our catalog, we wanted to shine a light on pieces we publish to help you make your programming more inclusive.

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  • ...into the blue stretch of light... (Band Gr. 2.5)
    ...into the blue stretch of light... (Band Gr. 2.5) $75.00 Choose Options
    The Gang Gang Cockatoo, the faunal emblem of the Australian Capital Territory is under threat. The main reason being the elimination of very old gum trees. These trees offer much-needed nesting sites for the cockatoos...
  • Aria (4-Part Flex Band Gr. 3)
    Aria (4-Part Flex Band Gr. 3) $60.00 Choose Options
    Originally written for organ, Emma Lou Diemer's thoughtful and expressive Aria adapts perfectly for 4-part flex band. Whether performing with 4 players or a full wind ensemble, the long, cantabile melodic lines give...
  • Awakenings
    Awakenings $75.00 Choose Options
    Based on the octatonic collection, Awakenings is a glorious work utilizes a tonal system not usually found in young band repertoire. The appeal of an octatonic collection lies in its unusual combination of available...
  • Ballad for Aisha
    Ballad for Aisha $70.00 Choose Options
    The musical fabric of Ballad for Aisha is woven with a gentle flow, singing lyricism, and the soft timbres of keyboard mallet instruments, all intermingled with musical climaxes as one might experience in musicals.Genre:...
  • Bananas in Pyjamas [Blyton] (Band Gr. 3)
    Bananas in Pyjamas [Blyton] (Band Gr. 3) $35.00 Add To Cart
    This arrangement of the classic song by Corey Blyton, made famous by the Australian Broadcasting Television series of the same name is a fun-filled burst of energy. The Stars and Stripes theme becomes a counter-melody with...
  • Basque Lullaby, A
    Basque Lullaby, A $70.00 Choose Options
    Bands at all levels will want to consider programming this expressive work. A Basque Lullaby's flowing melody is first presented by woodwinds in the opening with brass and percussion gradually blending into the tonal fabric...
  • Bigler's Crew
    Bigler's Crew $65.00 Choose Options
    Put on your sea legs for this exhilarating nautical adventure. Setting out on the waves of the clarinets, the flute calls to the sunrise as the chimes mark the beginning of your voyage. The brass lead the 6/8 sailing song on...
  • Blessing of Light, The (Fanfare edition of Mvt. I, Sym. 1)
    Blessing of Light, The (Fanfare edition of Mvt. I, Sym. 1) $165.00 Choose Options
    The Blessing of Light (Summer) is the first movement from Symphony No. 1. In this "fanfare" edition, the burn of Summer is depicted in an energetic opening that is also inspired by the birth of the Sun. The material...
  • Can You Hear, the Winds are Howling
    Can You Hear, the Winds are Howling $80.00 Choose Options
    After a dark & driving jaunt through ever-changing meters, Can You Hear, the Wind is Howling settles into more common compound meters. Eventually, light overtakes the dark, moving into a bright & joyful A-flat major...
  • Cape Breton Postcard (Band Gr. 2)
    Cape Breton Postcard (Band Gr. 2) $70.00 Choose Options
    The three movements: Dawn, Mist and Thunder are all intrinsic to the Cape Breton environment. The Mist is derived from a melody for solo fiddle called "Arisaig Mist" by Wilfred Gillis, a Canadian composer. That haunting...
  • Catango 5 (Sax Quartet + Band Gr. 4)
    Catango 5 (Sax Quartet + Band Gr. 4) $165.00 Choose Options
    A joyful, spirited work that invites a professional saxophone quartet to workshop your students on the theme of playing with character. To that end, the work derives imagery from some of history's most notorious characters,...
  • Concerto for Piano & Wind Ensemble
    Concerto for Piano & Wind Ensemble $200.00 Choose Options
    Archer's three-movement concerto for solo piano and wind ensemble features brilliant scoring and gorgeous colors throughout, showcasing the versatility of the instrument. The piece even introduced the cello to the ensemble...
  • Concerto for Tuba & Wind Ensemble (Band Gr. 5)
    Concerto for Tuba & Wind Ensemble (Band Gr. 5) $200.00 Choose Options
    This expansive and mature work details Archer's vision of an "every tubist" traveling through life's up and downs. Scored for a one-on-a-part wind ensemble, it would make a perfect feature for a professional or college...
  • Concerto in One Movement for Marimba & Wind Ensemble
    Concerto in One Movement for Marimba & Wind Ensemble $160.00 Choose Options
    So much music in a single (fast-slow-fast) movement. This 13-minute concerto should be top priority for the serious marimbist. Perfect for a university concerto competition; perfect for the professional. The marimba part is...
  • Court Jester March (Band Gr. 2.5)
    Court Jester March (Band Gr. 2.5) $60.00 Choose Options
    Court Jester March is a quirky, lively march featuring sparking sixteenth notes in the woodwinds, silly syncopation in the brass, and plenty of rhythmic ringing in the percussion. Students and audiences alike can easily...
  • Creation of Faith, The (Mvt. IV, Sym. 1)
    Creation of Faith, The (Mvt. IV, Sym. 1) $165.00 Choose Options
    The Creation of Faith (Spring) is the final movement from Blackshaw's "Symphony No. 1". From the opening to the beginning of the dance (measure 81) the feeling of flying through the air with “gay abandon” is...
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