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A MidCentury Martian depicts a story of a Martian captured by Russians and held in a vault underneath the home of composer Dimitri Shostakovich. Through the use of a Passagcalia, this piece employs Shostakovich’s own...

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...

Adagio for Harmony is a work of great serenity, composed by Eric Demarsan, a French composer famous for his film scores. It has been adapted here for concert band, revealing all the rich colors and textures of this ensemble...

Extracted from Tchaikovsky's "String Quartet No. 1, Op. 11, Andante Cantabile has been beautifully scored for wind ensemble by José Schyns.Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard Series: Level: 3.5 | Duration: 7:00...

Angels We Have Heard on High is one of the most joyful and recognizable carols of the Christmas season. Set to the hymn tune Gloria, the song tells the story of the shepherds outside the town of Bethlehem who are suddenly...

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...

Everyone loves a hero - but let’s admit it, we also have a soft spot for an antihero! Whether it’s Snape from "Harry Potter," Jack Sparrow from "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Batman," or even "Shrek," there’s...

Written to excite both the performing students and their audience, Avalon invites you into the land of kings, castles and knights with heroic and lyrical melodies featuring every section of the band... even low brass!Genre:...

Written to celebrate the life of high school band director Gary Ciulla, Beyond Measure is based on the three-note motif, A-C-E, which is not only a minor triad, but also the top part of a major seventh chord. Gary’s...

Big Woodchuck Muckety-Muck is one self-assured rodent. He’s never in a hurry and takes his time with each lumbering step. Whether it’s predicting the weather or just digging a hole, he always means business...

As bird song welcomes in the day, a family of goats opens their eyes and stretches their legs. Meandering around the hillside, the jangling sound of their bells echo through the bush as they munch on grass and scratch on...

Inspired by a bridge that connects Cape Cod to the mainland of Massachusetts, Bourne Bridge Overture gives beginning band students an opportunity to shine. A brief fanfare introduces a majestic and tuneful theme, and a quiet...

Dedicated to one of the composer’s boat-loving friends, Catamaran is an energetic, wild ride with your hair most definitely in the wind. Soaring lines, frenetic rhythmic shifts, driving rhythms and joyful, relaxing yet...

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...

Dance of the Hours (Italian: Danza delle ore) is a short ballet and is the act 3 finale of the opera La Gioconda composed by Amilcare Ponchielli. It became more widely known after its inclusion in the 1940 Disney animated...

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 | #...